It really is a wonderful device! Since I got mine on Saturday I have read eBooks, taken notes in classes, uploaded documents to my iDisk, read an exam while writing it on my mac, responded to countless emails, watched movies, listened to music, and the list goes on. Eventually, I see the iPad as replacing note takers like the mPower, and as a device which provides easy and instant access to so many portions of our digital world. As previously stated, I can't wait until all my textbooks are available on the iPad, no more waiting for them to be converted, easy, instant, and portable access to the content, and so much more! I absolutely love my iPad, and am very glad I was an early adopter! Olivia On Apr 9, 2010, at 6:25 PM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote:
> 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. > 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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