You're misrepresenting your product. You had to buy an overpriced converter to be able to use USB devices. You also don't have an optical drive to play DVD's or Blu Ray. It's also ridiculous to think that the Ipad can do 99% of what the playstation can do considering the graphics and SERIOUS multiplayer capabilities. You're also seriously overestimating the hard drive space you have on your iPad. With all those plus the things you listed, you're talking about significant stuff. If we were to use your method, I'm pretty sure my Desire HD can do 110% of what your iPad can do minus the larger screen.
You asked if I watch p*rn on it and I said I did because I do using the atomic web browser. The internet isn't this difficult bro.
Play video games that I want to play on my iPad - check Watch movies and TV shows via Netflix and Hulu+ - check Remotely log in and use the full (work related) capabilities of my work and home computer via VPN and RDC - check Use iTunes, digital copies and Handbrake to transfer movies to iPad (no expensive converter required) - check Use TextPlus to text any cell phone with a U.S. number for free - check EDIT: Note that I said my one iPad could do 99% of what all those devices could do. Others will obviously have differing results.
After having looked into many of these tablets, I'd still rather get a laptop, as it has more and does more for what I need and has far more bang-for-the-buck. You can even get one for about the same price as a lot of these tablets.
I would agree with this. It really makes no sense to get a tablet when you can get a smartphone and a laptop.
Technically I agree. That is why I haven't purchased one yet... it's as much a "toy" for grownups as anything else. That is also the reason I refuse to dive into my savings to buy it (or even my day to day liquid checking) I am using unexpected proceeds to buy one this year. I've already collected $500 from winning my fantasy league. I got $100 in cash over Christmas as a gift. I am trying to sell my old Blackberry Curve and iPod Classic on Craigslist, as well as some furniture (sofas, pool table, huge TV stand) to make up the rest of the difference. That way I won't feel guilty for blowing a big wad of cash on a toy.
It's about the applications, really. There's a niche for applications that feel rather constrained on a phone screen, even though they could the extra portability that a laptop doesn't afford. A friend recently told me of a church in Nigeria (!) where a large number of congregants now use iPads instead of conventional bibles. Interactive entertainment. eBooks are obviously a major deal here. I've found the convenience of eBook reading to be a tremendous personal boon, and I don't even own a tablet device yet. That's one of the primary reasons driving me to get one. Augmented reality applications. New home entertainment possibilities that didn't exist before. And the one multi-billion dollar target market that has not even begun to be tapped at this point: the enterprise. Remember several years ago when the concept of "thin clients" was all the rage? The technology was not ready then. Tablet computing changes the game. There are TONS of enterprise computing applications where tablets could change the game, significantly improving efficiencies by offering desktop computing power in the palm of your hand. Imagine advanced inventory control. Firms like Citrix must be salivating at the potential this technology brings to their business. It's about the future, people. You have to think outside of the box.
Yes you are right in a way. But to the average consumer, do you think they'll spend extra money on a bigger device just so they can have a bigger smartphone? It's more about if you're willing to spend the money as an average consumer. Android's Honeycomb (3.0) might change things up a bit. I'd just like to see another interface for tablets. Keep the apps.. the apps are fine.. but a tablet should be able to do a little bit more than a smart phone. Some of these new (and cheaper) phones that are coming out in Q1 of 2011 are going to be more powerful than some of these tablets and it just doesn't make any sense to me why anyone would want to do it for just the size and not the tech.
Incidentally, this is the biggest complaint about the iPad: as well-received as it has been, it still is very much an oversized iPhone (minus the phone). Honeycomb is designed specifically for tablets - even Google's own Andy Rubin said unequivocally that Android 2.x was not meant for tablets, yet Samsung's Galaxy Tab has sold millions of units already. WebOS is almost tablet-ready in its present form, but some of the developer demos I've seen in recent months tell me that HP's February announcement is going to really blow some people away. The point though, is that tablets are already seeing very high demand even though the software is still trying to catch up to the form factor. That is only going to increase as new applications and platforms really start to maximize the immense processing power and ergonomics that modern tablet technology is bringing.
