[TheAudioDude]

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Originally Posted by marvin /img/forum/go_quote.gif Internet usage seems to be a primary focus given the "internet in your hand" tagline and the claims that it offers the best internet experience.

Even without flash support?

 

[atbglenn]

no flash = not buying it

 

[drclaw]

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Originally Posted by dazzer1975 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I love it, apple fanboi's even have to quote out of context to try and win a point

I don't think that I quoted out of context. You said that it would be hard to hold because it weighs over a pound and I replied that plenty of books weigh over a pound, and they aren't all that hard to hold. Maybe I have super strong wrists?...

BTW I'm not even close to a "fanboi". I was just making a statement. but whatever..

 

[DeusEx]

+ YouTube Video​

ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.

epic autotune.

 

[Uncle Erik]

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Originally Posted by TheAudioDude /img/forum/go_quote.gif Even without flash support?

I only surf with Flash disabled.

Is Flash good for anything beyond serving irritating ads?

 

[DanielCox]

It's not bad for showing the Youtube video right above your post.

 

[TheAudioDude]

Quote:

Originally Posted by atbglenn /img/forum/go_quote.gif no flash = not buying it

Don't forget about the no multitasking!

 

[dazzer1975]

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Originally Posted by drclaw /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think that I quoted out of context. You said that it would be hard to hold because it weighs over a pound and I replied that plenty of books weigh over a pound, and they aren't all that hard to hold. Maybe I have super strong wrists?...

You quoted out of context as I qualified the circumstances under which one would use and thus hold the device. A book is held and thats it, an ipad is held and also interacted with thus meaning a device of that weight and form re flat pad, is inconvenient to hold and also use/interact.

If all you had to do was hold it then fine, unfortunately you have to use your hands to type and change page and select text etc etc while holding it with one hand only and pressing against it with force with the other.

Over a regular reading period that will get real old real quick.

It is absurd to try and relate the ipad in ease of use to a regular book, and apparently absurd to do the same with a kindle as they weigh less and demand less of the interactivity that an ipad does as it is an ebook reader exclusively.

Essentially, apple have tried to make a new segment between netbook and phone while the ipad proves that one wasn't neccessary.

 

[dazzer1975]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif I only surf with Flash disabled. Is Flash good for anything beyond serving irritating ads?

unfortunately apple are looking for a customer base larger than 1

 

[Superfrag]

I dont get the deal with no flash. RIM, Android, Even MS's phone based on Zune thats coming does not have flash support.
MS wants to push Silverlight, Apple and google wants to push HTML5, and Flash is now old and slowly being done away with.

 

[Bullseye]

I don't care

 

[Kirosia]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superfrag /img/forum/go_quote.gif I dont get the deal with no flash. RIM, Android, Even MS's phone based on Zune thats coming does not have flash support. MS wants to push Silverlight, Apple and google wants to push HTML5, and Flash is now old and slowly being done away with.

Android and Windows Mobile are both getting mobile flash. There are videos demoing the early builds on youtube.

 

[Uncle Erik]

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Originally Posted by dazzer1975 /img/forum/go_quote.gif unfortunately apple are looking for a customer base larger than 1

Check out the download numbers for AdBlock.

 

[Kirosia]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Check out the download numbers for AdBlock.

I wouldn't be surprised if third-parties began developing ad-blockers in the future for mobile devices. It's true, flash can be very irritating for users who don't watch flash video or play flash games. But there's also proven to be a large audience that does want it, at least in desktops and laptops. I.e. when netbooks first emerged, the ability to play all flash content smoothly was often considered the deciding factor in purchasing a model. Tests and comparisons were done numerous times between models in different price ranges, brands, etc. Adobe is near done with mobile flash, which smartphone consumers have been crying out for for ages.

 

[AVU]

Most serious web designers and GUI people hate flash. It's the tool of choice to make awful looking, poorly designed webpages where everything is bopping around in a sea of nonsense and inutility.

For videos, it's been a decent format for a few years, but it will be replaced by better ones in the near future. Everyone always criticizes Apple whenever they introduce something ahead of the normal user curve.

I still remember everyone FREAKING OUT when they released computers without floppy drives. It was like, MY GOD, LIFE WILL END WITHOUT THE FLOPPY!!!

Just chill. They know what they're doing.