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[Joe Bryant]

I just put my finger on what I'm seeing in this thread. There are a lot of people looking at a 911 Turbo and saying" Yeah but it can't drive through 3' of water or Over 18" Boulders." No ####. It's made to go fast and handle fantastically... and look good while doing it. Sure.. someone might come along that makes a Subaru Wagon that can go pretty fast, handle fairly well...fun thru 1' of water, and drive over 9" rocks... and some people will want that, while most will still prefer the 911 Turbo, all other things (price) being equal. But as of now, people are holding this up against some ridiculous standard that is offered up by what product? Oh yeah... it doesn't exist.Remember when everyone #####ed that the iPod didn't have an FM Tuner and didn't support FLAC. Remember when players came out that did all that. What happened to the iPod? Yep....

Yes. From the very outset the few people posting about this that weren't going for shtick or just trying to get a reaction stressed the "it's not a laptop". And it's not. It's designed for a different experience.Your analogy would be better if it were comparing a $50,000 Mercedes convertible to a $50,000 Mercedes SUV. They are excellent devices for certain tasks. But while one may do lots of things well, one does a few things extremely well.For some people, doing lots of things is more attractive. For others, excelling at a few things is more attractive. And sometimes those people have a hard time understanding why the other guy doesn't feel like they do.J

 

[Walton Goggins]

Cause Jobs/Apple doesn't call it a computer and rightfully so.

I agree that this is purely marketing.What exactly is a computer?

My uncle thinks a computer is something you log onto to surf porn sites and check email.

If the tablet can do the same thing, that's a computer too him.

Not everyone is going to be running some kind of CAD program where they need more functionality. A computer has different meanings to different people and if you think a TABLET and a laptop don't cross over as the same thing for a lot of people, you are mistaken.

On top of that, Apple is going to improve the functionality on these IPADs as new generations are released. They are going to get closer and closer to what your definition of "computer" is. Perhaps someday there won't be all that much difference at all.

Call it "marketing" if you will, but it is about managing consumer expectations. To call it a "computer" puts the focus on all the things it doesn't do, instead of keeping the focus on the things it does incredibly well (internet, games, music, movies... ect). Apple didn't design this to be a full-fledged computer. Tablet computers have been around for a decade and are a massive failure as a hardware platform. People don't want to work on them day in and day out. Apple easily could have dropped OS X into this form factor and made an Apple Tablet. From the beginning that wasn't their intention. Instead they created a "casual" device that doesn't do everything but does what it does better than anything like it.

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

 

[the moops]

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

I think everyone knows that sometime soon, there will we zero need for DVD drives. Apple wants to be ahead of the curve, so they toss this device out there, which may limit capability right now, but possess something (or nothing in this case) that is inevitable.

 

[Walton Goggins]

I just can't...

You definitely can't, clearly out of your league here, champ.

I write android apps and recognize the importance of certificates.

You know so very little about it me it's almost comical every time you type something...Keep going though, this is fun.

I like Oat but for someone who has an Ipad he sure doesn't say much in terms of specifics on how magical it is. It wasn't long when he was wondering why he needed this but that's what makes Apple great, they can convince people to buy in.I'll be shocked if the next or third gen IPad isn't light years better. Look at the Ipod. My friend got one then I got the next generation with the scroll wheel. His sucked at that point and went out and bought the new one since his looked so outdated.

Doesn't make sense for Apple to blow their wad when they know a certain segment will always upgrade and get the new one.

WIFI only is an absolute killer but interested to see their 3G service and more importantly how it'll be jailbroken.

 

[Walton Goggins]

I just put my finger on what I'm seeing in this thread. There are a lot of people looking at a 911 Turbo and saying" Yeah but it can't drive through 3' of water or Over 18" Boulders." No ####. It's made to go fast and handle fantastically... and look good while doing it. Sure.. someone might come along that makes a Subaru Wagon that can go pretty fast, handle fairly well...fun thru 1' of water, and drive over 9" rocks... and some people will want that, while most will still prefer the 911 Turbo, all other things (price) being equal. But as of now, people are holding this up against some ridiculous standard that is offered up by what product? Oh yeah... it doesn't exist.Remember when everyone #####ed that the iPod didn't have an FM Tuner and didn't support FLAC. Remember when players came out that did all that. What happened to the iPod? Yep....

It's like buying a 911 with a VW engine. Looks sweet but driving it you quickly realize that it's just not quick enough and wonder why can't it clock faster than 80.

