The iPad is actually much more than either of those concepts. It's a productivity tool, a media consumption device, and several other things. Really, the beauty of the iPad is that it is whatever you, personally, need it to be. Several reviewers are calling it a "blank slate", and that's very apt.
On Apr 9, 2010, at 1:43 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > Olivia and John, > > Yes I agree, the IPad is not a netbook, it's a digital / ebook reading > device and or entertainment device. > > Yeah ok you can surf the net and or check email. But it's more for being > able to source digital / ebook reading tool. > > Hence the reason a number of USA university / colleges are now selling them > to their students instead of printed text books. > > That's what I'd be buying one for, not for making phone calls on. > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of olivia norman > Sent: Thursday, 8 April 2010 6:24 a.m. > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Used an iPad today > > Well stated, as always, John! > Olivia > > On Apr 7, 2010, at 11:44 AM, John Panarese wrote: > >> Actually, as has been said several times, it is not over priced. For > those who believe this to be the case, unfortunately, you still are not > getting what the iPad is. It is not a net book nor is it meant to compete > with one. When you understand that basic point, you will understand the > value of it. The problem is, people are simply trying to categorize it into > the same class as net books, and it is not the case at all. It is a mobile > device that is meant to be more of an appliance than a computer. >> >> I'd take an iPad over a net book any day, and I could list several > reasons why, starting from the basic point that I would rather stay away > from Windows completely and don't want to bother with linux. I think you > are going to see more and more people making a similar choice once they > experience an iPad and start to grasp exactly what it is. I also don't mind > being tied to the hundreds of thousands of applications big brother Apple > wants me to use because they are just as diverse and comprehensive as > Windblows software for a net book, but that, of course, is just me. As > third party developers continue to create additional software and the > flexibility and power of the device is unleashed more and more, you are > going to see more and more of the me too companies trying to duplicate the > iPad as MS and HP are already attempting. I find it particularly amusing > that with so many people condemning the iPad as an "over priced net book", > there is such a big rush for companies to release their iPad clones and try > to catch a ride on the wave. Isn't insanity failing at the same thing over > and over again? >> >> Take Care >> >> John Panarese >> >> On Apr 7, 2010, at 7:22 AM, Rich Ring wrote: >> >>> I think it is over priced as well. I can buy a netbook with far greater >>> storage capacity for far less, and even if I buy System Access, I'll have > a >>> lower price, and I am not limited to the Software big brother Apple wants > me >>> to have. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Robert Carter" <nc5rn...@gmail.com> >>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 2:56 PM >>> Subject: Re: Used an iPad today >>> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I am surprised that you feel that the iPad is over priced. It seems to me > >>> that Apple has really made a place for themselves in the lower priced >>> devices with the introduction of the iPad. I personally think the price > is >>> impressive. >>> >>> Robert Carter >>> >>> >>> On Apr 6, 2010, at 2:23 PM, Cody wrote: >>> >>>> I think the idea is awesome in terms of accessibility and apple will >>>> certainly get praises for that which they deserve, however I think the >>>> product itself is a rip off. sure, it's $499, but then they plan to rape > >>>> you at the app counter, so yeah it's accessible alright, but is it worth > a >>>> place in your walet? We sometimes let accessibility over power our > budgets >>>> because we see something and think, wow, gotta have that one. >>>> >>>> Cody >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Smart" >>>> <bryansm...@bryansmart.com> >>>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 2:59 PM >>>> Subject: Used an iPad today >>>> >>>> >>>> I'd ordered the 3G model, so will be waiting a few more weeks yet, but I > >>>> had some time to play with a WiFi model today. >>>> >>>> Generally, it's an iPhone. However, besides the screen size being >>>> increased, the interface has increased in complexity, also. Apple is >>>> certainly using the extra space to expand on what is possible with an >>>> iPhone type touch interface. >>>> >>>> It took me only very little time to discover that portrait mode (which >>>> lots of sighted users select), is probably not the best for a blind >>>> person. When you're working with two hands, having more horizontal room >>>> seems to make more of a difference when navigating. Fortunately, it is a > >>>> snap to try either way to see what works for you. >>>> >>>> I absolutely agree with the posters that were talking about the horrible > >>>> oversight about the back plate of the iPad. It is almost nothing but > shiny >>>> aluminum. You're supposed to be able to set the iPad on a table to use > it, >>>> but I promise, the first time that you place it on any table that isn't >>>> absolutely clear of small dirt particles, you'll pic it up to discover >>>> that the slight motion of you pushing and sliding the iPad has ground > the >>>> dirt particles in to the back, and scratched the hell out of your shiny >>>> aluminum back plate. Of course, you can buy the case to fix that. the > case >>>> is a type of thin and stiff coated particle board that feels a lot like > a >>>> traditional print notebook. One side snugly holds the iPad, and the > other >>>> side is a flap that covers the iPad screen when closed. I suppose that >>>> most people will want the case to protect the screen when traveling, >>>> anyway. If you go without the case, though, you are absolutely asking > for >>>> it. Apple could have put something on the back to make the iPad more >>>> stable. Maybe not rubber feet, but they could have gone with a felt > square >>>> in the center, a stylized strip of some high friction material, etc. The > >>>> curved back will insure that the iPad wobbles on the table, and the > glossy >>>> case will absolutely scratch. >>>> >>>> VoiceOver sounded about the same, and responded with the same speed, >>>> pretty much. The speaker was very clear. Didn't get to play music with > it, >>>> but I hear the bass is poor. Still, speech is pretty good through the >>>> built-in speakers. >>>> >>>> However, it seemed to me that iPad programs opened more slowly than on > the >>>> iPhone. Maybe there is more information to load? However, with more > memory >>>> and a faster processor, I wasn't expecting that. >>>> >>>> I wasn't dramatically blown away by the applications that were available > >>>> on it, but working with a big talking touch screen interface started me >>>> dreaming about things that *could* be accomplished with a device like >>>> that. Many people might not need the iPad for web surfing or checking >>>> e-mail, but I think that, eventually, there will be some very unique > uses >>>> for the iPad. >>>> >>>> Bryan >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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