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04-08-2011, 10:58 AM | #1501 |
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I can't remember the last time I actually used a cd or DVD in my computer. I didn't even put windows 7 on my computer with a disc. Yes, it has USB. It's a nice netbook, but it's way too expensive for what it is.
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04-08-2011, 11:52 AM | #1502 |
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The Macbook Air is actually a lot more functional that you'd think. Admittedly very overpriced, but performance wise it's just as functional as a Macbook. From a user standpoint, it's quite a nice option for somebody with money to burn wanting an ultra lightweight. The SSD really improves overall performance.
It's a bitch for IT folks to support it compared to other Apple computers though. No Firewire mode, making imaging slow. Installing something like Creative Suite on it can be an all day affair, considering you're loading from USB or Remote Disk. Wireless only makes it impossible to bind to a domain for AD use, and it can't be easily accessed via Apple Remote Desktop while on wireless only.
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We won the smartphone battle even though many said it wouldn't happen... we will win the tablet battle .. it's just a matter of time... I know DOZENS of people who are just waiting on prices to drop... it's all about the $350 barrier! |
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04-08-2011, 05:42 PM | #1504 | |
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You could buy an iPad for that..... Please let your friends know when you see them next... http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB...co=MjEzNzc0NTk
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So if you start seeing iPads at Best Buy priced at $350 then you may have something... Most of the people I know are probably looking for things(NEW) in the $250-$300 range to be honest. |
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To illustrate my point.. here is a pic of an iPad surfing the web... |
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#2 RIGHT NOW, yes that price point is low for a "nice" tablet, that won't be the case over time... Hell, The Transformer is a high end tablet and it is expected to be released at $399... we aren't as far off as you may think. #3 I posted an article which clearly showed why Apple should worry even about "shitty" tablets... because if Android becomes THE system on everyone's phones and a ton of tablet offerings.. it will marginalize Apple into the same niche they hold in the PC market. If I have a family who all have Android phones and a few "shitty" Android tablets for the kids.. I am more likely to buy a high end Android tablet for myself. |
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I think your assessment of how well it can surf the web is incredibly unfair. Does it access everything? No, but it can get to most. I can count on one hand the number of times I've wanted or needed to surf to a site on my iPad and couldn't do it because of the Flash requirement. It doesn't happen that often. |
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Let's just focus on ONE thing... YouTube. You claim that YouTube is fine on an iPad because you have the app.. that is simply not true, you don't even know it though because the app doesn't show you the MASSIVE # of videos that aren't allowed to be accessed by your device. So when you search on "Beautiful South a little time" you get no results... on my PHONE I get dozens, all of which I can play IF I chose to play via the web and not the youtube app. So to sum up, you don't even know what you are missing because Apple has dumbed down the internet for it's users. |
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As for proof, I will have to find a specific video.. I just picked an obscure song that I know I tried with her iPad back in December and didn't pull up any "real" results.. yeah you had the crappy covers and such but not the actual video. Is your app pulling up THIS video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttuA1UEUAI0 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ZSb5F60R8 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2mBubDMmFs I don't have the g/f anymore so I can't check to see what's current... but I can find the exact setting that is causing the issue if you want. |
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