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I love it when the faithful think that features and price are not competitive.
They're really not. My dad knows what an iPad is. Unless this device lays golden eggs he'll probably never hear of it. Also, there are unmentioned features in the iPad's favor, most notably an App Store with 200k titles in it.
Ok, so supposedly this is a "real competitor" for the iPad, but the author lists the following downsides: 1) It’s a resistive screen. 2) It’s not a very bright screen, like the iPad. 3) It’s not a blazing fast CPU. 4) It’s limited for video. 5) It will be heavier than most eInk devices. 6) There’s no 3G, it’s WiFi-only. Here's why these matter. 1) There is a very good reason no one uses resistive touch for devices in…
I hope they sell enough to stay in business and make a bit of money, but really, this is a niche product compared to the iPad. And that's saying something.
I love it when people think competing with the iPad means having more bullet point features.
I love it when the faithful think that features and price are not competitive.
Just because they are in the same larger market doesn't mean that two products are "real" or "direct" competition.
Do you think BMW considers a person who buys a Corolla (and can't otherwise afford a 3-series) a lost customer?
I love the line "All that’s involved is installing a different device driver and then a new Home launcher!" 99% of the population will respond with, "huh?" and then stop considering it. I hope they sell enough to stay in business and make a bit of money, but really, this is a niche product compared to the iPad. And that's saying something.
Ok, so supposedly this is a "real competitor" for the iPad, but the author lists the following downsides: 1) It’s a resistive screen. 2) It’s not a very bright screen, like the iPad. 3) It’s not a blazing fast CPU. 4) It’s limited for video. 5) It will be heavier than most eInk devices. 6) There’s no 3G, it’s WiFi-only. Here's why these matter. 1) There is a very good reason no one uses resistive touch for devices in…
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They're really not. My dad knows what an iPad is. Unless this device lays golden eggs he'll probably never hear of it. Also, there are unmentioned features in the iPad's favor, most notably an App Store with 200k titles in it.
Well I'll be getting a cheap Android tablet eventually for stuff that the iPad simply is too expensive for. For example to make a kind of dashboard out of it, or sticking it to the fridge. Not every tablet needs to compete on all the same aspects as the iPad.
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They're really not. My dad knows what an iPad is. Unless this device lays golden eggs he'll probably never hear of it. Also, there are unmentioned features in the iPad's favor, most notably an App Store with 200k titles in it.
So your dad never browses Wal-mart, Target, Best Buy, or anywhere else? This is in the netbook range Best buy will throw next to the check-out aisle.