Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT

[Robert martin]

Hi I have no real interest in this but I am fairly sure it will sell well.  Apple does one thing that other hardware manufacturers does not, it creates the whole ecosystem / value chain.  Take mp3 players, there are heaps of great mp3 players out there but the ipod is the only one that comes with its own software and shop to purchase from.  There is the style thing and the cool thing as well.  Now that they have huge market penetration there  are now heaps of other products with iPod attachments that further encourage iPod purchase.  The only way I see for other manufacturers to combat this is to create one 'other' standard interface for all their mp3 players. Back to iPad (with wings) not sure about it, what protects the screen?  I understand there is no USB !  Rob     On 28/01/2010 4:22 p.m., Kyley Harris wrote: 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 ?

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