When will people stop calling the iPad an:

Doug b · Doug b #1 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 04:07 PM

[rant]iPhone ? EVERY single iPad thread I've read manages to say that the iPad is an iPhone and MacBook in one.

NO. IT. IS. NOT.

Please repeat after me everyone:

The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone ! The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone ! The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone ! The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone !

Rinse and repeat as many X's as necessary until you've figured out that there is NO physical way to make a cellular phone call with the iPad. And if and when the Skype app is available, it STILL will NOT be a PHONE !

NO PHONE!!!

[/rant].

Signed,

A concerned citizen.

mdfuller · mdfuller #2 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 04:12 PM

I totally agree. It's more like an iPhone and a MacBook in one device.

Sorry. Couldn't help myself.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #3 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 04:15 PM

Doug, I got so fed up with people calling it that I started calling it a Telephone like the old dial phones just to bug them.

I will always love this video. Yes it's a joke but it is a Telephone, dial and all!

YouTube - zunePhone ad

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 04:33 PM

More often, I see them calling it a glorified iPod Touch.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #5 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 04:46 PM

Yeah I see the LARGE iPod touch also. The thing that bugs me even more though is people calling a Feminine pad. I have always thought when I see a device you can write on of a Pad. A writing Pad. Ever since I was a kid I heard Writing Pad.

People have dirty minds.

cwa107 · cwa107 #6 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtravis7

People have dirty minds.

No, they just want to make a snarky remark, but aren't all that bright.

tiger roach · tiger roach #7 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtravis7

Yeah I see the LARGE iPod touch also. The thing that bugs me even more though is people calling a Feminine pad. I have always thought when I see a device you can write on of a Pad. A writing Pad. Ever since I was a kid I heard Writing Pad.

People have dirty minds.

Yeah, there is a precedent for using the word "pad" for things other than feminine protection. People are goofy.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #8 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 05:54 PM

Glad you came out and said that Doug.
It has gotten to the point i have given up even reading anything to do with the Big iPhone lol
It does get annoying because i like to give my input into the thread but have been at my wits end.
Soon the honeymoon period will wear off and we will get some sensible posts again and ill start to read them again ...
Good on ya for bringing it up

Voony · Voony #9 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdfuller

I totally agree. It's more like an iPhone and a MacBook in one device. Sorry. Couldn't help myself.

Aha nice nice

XJ-linux · XJ-linux #10 (**permalink**)

02-16-2010, 07:29 PM

Honestly, it does seem to me to be a larger, more powerful iPod Touch with a few extras. That's fine by me as it seems to be a somewhat accurate description. It's not a phone and it's not a laptop. To me, it's closest descendent in form and function, would appear to be an iPod Touch. Once again, fine by me. It is what it is, and isn't what it's not. Enjoy it and be glad there is another choice out there if you need portable media/browsing/email with content approved by Apple Corp. No harm in that.

Periculum · Periculum #11 (**permalink**)

02-17-2010, 12:33 PM

I can't say I technically disagree with people saying it is a large ipod touch, because in essence it is. It is a large ipod touch with a redesigned UI and apps that fit with the larger screen size. But to me, that feels great. I've wanted something like this ever since I had my iphone. I use it to watch movies, write e-mails and use the internet, but all of these things would be better if it were BIGGER. Also, I wanted office software like Iwork to be able to make notes, write stuff, open stuff and edit stuff. The Ipad seems to be everything I wanted it to be, a big Ipod Touch with a redesigned UI and apps made to fit the new medium.

Voony · Voony #12 (**permalink**)

02-17-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Periculum

I can't say I technically disagree with people saying it is a large ipod touch, because in essence it is. It is a large ipod touch with a redesigned UI and apps that fit with the larger screen size. But to me, that feels great. I've wanted something like this ever since I had my iphone. I use it to watch movies, write e-mails and use the internet, but all of these things would be better if it were BIGGER. Also, I wanted office software like Iwork to be able to make notes, write stuff, open stuff and edit stuff. The Ipad seems to be everything I wanted it to be, a big Ipod Touch with a redesigned UI and apps made to fit the new medium.

Same here

Kevriano · Kevriano #13 (**permalink**)

02-17-2010, 01:31 PM

I also think it's a large iPod Touch, really, just a big powerful one I concur, but a touch it certainly resembles.

chas_m · chas_m #14 (**permalink**)

02-17-2010, 01:42 PM

I have a feeling the perception in both the public and geek circles (which, interestingly, are totally opposite each other) will change when people can actually see and try one.

