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The iPad is Here, Will You Get One?

from JoeUser Forums

Whether you are interested in one or not, at least you can be thankful the rumors are done and that the much speculated iPad is announced.

1-27-2010 3-11-51 PM

For the most part, it really seems like a big iPhone or iPod Touch.  They also introduced the iBook Store which seems to obviously be going directly after the Kindle and the Amazon book store.   Base price is $499 with options like 3G connectivity and more storage space that can bring it over $800.

I’m still looking over the details, but it certainly is an interesting device, but certainly not game changing.  It won’t be out for a few months so I guess we have time to think about.

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Reply #102 from WinCustomize Forums Top

"Do note that we’re talking about remotely controlling your computer here, not installing Windows 7 on the iPad."

Too bad.

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Reply #103 from JoeUser Forums Top

Dang it, Po -

That actually might work - we're running a hosted EMR via a Citrix client now.

Veeeery interesting.  With a charging pad, might be doable.

Now I gotta be thinkin about it for months.  Thanks. ;P  

Reply #104 from Sins Forums Top

@DrJBHL

Thanks a lot for your advise. I'm going to read those articles. I like an e-reader though since it has a long battery life and has the special technology which reduces eye strain.

Reply #105 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nopers from me. I just got a windows 7 pc. And I really don't think I'd use it....

Reply #106 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting GenBlood, reply 25
NO...   I'll wait for the HP  tablet ...  
End of GenBlood's quote

I have a Sony Reader and love it. The E-ink is so much better than trying to read on and LCD which hurts my eyes after about 30 minutes. I can read the E-ink for hours on end without any problems. And I have read five full noveels on my Reader befoer I had to recharge it. And it has only gotten to about half charge. The battery life is phenomonal.

I want a slate like device. But the iPad is a highly priced toy, not a real computer. I too will wait for the HP or some other slate like device running a real operating system that supports things like docking, external devices etc. None of that will work on the iPad.

More Apple coolaid. Drink up!

Reply #107 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have a few Apple products that I would not mind owning but as for the iPad - not at this time.

Reply #108 from Sins Forums Top

No--no wireless net connectivity--bad choice and Mac only software finishes it off.  If it had been a netbook with that design but all the features of a netbook (along with the ability to control the program interface with handwriting, I'd have snapped one up in a sec.

I could use a portable, easy to carry and use and VERSATILE portable.  Rooting for Mac  but it isn't for me.

Reply #109 from WinCustomize Forums Top

No--no wireless net connectivity--bad choice and Mac only software
End of quote

What? It has optional 3G and doesn't run Mac apps.

Reply #110 from Stardock Forums Top

Hey guys, I found who will buy the iPad!

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/01/25/apple.fans/index.html

No matter what type of new product Apple unveils at its much-anticipated press event later this week, Xavier Yaffar says he will buy it. Whatever the cost.

"I don't even have to look at it," the 48-year-old said.

"I bought the iPod when it was announced. I didn't know what it was going to do when I bought it," he said, adding that Apple knows before he does what he needs in technology.

End of quote

 

Dave Greenbaum, a computer repairman in Lawrence, Kansas, said he started falling in love with Apple because of a 1984 television ad that compared rival PC users to drones, reminiscent of characters from George Orwell's novel "1984."

Before Apple, "there was this corporate mindset of 'We're all going to have boring computers with the black background and the green lettering,' " he said. "And Apple said, 'We're going to do things different ... and make computers accessible to everyone.'

End of quote

Greenbaum met his husband at an Apple fan group in the mid-90s. When they started dating, the couple hung out in Mac computer labs together as a form of courtship.

"Most other couples would go to movies. We mark a key point of our relationship when we both decided to go to Macworld [a conference in California] together in 1995," he said.

The couple now travels to Apple stores across the country, taking photos in front of each one as if the computer stores were national monuments.

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Important stuff bolded.

Reply #111 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I doubt that I'll ever get one.  Apart from price (over 1000 bucks for a 64gb version... way too much for what it is, for me), the name sounds like an abbreviation for incontinence pads...