But that is the Reason for the iPad's success.....the same basic OS on the iPhone and the iPad. You don't have to relearn anything...seamless transition. There are somethings u CAN'T do on the iPhone...that u can on the iPad. You have ACCESS to hundred of thousands of APPS that can run on your Phone or iPad. Ease use Blows Android out of the water. I laugh at FANDROIDs because they look at Specs and focus on that. NONE of these Android Tablets will sell anywhere near what an iPad does. Why, because u have separate hardware and software developer (Google). Google is not putting any controls on these manufacturers. So guess what, when Samsung brings out the Galaxy Tab 2 with Android 3 on it......6 months later when 3.5 comes out....current owners won't get the upgrade (happened with 2.1 and 2.2). Other manufacturers are doing the same. If I was an Android owner, I would been pissed and very leary of buying any Android device, just to be left behind software wise....as quickly as 1 month when a new device is released. FRAGMENTATION. FYI...iPad 2 is supposed to be announced February 1st. Let's see what it has to offer.
And the Android tablet companies may be falling into the Microsoft trap when it comes to Tablets. Trying to make a Tablet more like a full blown Notebook computer. Ask Microsoft how that has worked for them over the last 8 years?
Fandroids? Ha ha. If I was and Android owner...blah blah. Nobody is saying a particular Android tablet will beat the iPad (or iPad 2) in sales, but cumulatively the platform will eventually surpass it just like with smartphones. You can talk about your own gripes with Android, but it's blown past iOS in smartphone sales the last several months. Apple will continue to be very successful and make a ton of money, but iOS probably won't be the dominant platform, whether you like it or not. If everybody was like you and wanted Apple's gated community, that would be another story. Why is it people like you have to mock Android as if you have something at stake in the matter? Do you want Android to fail just so Apple's position would improve? I debated a guy here last August and said Android smartphones would almost certainly surpass Apple's. (Maybe it was you). His biased "logic" made me laugh and made no sense. By that time it was obvious Android was exploding but he said it was "in trouble". It's like Apple (iOS), Google (Android & maybe Chrome if it isn't DOA) and Microsoft are in a sports league and people choose a team. I guess human nature pushes folks to take a side and defend it. Why can't you be glad other people like a different platform instead of shooting arrows? Please don't blame them for shooting first. That is a complete cop out.
It's pointless comparing a platform to a product with regard to sales. After using an iPhone for the past 2+ years, Android is definitely a nice change. It still has a far way to go and a lot of stuff to be polished if you want to compare quality to iOS. Just comparing common apps like Facebook, Twitter etc. you really feel the inferior quality. I'm not really sure why this is, but I hope developers fix it. Anybody can quote all the specs they want, but if the experience isn't rich and fun, then what's the point? And I'm somewhat of a tech nerd. It's great that Android is open, but all this update fragmentation must be quite annoying for users. I protected myself from that by picking up the new Nexus S so I don't have to wait on the manufacturer for my updates. I think Google will do a Nexus tablet with the same philosophy. That said, if I do venture into tablets, I'll probably go with the iPad as I still enjoy the OS.
I could care less what Android does. When you you have everyone and their mom, dad, kids, dogs & cats making Android devices...ofcourse it will eventually be the #1 OS. Doesn't mean there good. The problem with Fandroids is they thing just because it will be Apple in total usage, it is the best platform. Um no. Fragmentation is getting worse as more and devices come out. There is only Pure Android devices is the Google reference devices. Bloatware is on the devices from whatever manufacturer/carrier releases the device. It is becoming windows ce/mobile and windows itself. You may not like Apple, but their control keeps that BS from their platforms. The Mac is clean out of the box as is iOS. Ease of use is NO contest. Google doesnt care about Android quality, all they care about is ad revenue.
LOL. Where is the edit button? Too many grammar errors in that post...lol Damn iPhone auto correct...lol. Yes, I've seen the site. dyac.com
If you truly "cared less" what Android does, why do you post about it and mock "Fandroids"? Why do you care fragmentation is supposedly getting worse as more devices come out or that "Google doesnt care about Android quality, all they care about is ad revenue"? One could argue back that all Steve Jobs cares about is control and extracting as much money as he can from your pocket. Perhaps you can explain to me what private industry is really supposed to care about. This may come as a shock to you, but Apple's motives are no better than Google's. Sorry to be the one to break the news. I don't hate Apple. I'm glad they put a phone on the market that inspired innovation scared the daylights out of competitors. I'm also glad Google responded with Android which has pushed the accelerator even harder. People like you that feel the need to denigrate a competitive platform to the one you prefer are just silly. Without Android, the price of your precious iPhone would be a lot more and the annual improvements would be fewer. But I guess you can't understand that. Go live in Apple's world and make fun of everyone else. I guess doing that makes you feel more secure. Another thing: Device manufacturers, mobile phone companies and consumers haven't bought into Android just because it's available: It's because the product is indeed good. It's crazy for you to say otherwise. I guess everyone that says they love Android is either lying or stupid, huh?
