Top Ten Reasons To Not Buy An iPad - Page 4

kennyc · 12-24-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SHOECHICK

trying it out and owning one are two completely different things. Without the apps loaded to make it a useful tool "For You" a try out is useless.

I see, you have to accept Jesus first and then you understand and are given the keys to heaven

Same could be said about a netbook or DroidX or ....

HarryT · 12-24-2010, 11:02 AM

It could indeed. In all cases, it's the software that makes it a useful tool. The computer on its own may indeed look pretty, but it doesn't do very much.

kennyc · 12-24-2010, 11:09 AM

Hope everyone gets an iPad in their stocking tonight! I certainly wouldn't give it back if I did, but for now am going to standby.....I'm happy with my current toys.

Maggie Leung · 12-24-2010, 11:20 AM

My parents see no need for a computer at all, lol. They can't imagine what they'd do with one. Shrug. Their loss.

Fortunately, various forms of tech are meant to serve various types of consumers. If you don't have need for something, it makes sense to not buy it. Everyone's needs differ, though.

I knew I wanted a tablet years ago, but it took Apple to deliver one to meet my needs. I'll upgrade as technology merits it. So far, the competition is weak. If other companies can do better, bring it on. As a consumer, I'm loyal only to myself.

shanghaichica · 12-24-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

"Portable" means "you can carry it" (from the Latin verb "portare" - to carry). The iPad most certainly isn't too big to carry. You can't carry it in your pocket, that's certainly true, but that's a very different thing to say that it's not portable.

When looking at the battery life, you need to compare it with tablet computers (which is what it is, of course). I get a battery life of something like 12h out of mine, which is superb for a tablet.

It's not portable for me because it won't fit in my bag! I also find it a bit heavy and awkward to hold. There are many things that I can carry in my hands if I had to but some are just to large for me to carry them around with me everyday, or at all. As for the battery life, 10 or 12 hours is not really long enough for me. I wouldnt want to have to remember to charge it every day. With my mobile, havng to charge an ipad everyday aswell would be a bit much for me. I guess it's down to personal preference.

kennyc · 12-24-2010, 12:45 PM

I'll be glad when we get nuclear powered portable devices than never need charging....

mjhudston · 12-24-2010, 01:20 PM

I have to say I was a signed up member of the apple hater squad, untill I got given a first generation iPod touch. I was so impressed with the user interface, I have not looked back since.

The lesson I learnt from that was, I will never slate a product until I have tried it myself.

Shame others cannot say the same.

KarenH · 12-24-2010, 03:19 PM

My main issue with the iPad is the size - I had an iPod Touch for a while and really liked it, but it was just a little bit too small, so for my purposes I think a 7" tablet would be much more appropriate. The iPad is definitely larger and heavier than I want, but if the much speculated about 7" version of the iPad ever becomes reality, I'll have a tough time resisting!

Figlilly · 12-24-2010, 04:23 PM

I didn't read the article because I get bored with people - even clever articulate ones - sneering down their noses at Apple/IPads etc.

For me the IPad doesn't have to be practical. It is too big for my handbag and too awkward to hold on the bus; the battery runs flat too fast for serious book reading; but it is a little of everything and much, much better than the boring little netbook I bought and gave away. What's more, thanks to HarryT for providing the information, I can play my old Infocom text adventures on it. Coolness personified.

WT Sharpe · 12-24-2010, 04:26 PM

The one reason I got an iPad is because it does what I need it to do better than any other tablet I've seen. At nearly three times the weight of my Kindle, I wouldn't recommend it for reading, but for word processing on the go, it's fantastic. The ability to edit manuscripts in .doc format and swap them with my PC makes it a perfect fit for me.

mikemc2 · 12-24-2010, 05:09 PM

There are new or updated items coming out every day. If you wait for the iPad Gen 2 as soon as you get it you'll start hearing about rumored new features coming in the iPad Gen 3. It's not just Apple (although they are more sluggish than most when it comes to adding features), it's the tech cycle. As soon as you bring an electronic gadget home from the store it's halfway to obsolescence.

WT Sharpe · 12-24-2010, 05:14 PM

I wanted to make sure I got an iPad before they decided to come out with a version with a camera. A camera function would have meant I couldn't carry it to work.

jessicalynn · 12-24-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenH

My main issue with the iPad is the size - I had an iPod Touch for a while and really liked it, but it was just a little bit too small, so for my purposes I think a 7" tablet would be much more appropriate. The iPad is definitely larger and heavier than I want, but if the much speculated about 7" version of the iPad ever becomes reality, I'll have a tough time resisting!

