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Anyone pick up an iPad yet?

SawyerSawyer Posts: 2,411
edited April 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
...I prefer iTampon, but curious to hear some reviews on this beauty.
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  • StarfallStarfall Posts: 548
    I'm waiting for the 3G model, which will be out in late April.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Sawyer wrote:
    ...I prefer iTampon, but curious to hear some reviews on this beauty.

    Beat me to the tampon joke.
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    It's not that time of the month for me yet
  • merkinballmerkinball Posts: 2,262
    Starfall wrote:
    I'm waiting for the 3G model, which will be out in late April.

    I'm thinking I'll wait for the 2nd gen. Went 1st gen with the iphone, and seemed like the 2nd gen was a lot better (with 3g/gps). Although I'm tempted to stop by an apple store this weekend to take a look.
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    Doesn't the screen get all messy from being rubbed all over... you know what.
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  • StarfallStarfall Posts: 548
    merkinball wrote:
    Starfall wrote:
    I'm waiting for the 3G model, which will be out in late April.

    I'm thinking I'll wait for the 2nd gen. Went 1st gen with the iphone, and seemed like the 2nd gen was a lot better (with 3g/gps). Although I'm tempted to stop by an apple store this weekend to take a look.

    The only reason I didn't get the original iPhone was because it was sold without subsidy - basically you bought it at full price, and I was not in the mood to plop down $400-$500 for a 4GB-8GB iPhone AND be stuck in a 2 year contract.

    Once it was sold at a more reasonable $200-$300, (8GB-16GB) then I went for the iPhone 3G.
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  • Indian SummerIndian Summer Posts: 2,296
    I've got the Ipad Mini aka the iphone.
    "It's all happening"
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Indian Summer wrote:
    I've got the Ipad Mini aka the iphone.


    That would make a funny SNL skit.

    New... from the makers of Apple computers, Iphones, Ipods and Ipads... comes the Ipad mini. It looks and acts just like an ipod, and it's only twice the price.
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    why why why would anyone get one!
  • StarfallStarfall Posts: 548
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Indian Summer wrote:
    I've got the Ipad Mini aka the iphone.


    That would make a funny SNL skit.

    New... from the makers of Apple computers, Iphones, Ipods and Ipads... comes the Ipad mini. It looks and acts just like an ipod, and it's only twice the price.

    As opposed to the Maxi Pad.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Starfall wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Indian Summer wrote:
    I've got the Ipad Mini aka the iphone.


    That would make a funny SNL skit.

    New... from the makers of Apple computers, Iphones, Ipods and Ipads... comes the Ipad mini. It looks and acts just like an ipod, and it's only twice the price.

    As opposed to the Maxi Pad.


    In addition. :D

    It could be an on-going bit. Every week they have a new way to laugh at it.
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  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    No. Don't need it. I don't see the point of this one. What can it do that my iPhone can't?
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  • davidtriosdavidtrios Posts: 9,732
    people's addiction to technology makes me sick
  • StarfallStarfall Posts: 548
    Flagg wrote:
    No. Don't need it. I don't see the point of this one. What can it do that my iPhone can't?

    Click here.
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  • haffajappahaffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    if they put university textbooks in the ibook store it'd be marvelous.


    not that i even read the ones i buy :roll:
    fuckin useless.


    on another note, this would be awesome for public transit.
    could do papers/readings on the hour and a half commute to school...
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  • stuckinlinestuckinline Posts: 3,381
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Indian Summer wrote:
    I've got the Ipad Mini aka the iphone.


    That would make a funny SNL skit.

    New... from the makers of Apple computers, Iphones, Ipods and Ipads... comes the Ipad mini. It looks and acts just like an ipod, and it's only twice the price.

    it was on madtv:

    http://vodpod.com/watch/2941123-madtvs-ipad
  • theoceansmademetheoceansmademe Posts: 1,132
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Indian Summer wrote:
    I've got the Ipad Mini aka the iphone.


    That would make a funny SNL skit.

    New... from the makers of Apple computers, Iphones, Ipods and Ipads... comes the Ipad mini. It looks and acts just like an ipod, and it's only twice the price.

    iPad mini was a joke used on The Soup with Joel McHale.
  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    Starfall wrote:
    Flagg wrote:
    No. Don't need it. I don't see the point of this one. What can it do that my iPhone can't?

    Click here.

    Thanks. Some really cool stuff there but not enough to convince me to get one . . .


    Yet.
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  • PorchsitterPorchsitter Loganville, GA Posts: 1,078
    Davidtrios wrote:
    people's addiction to technology makes me sick

    Said from a user on a message board typed from a computer.

