Apple ipad or better?

[chadwick]

What do you all think about this ipad coming out from apple?

I am kinda upset that it is not coming with a camra.. that would have been great for like skype video chats.

tell me your thoughs or if ya have seen any others tablets that are coming out that are going to be better lol


Chad

 

[Overlord]

I am SOOO disappointed with the iPad. Its nothing than an XXL iPod.

Doesn't even run a full version of OSX and there's 4 buttons on the dock?! There's room there for like 10.

No thanks, i'll get a real tablet.

 

[Mockingbird]

It's not really a particularly good choice for anyone that knows what they want (unless it's specifically "an iPad").

You can get Netbooks for the same money or cheaper with more options, better upgradability, better connectivity and more function (like multitasking non-apple apps, or USB PORTS ON THE DAMNED device). Heck, you can even replace the battery on those when it dies, unlike the iPad.

The iPad is aimed at people who want something that works out of the box, has little or no choice involved in software (and yes, that CAN be a positive), and don't mind paying a premium for branding.

 

[SBRFC]

At the beginning i thought that it was piece of sheet, but no i changed my mind and actually want one.

 

[clyde2801]

I'm normally an apple/gadget wh0re, but I'm a little unsure about the ipad. The thought of an ultralight, quick browser with 10 hour battery life appealed to me, but starting at $500 with no flash support? Not a single usb port and no ability to chain it to a chair? Too big to stick in your pocket, too valuable to leave lying around.

The at&t data plan isn't bad, assuming that the death star won't choke under the demand for bandwidth.

This is what intrigues me. I have been toying with the idea of a paperless office for a while, where I start scanning everything onto a networked hard drive instead of having folders filled with documents lying about. The mobility of documents would be a flaw in this plan; to show them to someone without a computer in front of them, I'd either have to keep the originals in files or print them from the drive to transport them.

If I could use a computer to copy folders onto an ipad before I left the office instead of throwing crammed folders into a briefcase, it could be perfect. If I ran into someone and had to discuss a file I didn't take with me, an assistant could use mobile me or dropbox to transmit that file to me almost instantly.

This could be a way to reach the holy grail of the paperless office, and should be practicable with the capabilities of the ipad unless apple somehow screws it up. I'll probably pass on spending $500 for a consumer toy or gadget, but I'd gladly spend a grand on an indispensable work tool.

 

[davew]

I think the HP Slate will be better:

Ipad:
1 GHz CPU
Mobile Phone OS

Slate:
1.8GHz Dual Core CPU
Windows 7

h ttp://ww w.lostremote.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/slate.jpg
^ Remove spaces, I can't post URL's yet...

 

[franklyspeaking]

I'm more intrigued by what the iPad will inspire or become in the next three to five years. The lack of multi-tasking is upsetting but it may not be entirely true that there is no multi-tasking. I haven't downloaded the SDK yet but the restrictions for running multiple apps may not be entirely present, there may be some functions that will be allowed.

I agree about the camera but I am also surprised that someone hasn't released an external camera that can attach to a touch or iphone via the 30 pin connector.

 

[davew]

The SDK has been torn apart and it looks like sudo multitasking is included with it as well as the next iphone os (finally I might unjailbreak my phone).

Still I think HP Slate is the way to go.

 

[tribalmasters]

I am saving up to pre order the HP slate!! Would you like to know some of the cool things it does?

OK lets see what our imagination can bring

When it is not busy playing videos and browsing the web

Its a display panel in a home built flight simulator cockipt showing instruments and such

Its interfacing with an obscure weather station that uses a serial port (with the help of a serial to USB converter)

Its an electronic flight bag

Its able to emulate many older computers and games consoles such as the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

Its part of your ride, perhaps it is your GPS or your in-car entertainment!!

It is whatever you can imagine from an x86 in such a small and beautiful form factor!!!!!!

No I don't work for HP

 

[Proverb]

I'm on the fence about the Apple iPad. I for one, dislike the majority of Apple products (I don't even have an iPod), but work in a lab where we primarily use Macs. The iPad does interest me though as it seems to fill the gap where lugging around a laptop, or even a net book is just a tad too cumbersome - giving a presentation for instance or showing someone a particular document. The second in particular, having a document up and just being able to hand someone the tablet to show them a line or two from the document without having to toss it on a usb or send it in an email sounds nice. Yes, it's pretty much an XXL iPod, but at the same time that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's just the right size for reading ebooks and perusing the web.

