Apple ipad: What's your input?

ctzn · 01-28-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I agree ctzn, it should become a great device, but Apple has the iPod and the iPhone to build from. They also have all the past mistakes of Microsoft and others at tablet attempts and can see what people wanted from them but also why those devices failed.
In the end Apple took the iPhone/iPod touch and created a larger version to just start with, can it become great? Sure, but would it have been better to start with what we saw (iPad) and then try to grow from that for a first round try. The iPad really could have change the industry:

eBooks, portal media (web, video, music, etc.), email, iWork, plus apps - Are all a great start
What about video chat or VoiP, desktop widgets/info, multi-task (Apple created this great new CPU or bought into it but do not show it off), connection(s) (HDMI/USB/or even displayport, you want this device to be the ultimate portable and all give us is 30pin?), widescreen (4:3 ratio was a bad decision). There are more things Apple could/should have done, all within the realm of the current technology without changing cost.

Valid points, they missed the boat on some big ticket items and big opportunities here, but hope is not lost by any means.

I jailbroke my iphone to overcome it's shortcomings and I am sure it won't be long till people have this thing cracked with all the goods. I hope Apple builds a more upscale version with a proper OS though.

theDreamer · 01-28-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctzn

Valid points, they missed the boat on some big ticket items and big opportunities here, but hope is not lost by any means.

I jailbroke my iphone to overcome it's shortcomings and I am sure it won't be long till people have this thing cracked with all the goods. I hope Apple builds a more upscale version with a real OS though.

From what I have found is it is running the same OS as the iPhone/iPod touch so jailbreaking will probably happen day one. I do know that some big changes are coming in the 4.0 update which have been shown to have features for the iPad specifically, which were not announced yet. So I am wondering if Apple is going to use 4.0 as another selling point for the iPad after it has been out for a while.

MightyBobo · 01-28-2010, 06:42 PM

I seriously feel more freaking retarded after watching this. I can't even reduce my mental capacity to an amount required to run this thing. He spent like, 2 minutes surfing around random websites, and even more time on email. If I heard him say "simple" one more time...

Nothing is innovative about this thing. Nothing.

ctzn · 01-28-2010, 07:01 PM

^It's not personal, Apple didn't make this just to offend you. I think we are having a discussion about the pros and cons of this thing but spouting off your disgust doesn't really contribute to your point of view.

MightyBobo · 01-28-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctzn

^It's not personal, Apple didn't make this just to offend you. I think we are having a discussion about the pros and cons of this thing but spouting off your disgust doesn't really contribute to your point of view.

Apple tries to come off as a company who makes trendy, innovative products. With this, they have totally failed. So yeah, I am disgusted. What would you prefer I contribute?

"This product is boring, bland, unimaginative"
"This product is totally not Apples style or up to their par of quality"
"This product is marketed for people with 5 or less functioning brain cells"

Steve-o seriously sounded like he was reaching as hard as possible to make it sound innovative, and it ended up being boring as hell. I could actually hear him thinking, "hmm...how long can I simply surf the web for, and show off features that just about every touch screen has, and keep the crowd interested?!"

ctzn · 01-28-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Apple tries to come off as a company who makes trendy, innovative products. With this, they have totally failed. So yeah, I am disgusted. What would you prefer I contribute?

"This product is boring, bland, unimaginative"
"This product is totally not Apples style or up to their par of quality"
"This product is marketed for people with 5 or less functioning brain cells"

Steve-o seriously sounded like he was reaching as hard as possible to make it sound innovative, and it ended up being boring as hell. I could actually hear him thinking, "hmm...how long can I simply surf the web for, and show off features that just about every touch screen has, and keep the crowd interested?!"

Something productive that isn't offensive to everyone who doesn't share your extremist views. No one here is claiming perfection with this, but calling it a total failure is a bit of a stretch in my opinion. Insults to not equal constructive or even viable reasoning.

Moving along, I found this article pretty interesting. The best thing to come out of this could be the competition to come from it. Hopefully we will see more and better products from other manufactures to adapt and force Apple to push the bar if they want to stay atop the heap in the "cooler than thou" gadget arena.

spitfire9200 · 01-28-2010, 07:47 PM

I think the biggest thing that bothers me is how stupid I would look trying to type on it in public.

frost · 01-28-2010, 08:16 PM

I guess I'm just not sure of the point. It lacks too many tools to really be useful.