    I'm not an "early adopter." Don't see the need when the first one is usually shit compared to the stuff that comes out later. However I, personally, don't see a problem with people who prefer to camp on street corners to get the latest video game console, computer, electronic book reader, etc. People used to camp out for concert tickets, new albums, movies etc. I could think of a hundred different things that are more harmful to be "addicted" to than wanting a new gadget.
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  • rriversrrivers Posts: 3,698
    Davidtrios wrote:
    people's addiction to technology makes me sick

    I wouldn't go so far as to say it makes me sick, but it is disturbing.
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  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    Starfall wrote:
    Flagg wrote:
    No. Don't need it. I don't see the point of this one. What can it do that my iPhone can't?

    Click here.


    Well i dont have an i phone, but i do have a smart phone sp lets compare those 10 things...
    1. memory - Yep, my phone is expandable to 32 gigs
    2. ibooks - yep i can read pdf's on my phone, ipad will have a file format that only it can read
    3. screen res - well the ipad wins here with 1,024x768
    4. keyboard - mine works fine as it is, i do't need a bigger one
    5. exclusive apps - wow... more shit that you have to pay apple for :lol:
    6. large screen area - well obviously... it is bigger isn't it do not see why it is an advantage
    7. Cellular Internet Service With NO Contract - would like to see how this one will work down here in australia, cant see it happening
    8 - More Viewing Options - they are really looking for 9 things now arent they :lol:
    9 - more speed - yeah it is quicker, but at the moment my phone is underclocked and could run at the same processor speed

    on top of all of that, i can view flash websites, and most of all, MY PHONE CAN MULTI-TASK

    there is no point to this thing at all
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Didn't buy one (recently got an iPhone), but I DID have my first real life sighting. A guy in the hotel lobby where I was staying had the box opened in his lap yesterday. The device was switched on. It was pretty. The next time I'm in an Apple store I plan to play with one. If money were no object I'd have one in a second.
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,525
    Re: Anyone pick up an iPad yet?

    my wife asked me to grab one, but I was embarrassed. :oops:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    haffajappa wrote:
    if they put university textbooks in the ibook store it'd be marvelous.


    ...
    this would be a great idea... i'm tired of spending all that money
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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    Despite the Huffington Post article, I don't see the iPad as anything other than a bigger iphone. And why would I want to carry around something that bulky. I have an iPhone, but I think a lot of people have drunk the kool aid on the iPad. It just doesn't seem worth it to me. And since you can only use it on wifi at this point, I wouldn't even consider it if I didn't have the iphone.
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    I actually cant think of any need for this, whats wrong with a laptop?
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,766
    I still havent heard the answer to "why"

    ipods, zunes, droids, what have you, do the job of portability just fine.

    Laptops are bulkier that the portable units, but have way more capability.


    I really dont see the function or advantage of an "Ipad".
  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    Brisk. wrote:
    I actually cant think of any need for this, whats wrong with a laptop?
    I thought the same thing, but the more I think about it, the more I want one.

    It is very light. Laptops can be awkward when moving around. I think if nothing else, the iPad gets an A for ease of use and comfort factor.

    It's just very simplistic.. for the person who said they can read books on their phone, I can too and it SUCKS!

    I could definitely see this being awesome for reading.
  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    MayDay10 wrote:
    I still havent heard the answer to "why"

    ipods, zunes, droids, what have you, do the job of portability just fine.

    Laptops are bulkier that the portable units, but have way more capability.


    I really dont see the function or advantage of an "Ipad".
    Ipods are too small.. laptops can be a bit much.. I think this thing is just designed for comfortability.
  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    vedder_soup wrote:
    Starfall wrote:
    Flagg wrote:
    No. Don't need it. I don't see the point of this one. What can it do that my iPhone can't?

    Click here.


    Well i dont have an i phone, but i do have a smart phone sp lets compare those 10 things...
    1. memory - Yep, my phone is expandable to 32 gigs
    2. ibooks - yep i can read pdf's on my phone, ipad will have a file format that only it can read
    3. screen res - well the ipad wins here with 1,024x768
    4. keyboard - mine works fine as it is, i do't need a bigger one
    5. exclusive apps - wow... more shit that you have to pay apple for :lol:
    6. large screen area - well obviously... it is bigger isn't it do not see why it is an advantage
    7. Cellular Internet Service With NO Contract - would like to see how this one will work down here in australia, cant see it happening
    8 - More Viewing Options - they are really looking for 9 things now arent they :lol:
    9 - more speed - yeah it is quicker, but at the moment my phone is underclocked and could run at the same processor speed

    on top of all of that, i can view flash websites, and most of all, MY PHONE CAN MULTI-TASK

    there is no point to this thing at all
    I don't have an iPhone, but I have the Android OS on a G1 with a similar size screen and I can say that I HATE using internet on it. It's too small.. I could see the iPad as good for lounging around the house and business use.
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