Just goes to show different strokes for different folks! I think the sizing is perfect- it's just the right size (in my opinion) to view a page of a pdf without any awkward scrolling or cropping the edges. I looked at the samsung galaxy tab as well and i thought it was just too darn small. but you might look into that if you want a 7 inch screen!

RW2112 · 12-24-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mjhudston

Me I just buy what gadget I find useful in my life and let others get on with the slanging match, except for today, because I'm bored and sat in Starbucks on my IPad!!!!

The iPad must be a sturdy product then...what other device were you using while you sat on it?????

RW2112 · 12-24-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

I'm convinced that UAC is the reason I haven't had a "tech support" call since she got a Vista laptop. The dire warnings terrify her, which keeps her from installing the random nonsense that used to plague her old computer. (I once removed 8 browser toolbars from her computer. 8. Half the screen was toolbars.)

I can empathize...I'm the family tech and I don't get nearly as many calls since my father bought a windows 7 PC. I thank God for UAC!!!

12-24-2010, 03:19 PM	#53
KarenH Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 37762 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NW Washington State, USA Device: K3	My main issue with the iPad is the size - I had an iPod Touch for a while and really liked it, but it was just a little bit too small, so for my purposes I think a 7" tablet would be much more appropriate. The iPad is definitely larger and heavier than I want, but if the much speculated about 7" version of the iPad ever becomes reality, I'll have a tough time resisting! Last edited by KarenH; 12-24-2010 at 03:23 PM.

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12-24-2010, 11:02 AM	#47
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It could indeed. In all cases, it's the software that makes it a useful tool. The computer on its own may indeed look pretty, but it doesn't do very much.

12-24-2010, 11:09 AM	#48
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Hope everyone gets an iPad in their stocking tonight! I certainly wouldn't give it back if I did, but for now am going to standby.....I'm happy with my current toys.

12-24-2010, 11:20 AM	#49
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	My parents see no need for a computer at all, lol. They can't imagine what they'd do with one. Shrug. Their loss. Fortunately, various forms of tech are meant to serve various types of consumers. If you don't have need for something, it makes sense to not buy it. Everyone's needs differ, though. I knew I wanted a tablet years ago, but it took Apple to deliver one to meet my needs. I'll upgrade as technology merits it. So far, the competition is weak. If other companies can do better, bring it on. As a consumer, I'm loyal only to myself.

12-24-2010, 12:45 PM	#51
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	I'll be glad when we get nuclear powered portable devices than never need charging....

12-24-2010, 01:20 PM	#52
mjhudston All round good egg Posts: 229 Karma: 1005039 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Apple Ipad 3rd Generation	I have to say I was a signed up member of the apple hater squad, untill I got given a first generation iPod touch. I was so impressed with the user interface, I have not looked back since. The lesson I learnt from that was, I will never slate a product until I have tried it myself. Shame others cannot say the same.

12-24-2010, 04:23 PM	#54
Figlilly Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2514066 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Oasis 2&3, Paperwhites, Kindle Touch, Kobo Clara, IPad Air2	I didn't read the article because I get bored with people - even clever articulate ones - sneering down their noses at Apple/IPads etc. For me the IPad doesn't have to be practical. It is too big for my handbag and too awkward to hold on the bus; the battery runs flat too fast for serious book reading; but it is a little of everything and much, much better than the boring little netbook I bought and gave away. What's more, thanks to HarryT for providing the information, I can play my old Infocom text adventures on it. Coolness personified.

12-24-2010, 04:26 PM	#55
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	The one reason I got an iPad is because it does what I need it to do better than any other tablet I've seen. At nearly three times the weight of my Kindle, I wouldn't recommend it for reading, but for word processing on the go, it's fantastic. The ability to edit manuscripts in .doc format and swap them with my PC makes it a perfect fit for me.

12-24-2010, 05:09 PM	#56
mikemc2 Zealot Posts: 128 Karma: 7878 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee,WI Device: Sony PRS-505,Kindle 3,Nook HD+,iPod Touch,Kindle PW2	There are new or updated items coming out every day. If you wait for the iPad Gen 2 as soon as you get it you'll start hearing about rumored new features coming in the iPad Gen 3. It's not just Apple (although they are more sluggish than most when it comes to adding features), it's the tech cycle. As soon as you bring an electronic gadget home from the store it's halfway to obsolescence.

12-24-2010, 05:14 PM	#57
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I wanted to make sure I got an iPad before they decided to come out with a version with a camera. A camera function would have meant I couldn't carry it to work.