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Originally Posted by dmaul111478
I don't think that's fair, and do think his point should be listed.
1. He also pointed out that one can't access the iPads file system--which is still true.
2. All that stuff is used on such a limited basis right now, that it can still be listed I think
For me, having a clear file system where I can make folders, move stuff around and most importantly open those folders from ANY app that supports them is a must for me on a tablet since I want to use it more for productivity than leisure.
Goodreader is solid with it's file system and multiple ways to get files into it etc. But doesn't solve the problem that I can't easily then open those PDFs in say iAnnotate.
So I think mentioning the lack of a file system (along with drag and drop which I think you already have listed) along with the current shortcoming of many files only being accessible to one app is worthwhile in your list.
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Added a point in the "new to apple mobile devices" section covering this.
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I have expectations that any tablet I buy will have a USB port, a bigger screen, a true file system, simple drag and drop in Windows without having to use a clunky program like iTunes. The iPad doesn't have those things, so I'm not buying one. A thread like this can help others who want those things--or others in Nikkies list--to see that the iPad is not for them.
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I definitely agree that Apple products are not for everyone. Some power users will find Apple products in general to be far too restrictive. Apple has made a very deliberate choice in the design of all of their mobile devices and computers to simplify the user interaction as much as possible. This definitely forbids or hampers a lot of special features - I personally hate the fact that it puts all my music in its irritating database format and masks the file names.
I spent years working with Linux...and loved it. But eventually I stopped having time to tinker around with things and just wanted a product that worked well, and did it elegantly. I still keep linux around for some things, but Apples work for me for daily use. And if I need more I can always jailbreak or install MacPorts or whatever.
Like all products, not for everyone. For the average non-power user though, I think they're great. And power users ought to be on top of figuring out what their device can do. So, in a way, scottjl has a definite point.
Again though, more information never hurt anyone.