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From: nospam on 19 Mar 2010 15:11 In article <ho0ger$eee$1(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Joe Pup <joepupchek(a)comcast.net> wrote: > >> You can't even plug in a usb connection without an adapter. > > > > Wrong. > > Yes, you are wrong: no she isn't wrong. the ipad *comes* with a usb cable and it plugs into a mac or a pc, no adapter required. that's how it syncs and charges. > >> It only has a virtual keyboard, > > > > That's a plus, not a negative. > > Not to most people. you've done a survey? the lack of a physical keyboard, either built in or external, is not affecting iphone and ipod touch sales. > >> but of course carrying around all those accessories cuts down portability. > > > > You don't need to carry them around. You don't actually need them at all. > > So then what's the point? The iPod is smaller, you can carry it in your > pocket. so what's the point of a netbook? it won't fit in your pocket.
From: nospam on 19 Mar 2010 15:11 In article <ho0gtv$hkt$1(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Joe Pup <joepupchek(a)comcast.net> wrote: > >> not even close to being a > >> modern computer, it lacks too much. > > > > it has things other devices don't. > > "other devices" Name some. Also name some "things" "other devices" > don't have. it has a 3g radio with what is probably the cheapest data plan on any device - a no contract plan that's $15/mo for 250 meg or $30/mo unlimited. verizon wants about double that per month with a 2 year contract and their pay as you go plan is even worse. it also has a gps, a compass and a multi-touch user interface. it can play audio non-stop for nearly a week (140 hours). it has a ips lcd panel, whereas laptops (and certainly netbooks) have tn panels, making the ipad ideal for photos and movies and other content. > >> In fact it doesn't even use OSX. > > > > of course it does. > > It uses the iPhone OS. Not OSX by a country mile. it is exactly os x, just not *mac* os x. basically, just the user interface portion is different (and minor other things). > > You can't even plug in a usb connection without an adapter. > > > > so what? most people don't need to do that > > Really. How do you know what "most people" want. Did you take a survey? did *you* do a survey? you think most people want a keyboard. where's *your* survey? just look at how people are using an iphone and ipod touch. since according to you, the ipad is just a big ipod touch, they won't be needing usb connections or a keyboard, now will they? > >> It only has a > >> virtual keyboard, but you can plug in an extra cost external, > > > > so what? most tasks don't need an external keyboard > > What applies to you does not apply to the world. look at iphone/ipod touch usage. > >> but of > >> course carrying around all those accessories cuts down portability. > > > > which is why few people will actually do that > > So whats the point of carrying around a big iPod anyway? because some things are impossible, or at best impractical, on a small screen. > >> And > >> how would you carry it around, maybe have your clothes tailored with > >> really big pockets? > > > > how do you carry around a netbook or laptop? > > You said, "it's not a netbook" so why use a netbook as an analogy? if you can manage to carry a netbook, then carrying an ipad will be *easier*. > >> Look at it as an underpowered netbook without a cover. > > > > it's not a netbook. > > An "underpowered" netbook without a cover or keyboard which requires an > adapter to plug in a USB device. Brilliant design, real "magic". it's not a netbook, thus it cannot be an underpowered netbook. it's a tablet, and other tablets don't have covers or keyboards, so why should this one? no adapter is required to use usb, as it comes with a usb cable. in any event, if you don't want one, don't buy one. very simple.
From: Davoud on 19 Mar 2010 15:33 Joe Pup wrote: > In reality, the iPad is really a big iPodnot even close to being a > modern computer, Bzzzt! Not advertised as being a computer, so your criticism is spurious. Modern it most assuredly is. > Look at it as an underpowered netbook without a cover. You may look at it as a garbanzo bean if you wish, because your opinion counts for nothing. It is the masses of educated buyers with above average incomes who will determine the iPad's fate; they are Apple's base anyway. If they don't buy, the iPad fails. (N.B. they're buying, and the iPad will be another huge hit for Apple.) And your rantings still won't matter; they have jealousy written all over them. If you aren't jealous, and don't want people to think that you are, you can avoid broadcasting that message about yourself by not ranting and raving about how bad the iPad is (especially before you have seen one!). You are profoundly mistaken if you think anyone cares what you think of the iPad (or anything else, for that matter). Just vote quietly with your wallet and step out of the way to avoid being trampled at a store opening. Davoud -- I agree with almost everything that you have said and almost everything that you will say in your entire life. usenet *at* davidillig dawt cawm
From: OP on 19 Mar 2010 18:44 What's this all about? http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-ipad-camera-connection-kit/ "nospam" <nospam(a)nospam.invalid> wrote in message news:190320101211595767%nospam(a)nospam.invalid... > In article <ho0gtv$hkt$1(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Joe Pup > <joepupchek(a)comcast.net> wrote: > >> >> not even close to being a >> >> modern computer, it lacks too much. >> > >> > it has things other devices don't. >> >> "other devices" Name some. Also name some "things" "other devices" >> don't have. > > it has a 3g radio with what is probably the cheapest data plan on any > device - a no contract plan that's $15/mo for 250 meg or $30/mo > unlimited. verizon wants about double that per month with a 2 year > contract and their pay as you go plan is even worse. > > it also has a gps, a compass and a multi-touch user interface. it can > play audio non-stop for nearly a week (140 hours). it has a ips lcd > panel, whereas laptops (and certainly netbooks) have tn panels, making > the ipad ideal for photos and movies and other content. > >> >> In fact it doesn't even use OSX. >> > >> > of course it does. >> >> It uses the iPhone OS. Not OSX by a country mile. > > it is exactly os x, just not *mac* os x. basically, just the user > interface portion is different (and minor other things). > >> > You can't even plug in a usb connection without an adapter. >> > >> > so what? most people don't need to do that >> >> Really. How do you know what "most people" want. Did you take a survey? > > did *you* do a survey? you think most people want a keyboard. where's > *your* survey? > > just look at how people are using an iphone and ipod touch. since > according to you, the ipad is just a big ipod touch, they won't be > needing usb connections or a keyboard, now will they? > >> >> It only has a >> >> virtual keyboard, but you can plug in an extra cost external, >> > >> > so what? most tasks don't need an external keyboard >> >> What applies to you does not apply to the world. > > look at iphone/ipod touch usage. > >> >> but of >> >> course carrying around all those accessories cuts down portability. >> > >> > which is why few people will actually do that >> >> So whats the point of carrying around a big iPod anyway? > > because some things are impossible, or at best impractical, on a small > screen. > >> >> And >> >> how would you carry it around, maybe have your clothes tailored with >> >> really big pockets? >> > >> > how do you carry around a netbook or laptop? >> >> You said, "it's not a netbook" so why use a netbook as an analogy? > > if you can manage to carry a netbook, then carrying an ipad will be > *easier*. > >> >> Look at it as an underpowered netbook without a cover. >> > >> > it's not a netbook. >> >> An "underpowered" netbook without a cover or keyboard which requires an >> adapter to plug in a USB device. Brilliant design, real "magic". > > it's not a netbook, thus it cannot be an underpowered netbook. it's a > tablet, and other tablets don't have covers or keyboards, so why should > this one? no adapter is required to use usb, as it comes with a usb > cable. > > in any event, if you don't want one, don't buy one. very simple.
From: Tom Harrington on 19 Mar 2010 18:51
In article <c7Ton.18262$yk1.14371(a)newsfe20.iad>, "OP" <Otto.Philips(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > What's this all about? > > http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-ipad-camera-connection-ki > t/ Which part of that page do you not understand? -- Tom "Tom" Harrington Independent Mac OS X developer since 2002 http://www.atomicbird.com/ |