Tuesday, February 2, 2010
iPad....what's the point?
What is the point of the new iPad? From what I’ve gathered it’s a product made to compete with laptops, but I don’t think it will compete. I don’t think the iPad will replace laptops at all, not even a little bit. To me it seems more like a giant iPhone that is too big and awkward to use on a daily basis. Nearly anything that can be done on the new iPad can be done on your iPhone, which is much more convenient. Actually the iPhone has something the iPad doesn’t, a camera. I’m not sure how you would take a picture with something the size of the iPad anyway but that’s just one of its many downfalls.
The size isn’t the only problem with the new iPad. There is no USB port on the iPad making it difficult to upload from other devices. Also, the iPad doesn't support Flash player, which means users can't connect to sites like Disney, Hulu, or ESPN, as well as many popular online game sites. I just don’t understand how you can make a product that is supposed to compete with the laptop, and not have it be an overall better product. I just can’t imagine that people would spend $500 on a product they don’t really need.
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http://www.geekosystem.com/ipad-pros-and-cons-specs-features/
ReplyDeleteThe link above is a list of pros and cons of the IPad. I personally wont be getting it, but then again I don't even have a cool phone yet...
I don't understand all the hype about the iPad either. Like you said, it's way too awkward looking for me to take it seriously. Does it remind anybody else of the oversized remote controls or calculators? I guess you can say it's like an iPhone for those who need the bigger buttons :)
ReplyDeleteI heard it's also supposed to replicate a Kindle, which didn't get great reviews (for the expensive price) in the first place. I'd probably buy either one if either were $100-200.
I could not agree with you more! I did an article on this as well and I think it’s a complete joke. Although today I was sitting in class wishing for an ipad for only this small ridiculous reasons haha I was trying to “discretely” start typing a paper in my class and obviously id get in trouble if I brought out my laptop and my ipod was soo small and it took me forever! So I just joked that an ipad would help! But no I would never buy one for many reasons including those you mentioned, it’s a huge waste of money and knowing apple they will come out with a bigger better newer ipad next year! Lol
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsjU0K8QPhs