Luv'n my Z · 01-28-2010, 08:25 PM

I like the concept but I think it should be able to run OS 10.6 not some iPhone software and iLife is a definite yes us I want a web cam on it. The MacBook touch is a awsome concept that I would definatly get

btw:I have AT&T and I barely get service any where plus I'd take a droid over a iPhone any day

MightyBobo · 01-28-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctzn

Something productive that isn't offensive to everyone who doesn't share your extremist views. No one here is claiming perfection with this, but calling it a total failure is a bit of a stretch in my opinion. Insults to not equal constructive or even viable reasoning.

Moving along, I found this article pretty interesting. The best thing to come out of this could be the competition to come from it. Hopefully we will see more and better products from other manufactures to adapt and force Apple to push the bar if they want to stay atop the heap in the "cooler than thou" gadget arena.

Here's my constructive criticism on it: put OS X on it. Voila. Fixed.

Luv'n my Z · 01-28-2010, 08:25 PM

Frost best answer yet and spitfire you definatly win the smartest person award on this forum

ctzn · 01-28-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Here's my constructive criticism on it: put OS X on it. Voila. Fixed.

I agree

and fix that huge ugly bezel...

theDreamer · 01-28-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Here's my constructive criticism on it: put OS X on it. Voila. Fixed.

Ok, if this happened I would buy it.
It would solve almost any issue with it people have, and still allow Apple to have their control over the device, maybe even more so (jailbreaking community?).

MightyBobo · 01-28-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctzn

I agree

and fix that huge ugly bezel...

The bezel is pretty ridonkulous, too. But, need to hide all the WiFi and other goodies SOMEWHERE, since its so thin already.

MightyBobo · 01-28-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Ok, if this happened I would buy it.
It would solve almost any issue with it people have, and still allow Apple to have their control over the device, maybe even more so (jailbreaking community?).

The biggest thing would be customization...theres reasons I like my Droid over the iPhone, by far - and its not JUST the fact that AT&T blows lol.

01-28-2010, 06:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I seriously feel more freaking retarded after watching this. I can't even reduce my mental capacity to an amount required to run this thing. He spent like, 2 minutes surfing around random websites, and even more time on email. If I heard him say "simple" one more time... Nothing is innovative about this thing. Nothing. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-28-2010, 08:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
Luv'n my Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rancho Santa fe Posts: 190 Drives: Your mom Rep Power: 16	I like the concept but I think it should be able to run OS 10.6 not some iPhone software and iLife is a definite yes us I want a web cam on it. The MacBook touch is a awsome concept that I would definatly get btw:I have AT&T and I barely get service any where plus I'd take a droid over a iPhone any day __________________ ~Luv'n my Z_________________________________________ 75 degrees farenhieght new years day not a cloud in the sky only in southern Cali

01-28-2010, 08:25 PM	#41 (permalink)
Luv'n my Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rancho Santa fe Posts: 190 Drives: Your mom Rep Power: 16	Frost best answer yet and spitfire you definatly win the smartest person award on this forum __________________ ~Luv'n my Z_________________________________________ 75 degrees farenhieght new years day not a cloud in the sky only in southern Cali

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
New Headlight Design!!! Need your Input!	bullitt5897	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	101	02-27-2010 08:51 PM
Video Input	TacoZ	Audio & Video	7	02-22-2010 02:44 PM
If anyone has some input...	Znewb	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	5	09-06-2009 10:04 PM
Fontana Nissan -- We want your input!	Scott@FontanaNissan	Nissanraceshop.com - Supporting Dealer	5	07-31-2009 10:45 PM
Question about iPod/AUX input	dalparadise	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	12	05-29-2009 12:23 AM

01-28-2010, 07:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	^It's not personal, Apple didn't make this just to offend you. I think we are having a discussion about the pros and cons of this thing but spouting off your disgust doesn't really contribute to your point of view.

01-28-2010, 07:47 PM	#37 (permalink)
spitfire9200 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 390 Drives: 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	I think the biggest thing that bothers me is how stupid I would look trying to type on it in public.

01-28-2010, 08:16 PM	#38 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I guess I'm just not sure of the point. It lacks too many tools to really be useful.