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perversity · 04-09-2010, 06:21 PM

I'm an Apple "fanboy" by all definitions of the "word". I've have 5 iPods, on my fourth Mac, and use lots of Apple software, like Logic, FinalCut, iWork...
I really wanted to buy the iPad and went to the store with cash in pocket, but when I played with one at bestbuy I was less than impressed. I see how the average consumer would fawn at such a device, but really it's just a really crappy computer put in a fasionable case that sells for 5 times what I would pay for it. It's heavy, the glare on the screen is tremendous, and it's just plain goofy looking. The curved back makes putting it down and using it a non-option. I look at my Macbook Pro as a super decked out toolbox, filled with great tools with sharp edges. I look at the iPad as a toybox, filled fingerpaints, chinese toys painted with lead and candy that rots the teeth.
I really miss the days when Apple seemed to focus it's resources on creative professionals, and I think the iPhone was the beginning of the end of a great thing.

I do realize I'm in the minority here, so there's no need for everyone to point out that I'm "wrong"

04-09-2010, 06:21 PM	#142
perversity Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony PRS-600	I'm an Apple "fanboy" by all definitions of the "word". I've have 5 iPods, on my fourth Mac, and use lots of Apple software, like Logic, FinalCut, iWork... I really wanted to buy the iPad and went to the store with cash in pocket, but when I played with one at bestbuy I was less than impressed. I see how the average consumer would fawn at such a device, but really it's just a really crappy computer put in a fasionable case that sells for 5 times what I would pay for it. It's heavy, the glare on the screen is tremendous, and it's just plain goofy looking. The curved back makes putting it down and using it a non-option. I look at my Macbook Pro as a super decked out toolbox, filled with great tools with sharp edges. I look at the iPad as a toybox, filled fingerpaints, chinese toys painted with lead and candy that rots the teeth. I really miss the days when Apple seemed to focus it's resources on creative professionals, and I think the iPhone was the beginning of the end of a great thing. I do realize I'm in the minority here, so there's no need for everyone to point out that I'm "wrong"