As for "a big iPod Touch" I suppose it would be fair to call it that as a *starting point,* but really it is exactly what Apple said it was -- an entirely new category. You'll see.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #15 (**permalink**)

02-17-2010, 01:51 PM

I have an Apple hating friend who says, The Iphone is JUST an iPod with a phone. It does nothing else. He calls it worthless and says his Nokia basic cell phone does everything an iPhone does.

Some people are either haters of Apple to the point they are blinded to the truth, or just not very smart.

My friend really does not like music either so detests the iPod or any other music player.

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Doug b #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 22, 2008 Location: Forest Hills, NYC Posts: 3,339 Mac Specs: 15-inch Early 2008; Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; Memory 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 10.7.5	02-16-2010, 04:07 PM [rant]iPhone ? EVERY single iPad thread I've read manages to say that the iPad is an iPhone and MacBook in one. NO. IT. IS. NOT. Please repeat after me everyone: The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone ! The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone ! The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone ! The iPad doesn't make phone calls and is NOT a cellular phone ! Rinse and repeat as many X's as necessary until you've figured out that there is NO physical way to make a cellular phone call with the iPad. And if and when the Skype app is available, it STILL will NOT be a PHONE ! NO PHONE!!! [/rant]. Signed, A concerned citizen. Alternatives to iTunes click here !

mdfuller #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2007 Location: Sconie Posts: 1,216 Mac Specs: 13-inch MacBook Air	02-16-2010, 04:12 PM I totally agree. It's more like an iPhone and a MacBook in one device. Sorry. Couldn't help myself. Last edited by bobtomay; 02-16-2010 at 07:09 PM. Reason: hope you don't mind

cwa107 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,918 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	02-16-2010, 04:33 PM More often, I see them calling it a glorified iPod Touch. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!

dtravis7 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,819 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	02-16-2010, 04:46 PM Yeah I see the LARGE iPod touch also. The thing that bugs me even more though is people calling a Feminine pad. I have always thought when I see a device you can write on of a Pad. A writing Pad. Ever since I was a kid I heard Writing Pad. People have dirty minds. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines

TattooedMac #8 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,471 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	02-16-2010, 05:54 PM Glad you came out and said that Doug. It has gotten to the point i have given up even reading anything to do with the Big iPhone lol It does get annoying because i like to give my input into the thread but have been at my wits end. Soon the honeymoon period will wear off and we will get some sensible posts again and ill start to read them again ... Good on ya for bringing it up Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!

XJ-linux #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 02, 2007 Location: Going Galt... Posts: 3,126 Mac Specs: MacBookAir5,2:10.8.3-MacMini3,1:10.8.3-iPhone3,1:6.1.3	02-16-2010, 07:29 PM Honestly, it does seem to me to be a larger, more powerful iPod Touch with a few extras. That's fine by me as it seems to be a somewhat accurate description. It's not a phone and it's not a laptop. To me, it's closest descendent in form and function, would appear to be an iPod Touch. Once again, fine by me. It is what it is, and isn't what it's not. Enjoy it and be glad there is another choice out there if you need portable media/browsing/email with content approved by Apple Corp. No harm in that. ,_____o00o _ //___l__,\____\,__ l_--- \___l---OlllllllO (o)_)-o- (o)_)--o-)_)

Periculum #11 (permalink)
Member Since: May 02, 2009 Posts: 132	02-17-2010, 12:33 PM I can't say I technically disagree with people saying it is a large ipod touch, because in essence it is. It is a large ipod touch with a redesigned UI and apps that fit with the larger screen size. But to me, that feels great. I've wanted something like this ever since I had my iphone. I use it to watch movies, write e-mails and use the internet, but all of these things would be better if it were BIGGER. Also, I wanted office software like Iwork to be able to make notes, write stuff, open stuff and edit stuff. The Ipad seems to be everything I wanted it to be, a big Ipod Touch with a redesigned UI and apps made to fit the new medium.

Kevriano #13 (permalink)
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chas_m #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	02-17-2010, 01:42 PM I have a feeling the perception in both the public and geek circles (which, interestingly, are totally opposite each other) will change when people can actually see and try one. As for "a big iPod Touch" I suppose it would be fair to call it that as a starting point, but really it is exactly what Apple said it was -- an entirely new category. You'll see. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies

dtravis7 #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,819 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	02-17-2010, 01:51 PM I have an Apple hating friend who says, The Iphone is JUST an iPod with a phone. It does nothing else. He calls it worthless and says his Nokia basic cell phone does everything an iPhone does. Some people are either haters of Apple to the point they are blinded to the truth, or just not very smart. My friend really does not like music either so detests the iPod or any other music player. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines

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