Nope; although I'd find the form-factor convenient, I need something that isn't closed or sandboxed.
Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
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Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#32No. Who is the iPad for? I don't understand the target market. People whose computing needs are basic enough that this can serve as a primary computer?
It plays video, and runs apps, and syncs with iTunes, but so does my iPhone and so does my macbook. It's too big to fit in your pocket, so you need a bag for it, but why not just put my macbook in the bag?
I'm a power user and I demand a lot from my computers. That's why I jailbroke my iPhone; it just doesn't do enough out of the box. The iPad, like the iPhone, is a closed, sandboxed platform.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#33Where's the "I'm waiting for a decent android tablet" option?
The No option
Thank you. I am aware of which current option is closest to my choice. I was not really referring to that tho. The poll question is a yes/no question, and all the answers are either No, or the answer to an implied "which iPad?" question. I was hoping maybe to get an option to say no, and to answer an implied "why not?" at the same time. Seems more balanced that way.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#34Yes, looks great for browsing, music, photos, video.
I'm disappointed there isn't a camera, but you can't have everything.
It's intriguing that it has very limited power requirements. Apple must have done something very special with the processor / display.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#35I am not buying it.
May be a future versions with Camera and multitasking? Seriously this version should have had a camera.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#36Where's the "I'm waiting for a decent android tablet" option?
I was writing about this on my blog. I hope it wont be 3 years before we can have a decent (google?) open pad.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#37It's a fantastic device for my parents who aren't tech savvy. Add a camera (hopefully in a future version) and it'll be great to do some video conferencing with my parents.
For me, it'd just be a nice to have. So, no, I wont get one.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#38I could get a 10 inch iPhone for a lot, or a cheap Chinese media player that runs Linux for a third of the cost.
I'm all for Linux (my primary development machine) but, really? You would favorably compare the UI of this 'cheap chinese media player' to the iPad? It's just not a contest. If my grandma needs a computer for looking at photos we send her and sending email -- well, guess which device it wont be.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
The No option
Thank you. I am aware of which current option is closest to my choice. I was not really referring to that tho. The poll question is a yes/no question, and all the answers are either No, or the answer to an implied "which iPad?" question. I was hoping maybe to get an option to say no, and to answer an implied "why not?" at the same time. Seems more balanced that way.
And what do you think this comment area is for?
Edit: To clearly state what I'd expect to see would be "I'm waiting for " as a comment, not a request for more poll options.
Re: Poll: Are you getting an iPad?
#40perhaps buy a wifi/3g one and resell it on ebay? (they come unlocked...)
Thinking the same thing. I could always buy it and use it for two months and if I don't like it I can sell it for nearly the price I paid for it. Probably will sell for at most $50 less and just think of it as a "rental fee".