roberto:

lookforward:

icodeforlove:

… Apple …

Huge letdown.

I wouldn’t spend money on an iPad since I have a laptop and it’s kinda similar BUT… I feel like I should defend this chart. I didn’t hear Jobs’ speech, but I don’t think the function of an iPad is to be a computer. It’s like a high-end coffee table piece. For browsing web/email/books…

• It does in fact have a wide screen, you just turn it sideways, duh.
• It does have USB, but why would they bog it down with an ethernet port? That sounds stupid, it’s supposed to be thin and free of that crap.
• Is open platform really that much of a godsend to the normal user? Keyword is normal.
• Multi-tasking. Really? It’s like an e-book reader, or portable movie player… why would this sort of device be expected to multi-task? Buy a damn computer.

And well, in conclusion. I own an ASUS eeePC netbook and I never use it. It was good for a trip and I had to “live with it.” It really is not better than anything else except in terms of price and size, both of which are compromised for performance and comfort of use. I won’t buy the iPad either cuz it’s just an expensive toy, but I’d like it if I had $500 extra.

/gripe

I think iPad is more kind product which you need to use it and hold it in your own hands, then you will notice how good it is.