Scratch

I expected it all along.

If I can shell out £99999.99 then I might get one.

It's only 500 dollars. That's pretty good... It's awesome...

The-Whiz wrote:

It's only 500 dollars. That's pretty good... It's awesome...

I know, that's pretty good! And it seems pretty good quality, too.

Well according to this http://www.apple.com/ipad/

It costs at least 500$ which is enough to get you a decent laptop. It seems like it only runs apps from the apple appstore which basically makes it the same as an iPod touch only bigger.

Of course many people are going to buy this just because it is associated with apple, but it probably won't be as successful as their other products because it doesn't introduce anything new.

archmage wrote:

Ok, to all of you who are planning to get this: Being aware of the fact that the Ipad is the same as an iPod touch only bigger (and with a stupid name) why do you want it? Is it because of its features, or is it because it was made by apple (and is probably very shiny like all apple goods).

I guess some people like shiny things...

The iPad? Sounds... lame.

archmage wrote:

Music CD's are shiny too but when is the last time anyone bought one of those? The main reason most people decide to buy an apple product is because of its brand image and reputation for solid quality and innovation. I think that because the iPad offers no new innovation it won't do as well as other similar apple products.

I think they do have a lot of innovation, maybe I iPad just needs a lot more of it.

littletonkslover wrote:

archmage wrote:

I've never been a fan of apple products but the iPad is easily their worst creation. Its the same as the Ipod touch but it costs way more and won't fit in you pocket. Not to mention that the name sounds like its a tampon.

I love Apple products, there are rather good quality. *cough* Unlike most Windows *cough*

I agree with the costing a lot, but it's flat, lightweight, has a touch screen.......it's cheaper than buying a laptop, I suppose. Although no Java support is a letdown. And I was suprised by the name.

Oh please. I bought the high quality windows 7 laptop for only about 400 dollars lol... and in commercials, I've seen some for 200 dollars....

archmage wrote:

the iPad is easily their worst creation. Its the same as the Ipod touch but it costs way more and won't fit in you pocket. Not to mention that the name sounds like its a tampon.

yeah, this doesn't seem like one of their better products

littletonkslover wrote:

I love Apple products, there are rather good quality. *cough* Unlike most Windows *cough*

Agreed, Apple is much better than Windows

I might look. I LOVE APPLE. But windows does have it's advantages. Like more games. 

littletonkslover wrote:

archmage wrote:

Assuming that you think this is a good product, what makes it good?

... , innovation, ...

Not really. Bigger screen. Shiny design. Apps for making people shut up (smosh lol) and drinking beer. $500+. Not very good/important/useful...

Also about that +500. You should really teach your brain to look at every 99, and add 1 and regroup. And it says "Starting at 499". Really.... And a laptop is just about that same price. Just you actually have to look for good deals, as long as you don't necessarily look for the shiniest thing there is. Sometimes it can be $200, if you're going to the store on Black Friday. And if you're saying "Who cares for a Laptop", or just plainly "Laptops are too big to fit in your pocket", then... you have issues. Laptops have lots more capabilities than any of those "phones".

Google>Microsoft>Hobo on the Street with no money and is dumb>Apple

Last edited by Lucario621 (2010-01-27 17:21:27)

Lucario621 wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

archmage wrote:

Assuming that you think this is a good product, what makes it good?

... , innovation, ...

Not really. Bigger screen. Shiny design. Apps for making people shut up (smosh lol) and drinking beer. $500+. Not very important and useful...

Also about that +500. You should really teach your brain to look at every 99, and add 1 and regroup. And it says "Starting at 499". Really.... And a laptop is just about that same price. Just you actually have to look for good deals, as long as you don't necessarily look for the shiniest thing there is. Sometimes it can be $200, if you're going to the store on Black Friday. And if you're saying "Who cares for a Laptop", or just plainly "Laptops are too big to fit in your pocket", then... you have issues. Laptops have lots more capabilities than any of those "phones".

Google>Microsoft>Hobo on the Street with no money and is dumb>Apple

Hey - iPod touch is all good - apple's greatest success. It's just the iPad is a bit creepy (overgrown iPod).