iPad discussion thread

[fab]

that's pretty fucking retarded.

I hate when Apple does shit like that for no good goddamn reason... other than boosting their profits, I suppose. :\

[cujo]

I know the iPhone has a dropbox app, and since only cavemen still use dongles instead of the cloud I'd say I'd be good to go :P

[WiseGuy]

i think apple is pissed about USB because it competes directly with their iPod market. So they refuse to support it unless they have an extra "tax" on it.

[SpiderTroll]

The USB port will only work for cameras, and only to sync pictures from the camera to the iPad. Same with the SD card reader, it will only do pictures.

"You can't have your cake and eat it too."
On a plaque at Apple HQ, no joke. I've seen it.

[cujo]

i think apple is pissed about USB because it competes directly with their iPod market. So they refuse to support it unless they have an extra "tax" on it.

I could agree with that... they're USB nazi's when it comes to their laptops.

[Mike-KT]

I think we can all agree this product is a letdown, but so far there are no killer devices in this category.
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[fab]

I still think it'll make a fairly big splash in the market in spite of all its blatant shortcomings to us savvier people, at least with the whole ebook / enewspaper thing, since apple is a huge brand name and joe schmo average and apple fanatics that will buy anything they put out will provide the initial impetus.

honestly, I abhor anything that isn't a tactile keyboard for anything resembling regular text input. situating it between a laptop and a phone is an odd decision in that regard. (yes, they have the adapter dealio, but I really don't see why they didn't make it a detachable screen, kinda like the laptop Mike linked earlier on)

I tried using my roommate's ipod touch the other day and found it to be a pain in the ass for web surfing. Sure, it's nice to have, but the fact that it doesn't have a slideout keyboard (yes, I know why they did that -- wow factor, form factor, UI design, good enough for most people, etc.)... I just hate typing anything on that stupid thing. for me, that's a deal breaker. I'm sure if I used it as mostly intended (one touch apps, occasional and infrequent text input) it'd be great, but if you're going to give me a convergence device, you can't make it suck so hard in one area that I'd be liable to use it in on a regular basis. (yes, I am not the typical user, etc.)

oh wait, now I remember why. because they're afraid it'll cut into their existing markets...

I still think they're being retarded about this whole thing, but hey, that's because I know how much better this could've been, even with them retaining most of the anal retentive lockdown they're known for

[Wesley Crusher]

btw apple is also basically forcing publishers and in turn amazon to change their pricing model for e-books. with the 30% cut apple takes on subscriptions == bling bling ching ching ching for jobs and shareholders

[Gorbachev22]

Wes, any ebook reader thoughts? Should I just go with the nook for now and sell it Q3 2010 when the new readers start to come out?

[Wesley Crusher]

i can't make any informed suggestions as i haven't been keeping up on readers, though a coworker brought in a kindle and it's very nice to handle.