Funny? Why funny? Of course the iPad is a moped. That was exactly my point.
How many people do you know who own a bike, a car and a moped? From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On Behalf Of Kyley Harris Sent: Thursday, 28 January 2010 4:23 p.m. To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List Subject: Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT 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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