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Author Topic: Are you gonna get an iPad? Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-28-2010 02:57 PM                        Apple's newest big thing, the iPad, will be released in March. I think it's fairly cool looking but most of my computing tends to be at-the-desk; if I'm "on the go" I'm probably driving. Other than that, I'm not sure what I'd do with one but admittedly I haven't boned up on all the features yet. Anyone going to get one? What are you going to use it for?  |  IP: Logged Dennis Benjamin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1445 From: Denton, MD Registered: Feb 2002 posted 01-28-2010 03:00 PM                        quote: Mike Blakesley Anyone going to get one? What are you going to use it for? Is this Apple's version of a maxi-pad? (Sorry had to go there)  |  IP: Logged Ian Parfrey Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1049 From: Imbil Australia 26 deg 27' 42.66" S 152 deg 42' 23.40" E Registered: Feb 2009 posted 01-28-2010 03:02 PM                     Nope. Saving the money for some valves (tubes) for my RCA's.  |  IP: Logged Evans A Criswell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1579 From: Huntsville, AL, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 01-28-2010 03:19 PM                        No keyboard, no real Mac OS X (just the iPhone OS). Why? Even the smallest cheapest laptops do more than this thing, even if you have to run Windows on it. I can't see this new large iPod Touch doing anything that a laptop couldn't do better.  |  IP: Logged Kurt Zupin Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 989 From: Maricopa, Arizona Registered: Oct 2004 posted 01-28-2010 03:37 PM                     Don't own a computer, and this won't be the one I buy either.  |  IP: Logged Justin Hamaker Film God Posts: 2253 From: Lakeport, CA USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 01-28-2010 03:45 PM                        I doubt it. I don't have a lot of use for a laptop as it is, but I would have even less use for a device with less functionality than a laptop. If it had an integrated DVD drive, then it might be something to consider as it would make it easy to watch movies while traveling. If it were to add full word processing capabilities and a few other features, then I might think about it. But for $500 I could just buy a lap top.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 01-28-2010 04:00 PM                        No way. I agree with everything that Evans stated. I'd also add that for the price of an entry level iPad ($500), you could get a screamin' netbook. Even the $300 ones are really good. They can also run more than one app at a time, can look at websites with Flash, have real USB interfaces, run a real OS and you can install pretty much anything you want on them.  |  IP: Logged Martin McCaffery Film God Posts: 2481 From: Montgomery, AL Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-28-2010 04:02 PM                        Here's the first round of jokes: http://jezebel.com/5458338/that-time-of-the-month-the-internets-best-period+related-ipad-jokes tjakabon: "It surfs the web AND stops the bleeding." Gelatobaby: And you can use the giant QWERTY keyboard to get your period on the #iPad! CarolBlymire: Is #apple making an iPad for light-flow days? Just wondering... Trish1981: iPad? Really? All I can say is, I'm sticking with Always, bitches. tremendousnews: So I can say "That chick is on her iPad" and not be called a pig? Thank you Apple. melissapierce: iPad has changed "the conversation" from how we use tech in context to how we use tech as Kotex. (who named this thing?) TwittsMcGee: I haven't heard this many period jokes since I was forced to watch The View last month. #iPad kathycacace: Okay, just one more. The iPad: protecting your data from embarrassing incidents. Johnpapa: "64 gig iPad will forever be known as the heavy flow model." From the comments section of "Period Pieces": lady_justice: Did the prototype come with a belt? Lymed: Does the Period Tracker app come free? fauxfruit: If I order this, will my boyfriend and I have to worry if it comes late? andBegorrah: If you and your friends all buy one, will they sync up? boston_nj: Meh. I'll wait until they come out with the iDivaCup morninggloria: Don't wear white jeans while using an iPad, and especially don't use an iPad in front of your crush. You're a teen magazine embarrassing moment waiting to happen. ms negative the easy-going unicorn: someone needs to make a 'mysterious blue liquid stain on white' wallpaper for this. LilSpitfire: Later in the year they will be releasing the companion tablet pen, the Ipon. Vesuvius At Home (I believe in peace, bitch): But what if the cute boys see me shopping for one? What if my dad has to take me?? NellMood: It's so beautiful when an electronics company finally becomes a woman... Cinnamoncanuck: @NellMood: Aunt Flo will be so happy! Reply soykatrina: Eh, I prefer the CVS brand. A few bucks less but does the same thing... vlvtjones: So will iffy Wifi coverage be called iSpotting? morninggloria: Can I get a scented iPad for when my data feels not-so-fresh? Mary McCarthyite: Everyone, just try to Stay(free) calm and Poise(d). It's Always nice to see a new product on the market. I Depend on Apple to come up with great ideas. Maybe we're taking this out of Kotex. Lymed: Somebody give the iPad a Red Bull, because it ain't no good without wings. andBegorrah: Are you there, God? It's me, Marketing. NellMood: iPads are for 8th graders. I'm waiting for the iTampon, because I prefer to do all my interneting from inside my vagina. BicSharpie: Hopefully it will help people deal with the 24-hour news cycle.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 01-28-2010 05:01 PM                  I also agree with everything that Evans said. This whole Apple maxipad thingie is Job's last hurrah. I hear the next big thing for Apple to continue with their diversification/expansion into new markets is a urinal... the iPee.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-28-2010 05:21 PM                        What do you want to bet its name gets changed before release date? I think iTab would be better. (as in tablet)  |  IP: Logged Alex Edwards Expert Film Handler Posts: 114 From: Iowa Registered: Aug 2009 posted 01-28-2010 05:35 PM                  Sketch show making fun of iPad years before actual release  |  IP: Logged Bruce Hansen Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 847 From: Stone Mountain, GA, USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 01-28-2010 05:50 PM                     Is there a cover for the screen, it looks like it would be too easy to damage. Without a keyboard, it's nothing more than an oversized iphony. It will not fit in your pocket.  |  IP: Logged Greg Anderson Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 766 From: Ogden Valley, Utah Registered: Nov 1999 posted 01-28-2010 05:51 PM                        quote: Don't own a computer, Then how are you using Film-Tech, you moocher! I was impressed by the Apple presentation and it looks like a nifty device. But then I literally did the math. I think 32GB would be my minimum wish and for $600 I can have a lot more than what an iPad will offer. In fact, for free I already have an iPod and a laptop with Wi-Fi and a pocket PC... so I think I'm covered except for that fact that kids will never think I'm totally cool. quote: Mike Blakesley What do you want to bet its name gets changed before release date? In fact, there's already a dispute about the name because another company has a trademark. A similar situation happened with the iPhone. Money may cure the problem or Apple might actually decide the iPad name is lousy. My wife laughed out loud when I told her the name... before I realized there was anything wrong with the name.  |  IP: Logged Mark Ogden Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 943 From: Little Falls, N.J. Registered: Jun 99 posted 01-28-2010 05:58 PM                     The iPad is the kind of thing the word "meh" was invented for. No multitasking, no tethering, no upgradeable memory, no Flash capability. Plus, the only data plan so far is from AT&T, a overburdened system already on the point of collapse just from the iPhone. Maybe in a few years, not now.  |  IP: Logged Mark Lensenmayer Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1605 From: Upper Arlington, OH Registered: Sep 1999 posted 01-28-2010 06:03 PM                     No. Too much DRM. AND it uses the already troubled ATT network.  |  IP: Logged

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