Windows Mobile 7 doesn't exist yet and Microsoft is simply copying Apple's model. Don't use them to justify Apple's actions.
"Nobody blinks an eye when Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo brings out a new line of consoles..."
That's because consoles are not computers, they are fixed function devices. It may be that they are computers on the inside but customer expectations are much different.
The iPhone/iPad is not a "computer" for the reason that it not "fully programmable" in the sense that all computing platforms have been in the past. It will be a real tragedy if the future of computing loses its fundamental, unrestricted extensible nature.
Funny thing was, Macs had crappy resolution too. Eventually, Macs got color and then it was claimed they invented it. They also invented multi-monitor support even though PCs had that from day one. If there's anything Apple apologists are good at, it's revisionist history.
The 1 million sales included several weeks of preorder, so the 28 day record is a lie. You bought it though. No surprise.
The curious thing is why you would think first month sales would project out to an irrational annual runrate? Even the most optimistic Apple projections for the iPad are nowhere near 40 million units.
"How blind to reality do you have to be to not realize that the iPad's sales are nothing short of stellar?"
You have to be blind to think that initial sales tell a complete sales story.
"And what makes you think this won't be happening? Netbooks sales are in freefall, iPad sales are stellar."
Keep sucking the Apple teet. iPads are not netbooks, there is no evidence to think anything is happening one way or another, and netbooks will succeed or fail independent of the iPad. Netbooks came into existence because there was a demand for cheap notebooks. They are vulnerable to market forces other than the iPad.
"Yes, there will be plenty of other products, but it's highly unlikely they are going to do better than the iPad."
Why do you assume this, and why do you assume the iPad will do well? Why do you assume the tablet market is viable at all? It's existed for over a decade with limited success. The iPad is not a new idea.
A car is a car if it fulfills a car's expectations. An iPad doesn't fulfill the expectations of a PC as it can't run arbitrary and unlimited future apps, an expectation of every PC. The iPad sits between a true programmable device and a fixed function device. It is not a personal computer.
Disappointed you didn't figure out how to say the iPad was the BMW of PCs.
Mouseover worked with touchscreen devices prior to the iPhone. Apple broke it. Now it's just accepted that touchscreen is incompatible with that type of interface. Apple brainwashing.
If you are not the customer they are trying to reach then your voice doesn't matter and money doesn't always determine who they are trying to reach. What makes you think you have anything to say?
Netbooks came into existence BECAUSE they were inexpensive, there was no "AND". A "netbook" was an inexpensive, no-frills notebook and was not different in any other way. Your argument boils down to nothing more than one over the word itself, you you call someone else pedantic.
The fact that netbooks can come and go as device category is proof that there is no netbook distinct from a notebook.
Where you talking about a netbook or an iPad? Too small for long term use, too large to stuff in your pocket, not useful as a phone, utterly incapable doing the same things as a laptop. All true of the iPad. Sure battery life is a feature but is it better than today's Macbooks (up to 10 hours according to Apple) or many netbooks? Hard to say.
iPads are a cute fad but lets face it, they aren't really useful to most people and it will take people a little bit to realize it.
The Macbook Air was a cute fad but lets face it, it wasn't really useful to most people and it took people a little bit to realize it.
Apple's counting technique for 28 days is curious considering their presale period. The iPhone did not have a presale period nor did Apple produce sufficient stock to meet demand. iPhones remained out of stock for quite a while after launch while iPads can be seen in stores already. Had Apple executed with the iPhone like it has with the iPad it's not clear there would be a difference.
"But for viewing stuff, its actually decidedly second-class."
How so? In what ways is the iPad "first-class" in comparison?
"...with all the limitations that a notebook has."
None of which you have enumerated.
"But for data access it is brilliant: Light weight, long lived, easy to use."
Why is it brilliant for data access? In what ways does it help a user use "data" better than existing devices? Is it really easier to use than a notebook, say an Apple notebook? I don't agree. You are aware of the iPad's poor ergonomics for longer term use, right?
"apps are just more "data to access"..."
No they aren't, and apps are censored by Apple meaning there will be fewer than there otherwise would be. Sorry, that's another disadvantage.
"I'd expect to see, eg, a lot of interesting industrial/business applications as well start to develop."
Perhaps, but that doesn't make the iPad a "new class" of device. Tablets for vertical markets have been successful for more than a decade already.
Did Flash suddenly disappear from the Web because Apple wishes it so? Why should the lies about the iPad's superior browsing experience stand? It fails at more than Flash support.
"It's a nice productivity tool..."
If there is anything the iPad isn't, it's a productivity tool. STFU fanboy.
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Windows Mobile 7 doesn't exist yet and Microsoft is simply copying Apple's model. Don't use them to justify Apple's actions.
"Nobody blinks an eye when Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo brings out a new line of consoles..."
That's because consoles are not computers, they are fixed function devices. It may be that they are computers on the inside but customer expectations are much different.
The iPhone/iPad is not a "computer" for the reason that it not "fully programmable" in the sense that all computing platforms have been in the past. It will be a real tragedy if the future of computing loses its fundamental, unrestricted extensible nature.
Funny thing was, Macs had crappy resolution too. Eventually, Macs got color and then it was claimed they invented it. They also invented multi-monitor support even though PCs had that from day one. If there's anything Apple apologists are good at, it's revisionist history.
