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rock · 04-30-2010, 05:13 PM

Flash and RealPlayer are two different beasts.

Flash =/= videos

Ok are video's one of the key features of Flash? Yes, but Flash is NOT just videos. I think that is the misconception going on here. Just because Flash is not going on the iPad does not mean it is going the way of the dodo. If Adobe's mobile flash works as good as they been saying it is, then it will be a hit. That remains to be seen until it is released, but by the beta video's they been showing it looks smooth, but it is a different beast when it comes out.

Honestly what I wonder is why this is such a hit topic anyway?

Like the reason why I first responded is because there seems to be a big misconception about flash. Ok flash is not on the iPad ok, they make up for it with apps no problem.

Though it seems Apple backers want to keep pushing that Flash is dying, when it isn't.

Many websites (which Adobe says is 75%, which I don't doubt) are built with flash. not just flash videos, but flash slideshows, flash buttons, etc.

Honestly this topic should have a nail in it's coffin, because Flash will never come to iPad, so it should just not be discussed anymore.

If you want Flash, don't buy and iPad/iPod/iPhone.

04-30-2010, 05:13 PM	#64
rock Addict Posts: 240 Karma: 18772 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook, Astak EZ Reader Pocket, iPhone 3g, Droid	Flash and RealPlayer are two different beasts. Flash =/= videos Ok are video's one of the key features of Flash? Yes, but Flash is NOT just videos. I think that is the misconception going on here. Just because Flash is not going on the iPad does not mean it is going the way of the dodo. If Adobe's mobile flash works as good as they been saying it is, then it will be a hit. That remains to be seen until it is released, but by the beta video's they been showing it looks smooth, but it is a different beast when it comes out. Honestly what I wonder is why this is such a hit topic anyway? Like the reason why I first responded is because there seems to be a big misconception about flash. Ok flash is not on the iPad ok, they make up for it with apps no problem. Though it seems Apple backers want to keep pushing that Flash is dying, when it isn't. Many websites (which Adobe says is 75%, which I don't doubt) are built with flash. not just flash videos, but flash slideshows, flash buttons, etc. Honestly this topic should have a nail in it's coffin, because Flash will never come to iPad, so it should just not be discussed anymore. If you want Flash, don't buy and iPad/iPod/iPhone. Last edited by rock; 04-30-2010 at 05:46 PM.