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The ipad update thread 10/23/12

  • j_crazy
    The new ipad specs are coming. Figured we could have a discussion on it.

    I'm getting a tablet soon so I'm really interested in seeing whats new. The ipad is in a class by itself in my opinion.
  • ernest_t_bass
    Overpriced, but it's nice. I have an iPhone 4s, an iPad 2, and a 17" MacBook Pro. In my opinion, to ME, the iPad is useless. It's a great tool, however, on which my daughter(s) can play games and watch Netflix.
  • j_crazy
    ernest_t_bass;1302565 wrote:Overpriced, but it's nice. I have an iPhone 4s, an iPad 2, and a 17" MacBook Pro. In my opinion, to ME, the iPad is useless. It's a great tool, however, on which my daughter(s) can play games and watch Netflix.

    Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.
  • dlazz
    ernest_t_bass;1302565 wrote:Overpriced, but it's nice. I have an iPhone 4s, an iPad 2, and a 17" MacBook Pro.
    You must be rich.
  • ernest_t_bass
    j_crazy;1302571 wrote:Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.
    You don't need to pay that much for it, though.
  • ernest_t_bass
    dlazz;1302573 wrote:You must be rich.
    Only one I paid for is the iPhone.
  • sleeper
    Tablets are useless.
  • dlazz
    ernest_t_bass;1302580 wrote:Only one I paid for is the iPhone.
    You must be rich.
  • Raw Dawgin' it
    sleeper;1302584 wrote:Tablets are useless.
    Why?
  • gut
    j_crazy;1302571 wrote:Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.
    It's not a bad way to go. But honestly I'm digging my ultrabook, and between that and my phone I have no need for a tablet. Never really used the one I had so I gave it away.

    About the only thing I really enjoyed on my tablet was reading the WSJ and the occasional book. Maybe a couple of games. Granted, it's cheaper than a good ultrabook so they aren't useless.
  • imex99
    I'll be getting a 7 inch tablet for Christmas, deciding between the new 32gb nexus or ipad. I'm mostly tied to android because of google play market and amazon market, so I'm leaning that way.
  • gut
    sleeper;1302584 wrote:Tablets are useless.
    If you add a keyboard you have an overpriced netbook.
  • dlazz
    gut;1302603 wrote:If you add a keyboard you have an overpriced netbook.
    or a Chromebook

    http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/
  • Belly35
    I have a Ipad but I find it difficult to type.. (can't type anyways so wtf) ...:D Does anyone have the Ipad keyboard?
    I'm thinking of getting one but not sure which one I should get.... any suggestions?
  • ernest_t_bass
    Does the Chromebook have a touchscreen? If so, sign me up.
  • gut
    Belly35;1302612 wrote:I have a Ipad but I find it difficult to type.. (can't type anyways so wtf) ...:D Does anyone have the Ipad keyboard?
    I'm thinking of getting one but not sure which one I should get.... any suggestions?
    Mainly why I never used my Ipad. Surfing isn't bad, I guess, if you set-up bookmarks for all your sites. IMO, a laptop is better. But if you don't have a laptop, the Ipad might be comparatively a bit cheaper and a little more mobile.
  • Crimson streak
    An I pad is a life saver when you have a small child. Keeps my 2 year old busy at restaurants. Hell I think she knows how to work it better than I do
  • bases_loaded
    My wife is a K-3 teacher(well she is hoping to get a classroom in the next year or two, currently is an intervention specialist) so thinking an iPad would be great for her to use in the classroom. Not sure I want to go smaller than the current models so hopefully this just brings the price down on the 2.
  • sleeper
    Raw Dawgin' it;1302588 wrote:Why?
    Overpriced half functional laptop. The "They are so easy to use and bring to meetings" is junk marketing at best. It's also easy to bring a laptop and bring to meetings; the only purpose of a tablet is to show others that you can afford a tablet.
  • sleeper
    Crimson streak;1302632 wrote:An I pad is a life saver when you have a small child. Keeps my 2 year old busy at restaurants. Hell I think she knows how to work it better than I do
    Ah, the lazy parent argument.
  • Crimson streak
    sleeper;1302660 wrote:Ah, the lazy parent argument.

    Lol yeah ok. Let me know when you have kids then you can have an opinion
  • sleeper
    Crimson streak;1302727 wrote:Lol yeah ok. Let me know when you have kids then you can have an opinion
    Parenting: There's an app for that!
  • j_crazy
    sleeper;1302756 wrote:Parenting: There's an app for that!

    Your mouth. There's a dick for that.
  • Scarlet_Buckeye
    j_crazy;1302571 wrote:Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.
    This.
  • dlazz
    lol, new iPad Mini is priced at $329.


    too expensive.