Yes, and I recall lots of people saying 3G wasn't desirable because that's what Apple told them to say.
"That person will always be free to receive distributed updates to their software as long as interest and activity for it exists."
That is no more true for GPL'ed software than for software of any other license. As long as interest exists, it exists.
"That software is free to use anywhere without guaranteeing the end-user receive free updates."
No different than the GPL. Nowhere in the GPL is there any assurance of future GPL releases of anything.
"A consequence of the software itself having the Freedom is that the end-user is not guaranteed improvements."
The software itself having "the Freedom", eh? It appears no part of your comment makes sense.
Another AC displaying his prodigious intellect.
The 1 million sales included several weeks of preorder, so the 28 day record is a lie. You bought it though. No surprise.
The curious thing is why you would think first month sales would project out to an irrational annual runrate? Even the most optimistic Apple projections for the iPad are nowhere near 40 million units.
"How blind to reality do you have to be to not realize that the iPad's sales are nothing short of stellar?"
You have to be blind to think that initial sales tell a complete sales story.
"And what makes you think this won't be happening? Netbooks sales are in freefall, iPad sales are stellar."
Keep sucking the Apple teet. iPads are not netbooks, there is no evidence to think anything is happening one way or another, and netbooks will succeed or fail independent of the iPad. Netbooks came into existence because there was a demand for cheap notebooks. They are vulnerable to market forces other than the iPad.
Some people are stupid and are married to people who will defend their uninsightful judgements.
"Yes, there will be plenty of other products, but it's highly unlikely they are going to do better than the iPad."
Why do you assume this, and why do you assume the iPad will do well? Why do you assume the tablet market is viable at all? It's existed for over a decade with limited success. The iPad is not a new idea.
The "C" in the DMCA refers to why it is done, not how it does it. You are told that by the "A" assuming you understand English.
A car is a car if it fulfills a car's expectations. An iPad doesn't fulfill the expectations of a PC as it can't run arbitrary and unlimited future apps, an expectation of every PC. The iPad sits between a true programmable device and a fixed function device. It is not a personal computer.
Disappointed you didn't figure out how to say the iPad was the BMW of PCs.
So with an additional computer and some specific, expensive software some future iPad can look like it's doing the same thing as a notebook?
An iPad isn't a PC so it isn't great for that. It's the "etc" part that determines how great each is at that function.
Mouseover worked with touchscreen devices prior to the iPhone. Apple broke it. Now it's just accepted that touchscreen is incompatible with that type of interface. Apple brainwashing.
When you say retarded, are you speaking of yourself?
Prominent sites ARE still using flash.
Not only is the whole Apple/USB thing a big, fat lie but the post you responded to didn't say that Apple ditches EVERY connector they don't control.
What a load of crap. I'd be embarrassed to have my name associated with that post.
That's what Apple has been saying recently. Look how it's hurting them.
If you are not the customer they are trying to reach then your voice doesn't matter and money doesn't always determine who they are trying to reach. What makes you think you have anything to say?
Netbooks came into existence BECAUSE they were inexpensive, there was no "AND". A "netbook" was an inexpensive, no-frills notebook and was not different in any other way. Your argument boils down to nothing more than one over the word itself, you you call someone else pedantic.
The fact that netbooks can come and go as device category is proof that there is no netbook distinct from a notebook.
Where you talking about a netbook or an iPad? Too small for long term use, too large to stuff in your pocket, not useful as a phone, utterly incapable doing the same things as a laptop. All true of the iPad. Sure battery life is a feature but is it better than today's Macbooks (up to 10 hours according to Apple) or many netbooks? Hard to say.
iPads are a cute fad but lets face it, they aren't really useful to most people and it will take people a little bit to realize it.
The Macbook Air was a cute fad but lets face it, it wasn't really useful to most people and it took people a little bit to realize it.
Apple's counting technique for 28 days is curious considering their presale period. The iPhone did not have a presale period nor did Apple produce sufficient stock to meet demand. iPhones remained out of stock for quite a while after launch while iPads can be seen in stores already. Had Apple executed with the iPhone like it has with the iPad it's not clear there would be a difference.
"But for viewing stuff, its actually decidedly second-class."
How so? In what ways is the iPad "first-class" in comparison?
"...with all the limitations that a notebook has."
None of which you have enumerated.
"But for data access it is brilliant: Light weight, long lived, easy to use."
Why is it brilliant for data access? In what ways does it help a user use "data" better than existing devices? Is it really easier to use than a notebook, say an Apple notebook? I don't agree. You are aware of the iPad's poor ergonomics for longer term use, right?
"apps are just more "data to access"..."
No they aren't, and apps are censored by Apple meaning there will be fewer than there otherwise would be. Sorry, that's another disadvantage.
"I'd expect to see, eg, a lot of interesting industrial/business applications as well start to develop."
Perhaps, but that doesn't make the iPad a "new class" of device. Tablets for vertical markets have been successful for more than a decade already.
Sorry, but you are ignorant.
These are the same things said about the Air when it came out. It, too, was a great device for when you had nothing to do except look good.
Did Flash suddenly disappear from the Web because Apple wishes it so? Why should the lies about the iPad's superior browsing experience stand? It fails at more than Flash support.
"It's a nice productivity tool..."
If there is anything the iPad isn't, it's a productivity tool. STFU fanboy.