At the end of the day an ipad is just another item that is going to end up in a landfill. I'd still like one however - though I doubt I'll be buying one myself - although maybe I'll need one for work.....
Alister Christie Computers for People Ph: 04 471 1849 Fax: 04 471 1266 http://www.salespartner.co.nz PO Box 13085 Johnsonville Wellington Jeremy North wrote: > Actually any city would be a whole lot better if people dumped > motorised transport for the push bike or public transport. > > > > On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Kyley Harris <ky...@harrissoftware.com> > wrote: > >> funny because the whole city would be better if everyone used a damn moped >> instead of an overbuilt car just for going to work and the shops.. and used >> the car for trips and big jobs. >> >> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Kyley Harris <ky...@harrissoftware.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I do.. at least I did.. >>> Nissan Station Wagon, Suzuki 200cc moped scooter, and a Honday CB900 >>> hornet. :) All for the price some people would pay for a single BMW.. >>> it all comes down to choices of lifestyle. >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 4:51 PM, Jolyon Smith <jsm...@deltics.co.nz> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >> >> -- >> Kyley Harris >> Harris Software >> +64-21-671-821 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ 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
