[olug] Contemplating an iPad.

[Aric]

The iPad is a vehicle for selling proprietary software.  I guess I don't fit
in that niche.

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From: olug-bounces at olug.org [mailto:olug-bounces at olug.org] On Behalf Of
Brian Roberson
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 9:53 PM
To: Omaha Linux User Group
Cc: Omaha Linux User Group
Subject: Re: [olug] Contemplating an iPad.

Those are some pretty hash words you are throwing out there. Not everyone
has "I want a full pc" mindset, those are your own personal desires. I think
it fits a niche market, and you simply do not fit the niche. 

I for one see it for what it's meant to be (as I interpret it)... A big ass
iPhone that runs those cool apps you've already purchased. In that sense, it
would make perfect sense for me to buy it just to put a magnet on the back
and put it on the fridge for my awesome cookbook app. 

 

On Aug 22, 2010, at 12:35 AM, "Luke-Jr" <luke at dashjr.org> wrote:

> On Thursday, August 19, 2010 04:09:59 pm Adam Lassek wrote:
>> The iPad release effectively caught every else with their pants down.
> 
> No, the iPad just demonstrates Apple's marketing power. In fact, the
TouchBook 
> had existed long before it with basically the same form/use factor, and 
> supports Android (and real Linux) just fine. I found it hilarious how
Apple 
> began their introduction of the iPad by bashing netbooks, which are
basically 
> the same thing but more functional/useful. I don't see any reason one
would 
> ever really want an iPad other than the "Apple is cool" fanboy factor...
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