 

[Walton Goggins]

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

I think everyone knows that sometime soon, there will we zero need for DVD drives. Apple wants to be ahead of the curve, so they toss this device out there, which may limit capability right now, but possess something (or nothing in this case) that is inevitable.

Apple needs a DVD player if it's WIFI only. Must keep your IPad charged up if you are going to download off the web your movies. Part of the allure of the IPad is the portability but when you can't get on the internet unless you're in a wifi area and have to download large files you are handcuffed to the portability aspect of the product.How are you going to get anything new on your ipad while you are out and not in a wifi spot? At least with IPhone you can download anything off your data service.

 

[sjslacker]

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

I think everyone knows that sometime soon, there will we zero need for DVD drives. Apple wants to be ahead of the curve, so they toss this device out there, which may limit capability right now, but possess something (or nothing in this case) that is inevitable.

Apple needs a DVD player if it's WIFI only. Must keep your IPad charged up if you are going to download off the web your movies. Part of the allure of the IPad is the portability but when you can't get on the internet unless you're in a wifi area and have to download large files you are handcuffed to the portability aspect of the product.How are you going to get anything new on your ipad while you are out and not in a wifi spot? At least with IPhone you can download anything off your data service.

Not everyone needs this. I plan on using my iPad either at home or somewhere with a wifi spot 99% of the time. If I find later that I really need the 3G then I'll upgrade later but at this point I'm fairly certain I won't need 3G.

 

[David Dodds]

Normal use and this thing breaks in minutes. I am pretty sure a WinMo Tablet under the same test would have held up here.

 

[belljr]

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

I think everyone knows that sometime soon, there will we zero need for DVD drives. Apple wants to be ahead of the curve, so they toss this device out there, which may limit capability right now, but possess something (or nothing in this case) that is inevitable.

I hope this is not true.

 

[belljr]

3 HP laptops total over the last 6 years - not one issue

HP's rating for 2009 (and several years prior) was "Poor" on Forrester Research's "Customer Experience Rating". In 2010 they made a rather significant jump from perennial cellar dweller to "Good" in 2nd place behind (you guessed it) Apple. How were they spread out in 2010, this banner year for HP?

1ST: Apple 78

2ND: HP 71 (last year: 64)

LAST: Dell 67

SO the gap from the top PC manufacturer (who was "Poor" last year) behind Apple is actually Twice as large as the grouping of First to last place PC Manufacturers. That says volumes, I think.

Look at the Consumer Reviews at CNET of HP's Touchsmart series. Typically in the 2-3 star range with one desktop system in the 4 star area. The biggest complaints are with HPs tendency to load their systems with bloatware. Coincidentally that is the BEST way to ensure a Tablet will perform poorly. Unless HP has learned some serious lessons and made tremendous strides in the last half year or year with regards to their portable touchscreen devices, this Slate is bound to be a disappointment and fraught with issues.

Just sayin... it's possible they've turned it around but I'm not holdin my breath

Who wants a touchsmart. I really wanted a toshiba or asus but couldn't pass up the 350 price tag for the HP laptop

 

[Otis]

We're complaining about DVD drives now??

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

I just can't...

You definitely can't, clearly out of your league here, champ.

I write android apps and recognize the importance of certificates.

You know so very little about it me it's almost comical every time you type something...Keep going though, this is fun.

I like Oat but for someone who has an Ipad he sure doesn't say much in terms of specifics on how magical it is. It wasn't long when he was wondering why he needed this but that's what makes Apple great, they can convince people to buy in.I'll be shocked if the next or third gen IPad isn't light years better. Look at the Ipod. My friend got one then I got the next generation with the scroll wheel. His sucked at that point and went out and bought the new one since his looked so outdated.

Doesn't make sense for Apple to blow their wad when they know a certain segment will always upgrade and get the new one.

WIFI only is an absolute killer but interested to see their 3G service and more importantly how it'll be jailbroken.

IF I were to get an iPad I would get the largest capacity Wifi and tether it to my iPhone.Agreed that people buying 1st gen devices are not getting the best value, I think that is what the majority of people (the haters) in this thread have been saying. I own an iPhone, a 3GS, I didn't buy into the first few versions.

 

[Otis]

I literally cannot remember the last time I used a DVD drive. Has to be years.

