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Apple Mobile Products: iPhone, iPad, iPod
iPad Hardware and Accessories
The iPad: A Review/Story!
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<blockquote data-quote="EndlessMac" data-source="post: 1063003" data-attributes="member: 140470"><p>That's pretty much I was trying to say. For example, nobody needs a gaming console. It is a luxury item that gets used for a specific reason but the key point is that serves a useful function. I see the iPad fulfilling a specific niche too.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I agree if a person's laptop uses are as simple as you said then it can be a laptop replacement. Some people really don't need a traditional computer if they are just surfing the internet and checking emails. A laptop is actually overkill for their needs. We have progressed to a point where more average users are using computers for everyday activities rather than just for work. The iPad fits very well as a dedicated digital media consumption device to fill this need.</p><p></p><p>What I was saying is that some people were criticizing the iPad for not having the full capabilities of a laptop meaning it can't perform more of the heavy work related tasks. This was not the intention of the iPad.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Well what I like about the iPad is that is that you don't really have to place it down somewhere to really use it. Even a netbook is rather clumsy to hold with one hand standing up while using it. A netbook is light which makes it really portable but all laptops really should be used on some type of surface. It's not like the iPad/iPhone in that you can use while walking or in other less than ideal working areas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EndlessMac, post: 1063003, member: 140470"] That's pretty much I was trying to say. For example, nobody needs a gaming console. It is a luxury item that gets used for a specific reason but the key point is that serves a useful function. I see the iPad fulfilling a specific niche too. I agree if a person's laptop uses are as simple as you said then it can be a laptop replacement. Some people really don't need a traditional computer if they are just surfing the internet and checking emails. A laptop is actually overkill for their needs. We have progressed to a point where more average users are using computers for everyday activities rather than just for work. The iPad fits very well as a dedicated digital media consumption device to fill this need. What I was saying is that some people were criticizing the iPad for not having the full capabilities of a laptop meaning it can't perform more of the heavy work related tasks. This was not the intention of the iPad. Well what I like about the iPad is that is that you don't really have to place it down somewhere to really use it. Even a netbook is rather clumsy to hold with one hand standing up while using it. A netbook is light which makes it really portable but all laptops really should be used on some type of surface. It's not like the iPad/iPhone in that you can use while walking or in other less than ideal working areas. [/QUOTE]
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