Anyone on here got one or planning on getting one?
I am thinking of starting an app development company so I picked one up to see what it's about and it's pretty cool. It definitely has shortcomings but they will be ironed out.
Ultimateknicks looks pretty killer on this thing :-D
Yeah, I'm interested bro but I don't know too much about it. Was looking for a cheap laptop to bring in the living room with me while I watch the little guy but now I might get this thing. Can you gimmie a quick rundown --- How much? Does it have full internet capabilities? Do you need a wireless card or does it come with something? You don't need a mouse or keyboard right? What's the difference between this thing and a cheap laptop? What are the shortcomings you talked about? Thanks in advance O...
Ok - the iPad is basically a giant iPod touch so you can surf the web, e-mail, watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. The web browsing on it is awesome but you can't watch flash video which can be limiting. An example is ign.com - if i want to watch their video reviews I would need to do it on a computer.
Also, it is not a device for creating content. You wont be typing word documents or creating spreadsheets on this - so if you need to do that i would go for a laptop or net book.
It has wifi in it so you can connect to your wireless network. If you want one with 3G capability you can pay about $100 more and you need to buy a plan from AT&T ranging from $12-$30 per month with no contract commitment.
The price of the iPad is:
WiFi only version: $500-700 (available in 16, 32, and 64 gig models)
WiFi + 3G: $600-$800 (they might be slightly more, not sure on this)
No mouse or keyboard, it is all touch based.
The browsing experience is pretty awesome if you can get past the lack of flash. You can also download applications got the iPad which extend the usefulness of the device including games, programs to remote in to your desktop, a book reader, etc and the functions will only expand over time.
So in summary the pro's are:
Great screen
Awesome web browsing
Awesome e-mail
Great video
Cool Applications
Very unique experience
Great battery life (10+ hours)
Cons:
No flash video so some websites don't work
Could be fragile if dropped - it is pretty thin and lots of glass
Not really made for creating content
If you need just a fun toy to surf the web etc. This could be better than a net book. I would check it out at a best buy if you are interested and spend some time using it to see if you like it. I didn't plan on getting one until I used it.
Any other questions I can help with?
OasisBU wrote:Ok - the iPad is basically a giant iPod touch so you can surf the web, e-mail, watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. The web browsing on it is awesome but you can't watch flash video which can be limiting. An example is ign.com - if i want to watch their video reviews I would need to do it on a computer. Also, it is not a device for creating content. You wont be typing word documents or creating spreadsheets on this - so if you need to do that i would go for a laptop or net book.
It has wifi in it so you can connect to your wireless network. If you want one with 3G capability you can pay about $100 more and you need to buy a plan from AT&T ranging from $12-$30 per month with no contract commitment.
The price of the iPad is:
WiFi only version: $500-700 (available in 16, 32, and 64 gig models)
WiFi + 3G: $600-$800 (they might be slightly more, not sure on this)
No mouse or keyboard, it is all touch based.
The browsing experience is pretty awesome if you can get past the lack of flash. You can also download applications got the iPad which extend the usefulness of the device including games, programs to remote in to your desktop, a book reader, etc and the functions will only expand over time.
So in summary the pro's are:
Great screen
Awesome web browsing
Awesome e-mail
Great video
Cool Applications
Very unique experience
Great battery life (10+ hours)
Cons:
No flash video so some websites don't work
Could be fragile if dropped - it is pretty thin and lots of glass
Not really made for creating content
If you need just a fun toy to surf the web etc. This could be better than a net book. I would check it out at a best buy if you are interested and spend some time using it to see if you like it. I didn't plan on getting one until I used it.
Any other questions I can help with?
Thanks so much for the review. You covered everything. I will make it a point to stop by Best Buy to check it out...Appreciate it my friend.
No problem - if you have any questions after you use it let me know - happy to help
another downside, there is no multimedia slots available
AnubisADL wrote:
Haha, when I saw this thread I thought of that article which had the picture of duke. Thats the new boombox...man, brothas dont hesitate to flip something and get all ignorant.
Interesting way to self promote if you're an artist.
