Apple Ipad

[RCA]

Screw all this noise...

I am going to wait for the iPad Nano next season

[BusyBadger]

The second version should have wings.

[zacmil]

I completely understand. I wish I could relate, however all my relations with them have been peerless. It just seems like one of those crappy situations that you need to sweep under the rug and forget about. I wouldn't let your negative experience with them completely sour your opinions forever though. In a few cases (friends having had to call Apple Care)... Sometimes it just depends on who you speak to. I had a friend call back 2 different times until they got a rep that seemed to genuinely care about their situation (situation being that a major repair was needed JUST after their AppleCare ran out.. first few reps said sorry, can't help... one said wow that sucks, send it in we'll take care of you.)..?

Yeah, I figured it wasn't really worth completely writing them off for that one incident. I mean, the iPod was purchased in 2006... something was bound to go wrong. The biggest reason that I hassle the Apple fanbois around here is because it's just so hard to get any repairs done. The closest two Apple stores are about 2-2.5 hours away and there's like one place a little closer that is liscensed to service them. Pretty much your only option is to send it in, which (I assume) can take a little while. Like I keep saying, Apple makes some excellent products I just don't think it's the best choice for a lot of the people that buy them.

I would get this over the Ipad any day, the Idea that apple has is not new at all lolhttp://www.archos.com/products...ng=en

I had actually considered buying an Archos 5 if I accidentally killed my iPod. From what I've read, it seems like one of those things that you love or hate. From what I gathered, they really nickel and dime you before you can use all of it's features. But I did get a chance to play with one in my local best buy and I've gotta say I was a little impressed. It wasn't quite on par with something like -sigh- the iPod touch/iPhone but I thought that, overall, it was pretty neat.

[Chiquitita]

[sbird1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated

[SHIFT_COUPE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated

That video is funny as hell. Although I'm growing tired of these every time something comes out.

[Chiquitita]

I know, its just there is numbnuts240 that is also referred to as tita idk

I see, I heard it a lot LOL

[numbnuts240]

I like this tita more than the old one!

I see, I heard it a lot LOL

there can only be one, and there's only one way to settle this.......

[Chiquitita]

Inthat

there can only be one, and there's only one way to settle this.......

in that case I lost

[numbnuts240]

[initial_jc]

male tita wins by default since he gave me a lap dance

[MinisterofDOOM]

It turns out Fujitsu already owns (and actively uses) the iPad trademark. They're currently talking with their trademark counsel deciding what to do. Maybe the horrible name won't be around much longer...

[RCA]

It turns out Fujitsu already owns (and actively uses) the iPad trademark. They're currently talking with their trademark counsel deciding what to do. Maybe the horrible name won't be around much longer...

Yea but from what I heard, Fujitsu's product is called IPAD and it is used in industrial inventory and Apple's product won't afect sales of the IPAD. So the suit won't do much...

Not in those words exactly, I summarized what I remembered...
Modified by RCA at 4:14 AM 2/2/2010

[Jesda]

There's a hotel supply company next to the warehouse I use called Ford. They use a blue oval as their logo. I'm amused.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Wow. That's awesome.

[f1seb]

I like this one

[Chiquitita]

I know all of this... I don't really try to hate on Macs, I just think it's silly when people drop a stupid amount of money on a Mac when they could get a comparable PC for a lot less money. I also realize that things come down to personal preference and that it's a little silly to argue that one is superior to the other, they both have their pros and their cons. Like I said, Apple makes some excellent products, like the iPod, I just don't think most of what they make is worth the money.

I was being a little sarcastic about the whole commercial thing... I realize that people don't buy a Mac because of a commercial. I was really trying to make a statement about how the average consumer doesn't try to learn anything about what they purchase, they just jump on whatever they perceive to be the bandwagon.

I'm also a little bitter because of a recent experience I had with Apple.

A little parting gift for you all.<br />see more Epic Fails

[initial_jc]

I read they found out there is a slot for the camera, so maybe next year it might be worth it.

I think that this could be a good way for doctors to begin using paperless records

[krash]

it would take a good amount of time for that to save money.

[initial_jc]

i think paperless records on hospitals is for ease of access and environment reasons, you know not killing trees

[RCA]

I read they found out there is a slot for the camera, so maybe next year it might be worth it.

I think that this could be a good way for doctors to begin using paperless records

This technology isn't new and for the most part it is cheaper so if doctors don't use paperless records now, then the iPad won't suddenly convince them other wise.

[Razi]

HAHAHAHA wtf.

"Oh no PC software!"

[initial_jc]

Someone is really making that

[Jesda]

HAHAHAHA wtf.

"Oh no PC software!"

I have to give him credit for that last point. Full-fledged desktop applications can be a pain on netbooks due to the limited resolution and hardware capability. This is why Ubuntu Netbook Remix and other Netbook-specific operating systems are gaining popularity. Their interfaces use large application icons for easy launching and status displays are reduced/combined to increase work space.

So yes, desktop software on a netbook can be a nuisance.

[Razi]

It would've made more sense if he had said "Desktop" software, instead of "PC".

Then again, I didn't hear his presentation so I don't know what points he brought up about it....

[aliahlewis]

I had seen his video when Steve had introduced iPad. After watching his presentation I was feeling like someone tell him to go for a personality development classes as he really need it. And the most irritating thing was he was take 30 minutes to talk about older technologies and just 3 minutes he talked about iPad. Silly man!!

[AZ89two4Tsx]

I'll probably be getting one of these if my laptop s***s on me.

Regardless if you like the Ipad or not, DONT BUY ANYTHING FROM HP!!!!!. They suck. If this laptop I have dies, it will be two that broke that are less than a year old. I baby my computers and out of nowhere the motherboard goes out. wtf?

Anyways, the Ipad is looking better and better. It has an SD card adapter so if I ever need any extra storage, I'll just buy like a 32gb SD card.

One more thing, how would programs like Limewire work on the Ipad? I need a way to get music and $1.29 per song is outrageous. Would I need to use another computer or does the Ipad download software?

[Red coupe]

I'll probably be getting one of these if my laptop s***s on me.

Regardless if you like the Ipad or not, DONT BUY ANYTHING FROM HP!!!!!. They suck. If this laptop I have dies, it will be two that broke that are less than a year old. I baby my computers and out of nowhere the motherboard goes out. wtf?

Anyways, the Ipad is looking better and better. It has an SD card adapter so if I ever need any extra storage, I'll just buy like a 32gb SD card.

One more thing, how would programs like Limewire work on the Ipad? I need a way to get music and $1.29 per song is outrageous. Would I need to use another computer or does the Ipad download software?

First:Limewire

Second:From what I have seen the thing is a giant iphone as far as apps go. I don't think it even runs mac software, just s*** out of the app store... so unless you hack it I'm betting apple probably isn't going to throw a P2P file sharing program in the app store.

Third:Have fun having your main computer be keyboardless.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

I mean, I have access to another computer so it's not TOO big of a deal.

The Ipad would work for me because all I'd use it for is school/email/web. And since they offer iwork (which I think kicks ms office's a**) I should be good to go.

But yeah, if you needs it to do anything else, it sounds like you're sol.

Unless you have access to another computer, this thing doesn't really offer everything one needs. It's more of an accessory.

[Red coupe]

Does iWork read MS word files?How useful is it for school when you don't even have a real keyboard?Same for email, but I guess at least those aren't gonna be too long so not THAT bad.