 

[Otis]

3 HP laptops total over the last 6 years - not one issue

HP's rating for 2009 (and several years prior) was "Poor" on Forrester Research's "Customer Experience Rating". In 2010 they made a rather significant jump from perennial cellar dweller to "Good" in 2nd place behind (you guessed it) Apple. How were they spread out in 2010, this banner year for HP?

1ST: Apple 78

2ND: HP 71 (last year: 64)

LAST: Dell 67

SO the gap from the top PC manufacturer (who was "Poor" last year) behind Apple is actually Twice as large as the grouping of First to last place PC Manufacturers. That says volumes, I think.

Look at the Consumer Reviews at CNET of HP's Touchsmart series. Typically in the 2-3 star range with one desktop system in the 4 star area. The biggest complaints are with HPs tendency to load their systems with bloatware. Coincidentally that is the BEST way to ensure a Tablet will perform poorly. Unless HP has learned some serious lessons and made tremendous strides in the last half year or year with regards to their portable touchscreen devices, this Slate is bound to be a disappointment and fraught with issues.

Just sayin... it's possible they've turned it around but I'm not holdin my breath

Let's not start using actual facts in here, 'con.

 

[belljr]

I literally cannot remember the last time I used a DVD drive. Has to be years.

I've never downloaded a movie...... closest I've come is renting ondemand.Some old dudes still like it that way PLUS why do all websites do freaking video stories. I don't need some schlub video newsing me when I can read the story in half the time. GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

 

[Sammy3469]

I literally cannot remember the last time I used a DVD drive. Has to be years.

 

[The Commish]

I just can't...

You definitely can't, clearly out of your league here, champ.

I write android apps and recognize the importance of certificates.

I came in here this AM to talk about this cert issue. Does anyone know when it's suppose to be fixed? Sorry if it's already been answered. We have been instructed to block this device from any app on our network where a cert is required until it's fixed.ETA: I don't think this will be an issue for MOST of the iPad users. CT is right....they aren't going to care until it impacts them. That's the way most users are and that's completely independent of what device they are using. It is a big deal to companies though.

 

[TxBuckeye]

I came in here this AM to talk about this cert issue. Does anyone know when it's suppose to be fixed? Sorry if it's already been answered. We have been instructed to block this device from any app on our network where a cert is required until it's fixed.

Otis already declared this didn't matter, so no one is discussing it. He also hasn't used a DVD in years, so don't bother bringing that up either.

 

[gmbacm]

I just can't...

You definitely can't, clearly out of your league here, champ.

I write android apps and recognize the importance of certificates.

I came in here this AM to talk about this cert issue. Does anyone know when it's suppose to be fixed? Sorry if it's already been answered. We have been instructed to block this device from any app on our network where a cert is required until it's fixed.

here is what the apple rep has to say on this issue.

-nobody but you cares about these certificates.

 

[[icon]]

It's like buying a 911 with a VW engine. Looks sweet but driving it you quickly realize that it's just not quick enough and wonder why can't it clock faster than 80.

Hrm... for all the whining from the "haters' it seems speed has never once been brought up. Part of the allure is the fact that he thing flies. No lag whatsover. Bad analogy.

 

[3C's]

I literally cannot remember the last time I used a DVD drive. Has to be years.

[otis]well, sample size of two. that settles it then![/otis]

 

[The Commish]

My question was genuine. I have found zero useful information about this on the net. Was wondering if anyone here could help. Not really interested in all the fanboy/hater nonsense....goonsquad....perhaps you could help me out?

 

[culdeus]

how does anyone like the battery on the thing

 

[Otis]

Sitting in the lounge at JFK airport rocking out on this thing and trying to show it off to everyone around me, and the whole time I'm thinking "Christ, they made this thing out of GLASS...should break any second."

 

[goonsquad]

My question was genuine. I have found zero useful information about this on the net. Was wondering if anyone here could help. Not really interested in all the fanboy/hater nonsense....goonsquad....perhaps you could help me out?

Are you asking about Apple solving the certificate issue? Honestly, I've been so busy I haven't been following that issue closely. I'll jump on google and do some reading. In the meantime, Apple is announcing/previewing iPhone OS 4.0 in a press conference this afternoon (today, 10 am PST). Perhaps this issue will be addressed in the new OS since iPad runs the same platform as iPhone.p.s. My tech knowledge is limited. I'll talk to my geeks here at work and see what they've heard as well.

