Thread: iPAD vs Tablet PC: Forget the iPAD

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
Making an informed choice.
Nice dodge.

Really? I thought it was common sense. I only ever make purchasing recommendations to people that don't understand what they're buying (half the time they don't even understand what they might want to do with it).

Trust me when I say there's more than a few folk here I'd unreservedly tell to buy an iPad.

It's like an internationally recognised L-plate for the Information Superhighway.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
Making an informed choice.
Nice dodge.

Really? I thought it was common sense. I only ever make purchasing recommendations to people that don't understand what they're buying (half the time they don't even understand what they might want to do with it).

Trust me when I say there's more than a few folk here I'd unreservedly tell to buy an iPad.

It's like an internationally recognised L-plate for the Information Superhighway.

This coming from the guy who doesn't even know how one works.

This coming from the guy who doesn't even know how one works.

Of course I know how it works. You take it out, and hold it up so everyone can see you've got one.

Then you surf the web on it and make astonished gasping noises, so everyone can hear.

Meanwhile, you slide your free hand inside your trouser pocket....

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Of course I know how it works. You take it out, and hold it up so everyone can see you've got one.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

This coming from the guy who doesn't even know how one works.

Of course I know how it works. You take it out, and hold it up so everyone can see you've got one.(...)

^^ Thank you - This conversation is now over!

Enjoy your stay with the other trolls.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

A low cost tablet running Android, with USB ports and Flash support.

I don't suppose that will take any of Apple's market share either.

In the west it would have problems with a million legal actions from Apple but in Asia it would go down a bomb if it's even close to any good.
You should see the rip off iphones sell here. The originals have shit all chance of outselling them.

Nothing illegal about buiilding a superior, competing product, as long as you aren't using Apple software or hardware without their permission.

I've seen these Chinese knock-offs here. They look nice but aren't the same.

If Flash is redundant, why is there a utility to convert Flash into Mac OS?

I think it's the iPad he's banned flash from. Miserable git.

There does seem to be a few bits missing but I may be wrong.

Webcam
USB connector for hard drives/flash disk/whatever
SD card reader

Anyone enlighten me?

Nothing's missing if you want a web-browsing media player. As long as you don't want any sites with Flash.

Well OK, the aspect ratio and 1080p.

But if you want something with laptop capabilities, then get a netbook, or hold out for the Windows, Linux and Android versions.

You'll have a much better choice of hardware and you'll be able to pick what meets your needs, rather than modifying your needs to fit an oversized iPhone. That can't make calls.

Originally Posted by mr Fred

There does seem to be a few bits missing but I may be wrong.

Webcam
USB connector for hard drives/flash disk/whatever
SD card reader

Anyone enlighten me?

It has an SD card reader add-on. The iPod port (30-pin connector) has always been a USB port.

Yes, there's no webcam. If you need that, a laptop is a better choice.

the point is that apple doesn't want you to do anything that is outside apple, it's simply an attempt at creating a monopoly in a certain market corner, the market for computer retards

I mean why not, I think commercially it's great, it has nothing to do with computing or technology, it's all about commercial abuse and raping customers, the good old American corporation way.

Originally Posted by Butterfly

the point is that apple doesn't want you to do anything that is outside apple, it's simply an attempt at creating a monopoly in a certain market corner, the market for computer retards

I mean why not, I think commercially it's great, it has nothing to do with computing or technology, it's all about commercial abuse and raping customers, the good old American corporation way.

I was being more subtle than that but it's pretty much what I think of them.
I have to hand it to apple. They have created a market for inferior product by fancy branding and even made people defend their choices as they have to do so to avoid admitting their expensive mistakes.

It all starts by telling the wife it was a good choice and ends up on forums.
When you boil away all the crap, ifads have out of date or inferior technology to a load of other products in the same or lower price range.

Originally Posted by mr Fred

The ipad just wouldn't cut it for what I want to do.
That and I understand there is little or no ability to run windows software and some of my most used stuff has no apple version.

There you go - netbook or Windows laptop for you, then.

I'm not even going to ask what particular software that is, which is Windows only, as in most cases it ends up being commodity software (like email, a web browser, or some such), that this is a pointless discussion.

It's obvious that in your case, you are best served with a PC, because that's what you are familiar with - and I strongly suggest not considering anything else.

Originally Posted by mr Fred

The lack of a 'real' USB would also make it hard work to add external modems for mobile networks unless it has one built in but I cant see that in the specs.

It has a 3G modem/radio built-in. Clear from the specs.

Originally Posted by mr Fred

I was being more subtle than that but it's pretty much what I think of them.
I have to hand it to apple. They have created a market for inferior product by fancy branding and even made people defend their choices as they have to do so to avoid admitting their expensive mistakes.

It all starts by telling the wife it was a good choice and ends up on forums.
When you boil away all the crap, ifads have out of date or inferior technology to a load of other products in the same or lower price range.

Nice to see that Mr. Barracuda has multiple nics in use. Mods?

^ time to put him on ignore Quack Quack

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Mods?

What?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

This coming from the guy who doesn't even know how one works.

Of course I know how it works. You take it out, and hold it up so everyone can see you've got one.

Then you surf the web on it and make astonished gasping noises, so everyone can hear.

Meanwhile, you slide your free hand inside your trouser pocket....

Classic post. Green sent.

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

There you go - netbook or Windows laptop for you, then.

I'm not even going to ask what particular software that is, which is Windows only, as in most cases it ends up being commodity software (like email, a web browser, or some such), that this is a pointless discussion.

PCDJ and corel draw. I know the latter has a Mac version but it's far more expensive and I can't get hold of it out here

It's obvious that in your case, you are best served with a PC, because that's what you are familiar with - and I strongly suggest not considering anything else..

This is true but the thread and looking at alternatives always has merit.
If I don't read and learn about other products I may miss something useful.

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

It has a 3G modem/radio built-in. Clear from the specs..

I missed that but I did say I may be wrong

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Nice to see that Mr. Barracuda has multiple nics in use. Mods?

Now why is it that when two posters agree it must be multiple nics?

I was KW last week and now I'm whoever.
I do agree with him. After looking at the ipad I think windows versions will do more and be much more usfull than the iversion.

I honestly don't see the advantage of these things or any other iproduct over it's competitors especially when you consider the premium price.
Ho hum. What ever floats your boat. .

Nice to see that Mr. Barracuda has multiple nics in use. Mods?

While I do have multiple nics in use (especially on my firewalls), I think he means "nicks", and he's still wrong, the stupid twat.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Mods?

What?

It seems I'm harrybarracuda and he wants me banned or something for multiple nics.

Do that IP address thing and let him know I'm not.

Originally Posted by mr Fred

Now why is it that when two posters agree it must be multiple nics?

Because it's impossible that there's 2 people who don't conform to the Soviet States of America's brainwashing. You'll soon be telling us that there's no God, and that America has freedom of speech and no right to impose democracy of other sovereign states.

Or as DD would probably say "when I want your opinion, I'll give it to you".....

Originally Posted by mr Fred

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Nice to see that Mr. Barracuda has multiple nics in use. Mods?

Now why is it that when two posters agree it must be multiple nics?

I was KW last week and now I'm whoever.

Sarcasm seems to be lost. Sorry.

Seems Mr. Barracuda got his knickers in a bunch, though, judging by his rapid-fire reply posts.