03 May 10
Originally posted by Starrman"Sorry, this is just so much style over substance. It browses the web, it acts like an e-reader, it's not as functional as a laptop I can get for the same money. What's the point?"
So it doesn't matter that it is probably the best designed piece of personal communications technology ever available to the public?
http://www.playtheimmortalgame.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=125348&page=1
03 May 10
Originally posted by Bosse de NageAgain, another innovation in touch screen technology from Apple but if you bought one what exactly would you use it for?
Say something about the iPad.
You can't use it as a portable workstation (like other touch screen enable laptops), you can't effectively type a document on it, you can't play games on it, you can't print from it. In essence it's just an overly expensive medium for viewing the web. Another style over substance product marketed by Apple.
Hopefully it will turn out to be a stepping stone for some greater innovation in portable technology but for now it's just yet another status symbol for the techno-geek wannabes - "Ooooh! Look at me, I've paid over the odds for a piece of equipment that makes my e-penis look bigger!"
05 May 10
Originally posted by jimslyp69That was about the iPad, do try and keep up.
"Sorry, this is just so much style over substance. It browses the web, it acts like an e-reader, it's not as functional as a laptop I can get for the same money. What's the point?"
http://www.playtheimmortalgame.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=125348&page=1
06 May 10
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It's funny how techies can rarely understand what appeals to other people.
Most people don't need more than what the iPhone or the iPad provides. It was the same with the iPod, there were better (specs-wise) and cheaper alternatives but the iPod made MP3 players accessible and intuitive from the first touch. And specs-wise was already more than enough for the average music listener.
It's not just marketing, it's also providing what most people want: intuitive interface. But since it doesn't come on a specs-list then it seems it doesn't matter for some.
07 May 10
Originally posted by PalynkaTranslation: People will shell out tons of cash for a mediocre device if it's easy to use and shiny
It's funny how techies can rarely understand what appeals to other people.
Most people don't need more than what the iPhone or the iPad provides. It was the same with the iPod, there were better (specs-wise) and cheaper alternatives but the iPod made MP3 players accessible and intuitive from the first touch. And specs-wise was already more than enough for ...[text shortened]... rface. But since it doesn't come on a specs-list then it seems it doesn't matter for some.
08 May 10
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Originally posted by uzlessA prime example. The easy-to-use feature is part of the quality of the device but since it doesn't come on a specs list then uzless doesn't consider it.
Translation: People will shell out tons of cash for a mediocre device if it's easy to use and shiny
I bet you're a "command line" type of guy.