 

[goonsquad]

how does anyone like the battery on the thing

No personal experience yet, but Time magazine ran a review this week and the writer claimed the battery life exceeded Apple's 10 hour estimate. He ran his iPad for 11.5 hours straight, watching four full length movies (full screen), TV shows, internet... ect. So early report of one says it's doing pretty well on the battery side of things.

 

[The Commish]

My question was genuine. I have found zero useful information about this on the net. Was wondering if anyone here could help. Not really interested in all the fanboy/hater nonsense....goonsquad....perhaps you could help me out?

Are you asking about Apple solving the certificate issue? Honestly, I've been so busy I haven't been following that issue closely. I'll jump on google and do some reading. In the meantime, Apple is announcing/previewing iPhone OS 4.0 in a press conference this afternoon (today, 10 am PST). Perhaps this issue will be addressed in the new OS since iPad runs the same platform as iPhone.p.s. My tech knowledge is limited. I'll talk to my geeks here at work and see what they've heard as well.

Not sure how Apple's incorporated certs into their envs, but they usually don't have anything to do with the OS code specifically. It's a layer on top used for security, but Apple might have it integrated. If so, that's worse, but I can't imagine that would be the case. I was on google looking around because of our call volume yesterday and didn't find much of anything.

 

[Cunk]

I just can't...

You definitely can't, clearly out of your league here, champ.

I write android apps and recognize the importance of certificates.

You are F'n cracking me up in this thread

 

[Card Trader]

My question was genuine. I have found zero useful information about this on the net. Was wondering if anyone here could help. Not really interested in all the fanboy/hater nonsense....goonsquad....perhaps you could help me out?

Are you asking about Apple solving the certificate issue? Honestly, I've been so busy I haven't been following that issue closely. I'll jump on google and do some reading. In the meantime, Apple is announcing/previewing iPhone OS 4.0 in a press conference this afternoon (today, 10 am PST). Perhaps this issue will be addressed in the new OS since iPad runs the same platform as iPhone.p.s. My tech knowledge is limited. I'll talk to my geeks here at work and see what they've heard as well.

Not sure how Apple's incorporated certs into their envs, but they usually don't have anything to do with the OS code specifically. It's a layer on top used for security, but Apple might have it integrated. If so, that's worse, but I can't imagine that would be the case. I was on google looking around because of our call volume yesterday and didn't find much of anything.

It's largely due to Mobile Safari. I know most will minimize it, and it won't affect many people because most sites are actually secure with certs signed by a known CA, but the lack of being able to verify them on a device that was designed for surfing the web seems to be a major oversight and they should have done some revision with Mobile Safari.PKI issues should have Apple's main focus after they straighten out the wi-fi.

 

[goonsquad]

Cause Jobs/Apple doesn't call it a computer and rightfully so.

I agree that this is purely marketing.What exactly is a computer?

My uncle thinks a computer is something you log onto to surf porn sites and check email.

If the tablet can do the same thing, that's a computer too him.

Not everyone is going to be running some kind of CAD program where they need more functionality. A computer has different meanings to different people and if you think a TABLET and a laptop don't cross over as the same thing for a lot of people, you are mistaken.

On top of that, Apple is going to improve the functionality on these IPADs as new generations are released. They are going to get closer and closer to what your definition of "computer" is. Perhaps someday there won't be all that much difference at all.

Call it "marketing" if you will, but it is about managing consumer expectations. To call it a "computer" puts the focus on all the things it doesn't do, instead of keeping the focus on the things it does incredibly well (internet, games, music, movies... ect). Apple didn't design this to be a full-fledged computer. Tablet computers have been around for a decade and are a massive failure as a hardware platform. People don't want to work on them day in and day out. Apple easily could have dropped OS X into this form factor and made an Apple Tablet. From the beginning that wasn't their intention. Instead they created a "casual" device that doesn't do everything but does what it does better than anything like it.

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

Isn't this sort of like not buying an iPod because it doesn't have a CD drive to play music? Apple is all about digital media. The iPad is an extension of your main media hub (your computer). You can download movies straight to the iPad via iTunes, or simply rip your DVD's just like you would a physical music CD and transfer the movie to the iPad from there.

 

[The Commish]

My question was genuine. I have found zero useful information about this on the net. Was wondering if anyone here could help. Not really interested in all the fanboy/hater nonsense....goonsquad....perhaps you could help me out?

