Originally Posted by
JohnRambo
I really love my tech and gadgets and I’ve been looking only online at Apple’s Ipad. I’ve never actually seen one or played around with it for real, so any of you guys tried one out? Have anyone even went as far as buying one? What’s it like? Any good? Is it better or worse than a laptop?
I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of Apple I don’t even have an Iphone but looking at the Ipad it really does look like an amazing step forward for internet use on the move, nice size lightweight etc.
I’m interested in your opinions.
I don't actually have one, but I have been following the ipad introduction with interest.
The main disadvantages are
1) a bit expensive for what you get
2) no usb ports
3) only apple connection
4) no camera
5) no multitasking (e.g. you can't play music while you do something else)
6) no flash
7) web applications not fully available
On the plus side, the pdf reader seems pretty good.
I personally find it too restrictive as a general purpose machine. The only attraction for me would be instead of a Kindle, which it beats hands down.
There are other, cheaper, tablets out there.
Think what you are going to use it for.
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