I feel this is untrue. Smartphones killed the iPod. There's no reason to get a iPod anymore unless you want a small shuffle or something like that for working out or if you want a regular one you're usually going to be a teenager who has a crappy regular phone paid for by your parents.
Otherwise if you're old enough to pay for your on phone and own a smartphone there's no reason to get an iPod.
The biggest issue with tablets is people thinking that it's something they need. I have an iPad, and even though my job requires me to use a computer, there's no way in hell I'd be able to get any work done on just an iPad. I'd need a laptop for that, and if this new Windows tablet functions as a makeshift laptop that you can use to do some quick work, I can see it taking off. Like I said, this really depends on how well people respond to the new OS. So far people hate it.
this is exactly what I'm interested in finding out.
if someone gave me a tablet for free, i'd still be using the laptop that i already am using.
maybe tablets are cool for some, but i definitely don't need it. if i'm out, i can already do everything with the smartphone, and it easily fits into my pocket.
tablets... just seem to be a big inconvenience. and i'm not talking about price. budget is irrelevant. i'd feel the same if it was free. just don't care about it. if i'm heading to the park or the supermarket or the movies, fk no, i ain't bringing a stupid tablet with me. just so inconvenient. but i can still check emails, surf web, do everything online with a little smartphone.
they are very convenient for trains and conferences. I can watch movies, read books, check news etc. on a comfortable screen. Phone is too small for me to enjoy media.
The biggest issue with tablets is people thinking that it's something they need. I have an iPad, and even though my job requires me to use a computer, there's no way in hell I'd be able to get any work done on just an iPad. I'd need a laptop for that, and if this new Windows tablet functions as a makeshift laptop that you can use to do some quick work, I can see it taking off. Like I said, this really depends on how well people respond to the new OS. So far people hate it.
That seems to be precisely the market MS is aiming at.
A keyboard integrated, seamless MS Office integration, compatible with corporate security protocols, etc.
That seems to be precisely the market MS is aiming at.
A keyboard integrated, seamless MS Office integration, compatible with corporate security protocols, etc.
All things that the Ipad doesn't do.
Apple has been downright retarded with how they've downplayed the importance of a USB drive. "No, fvck dragging and dropping! You want content on your tablet? You're gonna have to sync that shit through iTunes!"
Still love the iPad, even though it's really just a great portable media player. It's not "essential" though, and the only reason I was lucky enough to get one is due to my job. If not for work, I probably wouldn't have bought it. Something like what Microsoft is offering has potential to be a game changer, since you can actually do WORK on it in addition to media.
I'll be picking up the Asus Prime Infinity Pad long before this. I love Win7 and the thought of a functioning Win8 on a tab seems nice, but looking at the specs it will be heavy and expensive. Plus they have a very poor track record with any type of mobile OS.
Hmm if you really can start working on the Microsoft tablet, then it could work. My iPad is purely for entertainment purposes, I absolutely loathe typing on the keyboard on the screen, and there's just no way of doing documents, files, efficiently on an iPad (Although I admit I didn't research much into that).
Apple has been downright retarded with how they've downplayed the importance of a USB drive. "No, fvck dragging and dropping! You want content on your tablet? You're gonna have to sync that shit through iTunes!"
Still love the iPad, even though it's really just a great portable media player. It's not "essential" though, and the only reason I was lucky enough to get one is due to my job. If not for work, I probably wouldn't have bought it. Something like what Microsoft is offering has potential to be a game changer, since you can actually do WORK on it in addition to media.
I'ma be honest.
At first I was in the camp that "You don't need USB on an iPad". But it becomes very inconvenient from time to time. Having to sync to your iTunes to do certain tasks (mostly 3rd party apps) is annoying. And although one can use an adaptor to hook up USB devices to it, it still makes it annoying that not every USB device is compatible.
HALF-BAKED.
BY MICHAEL, JUNE 20, 2012 9:10 PM
In the last half of the movie The Graduate, Benjamin, played by a young Dustin Hoffman, tells his parents he's marrying Elaine Robinson—the daughter of the older woman he's been having an affair with. Ben's parents excitedly suggest they call the Robinsons to celebrate. Ben matter-of-factly tells them Elaine doesn't yet know of his intentions and that he's driving to her place in Berkley to ask her. He even acknowledges Elaine doesn't like him very much.
Upon hearing this Ben's dad confesses,
"Ben, this whole idea sounds pretty half-baked."
To which Ben naively responds,
"Oh, it's not. It's completely baked. It's a decision I've made."
The movie doesn't quite end horribly, but we're left with the impression that their future isn't certain either. What we do know is Ben could have handed things much better and he didn't.
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After watching the whole Microsoft Surface keynote and letting it marinate in my head I'm realizing that despite all of Microsoft's good intentions and motivations for making a tablet computer, their picture is incomplete. Yes, the cues they took from Apple were smart. From the integrated approach to software and hardware to their presentation style, the student has definitely been learning from the teacher.
First, the hardware. It's uncertain how many (if any) of Microsoft's hardware partners knew this product was coming: a product being built by Microsoft, not by them. Ballsy move. It'll be interesting to see what the hardware partners think about this move. It's like going into an auto body shop before a race, installing all of the best modifications on your car, then leaving the scraps for all the other drivers, but asking them all to race you. Because it'll be "fun." So the hardware looks great. Sure they copied Apple's Smart Cover, but one-upped them by turning the cover into a super-thin keyboard (I personally don't find this feature the game-changer many in the tech press do, but that's for another post).
But the solid hardware isn't what has me perplexed. It's the complete lack of software demonstrations. It's ironic, isn't it? Here's a company that has made billions of dollars selling software for over 30 years, and when it comes time to debut the device launching them into the future, they don't bother to allocate even a few minutes to showing off how well software runs on it? No games. No movies. No software. All we got was a 2 second glimpse of a custom Twitter application and a glitchy Internet Explorer. What about the ecosystem? The companies and people outside of Microsoft? What about getting a bunch (hell, even a few) developers and content providers in early on so you have great things to showcase on your product?
Microsoft forgot the part where you show everyone how fun it is to use their device. They forgot to show how it fits into peoples' lives. The first thing Steve Jobs did after presenting the iPad was to sit down and start playing with it. He opens up web sites, plays movies, checks email.
All Microsoft did was storm into a wedding to steal the bride without proving himself to her and then asking her for blind trust.
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