Are you asking about Apple solving the certificate issue? Honestly, I've been so busy I haven't been following that issue closely. I'll jump on google and do some reading. In the meantime, Apple is announcing/previewing iPhone OS 4.0 in a press conference this afternoon (today, 10 am PST). Perhaps this issue will be addressed in the new OS since iPad runs the same platform as iPhone.p.s. My tech knowledge is limited. I'll talk to my geeks here at work and see what they've heard as well.

Not sure how Apple's incorporated certs into their envs, but they usually don't have anything to do with the OS code specifically. It's a layer on top used for security, but Apple might have it integrated. If so, that's worse, but I can't imagine that would be the case. I was on google looking around because of our call volume yesterday and didn't find much of anything.

It's largely due to Mobile Safari. I know most will minimize it, and it won't affect many people because most sites are actually secure with certs signed by a known CA, but the lack of being able to verify them on a device that was designed for surfing the web seems to be a major oversight and they should have done some revision with Mobile Safari.PKI issues should have Apple's main focus after they straighten out the wi-fi.

That would make perfect sense. This isn't something unique to Apple though. All the browsers have had issues in the past very similar to this. What puzzles me, Apple has to know the problems folks have had in the past....they should know better by now. I guess it could be a code fix somewhere else, broke the cert fix (had they done that earlier), but Apple supposedly has fantastic regression testing. If true, I find that hard to believe.

 

[[icon]]

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

I think everyone knows that sometime soon, there will we zero need for DVD drives. Apple wants to be ahead of the curve, so they toss this device out there, which may limit capability right now, but possess something (or nothing in this case) that is inevitable.

I hope this is not true.

Remember when everyone lost thier minds when the iMac came out without a Floppy Drive? ZOMG!!! NO FLOPPY DRIVE?! How will we EVER do without a FLOPPY DRIVE!!! This is commerical suicide! Nobody will ever buy a PC without a floppy drive!



I give it 2-3 years before digital delivery (PPV / Downloaded / Streamed) video content outpaces physical media on DVD. Digital Music delivery is already outpacing CD sales by an ever increasing margin. Hell the CD was dead 4 years ago when downloads had already doubled physical album sales.

The only thing holding folks back on video going the same route is broadband adoption and making the process easier for joe sixpack.

 

[[icon]]

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player..

Isn't this sort of like not buying an iPod because it doesn't have a CD drive to play music?

Bingo.Whole lot of dinosaurs in this thread clinging to physcial media. WIFI/4G is where it's all headed. There will be no need for physical media, or wires like USB for that matter. Give it 18 months to a year and reassess your stance on this sorta stuff....

 

[Card Trader]

That would make perfect sense. This isn't something unique to Apple though. All the browsers have had issues in the past very similar to this. What puzzles me, Apple has to know the problems folks have had in the past....they should know better by now. I guess it could be a code fix somewhere else, broke the cert fix (had they done that earlier), but Apple supposedly has fantastic regression testing. If true, I find that hard to believe.

It's basically the same browser as the iPhone, on a mobile device I can see that being overlooked as it does require more interaction with the servers and CRLs that might bloat a mobile browser, but on THIS specific device it seems like it should have been required.

 

[The Commish]

How can you say incredibly well with only WIFI and no DVD player.. it's more limiting at this point. Now, get 3G with jailbreak capabilities then it becomes a much better toy. Apply products when jailbroken are much better which is funny if you think about it.

I think everyone knows that sometime soon, there will we zero need for DVD drives. Apple wants to be ahead of the curve, so they toss this device out there, which may limit capability right now, but possess something (or nothing in this case) that is inevitable.

I hope this is not true.

Remember when everyone lost thier minds when the iMac came out without a Floppy Drive? ZOMG!!! NO FLOPPY DRIVE?! How will we EVER do without a FLOPPY DRIVE!!! This is commerical suicide! Nobody will ever buy a PC without a floppy drive!



I give it 2-3 years before digital delivery (PPV / Downloaded / Streamed) video content outpaces physical media on DVD. Digital Music delivery is already outpacing CD sales by an ever increasing margin. Hell the CD was dead 4 years ago when downloads had already doubled physical album sales.

The only thing holding folks back on video going the same route is broadband adoption and making the process easier for joe sixpack.

and the ISP providers. I've been on ISPs where it's been so brutal I just gave up.

 

[goonsquad]

My question was genuine. I have found zero useful information about this on the net. Was wondering if anyone here could help. Not really interested in all the fanboy/hater nonsense....goonsquad....perhaps you could help me out?

