Comments on: Apple iPad vs Windows Tablet vs Google Chrome OS

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:50:10 +0000

Ok, so your argument that you have to load into iPad doesn’t make sense and you make incorrect assumptions without any research. 1) Jumpworkshop.com has a great rdc client to log into your pc. I can use that to do some work.
2) there is air sharing….it links to a folder on your pc and you can save, create, and update files easily so there is not a need for a big data store.

Your still stuck in the pc box and not really venturing out to see what apps leverage the system.

By: Kevin talbot

Kevin talbot — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:39:30 +0000

I am seeing if I can ditch my “think and light” win laptop and use the iPad instead. The big issues (as has been mentioned) is getting files In and out of “Walled garden”. If I have ” documents to go”, I can read and edit word/ excel docs. But how do I get them off and on the iPad. Syncing with iTunes is not an optin on the road, ca’nt depend on email or the “cloud” if there’s no wifi.. That dock/sd/USB adapter apple has for getting photots off cameras would work but it’sl locked down to photos only and the iPhone os does not support the concept Of a “my documents” file storage area all apps can share.

Without this ability to put/get files onto the iPad I don’ see how it can really have a shot at replacing my laptop.

Any thoughts on this?

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:21:50 +0000

I have a vested interest in that I work for Microsoft, however the HP slate continues to look interesting: http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2010/04/06/hp-s-ipad-killer-slate-pc-shows-up-again/

I like Apple’s hardware and would have no “ethical” problems with buying an iPad if I thought it would fit my needs, but it seems just too locked down for my taste. I’ll play around with one in an Apple store and see how it goes, but if HP get their slate as slick as it looks in this video then it definitely does seem closer to the kind of device I would need (want?)

By: tim

tim — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:17:36 +0000

@Ron I agree long battery life is a very big deal; but it’s not exclusive to iPad. I am getting over 8 hours from a Toshiba netbook.

Tim

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:47:11 +0000

Just recently, I jumped on the MacBook Pro wagon, and I never looked back, except on a few occasions, which could be overcome with compatibility software. From a business use standpoint, I’ve been happy. From a fun/entertainment standpoint, it can’t compare to the interactive screens of a touch screen.

Not having had the change to get my hands on one yet, I still think it’s safe to say the “iPad” is must-have for the gadget enthusiest. Sleek and heavy, you feel like you purchased something substantial.

I don’t 100% agree with the question of what do you leave behind because the iPad is not a full-featured computer.
It’s a cross between a toy/gadget and a computer.
The claimed battery life is a pure compelling reason to buy it when considering it for entertainment on a plane or anywhere you need mobile access (away from a power source). To be able to go 10-12 hours on a charge would make it a joy to um, enjoy. I could see myself ditching the iPod, but another comment that came to mind is What If You Drop It? MAN, I would cry!!!!! They’re just too pretty to watch that happen! And the cost, not one I would easily repeat if breaking it.

One concern I have is Apple’s foothold on what you can stream via the internet. For instance, can you watch movies via a netflix account? With a 3G version, or with a Verizon/Sprint MIFI for example, you should be able to stream any entertainment you want to, and Apple has been stingy with this. I don’t want to be tied down to what Apple lets me do when it relates to enjoying the intermet, email and such. I should be able to watch a streaming movie/video, on other than iTunes based software.

I will be purchasing one as soon as I can get my hands on one, and will do my own comparisons with an iPod as opposed to comparing it to a laptop. It won’t stack up well against a full-featured laptop.

Now, if Apple were to make a swiveling clam-shell style MacBook Pro, with an 8-10 hour battery, I’m in. Oh, and a multi-touch screen. Don’t see that happening soon. Or will it?

By: jeff

jeff — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:11:52 +0000

Being a NON-APPLE user – Does MSoft/Windows have anything to compare to the IPAD ? Also, can u use Windows software with the IPAD ?

By: george

george — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:54:44 +0000

WOW… The ipad is unimpressive. Lets ask this, what can the ipad do that the ipod touch cant… try and find something. But hey if you want to try and impress the girls with a piece of junk “COMPUTER”. Oh and I want them to see what happens when you drop it on the ground. In the end tablet PCs win because there real computers. Also, where did you get the idea you can’t use your finger with a tablets screen. YOU CAN. If you bring it up have some facts to back up your “opinion”.

By: Rocky

Rocky — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:07:10 +0000

hi…..
i have been using microsoft windows all my life. The ipad looks very cool and im thinking of getting it. I never used an Apple before.The question is
1) Can it support microsoft office or do i need to convert all my files?
2) Can it support skype, msn and yahoo messengers?
3) Does it worth the money im gonna pay?
4) Do i need to pay to get programes and ebooks from istore?
5) Is it better to buy now or wait for the upcoming models(God knows when)
Plz give ur suggestions
Thank You

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:55:20 +0000

I agree with Carlos.

IMHO Apple isn’t for hackers. Get an HTC, and quit your whining about Apple… it’s Apple.

Like the old engineering axiom says; you can have it good, fast, and cheap… now pick two.

Apple is amazing yes. But… Steve Jobs isn’t a god (and cool your flames, I’m not calling ya’ll idiots) and so can’t deliver stuff to make everybody happy. Just ne glad your not one of those people that this applies to;
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Submitted by Anonymous on January 27, 2010 – 11:34 P.M. I love the first 10 seconds of the promo vid for this”When something exceeds your ability to understand how it works, it sort of becomes magical” Very telling of Mac fans. Wouldn’t you agree?
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By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:19:46 +0000

@Tim

regarding getting apps onto the device this will probably be like the iphone (as its based on the same SDK) you need to be on the iphone developer programme but you either do a development build for putting on your own device, an ad-hoc build for putting on your friends devices and an app store build to do as its name suggests. As per your other questions I can answer them but not sure the Ts and Cs of the 3.2 sdk beta allow me to!

Gary