Now that is funny.. because the iPad probably is a Moped.. Good for the short trips to the dairy when I dont want to cycle :)
On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Jolyon Smith <jsm...@deltics.co.nz> wrote: > Good post Steve! > > > > And this I think is the point… an iPad fills the “middle” space between two > devices that most people will still have need for once the “cool” has > faded/jaded. > > > > Extending your modes of transport analogy…. > > > > If I have uses for both a car and a push bike, why would I buy a moped ? > > > > > > *From:* delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] > *On Behalf Of *Steve Peacocke > *Sent:* Thursday, 28 January 2010 3:55 p.m. > > *To:* NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List > *Subject:* Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT > > > > On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Kyley Harris <ky...@harrissoftware.com> > wrote: > > no product is ever the be all and end all. but I can guarantee that my > children and grandparents will take an iphone or ipad over a desktop any day > of the week.. they can learn it easily, just like the old palm pilots. > Technology made simple is an excellent concept (if limiting to people who > like to delve into advanced areas) > > > > I have had palm pilots, psion, apple, PC, iPhone, Blackberry, you name it. > All have their uses however its always back to the workhorse computer for > doing business. > > > > Yes, my iPhone has things like tasks, outliners, notes, email, browser, > mindmapping, maps, even my bible is on there, but I still drop straight back > into a PC (albeit the eeePC now) whenever I need to get some serious work or > typing done. I can do quick email replies but get to the computer for > anything thoughtful. For example, I read this post on the iPhone, but went > straight to the PC to type out the reply as it was more than a simple couple > of lines. > > > > I doubt very much if it will be the iPad vs the PC as the discussion has > been - it's more likely to be the iPhone or iPad PLUS the PC. > > > > Just because something is easy to use, doesn't make it automatically > better. Why would you learn to drive a car when riding a bike, or even > walking is much easier to do? > > > > Steve Peacocke > > > > _______________________________________________ > NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi mailing list > Post: delphi@delphi.org.nz > Admin: http://delphi.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/delphi > Unsubscribe: send an email to delphi-requ...@delphi.org.nz with Subject: > unsubscribe > -- Kyley Harris Harris Software +64-21-671-821
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