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re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
Wow. What a shocker: a Microsoft exec thinks the iPad is a poor product?! And he thinks that Microsoft's own products are better?! Who would have ever thought that would happen?
Oh, only everyone.
Why not include some quotes from Google and Samsung and turn it into a good ol' fashioned Apple-bashing?
Let's be real: millions of iPad owners use them to create tons of content every day -- photos, videos, manuscripts, music, web sites, and more. That's not theoretical. That really happens. Every day. Implying that the iPad can't be used for creating content is as lame as Microsoft's age-old lament that Macs can't be used for "real work." You might as well say "computers are a fad."
And multitasking? Sure, if you're copying and pasting a ton from one app to another, that's easier with a split-screen mode. But other than that, the average consumer (not techies) have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time, let alone trying to modify a spreadsheet, write an email and surf the web ... on a 10-inch screen. To me, screen size prevents multitasking from being useful on tablets. Even split-screen modes are a joke: each app runs in a tiny window. How useful is that? To get anything real done, you need to maximize that app to full-screen.
Don't get me wrong: I think the new iPads are ho-hum. They look pretty much the same. They're basically the same size. They weigh about the same. They do the same things. Nothing really new except a faster processor. Certainly not enough reason to upgrade, anyway, since my current iPad works just fine and doesn't really look that different.
But writing a one-sided story that claims that iPads are useless is pathetic and only makes you look like a fool who's sucking up to Microsoft.
Impartial, balanced journalism. You might try it some time. It'd actually make your stories pretty interesting. As a bonus: you'd get to both praise and tick off both (or more) sides at the same time, generating even more comments and click-throughs.
Oh, only everyone.
Why not include some quotes from Google and Samsung and turn it into a good ol' fashioned Apple-bashing?
Let's be real: millions of iPad owners use them to create tons of content every day -- photos, videos, manuscripts, music, web sites, and more. That's not theoretical. That really happens. Every day. Implying that the iPad can't be used for creating content is as lame as Microsoft's age-old lament that Macs can't be used for "real work." You might as well say "computers are a fad."
And multitasking? Sure, if you're copying and pasting a ton from one app to another, that's easier with a split-screen mode. But other than that, the average consumer (not techies) have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time, let alone trying to modify a spreadsheet, write an email and surf the web ... on a 10-inch screen. To me, screen size prevents multitasking from being useful on tablets. Even split-screen modes are a joke: each app runs in a tiny window. How useful is that? To get anything real done, you need to maximize that app to full-screen.
Don't get me wrong: I think the new iPads are ho-hum. They look pretty much the same. They're basically the same size. They weigh about the same. They do the same things. Nothing really new except a faster processor. Certainly not enough reason to upgrade, anyway, since my current iPad works just fine and doesn't really look that different.
But writing a one-sided story that claims that iPads are useless is pathetic and only makes you look like a fool who's sucking up to Microsoft.
Impartial, balanced journalism. You might try it some time. It'd actually make your stories pretty interesting. As a bonus: you'd get to both praise and tick off both (or more) sides at the same time, generating even more comments and click-throughs.
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
Reasonable cost? Seriously? It's Steve Wozniak. He's just being contrary and angling for headlines, which he got.
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
Why does anyone even care what Woz thinks?
He was an Apple founder, and is a shareholder, yes. But he hasn't worked for them since 1987. He appears at trade shows, goes on "Dancing with the Stars," or criticizes Apple in sad attempts to get attention.
He was an Apple founder, and is a shareholder, yes. But he hasn't worked for them since 1987. He appears at trade shows, goes on "Dancing with the Stars," or criticizes Apple in sad attempts to get attention.
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
Yes guys, in Silicon Valley it can be difficult to get decent broadband without cable for a reasonable cost. I have experienced this problem myself in Menlo Park. Reasonable access to broadband is an issue that many assume is not a problem.
The market needs more competition!!
The market needs more competition!!
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
Apparently those swanky mansions on the hill have drawbacks... Kinda makes you wonder how those conversations went with the local cable and phone providers when the Woz got frustrated with his options.
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
I agree. No broadband and he's a sage? I don't think so. If the 128GB iPad isn't enough he needs to learn about the Cloud.
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
"Considering the cost of flash storage, a 128-GB drive in a tablet isn't out of the question, but we're not going to see it for a long time. "
Per above, it is certainly not out of the question; in fact the question has been answered since the 4th gen iPad...
And Woz with no broadband? Good thing he's not running Apple these days...
Per above, it is certainly not out of the question; in fact the question has been answered since the 4th gen iPad...
And Woz with no broadband? Good thing he's not running Apple these days...
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
FTA "Considering the cost of flash storage, a 128-GB drive in a tablet isn't out of the question, but we're not going to see it for a long time."
Are you not aware that a 128 GB version of the iPad started with the 4th gen model and continues with the iPad Air?
Are you not aware that a 128 GB version of the iPad started with the 4th gen model and continues with the iPad Air?
re: Woz Doesn't Like New iPads
The iPad Air comes in a 128G configuration, as did the previous model.
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10/28/2013 | 8:14:02 PM
I guess 4G is not available in the area either.