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post #316 of 379
1/31/10 at 3:33pm
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Originally Posted by qusp View Post
@ stigweard: but quicktime is just a container for multitude of other non-proprietary formats
Quicktime is a framework much like the total of Flash. That analogous part would be the .mov container that can have multiple open standard (h.264) or proprietary (.qvr) format files. MP4 is the international standard equivalent iirc. At any rate, point taken. It just stuck in my craw because not everything internet related Apple does is 100% open standards though they have come a long way. The only company that comes close is Google.
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post #317 of 379
1/31/10 at 4:24pm
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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik View Post
I was just thinking about how many out-of-print books will show upin iTunes at a reasonable price. Also, self-publishing will really grow if this takes off. It'll reduce the cost of publishing to the point where anyone can do it.
There are already a lot of out of print books available as eBooks. You also have Google Books FWIW. Self publishing has already grown thanks to Amazon.

Amazon Kindle's Publishing Program
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post #318 of 379
1/31/10 at 4:29pm
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I saw this yesterday and I am not Impressed.it looks very sluggish and the screen looks unresponsive.you have to give it up to for their extremly fast and responsive screen
exactly. long story short, a non-IT co-worker sent the link along to me thinking it was the bees knees when I mentioned to her I was looking forward to the iPad. One of our suppliers sent her the link hoping we'd put in an order. I loled.
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post #319 of 379
1/31/10 at 4:49pm
The iPad sails the failboat, plain and simple. I will not be buying one, and I'll probably actively mock those I know who do. That's pretty ironic coming from an enthusiastic consumer of Apple products, no?
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post #320 of 379
1/31/10 at 4:55pm
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Originally Posted by Valens7 View Post
...I'll probably actively mock those I know who do.
Why waste your time?
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post #321 of 379
1/31/10 at 5:11pm
We have to give apple the credit for their technology and the speed and the responsivness of the screen,No other company has achieved this till now,even htc with it's 1ghz chip,still not as speedy or good as apple devices.there is alot of debat about this device but I think that it will be a huge success and alot will buy it even me I may pull the plunge on it.
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post #322 of 379
1/31/10 at 5:24pm
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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik View Post
Here are some reactions to another "useless" Apple product that was a gimmick only produced for fanboys and people too stupid to buy anything else.
Thanks for this awesome link - I guess some of those people regret ever making those comments, in hind sight.

The iPod separated itself from the competition because of the iTunes Store. Remember that the only competition at the time was through illegal means. The iPad doesn't really have that edge, given the Kindle and its eBook store already exists (assuming that's the main reason users will buy this).

I personally don't see a need for an iPad. It's too big to be a truly mobile device like the iPhone, it's probably not superior to e-Ink for eBooks (although I'd need to demo it to be sure), and the lack of multi-tasking and Flash right now is a real deal-breaker for me. At least an OSX version would have allowed for both of those, as well as running any OSX app I wanted.
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post #323 of 379
1/31/10 at 5:37pm
it may not be as open as some of the other tablets, but when it comes down to it, id rather have a fast and responsive tablet thats not quite as capable, than something that can do anything i want, but the touch screen is slow and it reacts poorly to everything im trying to do, which is the impression ive gotten from every other tablet, most other "smart" phones as well. All of them are clunky as hell when compared to the iPhone, thats why i stick my the iPhone, it works and does what i want it too.

I just want them to get more publishers on board
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post #324 of 379
1/31/10 at 5:54pm
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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik View Post
Why waste your time?
Sometimes it feels good to tell people to their faces that – at least as far as you're concerned – they've wasted their money.

Don't worry, I don't plan on doing any of that here. I've said my piece.
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post #325 of 379
1/31/10 at 6:11pm
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Someone yesterday sent me a hilarious video of this "iPad Killer" from Lenova:
YouTube - Amazing U1 Hybrid iPad from Lenovo Trumps Apple!!! - Tekzilla
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I saw this yesterday and I am not Impressed.it looks very sluggish and the screen looks unresponsive.you have to give it up to for their extremly fast and responsive screen
Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid hands-on and impressions -- Engadget
This Lenovo U1 PC computer puts the iPaid to shame. it is a full computer with Windows 7 and a tablet with Androind runnig a Snapdragon SoC...
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post #326 of 379
1/31/10 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by Valens7 View Post
Sometimes it feels good to tell people to their faces that – at least as far as you're concerned – they've wasted their money.

Don't worry, I don't plan on doing any of that here. I've said my piece.
in 1 year, they'll be wasting more money for the iPaid 2G paying $600 more for the missing webcam that every netbook have since 2 years ago ...
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post #327 of 379
1/31/10 at 6:18pm
I suspect that the iPad will go through a growth process with many revisions and generations. Apple needs to get a foothold in the market first. Afterwards it is a matter of monitoring market reception and feedback. I don't think I will get a Gen 1 iPad. I am going to wait for the 2nd or 3rd gen or even longer. Good things come to those who wait. Plus it will be cheaper.
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post #328 of 379
1/31/10 at 6:46pm
I will be able to judge it after a hands on not until then but it does look interesting.
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post #329 of 379
1/31/10 at 7:40pm
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Originally Posted by Ricardo Dawkins View Post
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Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid hands-on and impressions -- Engadget
This Lenovo U1 PC computer puts the iPaid to shame. it is a full computer with Windows 7 and a tablet with Androind runnig a Snapdragon SoC...
Are we watching the same videos? Why even put multitouch on something like this if its not going to work seamlessly. Those video demos were horrible. I'd rather just keep with an affordable netbook then suffer that.
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post #330 of 379
1/31/10 at 9:57pm
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Are we watching the same videos? Why even put multitouch on something like this if its not going to work seamlessly. Those video demos were horrible. I'd rather just keep with an affordable netbook then suffer that.
I agree that did not put fear in any of the competition for touchscreen.
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