iPad

Apple have released yet another nice new shiney gadget which will no doubt make them many millions.
I would kind of like one... But I can't work out when it would be of more use than either a mobile phone or a laptop?!
http://www.apple.com/ipad/
I would kind of like one... But I can't work out when it would be of more use than either a mobile phone or a laptop?!
http://www.apple.com/ipad/
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Cheapest one is £350ish tho is it not?
I'd seen £700 quoted but that seems to be for the top-of-the-range model. Apple haven't announced UK prices yet.
You might reach for the iPad thinking its the iPhone, then reaslise its a lot further away than you thought!
Cheapest iPad is $500 in the US, so about £350 if you buy one there. I'd guess it'll be closer to £500 here.
If this sells well it will be an example of how powerful the Apple brand is.
I was anti Apple, I hated the i everything. Then I got an iPhone and its far better than the 2 windows mobiles I had previosuly, even though on paper they had better specs.
Apple does make good hardware, and well integrated software. I do agree it does seen lacking compared to a basic netbook, as it doesn't multi task! And Apple have had failures before, just look at the Cude! (if that made you think eh!? that proves the point!
I suspect that people who like shiny new things are Apple's core market :001_smile:
I'll be honest, I've never owned Apple hardware before. What exactly made the iPhone better than those Windows mobiles? I'd guess the iPhone might have a better availability of software, or a more streamlined interface? Of course, it doesn't matter that much to me, I have to make do with my cheapo touchscreen phone.
You're right, I've never heard of the Cude!
Sorry I spelt it wrong, its the Cube.
The web browser works much better on the iPhone than the windows ones I had. Loads fast, turn the phone horizontal and the page has more width, can quickly resize or move a page with your fingers. Then you get the apps for things you want like weather, sport, twitter etc and they work perfectly with the phones interface.
Other than that, its just a really nice piece of hardware.
I do not use laptops - but for want I want, the iPad is great and is what I have been waiting for.
Thats still what I'm thinking. I'd like one, but just can't justify the cost....
yeh same really i still think when it comes out that i wont be able to resist buying one...
A shiney new thing that will probably annoy loads of people, but for me it is what I've been waiting for.
Another distraction from studying!
Perhaps it can sit your exam for you?????
ENJOY PLAYTIME WITH 'SHINY NEW THING' WHEN IT ARRIVES - SIT - WORSHIP - GLOAT!