Are you asking about Apple solving the certificate issue? Honestly, I've been so busy I haven't been following that issue closely. I'll jump on google and do some reading. In the meantime, Apple is announcing/previewing iPhone OS 4.0 in a press conference this afternoon (today, 10 am PST). Perhaps this issue will be addressed in the new OS since iPad runs the same platform as iPhone.p.s. My tech knowledge is limited. I'll talk to my geeks here at work and see what they've heard as well.

Not sure how Apple's incorporated certs into their envs, but they usually don't have anything to do with the OS code specifically. It's a layer on top used for security, but Apple might have it integrated. If so, that's worse, but I can't imagine that would be the case. I was on google looking around because of our call volume yesterday and didn't find much of anything.

It's largely due to Mobile Safari. I know most will minimize it, and it won't affect many people because most sites are actually secure with certs signed by a known CA, but the lack of being able to verify them on a device that was designed for surfing the web seems to be a major oversight and they should have done some revision with Mobile Safari.PKI issues should have Apple's main focus after they straighten out the wi-fi.

So Safari on the iPhone has the same issues?

 

[Jason Bourne]

Watching the Masters Live on the iPad now

 

[[icon]]

how does anyone like the battery on the thing

I guess it's alright if you like 9-11 hours of life out of your touchscreen media devices. Me, I'm a big fan of these impending 4-5 hour life-spans these win7 devices are promising. PLUS as an added bonus, after an hour or two of use you can flip em over and cook breakfast on the backside. (just pokin fun guys...relax )

 

[Card Trader]

So Safari on the iPhone has the same issues?

That's correct, and understandable on a mobile device...although I anticipate it changing here in the near future since it seems more and more common for people to use their smart phones to do secure transactions.

 

[goonsquad]

how does anyone like the battery on the thing

I guess it's already if you like 9-11 hours of life out of your touchscreen media devices. Me, I'm a big fan of these impending 4-5 hour life-spans these win7 devices are promising (just pokin fun guys...relax )

11 hours?! But I want to charge NOW!!

 

[Jason Bourne]

Watching the Masters Live on the iPad now

For comparison sake - i have the same feed up on my laptop.The iPad - via the Masters app is about 10 seconds behind, but the video quality is much better on the ipad - the picture is a little clearer, but the stream itself is very fluid on the iPad - the laptop is a little jerky

 

[LokiKx]

Jesus you just don't quit. Let me help you here:

-the keyboard as good as a keyboard can be on a device without a keyboard

-i don't think they planned on the wifi glitch

-nobody but you cares about these certificates.

Ya think!?

As for the certificates, when people start getting fished by sites and having identities stolen because of fake or self signed certs then people will care.

A lot of people care some just don't realize it.

 

[Card Trader]

Jesus you just don't quit. Let me help you here:

-the keyboard as good as a keyboard can be on a device without a keyboard

-i don't think they planned on the wifi glitch

-nobody but you cares about these certificates.

Ya think!?

As for the certificates, when people start getting fished by sites and having identities stolen because of fake or self signed certs then people will care.

A lot of people care some just don't realize it.

Oater can't be serious about the issues, he blows them off. Focus on the magic, not the substance.

 

[LokiKx]

3 HP laptops total over the last 6 years - not one issue

that a lot of computers in 6 years. Why so many if no issues?

Bought one for Mom, Dad and MeDad 5/6 years ago. Bought new one for dad 2 years ago gave old one to mom.

Bought myself one last year

I buy a new machine each year and then each one is handed down to someone in the family that needs an upgrade. so with that out of the way. They do have a point in that HP is not a very good machine.

Engadget

My personnel machines in the house are a Macbook, 2 Toshibas, and an HP laptop. Asus, Toshiba, and Sony are all rated higher than Apple. Everyone saying how great Apples are remember they are barely ranked above Dell which people tend to tear on for how many problems they have. So I don't want to see you guys rip Dell. HP however I'm fine with

HP my friend is sporting a 25% failure rate. Not a pretty number.

 

[Ignoramus]

Watching the Masters Live on the iPad now

For comparison sake - i have the same feed up on my laptop.The iPad - via the Masters app is about 10 seconds behind, but the video quality is much better on the ipad - the picture is a little clearer, but the stream itself is very fluid on the iPad - the laptop is a little jerky

It looks like you've discovered the silver lining to lack of multi-tasking.

