Wow... its fast! Kewl gadget!

Its a big display iPhone.... and its a Macbook Air with iPod Touch function...

If people have an iPod/iphone and a Macbook, I am sure this iPad fits in between...
This gadget is MEANT to close the gap...
I am gonna get one... yess!!

Its very mobile, light and big display ike the MBA (or much lighter) and fast (like iPhone or faster)...
But again... I am an Apple Freak...

You sync the iPad the same way you sync with your iPod/iPhone.

This machine is not meant for high-processing apps.
Its meant for browsing, reading e-book, watching movies/photos and play some games.
If the above doesn't fit your usage - just don't buy it....!! Its simple...
Personally, I liked it...

I don't understand why people claimed you cannot make call with an iPad?
Then... what's the use of the 3G model version? I am sure we can make calls (other than internet connectivity)...
It has a microphone and speaker... and what we need is only the application...

This post has been edited by Edoras: Jan 29 2010, 09:08 AM

iPad can probably make 3G VOIP call .. See this --> http://www.telecoms.com/17644/ipad-is-real...thout-the-phone

I don't care what people say, I will still go out and buy this iPad (I admit that I am an Apple fanboy ..haha).

I think this iPad is meant for users to who thirsts for knowledge and likes to read/browse and yet wants to be totally mobile.
I can't have the good experience of reading long documents via my iPhone/iPod... And i can't have total mobility and ease of reading with my Macbook Pro.
I have tons of PDF files and Docs which I wanted to read but don't have the flexible device to read.
With iPad... it will solve my problem...

This post has been edited by Edoras: Jan 29 2010, 06:10 PM

Very true! How kewl when only a few of us carry that iPads...

Just wondering - Would you guys buy this iPad if you don't own an iPod Touch?

I think I will still get the iPad despite all the rest grumbling about it.
Reason being - I just want a bigger screen, slim enough to walk around to read e-books. The only thing I hope, if they did not support the iBookStore, I hope I can still read ALL my PDF files just like an eBook format.
Also I don't mind not having the 3G version coz I can still sync later the contents via my Macbook.
I am not into games or videos. If I wanna play videos, I can use my Macbook.

This post has been edited by Edoras: Jan 30 2010, 12:44 AM

I want the big screen....

In a way, yes, I have money too spend...

I think the reason they removed most of the format is because they need to fit the size of the iPhone/iPod screen.
What if they maintained all the format for the iPad version which have a normal big size screen?
I am sure the developers of iPad will find ways to do this.

Have you tried the mac desktop version of PDF reader called Yep?
If they have this iPad version of Yep, it would be sufficient for me.

This post has been edited by Edoras: Jan 30 2010, 07:40 AM

I think if iPad runs Mac OS X, the consumers will still complain and asks for more memory, more CPU performance, bigger HDD, higher res, thinner device etc.. Even if Apple can do this, it will not be able to offer the price lower than USD 499. Furthermore, with the kind of hardware specs the consumers demand, the battery will not last more than 3 hours just like the Macbook.

I think Apple have tested that Mac OS version iPad.

Furthermore, the apps for iPad is compatible with iPhone/iPods which is far cheaper than those on Mac OS X.
Just my 2 cents..

True enough... Apple is trying to cater the "missing group"...

I really hope so...

I am sure new iPad apps will appear especially for book reading to fully utilize the big display.

Just wondering - Have you ever own any Apple products?

You only have experience using 2G iphone for 6 months? Which devices are you carrying now? Win CE or Nokia?
I presumed that your statement above meant that you have no other experience owning a Macbook or iPod Touch or even a 3GS.
How many times and how many people actually make video calls?

I owned an iPod Touch, iPhone 3GS and Macbook Pro.
An iPad with a Mac OS (or a stripped down version) will not fit the size and price of the new iPads. Furthermore, it will raise further and higher expectations on the hardware specs. A strip down version specs will not satisfy the hunger of Mac users.

Thus, I don't mind the iPhone OS 3.2 version of iPad. Fast to boot and launch applications.

I have a 3GS so, I can make calls easily.
I have a Macbook Pro, so I can easily make video calls (which I rarely do).
All the powerful apps, I can run using my MBP.
Do I carry all devices? The answer is Yes... and I don't mind carrying the iPad to replace my paper Notebook/Diary in my bag which also carries my MBP.
So..where iPad fits me? Its good for reading, browsing, replying emails, taking notes - "replacing" my Notebook/Diary which I carry around, "replacing" the tons paper books .. be more subtle (not obvious) browsing Internet or replying emails in meeting rooms.

The problem is most people think iPad can replace their MB or iPod Touch or iPhone. Its not meant to be design that way.

Maybe some people already have their needs/wants with their current devices. Fair enough - this iPad might not be suitable for that kind of person.

Otherwise, I can see a lot of people whining because they are either Windows users or they don't have enough money to buy one.
What if they make it less than RM 1000, would you buy?

Again, I don't think iPad is to replace the iPhone/iPod Touch or the Macbook.
I always dreamt for a gadget like an iPhone but with much bigger screen. Unfortunately, this iPad's screen is not the foldable-type display which can be folded to the size of an iPhone when not in use...

Like all of its new product introduction, Apple introduces a lower-end version first and see how the market reacts. From there on, it will be able to develop a better product roadmap.
Just see how iPod evolves into iPod Shuffle, Nano, Video, Touch etc
Also see how iphone evolves into 3G and 3GS.
How MB evolves into MBP, MBA, etc

If people don't like the 1st Gen iPad, they can wait for the 2nd or 3rd Gens or forever waiting...

I also think what you guys wants (software features, hardware specs) just can't simply integrated into such device AND price level. Sadly, that's the reality of life. I am sure Apple have the full-fledged iPad features in their upcoming Gens. When the time comes ... when they managed to get the economies of scale, they might introduce that "dream" iPad...

String - I knew you from MyPDACafe days. You have owned and used more gadgets than most of us here. Thus, I am sure your expectation for the iPad is far beyond than most of us. Yes, I do read your comments that you will still buy this gadget.

But I am not sure whether Apple really hears our critiques...