06-04-2010, 01:52 PM
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Took a look at IPads
I must admit I'm a Techie. I have 3 computers, a custom built powerful desktop, a Toshiba Satellite laptop & an Acer Aspire One netbook. Still, the Apple IPad is the new kid on the block so I had to investigate.After reading the reviews and specs I'm staying away. It seems to be nothing but a glorified IPhone. Sure the unique look & feel are nice but how does it stack up against my simple netbook. The Aspire One has a good sized hard drive, multiple USB ports, an onboard camera & microphone & an SD memory card reader used by my cameras.
The IPad, at $500, has no hard drive but 16Gig of memory, no camera, and no USB ports. It doesn't even have an SD card reader. At $200 more than the Acer Aspire One I can't justify that extra cash for added bling(cool touchy feely) for an inferior product. I can buy a lot of books for my netbook for that $200 and easily load & save & edit my photos as well.
06-04-2010, 03:17 PM
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I think it depends on what you want it for.I would love to have a device where I can read ebooks in bed, on the train, in the car, on the loo even
along with being able to browse the web send receive email etc. And the iPad is ideal for that as it is the perfect size/weight. (tho it does not have flash support)It would also be ideal for taking on hols if you just wanted to have web/email access
You just need to bear in mind that it's not a computer but more a mobile device designed for specific tasks.
06-04-2010, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Azz
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I think it depends on what you want it for.I would love to have a device where I can read ebooks in bed, on the train, in the car, on the loo even
along with being able to browse the web send receive email etc. And the iPad is ideal for that as it is the perfect size/weight. (tho it does not have flash support)It would also be ideal for taking on hols if you just wanted to have web/email access
You just need to bear in mind that it's not a computer but more a mobile device designed for specific tasks.
06-04-2010, 10:41 PM
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lol @ Cassie!Bob - the thing that netbooks can't do is give you the sleek interface and dimensions of the iPad, or the immediate boot-up, or access to the apps on the app store.
One things for sure, it is pretty costly - and you could get a (windows) laptop for the same price... but it all boils down to what you want
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