A tablet doesn't have much use for me. Now my mom, she could use it for the few things she asks me to do. But that's about it in my family; everyone else has laptops and desktops.
Very good insights! I haven't really had the time to look into the tablet/pad market, so my comments are a bunch of "winging it" on what little I know.
Thanks for the ideas, I'll make sure I incorporate them.
"Not once you add the price for the accessories you'll need for the iPad 2 (e.g. funky proprietary connector to HDMI, etc.) When you're done you're within spitting distance. The price difference between the devices reflects what the manufacturers have decided to include."
How many of the millions of people want these funky connectors, though? I'm sure some fraction do, but even I don't really care as I have other, more capable, devices to connect to HDMI devices. I suppose there are a number of people who may try to use a tablet as an all-in-one device, but I would think that those people would be in the minority.
This I did not know. I figured they would at least come from different companies. Gotta agree with the servicing bit- I had a fan go bad, and the Apple techs decided that I needed a complete overhaul. And they won't do just the fan, once they decide that it needs full service, it's all or none. So the support guy told me to just have it shipped back to me and go to an authorized dealer to have it fixed. Way to go Apple, you're pissing me off and I'm a fairly big Apple backer. [insert your jokes here]
I guess I should have worded it better. It's a 1st gen of a new evolution. It seems like every time Apple upgrades/revamps a product the first ones out the door have problems. My own Macbook had the power unit, graphics card, and something else (been a while) replaced with the first 3 months, It was the new 2008 model. Shoddy? Yes. Normal (for Apple)? Yes. Acceptable? No.
There are always people who are excellent, competent, and flat-out bad at their job. Unfortunately, the numbers of each group skew towards the lower end (well, not everyone is a genius). If this makes for an acceptable solution for the less-skilled, so be it. I hate to reward incompetence, but I hate down time even more. I want my servers running so my employees can do their work.
This guy can blow $200K on a fake person while I feel bad for blowing money on buying my (real life) wife flowers? I have about as much pity as I do change in my pocket, which is.... 78 cents.
What new computer line doesn't have problems? And Apple is known for having 1st generation problems. A stripped screw, extra thermal paste, and an unlocked ZIF? Shocking, pure shock I say.
The best part it was ONE sample, yet somehow because it got attention from a sorta-credible source it is given more credence than the usual ancedotal observation. And no, I'm typing this on a Dell.
It would be nice if all vendors also followed this convention. Several have descriptions as Macbook Pro (early 2006), Macbook Pro (late 2006), MML3258 (or whatever Apple's internal designation format is), descriptions by the chip type (Nehlem, Peplum, NewSteveOnium), etc. (Yes, I have a Macbook Pro, which turns out to be a late 2006- wow this thing is 4 years old already?!). Is it that hard just to labeled it as you explained? Yeah, I figured it out, but c'mon, make it easier.....
This has probably been said somewhere already, but if there is a desire for some product and/or feature, the market will buy it. If people stop buying netbooks because of the iPad, well, more people want the iPad regardless of any shortcomings. Every tech person wants their own version of the perfect product; if your version doesn't make it commercially, you can try to roll your own.
For sure, the 'device' market will always be a race. The iPhone has only a fraction of the total smart market, but name recognition is iPhone, Blackberry, and Android is coming up quick.
I don't even know who the iPod competitors are.
iPad could end up having a fraction of the tablet market, but if it's a big market, and it's the only (or 1 of 2 or 3), names, then I think Apple will be happy.
I've already seen iPads on TV shows (believe it or not; I was kinda floored). I'm not saying the competitors will be bad, or overall not overtake total share. It's that marketing thing that Apple does so well. (I have no personal use for it, but I'm waiting for some fun commercials for it. Maybe a monkey using an iPad. That would be cool.)
I see your point in my poor definition of what I perceive as the potential problem. The point I was trying to make was unauthorized access to data, where the user does not even know the data is being accessed. Before you get yippity again, if there is no 3rd party overview of app software, how do you know that that app is not going to steal all of your data and send it back somewhere?
This was not a code issue, nor an app asking for access issue. It was an issue about non-authorized, non-asking access to data. [I could make some snarky remark asking you if you ever installed LimeWire (or whatever) and had your computer compromised.]
Yeah, I never really understood the idea behind the Apple TV. It's like some hybrid media server/DVR/iTunes/whatever. It has no focus, really, especially with only a 160GB drive.
I'm guessing they're working on some new, very improved version that has a strong focus in at least one of the areas. If not, just cut the thing.
Which is why I always have a non-smart phone with me all the time. Can't hack a phone that is only a phone (well, over a network, anyway).
People like the shiny and fancy, and at the same time forget that a basic tool can still get the job done, normally with less risk. As geeky as I want to be, I'm more risk adverse.
I would love to know what these people were basing their lawsuits on. "Loss of daily laughter"? "Crippling emotional loss"? "Lack of any social life"? The author should have told them to "bring it on" and then counter-sue for his waste of time. Probably could pay his hosting costs for a few years.
Makes me wonder if these people threaten lawsuits against the USPS if their mail is late one day...
Sounded reasonable to me. Guy saw a story about an Android getting hacked. Of course, you previous post did state that it was all the users' fault for installing the apps. Good point, a secure platform should let anything be installed. Yup.
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A tablet doesn't have much use for me. Now my mom, she could use it for the few things she asks me to do. But that's about it in my family; everyone else has laptops and desktops.
Very good insights! I haven't really had the time to look into the tablet/pad market, so my comments are a bunch of "winging it" on what little I know.
Thanks for the ideas, I'll make sure I incorporate them.