There's a big market for tablet PCs that do a minimal amount of basic things really, really well. Whether or not Apple is capable of cornering that market is still up in the air with the iPad though.

 

[tribalmasters]

I think the HP Slate will be better:

Ipad:
1 GHz CPU
Mobile Phone OS

Slate:
1.8GHz Dual Core CPU
Windows 7

h ttp://ww w.lostremote.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/slate.jpg
^ Remove spaces, I can't post URL's yet...

Last I knew that 1.8GHz dual core was pure speculation! Of course it will be very nice if it comes true!!

Just thought of another use!! Its a home automation controller thingy that lets you do...home automationey things!! Its also a ham radio operator's best friend for the cramped shack!

 

[chadwick]

they are saying that there will be a apple camra you can attach at the bottom... but what a bad place for it.. I do like the idea of the ipad.. for i use my iphone for alot of work here at the office.. but i think hp will learn from apple big mistake of limiting the unit. they tied there own hands behind there backs..


Time will tell


but knowing me ill buy one anyways ill get suckered into it haha

Chad

 

[DaMulta]

No flash support is the biggest WTF...



Lets compair the Ipad with a Rock

 

[tribalmasters]

but knowing me ill buy one anyways ill get suckered into it haha

Chad

Go on, you know you want to!!

I am dead excited about getting my hands on a tablet as you can tell! I have long wished for them to come down in price and now it really is happening! I guess the iPad is a good thing for making the manufacturers think about tablets and hopefully make PC manufacturers make them into full PCs The single slab of computer does away with the hinged lid of the laptop which when opened makes laptops an awkward shape but will take away the usefulness of a keyboard! Not a problem for me, I could prop my slate up and attach a normal wired or wireless keyboard and mouse if needed for typing

I am still dreaming up great uses for my HP tablet!!!

 

[tribalmasters]

This video doesn't go into much detail but gives an idea on the background and the size of it!

YouTube - SPECIAL REPORT! The HP Slate

 

[boondongle]

We got an extra $500 bonus at work this year, on top of our existing bonus, so I'll probably drop it on an iPad. Or maybe a couple of high-end mods. Who knows? I'll figure that out when the bonuses show up in my bank account.

 

[chadwick]

Go on, you know you want to!!

I am dead excited about getting my hands on a tablet as you can tell! I have long wished for them to come down in price and now it really is happening! I guess the iPad is a good thing for making the manufacturers think about tablets and hopefully make PC manufacturers make them into full PCs The single slab of computer does away with the hinged lid of the laptop which when opened makes laptops an awkward shape but will take away the usefulness of a keyboard! Not a problem for me, I could prop my slate up and attach a normal wired or wireless keyboard and mouse if needed for typing

I am still dreaming up great uses for my HP tablet!!!

yea that looks like a really nice one the hp..

I have been searching forever ... i was at ces this year and did not even have the time to make it over to the tablet section... there was a ton of new ones there i heard... apple will be put in the dust within a month or so of release funny and sad .. i also hate buying first versions of anything.. and for sure the apple first version as we all remember the iphone issues lol

look at this site they kinda have some new stuff on the site
Tablet PC 2 - The Latest Tablet PC, Netbook, Laptop, & Multi-Touch News, Reviews, Comparisons, Software and Accessories

 

[Surf Monkey]

I think the iPad is great. The primary problem with iPhone and iPod touch is that the screen is WAY too little. iPad makes good on the potential of the multi-touch interface.

I don't know if any of you remember, but iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch all got this same sort of luke warm reception from Internet critics when they were announced. It's clear that Apple releases these devices with stripped down features and then pumps them up over the next two or three generations. Compare the first iPod with the iPod Touch for example.

iPad has a bright future. Apple will sell hundreds of millions of these. No question about it.

 

[chadwick]

I want a slate i can not wait lol but no price point? no date geez... i am gonna have to go barrow one lol

 

[chadwick]

I think the iPad is great. The primary problem with iPhone and iPod touch is that the screen is WAY too little. iPad makes good on the potential of the multi-touch interface.

I don't know if any of you remember, but iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch all got this same sort of luke warm reception from Internet critics when they were announced. It's clear that Apple releases these devices with stripped down features and then pumps them up over the next two or three generations. Compare the first iPod with the iPod Touch for example.

iPad has a bright future. Apple will sell hundreds of millions of these. No question about it.

Yes apple does know what they are doing in the marketing area.. sell a few million then put a camera in them and sell few more million lol