It would not suprise me if they (at some point in the future) move to a core Android OS
I doubt it. RIM bought QNX last year which will debut on the PlayBook. Rumor has it that RIM will adapt the OS for use on their upcoming line of smartphones, putting an end to their aging OS.
Don't forget that for you to be able to load an app, it HAS to be from the BlackBerry Store
Sorry, where did you run across this? You've been able to load apps of all sorts from virtually any source on BB for years -- why would this change on the PB?
I've been following this pretty closely, and RIM has certainly not mentioned anything remotely like this.
No, I don't believe a word of this. Your post is FUD, plain and simple.
I'm an Apple fanboi by pointing out that his $99 dollar Android tablet is a piece of shit yet there are all sorts of sites that will back me up with their reviews that say the same thing?
Well, he seems happy with his purchase -- isn't that all that matters? He streams HD video, surfs the web, and seems perfectly satisfied with the speed and app selection.
For $99, it sounds like he made a good choice.
Way back in '99 or 2000 I picked up a Casio PV-400+ (Like a cheap-o Palm Pilot for under $100) It was the best buy I ever made. Sure, it was obviously inferior to Palm's competing products -- but it did exactly what I needed it to do, and did it remarkably well.
It had good PIM features, a surprisingly usable spreadsheet, an instant access "write on the screen" memo pad, and battery life no modern equivalent can hope to match (the manual said 180 hours of use -- I changed the batteries about every 6-10 weeks.)
I got at least three years worth of very heavy use out of it. I still haven't found a replacement that is half as easy or convenient to use or is anywhere close to as reliable.
Not too bad for a cheap knock-off product.
If he finds that his $99 tablet adequately meets his needs and he's satisfied with the performance, does it really matter that it's "a piece of shit"?
The closest I've seen are stripped down no-name Android tablets for less, but they are almost featureless.
You're not looking hard enough. Most obvious, of course, is the Xoom. The wifi versions can be had for the same price as Apple's "equivalent" products -- but with more features. If you add in accessories to make up for some of what the iPad 2 is lacking, like HDMI output and SD card support, Apple's product is the more expensive device.
Which is to say, $100 less than the closest Android competitor that has remotely equivalent features?
You mean the Xoom? Its price is spot on the iPad in it's wifi incarnation -- and the iPad price advantage vanishes once you add the cost of accessories needed to get the closest iPad equivalent in features (I guess that means it was never really true).
Right now, the Xoom gets you more for less.
I know that tablets are supposed to be all about the overall experience, in which case I recommend that you take a look at RIM's Playbook -- Also priced spot on with the iPad, but with a better UI, better cameras, more features, and much more portability.
The iPad is an optimized consumption experience. It is far better at the typical tasks that most people perform (reading, watching video, etc).
Nonsense. As a reader, it's second-rate. An Optimized reader (by your definition, far better at the typical tasks) would be an e-ink device like the Kindle. (Same for video, it's a real stretch to call it "far better")
If what you really mean is that it does a passable job at a few things in a form you find convenient, then okay. But it's in no way "an optimized consumption experience".
Well, I don't have stock in Amazon, but I do have a Kindle -- and it's fantastic for reading e-books. I never imagined that I'd ever say anything like this but, it's a superior experience to reading a trade paperback.
Amazon's Kindle is just one of many great readers; any newer e-ink device is going to be a satisfying buy. I wouldn't recommend any other kind of display. Just an example, my wife has a Sony PRS-350, which she adores.
We were both big readers, but now we find that we read more than we ever did before.
I wouldn't waste your time with MichaelKristopeit### -- He/she/it/they is a fairly well-known troll(s?) with hundreds of usernames. MK doesn't care what you have to say -- it just wants to irritate you.
You failed to come up with a device that meets my requirements better than a tablet
Your idiotic little game? Where you DON'T describe the task you want to perform, but the features of the device that you *imagine* will let you best accomplish your as-yet unnamed task?
Honestly, you couldn't be more transparent.
I have better things to do with my time that play your silly little game. If you're not interested in answering my question, them I'm done with you.
I can't read? You're the one who completely misinterpreted my rather lucid post. Don't blame me for your shortcomings.
