Posted February 4, 2010 I only need one to do a bit of typing/researching on the go Will this eliminates the iPad then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 Well I'll more than likely get the new iPhone and I thought it would be a little crazy to get the iPad then a couple of month later spend money on the new iPhone which is similar just smaller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 Haven't you now said at least three times you're not getting the iPad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 Eh? He asked a question and I gave my opinion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 "Well I'll more than likely" seemed to suggest you were talking about your own choices, regardless of Coo's question. My misinterpretation sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 Actually I apologise, it did come across like that but I didn't mean it too. I'm tired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 Oi, boys, calm down. Well I'll more than likely get the new iPhone and I thought it would be a little crazy to get the iPad then a couple of month later spend money on the new iPhone which is similar just smaller. Me too, my 3G contract runs out in June (perfect, right?) and in theory the new iPhone should be at least as powerful as the iPad, but have a camera and 3G built in as standard. Will this eliminates the iPad then... As long as I can google, copy/paste and type a couple of paragraphs it'll get me by till I'm back in front of my desktop. But yeah, it really is a stupid purchase. I got a bit giddy on the hype I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 Me too, my 3G contract runs out in June (perfect, right?) and in theory the new iPhone should be at least as powerful as the iPad, but have a camera and 3G built in as standard. Yeah, I just can't justify paying two large sums of money so close to each other for two products that are so similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2010 Oi, boys, calm down. Me too, my 3G contract runs out in June (perfect, right?) and in theory the new iPhone should be at least as powerful as the iPad, but have a camera and 3G built in as standard. As long as I can google, copy/paste and type a couple of paragraphs it'll get me by till I'm back in front of my desktop. But yeah, it really is a stupid purchase. I got a bit giddy on the hype I think. Yeah but you have to access Safari. Then come out of that app and into another. Then go back into the safari app for more. If you were reading an e-journal article you'd have to then go into another app. Then if you want something from a book there's another app for that. I know switching apps hardly takes hours, but its like the modern day disk switching for chipped consoles. Plus typing on a touch screen is naff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 5, 2010 - This device is probably the best portable device for watching films. Better than the iphone, better than laptops and MP4 players, better than anything I don't know about you but when I'm in bed watching something the last thing I'd want to do is hold a computer above my head/wherever it is for a couple of hours. I much rather just putting the laptop on something to view it properly. Although I'll give you the battery life is fantastic in the iPad which is something which draws me towards it. Question: If I got the 3G model would I be able to use my iPhone SIM card in it to use the internet that way instead of paying for another data package? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 5, 2010 Question: If I got the 3G model would I be able to use my iPhone SIM card in it to use the internet that way instead of paying for another data package? Nope. The iPad uses a new type of SIM... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 10, 2010 What is the current thinking as to upgrades to the macbook pros? I'm thinking I'm going to finally get round to selling my iMac, get rid of my macbook air (much as I love it it just doesn't have the hd space I need) and then have a macbook pro as my main computer with an iPad for general web browsing/playing. I just don't want to buy one only for them to be upgraded a few weeks later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 Surely they would have announced them at the briefing, I think you'll be okay. They're great little machines actually and surprisingly not that much more expensive than the macbooks. I'm getting a few mac stuff this year. Getting rid of my macbook and getting an air (only use it for writing and want something small and light); getting a 21" imac for home and obviously getting the iPad. My phone contract run out in October, hope a new iPhone gets released before that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 What is the current thinking as to upgrades to the macbook pros? I'm thinking I'm going to finally get round to selling my iMac' date=' get rid of my macbook air (much as I love it it just doesn't have the hd space I need) and then have a macbook pro as my main computer with an iPad for general web browsing/playing. I just don't want to buy one only for them to be upgraded a few weeks later.[/quote'] Wait...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 getting an air If you want one cheap mine is available :wink: Wait...... This is what I'm thinking, they have got to be updated soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 What version do you have and how cheap is "cheap"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 From the overview: Model Identifier: MacBookAir1,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz 2GB memory/80GB hard drive. Based on a few internet sources I'd probably look to get about £500 for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 I'm interested. Does it come with a superdrive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 No I never bothered getting a disc drive for it, just don't have any use for them anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 12, 2010 Has it got any warranty left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2010 I bought it in April last year so there's still a couple of months left. Didn't take anything extra to the standard cover out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 14, 2010 The iPad is not at all what anyone expected...mainly because Apple went with a simple and effective method of marketing. They brought out the iPad with the features you were expecting to be missing for one reason...to make more money. People buy this one and then they bring our another version with the features you were expecting it to have in the first place. I will not be getting one of these, as I am happy with my iPhone and laptop. I have no need for a tablet with not many features. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2010 So my iPad came today and I'm posting from it now and I have to say I'm very impressed by the features it has. It's like the iPhone on steroids. Good stuff. The extra screen space makes old apps so much better and gaming now feels well, good. Browsing is also an incredible experience, I wasn't sure about browsing without certain features a laptop offers and bought it on the value of my grandparents being able to use it by touch. However, I'm very impressed and have never had as quick a browsing experience as this. Shame about the lack of flash though as many ofy favourite sites (as well as content posted here) becomes redundant. But other than that the iPad is sublime. It had the potential to redefine browsing and for me it truly has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2010 Download an app called 'GFlow'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2010 Let us know how you get on with it. Particularly interested in browsing and whether or not you use it as your main browser or whether lack of Flash and other niggles mean you're back at your desk/laptop. I've changed my tune in the past few months, giving serious thought to picking one up instead of a laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
