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Originally Posted by YaWhateva
I would rather have it all in one device. Isn't this the argument people made against smart phones? "Oh I already have a phone and an mp3 player and a laptop, why would I want this iPhone?" It's much nicer to have everything in one device than several little niche devices. This device doesn't even do typing well, like I said in my first post, it's a pain in the ass to type anything longer than a text message length email. Reviews say that if you want to do anything other than that with it, then you should probably buy the dock. Wow, not only is a niche device but its claims of being super portable for on the go use only holds true if you don't plan on using it as a productivity tool. I'll pass, thanks.
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I don't consider anything less than a laptop as a productivity tool.
I view the iPad and tablet computers in general as consumption tools.
I have an iPad Touch; it's for music, podcasts, audiobooks, and the occasional app, such as weather, calendar, contacts, news headlines, etc.
I have a cell phone...for telephone calls.
The only thing I'd want an iPad for is music, video, browsing the net, several simple apps (generally for receiving information), and the occasional nonfiction book.
The last thing I'd want to use it (or a tablet computer) for is productivity. I'd rather use a real keyboard for work-related projects. Having to attach a keyboard and mouse to a tablet device, and especially having to set it up on some kind of dock or whatever, kinda defeats the purpose for me. It's like trying to turn a tablet device into a laptop. So I think I'll just stick with a laptop. I don't see myself doing what I do for a living on a virtual keyboard. I need a real keyboard and mouse. I need to sit for long periods of time, preferably at a desk with an upright screen of a reasonable size.
I used to dream of an all-in-one device. But I've come to the conclusion that it will be a long time before we see one that's extremely satisfactory. In the meantime, I'll take a few multifunctional devices.
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Originally Posted by Xerxys
It irks me that you'd say that with such confidence and the problem is, that's completely true. Tech companies have more than often refused to abide by the law of the land which is UPGRADE UP!!!
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It's not about "upgrading" or "keeping up with the times." If you want to know what specifically Apple doesn't like about Adobe Flash, consider this, which is what Jobs said about it recently at one of Apple's "Town Hall Meetings":
They are lazy. They have all this potential to do interesting things but they just refuse to do it. They don’t do anything with the approaches that Apple is taking, like Carbon. Apple does not support Flash because it is so buggy. Whenever a Mac crashes more often than not it’s because of Flash. No one will be using Flash, the world is moving to HTML5.
Steve Jobs Unleashes His Fury During Town Hall Meeting
Also consider that security is another issue:
Adobe - Security bulletins and advisories
Expert says Adobe Flash policy is risky
Adobe Could Be Your Security Weakest Link - PCWorld Business Center