[DUG] Apple iPad - OT

[Kyley Harris]

The truth is.. we are all correct in our fashion :) I was agreeing with
you.. with some ammendments.. We will have to parse it through
the politicians to truly get something we cannot understand.

On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Steve Peacocke <steve at peacocke.net> wrote:

> Had to laugh :o)
>
> You started out by saying "Yes, but" and then went on listing a number of
> points that supported what I was saying.
>
> I think you were saying "yes, but you're right". :o)
>
> Steve Peacocke
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 2:04 PM, Kyley Harris <Kyley at harrissoftware.com>wrote:
>
>> Yep, but most people who buy the ipad wont be getting it for business use.
>> they are filling a void in the home media arena of people that like
>> computers but dont rely on them for income.
>>
>> Your comment about Cars and bikes is valid.. but then I'd say.. why do
>> people get a 4x4 for their boat, and a little toyota corrolla for town.. its
>> because they realise trying to get one for all purposes is silly, but
>> getting two vehicles each for the right purpose is a good idea.
>>
>> Trying to look at an iPad as a replacement is the wrong way to go. its
>> simply a good simple alternative for use in a specific way.
>>
>> when I am at home (after the 12 hour day at the desktop computer) I still
>> use a computer, but mostly for youtube, web browsing, photos and movies. a
>> tablet is perfect for that while I sit in bed or the couch.. a laptop is not
>> perfect at all.
>>
>> Each to their own I think.... thats the beauty of personal preference.
>>
>> Jolyon commented on being called negative.. its not negative to have a
>> view.. its only negative to put down the opposite view by referring to it in
>> a less than desirable manner.
>>
>> Some people want a 60" plasma TV for $5000, some people will take the 32"
>> tv plus an iPad and a laptop.. its all about choices.
>>
>> I expect the iPad will be a very good tool and I'll buy one.. until I
>> actually have one I cant say much more about it :)
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:55 PM, Steve Peacocke <steve at peacocke.net>wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Kyley Harris <Kyley at harrissoftware.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> no product is ever the be all and end all. but I can guarantee that my
>>>> children and grandparents will take an iphone or ipad over a desktop any day
>>>> of the week.. they can learn it easily, just like the old palm pilots.
>>>> Technology made simple is an excellent concept (if limiting to people who
>>>> like to delve into advanced areas)
>>>>
>>>
>>> I have had palm pilots, psion, apple, PC, iPhone, Blackberry, you name
>>> it. All have their uses however its always back to the workhorse computer
>>> for doing business.
>>>
>>> Yes, my iPhone has things like tasks, outliners, notes, email, browser,
>>> mindmapping, maps, even my bible is on there, but I still drop straight back
>>> into a PC (albeit the eeePC now) whenever I need to get some serious work or
>>> typing done. I can do quick email replies but get to the computer for
>>> anything thoughtful. For example, I read this post on the iPhone, but went
>>> straight to the PC to type out the reply as it was more than a simple couple
>>> of lines.
>>>
>>> I doubt very much if it will be the iPad vs the PC as the discussion has
>>> been - it's more likely to be the iPhone or iPad PLUS the PC.
>>>
>>> Just because something is easy to use, doesn't make it automatically
>>> better. Why would you learn to drive a car when riding a bike, or even
>>> walking is much easier to do?
>>>
>>> Steve Peacocke
>>>
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