 

[LokiKx]

I just can't...

You definitely can't, clearly out of your league here, champ.

I write android apps and recognize the importance of certificates.

Is that all you can do is try to crack jokes or insult people that disagree with you? I'd suggest you head of to SANS and do some reading.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I just put my finger on what I'm seeing in this thread. There are a lot of people looking at a 911 Turbo and saying" Yeah but it can't drive through 3' of water or Over 18" Boulders." No ####. It's made to go fast and handle fantastically... and look good while doing it. Sure.. someone might come along that makes a Subaru Wagon that can go pretty fast, handle fairly well...fun thru 1' of water, and drive over 9" rocks... and some people will want that, while most will still prefer the 911 Turbo, all other things (price) being equal. But as of now, people are holding this up against some ridiculous standard that is offered up by what product? Oh yeah... it doesn't exist.Remember when everyone #####ed that the iPod didn't have an FM Tuner and didn't support FLAC. Remember when players came out that did all that. What happened to the iPod? Yep....

Actually, I think the issue is that a whole lot more people have use for a Subaru Wagon than they do a 911 Turbo. Except all of the 911 Turbo owners keep talking about how everyone is going to own a 911 Turbo soon because it's a total game changer, despite the fact that most people get more utility out of their cheaper Subaru Wagon. The iPad seems like a terrific media device. Almost certainly the best portable media device available. But at $500 it's a bit pricey and the average person is going to want something that does more than just media when they're looking at spending $500. The Porsche 911 Turbo is great for the people with cash to burn, but for the average consumer it's a little much.

 

[LokiKx]

3 HP laptops total over the last 6 years - not one issue

that a lot of computers in 6 years. Why so many if no issues?

Bought one for Mom, Dad and MeDad 5/6 years ago. Bought new one for dad 2 years ago gave old one to mom.Bought myself one last year

If it were an apple it would have self replicated at least 3 times by now.

Well I'm not anti apple but I don't their products are not my taste. Especially after the last IPOD disaster where the screen broke after 14 months.The products are usually very good and put together but I don't prefer their "style" or setup.I bought a creative vision zen W a while back mostly for video because I don't listen to music really and could not have been happier. However now my commute is all drive and I don't really travel so my toys are really just down to my smartphone, which is fine by me. The Ipad is a nice "whatever you want to call it" I just can't see plunking down that money for another "toy" that does what my stuff already does. Maybe down the line it'll get me wanting to read again but for now I don't get it. Seems like it should be closer to a 200-300 price tag IMO

Rumor is Apple will bring a 5-6" tablet to market at the first of 2011 to be a dedicated e-book and web viewer. Saying it will have less functionality than the iPad but be a few hundred cheaper.

 

[Card Trader]

Rumor is Apple will bring a 5-6" tablet to market at the first of 2011 to be a dedicated e-book and web viewer. Saying it will have less functionality than the iPad but be a few hundred cheaper.

Sounds like something I'd buy. I want a good e-book reader and the Android one that is out (Nook) is slow, I bought one but just don't like it. If Apple comes out with one that is quick and easy on the eyes I'd probably get it.

 

[LokiKx]

3 HP laptops total over the last 6 years - not one issue

HP's rating for 2009 (and several years prior) was "Poor" on Forrester Research's "Customer Experience Rating". In 2010 they made a rather significant jump from perennial cellar dweller to "Good" in 2nd place behind (you guessed it) Apple. How were they spread out in 2010, this banner year for HP?

1ST: Apple 78

2ND: HP 71 (last year: 64)

LAST: Dell 67

SO the gap from the top PC manufacturer (who was "Poor" last year) behind Apple is actually Twice as large as the grouping of First to last place PC Manufacturers. That says volumes, I think.

Look at the Consumer Reviews at CNET of HP's Touchsmart series. Typically in the 2-3 star range with one desktop system in the 4 star area. The biggest complaints are with HPs tendency to load their systems with bloatware. Coincidentally that is the BEST way to ensure a Tablet will perform poorly. Unless HP has learned some serious lessons and made tremendous strides in the last half year or year with regards to their portable touchscreen devices, this Slate is bound to be a disappointment and fraught with issues.

Just sayin... it's possible they've turned it around but I'm not holdin my breath

Isn't forester the one that samples individuals on things such as is the computer enjoyable to use, etc? I'd prefer to know how many have hardware failures when discussing the quality of a machine.