Why buy the ipad?

Thank you for making assumptions about me just because I disagree that the iPad is a decent productivity tool ... I have tried the iPad, several times actually, it sucks for working.

I initially wanted one to tether to my Canon 7D for remote LiveView and use CameraBag and the Camera kit but it just wasn't a necessity. I ended up sticking to tethering via my Macbook Pro.

As for "hate mode", what reason would I have to hate a gadget? I'm just voicing my opinions on the "productivity" aspect you speak of.

How can you have a productivity device without:

1. No access to the file system (iOS is to blame)

Self explanatory, access to file system is always better than no access to file system.

Now watch yourself come up with some half baked argument why it isn't useful. You're lying if you truly believe access to file system is not important on a device with this kind of potential.

2. Needs a data plan to truly excel at what it does best.

I am not bashing the iPad, it will make a nice companion for me shooting on the go (photographer here) ... I will just never agree with you that it's as productive as you're making it out to be.

You can lose sleep over my opinions if you like, that's not going to change them.

 

Huh? Just a couple of days ago you didn't know the iPad couldn't do live view.

 

Because everyone defines being productive differently.

Wake up, you are.

You don't have to agree, but you do have to accept that others can be as productive on it as they can on their Mac/PC.

Only ignorance refuses to acknowledge change is possible.

 

Alright, that's enough, yeah?

 

If you are currently in the market for an iPad I would suggest you get an iPod Touch instead. It does everything the exact same in a much smaller, cheaper, and more convenient package. It also now includes cameras, which currently the iPad does not.

The resolution of the iPad screen is only %28 higher than the existing iPod Touch - and doesn't support full HD. It's still decent for watching movies but not great either.

If you're after 3G, get the iPhone instead, since for the same price you can have a device that does everything the iPad does, make calls and record video.

The iPod Touch is definitely a great all-around product. It might fall short in some categories (such as sound quality) but it makes up for that just in the sheer number of things it can actually do. The iPhone is even better if you can afford the monthly fee.

The iPad is redundant since you're only gaining a few inches of screen in exchange for a drastic decrease in portability compared to these two other excellent products. If you're in need of a bigger screen, a netbook would be the way to go.

I would assume a new iPad is coming soon to provide all of the features they left out the first time. It's important to remember that Apple's marketing strategy is entirely based around planned obsolescence, and it's never a good idea to invest in their first generation of a product. We will see if they bring some new things to the table for it (such as a real OS), but it will most likely just include cameras and a higher resolution screen, thus making it only slightly better than it is now and still not worth it.

 

It is actually possible, but just requires a wireless grip and set up of a server... Stuff I'm not too versed on.

There's also an app for it (remote dslr pro made by OnOne), but my cam isn't supported yet.

 

It actually supports Full HD movies(MP4 and mov) with an app called filer
iPhone 4 now plays 1080p videos easily, does some XviD/DivX magic too

Also for many users,the size matters.
I have both iPhone 4 and iPad, and i do all of the web surfing/reading PDF files/watching vids on the ipad because iPhone's screen is too small for those tasks IMO.

 

While it may do the same things, usability of each device is vastly different and can't honestly be compared.

I'll watch a movie on my iPad ANY DAY compared to my iPhone....no squinting required.

Again, while functionality is similar, usability is not.

9/10 if I want to do some web browsing, or catch up on my news feeds, or even play games, I will grab my iPad simply because it's a larger device, making it that much more convenient and easy to use.

I've owned several netbooks over the last couple years and none of them have come close to giving me the portability and functionality that I now have in my iPad. There is no drastic decrease in portability at all.

Wow! There are just so many things here which are completely asinine, it's hard to know where to start.

 

The usability is not different at all. The OS is virtually identical.

Yes, iPad's larger screen is a better alternative for people with vision problems. For most people, the 28% increase in resolution will go unnoticed.

Any netbook could do the same thing and more with a much more comfortable interface, such as a tilting screen for lap use and a real keyboard.

I was referring to the portability of the iPod Touch and iPhone which fit in your pocket everywhere, whereas an iPad needs to be carried. Netbooks and iPads are about as portable as each other.

Good point! Obviously Apple has never done something like that before.

The point is, the majority of general users don't want to rush out and spend thousands of dollars on technology. If you want to get the most out of your money, the iPod Touch or iPhone is the way to go. Obviously you could buy the iPad AND the iPhone, but is it necessary? Slightly convenient maybe, but not necessary. I, personally, would rather spend the money flying my family to Disney Land for a weekend rather than be able to read the news on a 9" screen.

 

Its more than the resolution that makes the iPad more usable. The screen size is huge on the iPad compared to the touch or iPhone. Seriously do you people have an anti iPad meetings to dream up ways to bash it? I hope not because the arguments are not very good. Like I said originally, flame bait thread.

 

The usability is quite different due to the physical size of each device. Just because the OS is the same, it doesn't mean they're used the same.

You're right, for most people the increase in resolution will go unnoticed, but the actual screen size will not, regardless if someone has "vision problems", and that's the point here.

You honestly use "tilting screen" as justification to why a netbook is better?? ROTFLMAO!!! Also, I'd love to hear how a netbook has a more comfortable interface. Does your netbook come with a free recliner?

Apple's BT keyboard works great as an external keyboard for the iPad so I guess that blows your point there doesn't it? Especially since the iPad can be used with or without an external keyboard. Netbooks don't give you that option.

I take my iPad everywhere with me too. It doesn't need to fit in a pocket to be portable.

I didn't realize you were speaking on behalf of all general users. Do they know?

You're entitled to your opinion, but don't expect everyone to agree with you.

I find it very convenient to have both an iPhone and an iPad. While it's not necessary to have both, you're pretty naive to think that people buy everything because it's a necessity.

Everyone has their own priorities, and honestly I'd have to agree that you and Mickey Mouse are better suited together as it seems you're living in quite the Magical Kingdom.

 

Aaaaand this thread just died.