January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:15 PM) Here's a reason. It's like reading a newspaper. Meh. Doing that isn't as cool as it should be. I guess it depends on how they set it all up. Reading a newspaper on my iphone or my fiance's Kindle isn't all that exciting.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (G&T @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:21 PM) My fiancee's reaction is that it sounds like a feminine product. yea, I HATE the name. iSlate is much cooler.
January 27, 201016 yr Author QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:24 PM) yea, I HATE the name. iSlate is much cooler. I hope it doesn't use Wi-Max
January 27, 201016 yr Not sure why they decided that 8" floppy disks would be a good idea for this device.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:33 PM) It looks like an iphone for giants. correct.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:37 PM) This thing is really cool. It's nice, but buying apps through iTunes really sucks. I was hoping for something closer to OS X than iPhoneOS. It's iPhoneOS on steroids.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:40 PM) It's nice, but buying apps through iTunes really sucks. I was hoping for something closer to OS X than iPhoneOS. It's iPhoneOS on steroids. what sucks about it? seems perfectly fine to me.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:42 PM) what sucks about it? seems perfectly fine to me. I dont like the idea of having to buy apps through a single source. I get the iPhone, but on larger devices it makes no sense. Imagine having to buy every application on your computer through Microsoft or Apple.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 01:15 PM) Here's a reason. It's like reading a newspaper. But reading a newspaper is like reading a newspaper. And its much cheaper. And you aren't sad when you leave it on the train accidentally.
January 27, 201016 yr The best joke i've heard: The next version of the iPad wil be call the MaxieiPad
January 27, 201016 yr Author QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 01:51 PM) The best joke i've heard: The next version of the iPad wil be call the MaxieiPad That's where I was going with the Wi-Max reference an hour ago...
January 27, 201016 yr I was interested. I see a lot of potential. Eventually I would like to have everything merged. Cell phone Netbook Money Keys Credit Cards ID cards MP3 Player Toll Pass Company ID Carry one device and it does everything. I'm the old guy and remember carrying an address book, calendar, to do lists, etc. Then a phone and PDA. I'm liking where this is going, the form factor will be the final determination. Eventually I see some foldable screen, ultra thin, like paper. 1/8 size it is a phone. 1/4 size a DPA. Full size a laptop computer with virtual keyboard.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 07:49 PM) But reading a newspaper is like reading a newspaper. And its much cheaper. And you aren't sad when you leave it on the train accidentally. you dont have to buy a tablet every day.
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 01:57 PM) you dont have to buy a tablet every day. But at $599 to $799 plus tax, chances are you'll still be ahead given the lifespan of the average well used ipod touch. Newspapers also don't have costly glass screens that can easily crack.
January 27, 201016 yr $500! DAMN! That's AWESOME! Check that, 3G versions are extra $130. Edited January 27, 201016 yr by Athomeboy_2000
January 27, 201016 yr Author They are protecting their Macbooks with the lower memory availability. Like they couldn't make these things with 160-250 GB's...
January 27, 201016 yr Why even make a non 3G with 16GB? What a useless piece of crap. What can that store? 1 video game and 3 HD movies? Edited January 27, 201016 yr by BigSqwert
January 27, 201016 yr QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 01:23 PM) They are protecting their Macbooks with the lower memory availability. Like they couldn't make these things with 160-250 GB's... They could, but SSD drives of that size are super expensive right now.
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