As for that other nonsense, I don't care. Though I would like to point out an error you've made:
As already demonstrated, a touchscreen netbook would not meet the orientability requirement
Which is totally untrue. Hybrids, netbooks, laptops, and desktops can all change the screen orientation.
So, yeah, unlike you -- who apparently didn't even understand my very simple question -- I've answered yours. Which is hilarious, as you did your best job to describe a tablet with your play-pretend criteria.
On the other hand, if I say that I prefer the iPad to a netbook, you ask me to justify my choices to you. Why is that?
Why do you feel the need to put words in my mouth?
I never asked you to justify your choice. I only asked you how multitouch made web browsing easier.
You didn't answer that question. Sorry, but you didn't. You answered for touch (Sure, easier if you think so.I personally think it makes things more difficult, especially for small target areas. But that's pure opinion.)
Just because a non-multitouch touch interface does that (although not nearly as well), does not invalidate my answer.
Well, if you think multitouch makes browsing the web easier than regular touch, then I'd say that your answer is quite clearly invalid as it doesn't address the question.
So... how does multitouch make the webbrowsing easier? This isn't a difficult.
What argument? Your incoherent rambling didn't even begin to address my question. This could have something to do with your bizarre idea of what a task is.
Here's a clue: Using your definition, a truck would be considered a task. Sorry, if you're that incompetent, I can't help you.
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It would not suprise me if they (at some point in the future) move to a core Android OS
I doubt it. RIM bought QNX last year which will debut on the PlayBook. Rumor has it that RIM will adapt the OS for use on their upcoming line of smartphones, putting an end to their aging OS.
Don't forget that for you to be able to load an app, it HAS to be from the BlackBerry Store
Sorry, where did you run across this? You've been able to load apps of all sorts from virtually any source on BB for years -- why would this change on the PB?
I've been following this pretty closely, and RIM has certainly not mentioned anything remotely like this.
No, I don't believe a word of this. Your post is FUD, plain and simple.
What do you mean by "mate screen"?
Let's just say that he *really* loves Apple.
Personally I do not believe that one quarter makes a company, but you brought it up.
You missed the part where he wrote:
*I would have used annual numbers which were even more in MSFTs favor, but Google has different reporting months for annual data
I'm an Apple fanboi by pointing out that his $99 dollar Android tablet is a piece of shit yet there are all sorts of sites that will back me up with their reviews that say the same thing?
Well, he seems happy with his purchase -- isn't that all that matters? He streams HD video, surfs the web, and seems perfectly satisfied with the speed and app selection.
For $99, it sounds like he made a good choice.
Way back in '99 or 2000 I picked up a Casio PV-400+ (Like a cheap-o Palm Pilot for under $100) It was the best buy I ever made. Sure, it was obviously inferior to Palm's competing products -- but it did exactly what I needed it to do, and did it remarkably well.
It had good PIM features, a surprisingly usable spreadsheet, an instant access "write on the screen" memo pad, and battery life no modern equivalent can hope to match (the manual said 180 hours of use -- I changed the batteries about every 6-10 weeks.)
I got at least three years worth of very heavy use out of it. I still haven't found a replacement that is half as easy or convenient to use or is anywhere close to as reliable.
Not too bad for a cheap knock-off product.
If he finds that his $99 tablet adequately meets his needs and he's satisfied with the performance, does it really matter that it's "a piece of shit"?
The closest I've seen are stripped down no-name Android tablets for less, but they are almost featureless.
You're not looking hard enough. Most obvious, of course, is the Xoom. The wifi versions can be had for the same price as Apple's "equivalent" products -- but with more features. If you add in accessories to make up for some of what the iPad 2 is lacking, like HDMI output and SD card support, Apple's product is the more expensive device.
Which is to say, $100 less than the closest Android competitor that has remotely equivalent features?
You mean the Xoom? Its price is spot on the iPad in it's wifi incarnation -- and the iPad price advantage vanishes once you add the cost of accessories needed to get the closest iPad equivalent in features (I guess that means it was never really true).
Right now, the Xoom gets you more for less.
I know that tablets are supposed to be all about the overall experience, in which case I recommend that you take a look at RIM's Playbook -- Also priced spot on with the iPad, but with a better UI, better cameras, more features, and much more portability.
you begin to understand why the ipad is the fastest selling consumer device ever.