I might end up getting those in about 10 - 15  years or so, however. :-"

Greenbaum met his husband at an Apple fan group in the mid-90s. When they started dating, the couple hung out in Mac computer labs together as a form of courtship.
End of quote

I'm so... soooo glad that I never hung out in Mac labs.... don't think I could cope with being a 'Mac zealot's' wife. o_O

Reply #112 from Sins Forums Top

Na, in Greenbaum's case its husband, because he's gay.  No, that's probably not a typo.

 

Here's a new tagline for Apple:  "Our fans are so devoted, they treat our stores as national monuments and get their pictures taken in front of them with their butt buddies."

Reply #113 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Apology:

Spencer, I recently bought an iPad out of total curiosity. I have been using it almost constantly at work and when at home. I was prejudiced against Apple, and honestly didn't give then a fair shake.

The iPad is incredible. Light as a feather, spiffy, and with the apps I've put on it, has been invaluable in patient education. They love it too! The most frequently spoken sentence now is, "NOW I understand!" and "WOW! That's fantastic! Thanks, Doc!".

Sorry I wasn't more open minded earlier.

"Thanks, Spencer!". 

Doc 

Reply #114 from Elemental Forums Top

Just bought one tonight. 

Reply #115 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You're gonna love it!
Reply #116 from Elemental Forums Top

The ipad absolutely rocks. It is the most fun I have had with new hardware since i got my 286 in 1992. It has changed computing in our household.

 

We play games on it. We useit to quickly look up information using atomic browser. Youtube is a favourite. I use it read novels (about 10 so far) I also use it for all the text books we have.

However we also use it to control the HTPC connected to our plasma screen. Ihave one app that I can use to wake up the computer. And another app that transforms the ipad into a large mouse pad (with keyboard). We use it daily to watch movies and catch up on tv series. All it requires is runninga vnc server on the htpc.

The ipad does have drawbacks. For example I would like to develop software for it to use inhouse for my company however, that is currently not possible without jail breaking. Not the best solution. So a windows 7 based slate is something I am keen to have a look at later. But for now the ipad is simply wicked.

 

 

 

 

Reply #118 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I like the look of the Blackberry Pad better because it has full Flash and Java capabilities. Furthermore, it has a complete OS and seems to be more functional in that regard.  Apart from that, it looks like a nice little unit.

I don't know that I'd ever need one or get one, but if that ever changes I think the Blackberry most likely would get the nod over the iPad.

Reply #119 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm using one right now, I love my iPad. It's better than any internet surfer to date. I can surf the web all day and it won't even get hot All other devices will get hot and burn your leg. The only way to appreciate one is to get one. I highly recommend it. I bought the best one they make. 3G 64 gig. I can't imagine anything replacing my iPad. I have every app. Imaginable ,22 movies, thousands of songs, 3d games. All this and I took time out to write this review. You tell me, is it worth it. YES!!!!!!! Get one now!!!!!!
Reply #120 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yes I agree starkers. I think when it becomes available here in canada I will try that one. Seems to me they thought of things the ipad neglects. Even common sense things like a usb port. How can you not have a usb port?

Reply #121 from Stardock Forums Top

DANLAM,

I've had an iPad for a while now, and it's still finding new ways to prove its usefulness to me.  I agree that especially the browsing is second to none.  I use it to remotely control systems, remotely watch live or pre-recorded TV (either over WiFi or 3G), light content-creation (ie. word-processing etc.) but I haven't played any 3D games on it yet.......how is that and which games do you play on it if you don't mind my asking?

 

Reply #122 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I can only say that I love mine. Wireless printing, you name it...and I haven't started looking at the remote control apps.

Reply #123 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 122
I can only say that I love mine. Wireless printing, you name it...and I haven't started looking at the remote control apps.
End of DrJBHL's quote

When you do start looking.  Take a good look at the app called "Desktop Connect".  It was pretty cheap and you get both: connecting to VNC and RDP for your money.

I know Logmein is popular, but I stayed away because it requires *third-party* intervention in the connection process.  Desktop Connects connects you straight to either VNC or RDP no need to install a third-party client first (Mac's come with VNC as their remote control and PC's have RDP by default).  It works best over WiFi of course but I did notice slowdown when using VNC over 3G at the highest resolutions (RDP was fast regardless of connection-type).