iPad, What is it Good for? Absolutely Nothing! Say it Again
By: Sarah Krumholz, Associate Features Editor
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: Features
Imagine owning a device so incredible that it exceeds your ability to understand how it works, causing it to seem almost magical. Or at least that's what Apple is saying about the iPad, the latest addition to their slew of revolutionary technologies. Apparently this piece of technology is going to change the way we do the things we do on a daily basis. Okay Apple, please tell me how what is essentially an iPhone blown up 4X its original size is going to change the way I do my daily tasks. Due to its increased size, it will, however, make me unable to stick it in my pocket, discretely check my e-mail, or have it act as my iPod in the gym. The amazing features of this device include web browsing with the convenience of a finger, emails that include photos and PDF's, landscape typing, and a built in Apple store to purchase music and apps on the spot. Funny, I thought my iPhone could already do all of those things.
You must understand that I would consider myself a decent Apple loyalist; my first computer was a Mac, and they have been ever since. I am also not someone who fears the first generation Apple technologies. Yes, I know, they often are full of kinks and frustrations, but I promise this is not a biased review by a PC lover, who beats on all things Apple. However, the technologies I purchased were revolutionary necessities, not pointless luxuries.
Seriously Apple? After all the hype, all the rumors of a revolutionary piece of technology that would change my life in ways I couldn't imagine, of a double-sided transparent screen that was touch sensitive so that I could see the imprint of my finger on opposite side-the rumors that said the tablet would act as a pencil and paper, only with an imaginary pencil. Now that would have been something worth buying a first generation of version of.
The, iPad-released last week-questionable in the name itself, is a far cry from the awesome rumored versions, and really is nothing more than an iPhone on steroids. Why would I want something that isn't great in it's natural appeal, but instead has to inject itself with bulk to act as a façade to its disappointing infrastructure? Personally, I had enough of that on the Jersey Shore, thank you Mike the Situation.
You must understand that I would consider myself a decent Apple loyalist; my first computer was a Mac, and they have been ever since. I am also not someone who fears the first generation Apple technologies. Yes, I know, they often are full of kinks and frustrations, but I promise this is not a biased review by a PC lover, who beats on all things Apple. However, the technologies I purchased were revolutionary necessities, not pointless luxuries.
Seriously Apple? After all the hype, all the rumors of a revolutionary piece of technology that would change my life in ways I couldn't imagine, of a double-sided transparent screen that was touch sensitive so that I could see the imprint of my finger on opposite side-the rumors that said the tablet would act as a pencil and paper, only with an imaginary pencil. Now that would have been something worth buying a first generation of version of.
The, iPad-released last week-questionable in the name itself, is a far cry from the awesome rumored versions, and really is nothing more than an iPhone on steroids. Why would I want something that isn't great in it's natural appeal, but instead has to inject itself with bulk to act as a façade to its disappointing infrastructure? Personally, I had enough of that on the Jersey Shore, thank you Mike the Situation.
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Paul Snyder
posted 2/05/10 @ 12:17 PM CST
It is amazing how techies just don't get it - the iPhone on steroids is the revolution that nothing else compares to. Wake up.
kiwi
posted 2/05/10 @ 1:18 PM CST
I am just grabbing a Notepad here to scribble down some notes, or maybe I should use my ThinkPad....uggh suddenly I can't now, with the "pad" included in the name - you're right what were these manufacturers thinking?
Michael Jahn
posted 2/06/10 @ 9:37 AM CST
your comment "Okay, maybe I am being a bit harsh"
Yeah, that or maybe you simply do not understand that it is version 1 or how this meets the requirements of several carefully research verticals that it will thrive in. (Continued…)
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