Citation needed.
The iPad is an optimized consumption experience. It is far better at the typical tasks that most people perform (reading, watching video, etc).
Nonsense. As a reader, it's second-rate. An Optimized reader (by your definition, far better at the typical tasks) would be an e-ink device like the Kindle. (Same for video, it's a real stretch to call it "far better")
If what you really mean is that it does a passable job at a few things in a form you find convenient, then okay. But it's in no way "an optimized consumption experience".
The laptop is limited by the lack of a touch screen.
Please, elaborate.
Well, I don't have stock in Amazon, but I do have a Kindle -- and it's fantastic for reading e-books. I never imagined that I'd ever say anything like this but, it's a superior experience to reading a trade paperback.
Amazon's Kindle is just one of many great readers; any newer e-ink device is going to be a satisfying buy. I wouldn't recommend any other kind of display. Just an example, my wife has a Sony PRS-350, which she adores.
We were both big readers, but now we find that we read more than we ever did before.
I guess her username " Gaygirlie" wasn't a big enough clue?
People grow up eventually and they stop it.
That's where your wrong!
I wouldn't waste your time with MichaelKristopeit### -- He/she/it/they is a fairly well-known troll(s?) with hundreds of usernames. MK doesn't care what you have to say -- it just wants to irritate you.
And don't forget that they distribute free apps as well, for nothing.
If by "nothing" you mean $99 a year then yes.
Candy coated reviews aren't doing anyone any favors
I disagree. That kind of review seems to benefit Apple greatly.
You failed to come up with a device that meets my requirements better than a tablet
Your idiotic little game? Where you DON'T describe the task you want to perform, but the features of the device that you *imagine* will let you best accomplish your as-yet unnamed task?
Honestly, you couldn't be more transparent.
I have better things to do with my time that play your silly little game. If you're not interested in answering my question, them I'm done with you.
you just can't read.
I can't read? You're the one who completely misinterpreted my rather lucid post. Don't blame me for your shortcomings.
As for that other nonsense, I don't care. Though I would like to point out an error you've made:
As already demonstrated, a touchscreen netbook would not meet the orientability requirement
Which is totally untrue. Hybrids, netbooks, laptops, and desktops can all change the screen orientation.
So, yeah, unlike you -- who apparently didn't even understand my very simple question -- I've answered yours. Which is hilarious, as you did your best job to describe a tablet with your play-pretend criteria.
Now go troll someone else. You bore me.
When you ask someone to justify their purchase to do, butting in is exactly what you are doing.
I never asked you to justify your purchase. My question, which you are unwilling or unable to answer, was the entirety of my post:
What job, exactly, is the iPad the best tool for?
See? Nowhere in that post do I ask you to justify your purchase.
So... do you have an answer?
So the answer is No, you can't think of a need best filled by a tablet.
That's all I asked. Why is it so difficult for you to answer simple questions?
On the other hand, if I say that I prefer the iPad to a netbook, you ask me to justify my choices to you. Why is that?
Why do you feel the need to put words in my mouth?
I never asked you to justify your choice. I only asked you how multitouch made web browsing easier.
You didn't answer that question. Sorry, but you didn't. You answered for touch (Sure, easier if you think so.I personally think it makes things more difficult, especially for small target areas. But that's pure opinion.)
Just because a non-multitouch touch interface does that (although not nearly as well), does not invalidate my answer.
Well, if you think multitouch makes browsing the web easier than regular touch, then I'd say that your answer is quite clearly invalid as it doesn't address the question.
So... how does multitouch make the webbrowsing easier? This isn't a difficult.
What argument? Your incoherent rambling didn't even begin to address my question. This could have something to do with your bizarre idea of what a task is.
Here's a clue: Using your definition, a truck would be considered a task. Sorry, if you're that incompetent, I can't help you.
Wow, again, you're an idiot. Having several features on a single device isn't a task.
Wow, you're an idiot.
Do you know of a single non-tablet device which provides all these?
As a touchscreen is (inexplicably) a requirement, any touchscreen netbook. As an added bonus, it'll also make typing easier.
As you have trouble with fine motor control, I'd recommend that you learn to use keyboard shortcuts -- it'll greatly improve your productivity.
Still, you haven't addressed the question. I guess no one has an answer...