I'd give you points if I could. Very nice.
"Not once you add the price for the accessories you'll need for the iPad 2 (e.g. funky proprietary connector to HDMI, etc.) When you're done you're within spitting distance. The price difference between the devices reflects what the manufacturers have decided to include."
How many of the millions of people want these funky connectors, though? I'm sure some fraction do, but even I don't really care as I have other, more capable, devices to connect to HDMI devices. I suppose there are a number of people who may try to use a tablet as an all-in-one device, but I would think that those people would be in the minority.
You can use a microwave as well - it's a bit faster.
An ax is my preferred method of panel removal. Also, I suck at my job...
Nah, I'm waiting for iPad New Technology (NT).
This I did not know. I figured they would at least come from different companies. Gotta agree with the servicing bit- I had a fan go bad, and the Apple techs decided that I needed a complete overhaul. And they won't do just the fan, once they decide that it needs full service, it's all or none. So the support guy told me to just have it shipped back to me and go to an authorized dealer to have it fixed. Way to go Apple, you're pissing me off and I'm a fairly big Apple backer. [insert your jokes here]
I guess I should have worded it better. It's a 1st gen of a new evolution. It seems like every time Apple upgrades/revamps a product the first ones out the door have problems. My own Macbook had the power unit, graphics card, and something else (been a while) replaced with the first 3 months, It was the new 2008 model. Shoddy? Yes. Normal (for Apple)? Yes. Acceptable? No.
I miss those old iMacs- they were so cute.
And I thought "Adventure" was the first graphical game. Or was that the first home PC/Mac game?
There are always people who are excellent, competent, and flat-out bad at their job. Unfortunately, the numbers of each group skew towards the lower end (well, not everyone is a genius). If this makes for an acceptable solution for the less-skilled, so be it. I hate to reward incompetence, but I hate down time even more. I want my servers running so my employees can do their work.
This guy can blow $200K on a fake person while I feel bad for blowing money on buying my (real life) wife flowers? I have about as much pity as I do change in my pocket, which is.... 78 cents.
What new computer line doesn't have problems? And Apple is known for having 1st generation problems. A stripped screw, extra thermal paste, and an unlocked ZIF? Shocking, pure shock I say.
The best part it was ONE sample, yet somehow because it got attention from a sorta-credible source it is given more credence than the usual ancedotal observation.
And no, I'm typing this on a Dell.
It would be nice if all vendors also followed this convention. Several have descriptions as Macbook Pro (early 2006), Macbook Pro (late 2006), MML3258 (or whatever Apple's internal designation format is), descriptions by the chip type (Nehlem, Peplum, NewSteveOnium), etc. (Yes, I have a Macbook Pro, which turns out to be a late 2006- wow this thing is 4 years old already?!). Is it that hard just to labeled it as you explained? Yeah, I figured it out, but c'mon, make it easier.....
I think I got though 3 episodes before I said "meh." But at least SyFy is "the new home of WWE wrestling"! Ugh.
Give the gov their code and expect it spread on the internet the next day. (Yeah, I have a lot of faith in the gov'ment)
This has probably been said somewhere already, but if there is a desire for some product and/or feature, the market will buy it. If people stop buying netbooks because of the iPad, well, more people want the iPad regardless of any shortcomings. Every tech person wants their own version of the perfect product; if your version doesn't make it commercially, you can try to roll your own.
For sure, the 'device' market will always be a race. The iPhone has only a fraction of the total smart market, but name recognition is iPhone, Blackberry, and Android is coming up quick.
I don't even know who the iPod competitors are.
iPad could end up having a fraction of the tablet market, but if it's a big market, and it's the only (or 1 of 2 or 3), names, then I think Apple will be happy.
I've already seen iPads on TV shows (believe it or not; I was kinda floored). I'm not saying the competitors will be bad, or overall not overtake total share. It's that marketing thing that Apple does so well. (I have no personal use for it, but I'm waiting for some fun commercials for it. Maybe a monkey using an iPad. That would be cool.)
I see your point in my poor definition of what I perceive as the potential problem. The point I was trying to make was unauthorized access to data, where the user does not even know the data is being accessed. Before you get yippity again, if there is no 3rd party overview of app software, how do you know that that app is not going to steal all of your data and send it back somewhere?
This was not a code issue, nor an app asking for access issue. It was an issue about non-authorized, non-asking access to data. [I could make some snarky remark asking you if you ever installed LimeWire (or whatever) and had your computer compromised.]
Eat Up Martha.
Yeah, I never really understood the idea behind the Apple TV. It's like some hybrid media server/DVR/iTunes/whatever. It has no focus, really, especially with only a 160GB drive.
I'm guessing they're working on some new, very improved version that has a strong focus in at least one of the areas. If not, just cut the thing.
Only could be better if his first name was Thor or Deathbringer.
Trogdor!
Which is why I always have a non-smart phone with me all the time. Can't hack a phone that is only a phone (well, over a network, anyway).
People like the shiny and fancy, and at the same time forget that a basic tool can still get the job done, normally with less risk. As geeky as I want to be, I'm more risk adverse.
I would love to know what these people were basing their lawsuits on. "Loss of daily laughter"? "Crippling emotional loss"? "Lack of any social life"? The author should have told them to "bring it on" and then counter-sue for his waste of time. Probably could pay his hosting costs for a few years.
Makes me wonder if these people threaten lawsuits against the USPS if their mail is late one day...
Sounded reasonable to me. Guy saw a story about an Android getting hacked. Of course, you previous post did state that it was all the users' fault for installing the apps. Good point, a secure platform should let anything be installed. Yup.