i think they are not saying i pad is not good, just they dont really need it

do you want i pad as a present for Christmas? yes

but do you really need it? for some of us, not really

Haha ok then I misunderstood true nobody needs it.

This reminds me of iPhone3 where people pointed out that it has no front camera and Apple fanboys said they don't need it. Then Steve presented iPhone4 with front camera and all the fans cheered. So you can expect the same now, fans will say they don't need front camera for the iPad, but when iPad2 is released with front camera, the fans will lovingly point out the feature as though it's something new.

We are obviously talking about the consumer electronics industry from the end user point of view, regarding Mobile Phones and PDAs (it's what this sub-forum is called, what a surprise ).

If you want to nitpick and say that tablets have other applications in other industries for other purposes, of course. But why the hell would you want to drag this discussion off topic?

And besides, like Nukke mentioned, we are not trying to say that ipads (or tablets, relating to the consumer mobile phone and PDA industry) is useless. I'm just saying, there really aren't any compelling reasons to go out and get ipads, aside from the novelty factor.

This post has been edited by clutch31: Dec 21 2010, 01:59 PM

Huh? Discussion off topic?

From my experience using Nokia's, Android's , Ipad, Iphones , netbook , notebook

Ipad brings things to the next lvl. Here are a few reason worth getting one


Pros
1) Presentation for client or access sample with 3G connected
2) Increase your status
3) Amazing gaming experience with graphics less laggy
4) Amazing multiplayer experience gaming on a mobile device
5) Easy access to apps all u need is a credit card
6) Amazing battery life
7) Very fast startup
8) Simplicity
9) Tons of apps & games to download
10) Tons of ebooks to read

Cons

1) No Usb support
2) Lack of softwares out of app store
3) Premium price
4) Lack of freedom in OS
5) Email client not user friendly
6) Need to spend alot money on accessories
7) Under direct sunlight very bad visibility

I wonder while Apple so ignorance to include USB support. Plus it didn'r support flash.
If not, will be a complete gadget.

u can use skyfire it support flash.

Ipad = to attract lady buyer cos apparently ladies more attracted to the looks & coolness of the device rather than spend time to think about it's actual function & usefullness

This post has been edited by feekle: Dec 21 2010, 06:51 PM

Ipad is quite useful to students. Can convert their revision books to ebooks.
Therefore no more carry heavy bag to school liao....haha

They should at least include SD card slot, imagine if after captured pics using DSLR...can quickly view it using IPad.

The other guy said "Tablets have it's use in various industry."

There's nothing wrong with his statement. In fact, it's perfectly true.

But it's so obvious we are here in this Sub-Forum called "Mobile Phones and PDAs", posting in a thread called "iPad", the discussion here is obviously in the context of consumer electronics, specifically tablets, targeted at end users.

Why would someone want to talk about the applications of tablets in other industries?

So yes, that would be going off topic.

This post has been edited by clutch31: Dec 22 2010, 05:22 PM

Feel great after internet connection is back online.

@Clutch31
This is just a redundant thread (Plus TS was ranting on the Ipad. Discontent on why such innovations sets foot on consumer market). Subforum under Apple Byte would be the best section to discuss as Ipad was never a phone to begin with. Thus, it's off topic from the start. Besides, when I touch on industry, I'm implying examples of uses on tablets. For instance, have you came across your Bosses sending out Email via ipad while one the go? Yeah, it's a consumer item, but heck why not through blackberry? (Oh, too small to type), Why not a laptop (Not mobile enough, plus needs more load time and more batteries to sustain On the go while waiting for flights). tablets such as Ipad is just nice so said by him when casually asked. Not confined purely under entertainment purpose or home use.

End of the day, it's just a personal thing. You don't find any use on your daily life, you would call it a useless trash. If another person discovers the convenient of this innovation, he/she would be appreciated. We can go on babbling on the pros and cons, it will be endless loop of debate.

I will consider about that later. As for now, I have a convertible netbook.

The lack of this feature seems to be irritating for some users since Ipad already does not have USB ports to transfer stuff around.

LOL. Slightly off topic is ok for me.

Right on the point. In the end, it's up to your own judgement towards that product.

Majority of the markets did not find this a "useless" item but rather a better and innovated product serve to boost their convenience in performing their daily task.

This post has been edited by bennike129: Dec 23 2010, 08:58 PM

Ipad is useful if you works as a CSI team, wanna go around and show your boss your findings and test result before move to next suspects and potential crime scenes. aka CSI new york haha

otherwise don't bother buying it unless you really know what is Ipad.

This post has been edited by Getz: Dec 23 2010, 08:06 PM

i use it everyday till need to charge everyday. true but ask yourself how often do u use the usb? for me i hardly use except transfer files to others. its more about mobility and light weight. notebook is laggy at the lower range model. ipad most common usage there no lag. so it depends

Ipad? coz people got money then they buy lo.if have to choose between laptop and ipad then people will choose laptop la

LOL. The only thing i remembered about ipad in the CSI NY is that 3 (if i am not mistaken) ipads are being damaged for the episode. But i think that might not be a genuine ipad as it seems tobe. Otherwise, ifags would really be upset about it as millions of people could hardly get their hands on ipad.

For me, it is necessary to transfer file like downloaded.exe files. But speaking about the performance, i was a little bit disappointed.

For the same price tag notebook is laggy but have USB. Pay for iPad get performance but no USB. Office got pc and home got pc so iPad more a mobile gadget for me then