Jump4h Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 I don't want to make this into a apple hater thread, so I'm just asking: what advantages does the ipad have over netbooks? I just can't figure out one.. I would want to see some apple fanboys explain why it is better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_TheAlexO Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 i doubt you get very many responses to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) According to Apple at their QA session. Because it doesn't have a stylus or a task manager they didn't fail . The advantages over a netbook: Lighter Smaller Snappy performance (so they say) Landscape and Portrait view on the fly 10 hour battery life without a huge battery sticking out Use your Apps from iTunes I probably would just buy a high end netbook or an entry-level laptop for that price range. If you really want something like the iPad, also check out HP's Slate which fits the category of an iPad. Strange it seems Apple and Microsoft switched stereotypes for their portables this time around. Apple iPad seems to be more for productive workers, while Microsoft's Courier seems to be more for the creative worker. Edited April 9, 2010 by Krazyxazn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Strange it seems Apple and Microsoft switched stereotypes for their portables this time around.Apple iPad seems to be more for productive workers, while Microsoft's Courier seems to be more for the creative worker. Well I don't know if I completely agree that it is more for "productive workers", as there is no real file system for your "office docs". The only advantage the iPad has over a netbook, IMO, is the App Store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCFreak Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Two or three stick out in my mind. I own an Acer Aspire One, and have had hands-on experience with the iPad as well. 1. Size and weight. Not just about footprint when the devices are closed by overall. 2. App Store - I have over $200 worth of AMAZING Apps on my iPhone. Most of which I use daily. 3. Touch-screen. And it is more accurate than a 30.06 bull rifle at 5 yards. I won't be buying one anytime soon. I am interested in seeing the slate and it's offerings. To me the iPad is about $100 overpriced for each model. The 16GB Wi-Fi should have been $399.99. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Advantages are being monitors 24/7... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) 3. Touch-screen. And it is more accurate than a 30.06 bull rifle at 5 yards. I fail to see why that's a good thing. Touch screens are NOT good to type any reasonable amount of text on... From what I can tell many people seem to think that the iPad is the second coming of Jesus in terms of laptops and netbooks. Hell...half of the people I've talked to about it seem to think it can do EVERYTHING that a full laptop can do. It's a lot of hype for an overpriced, oversized, iPod touch. Edited April 9, 2010 by Waco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCFreak Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 I fail to see why that's a good thing. Touch screens are NOT good to type any reasonable amount of text on... From what I can tell many people seem to think that the iPad is the second coming of Jesus in terms of laptops and netbooks. Hell...half of the people I've talked to about it seem to think it can do EVERYTHING that a full laptop can do. It's a lot of hype for an overpriced, oversized, iPod touch. About the only thing I can say to you, or anyone else thinking along the same lines, is to go and use one. It is not an oversized iPod Touch, and saying so is nothing short of ridiculous. Use one before you jump on the wagon is all I am saying. You really do have to experience it to understand why this is not just another device. Overpriced ... I agree with you there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 The advantages over a netbook:Use your Apps from iTunes Hmm....but I don't use Itunes lol About the only thing I can say to you, or anyone else thinking along the same lines, is to go and use one. It is not an oversized iPod Touch, and saying so is nothing short of ridiculous. Use one before you jump on the wagon is all I am saying. You really do have to experience it to understand why this is not just another device. Overpriced ... I agree with you there. Still doesn't change the fact that virtual keyboards are NEVER as productive as a physical keyboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 I can type fairly quickly on my iPhone with little trouble, which is great for texting and even mobile emailing, but nothing beats a full physical keyboard of a netbook/notebook/desktop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCFreak Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Hmm....but I don't use Itunes lol Still doesn't change the fact that virtual keyboards are NEVER as productive as a physical keyboard. Have you used an iPad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Have you used an iPad? It's IVY, he'd rather dip his hands in acid than lay them upon an Apple product Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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