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ipad anyone?
wp34:
--- Quote from: shmokes on February 02, 2010, 04:31:56 pm ---I'd love to have one sitting around my house for casual internet browsing, reading the news, checking the weather, checking stocks (if I actually owned any), checking movie times, reading blogs, checking google maps for stuff. You know . . . casual internet stuff where I really don't need a full-on computer. It's way more portable and comfortable than a laptop when you're not actually sitting at a table. And so on.
With that said, I have no intention of getting one of these any time soon. For one, some of its missing features are deal breakers for me, unfortunately. For two, I'm too poor. But I hope both of those situations will be remedied within the next year or two. Cos I can definitely see a place in my life for a device like this.
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That's what I use my iTouch for. It is real handy for quick look-ups. There is an IMDB app that I use all the time when we are watching TV. I also use it to check email if the kids are on the main computer. That being said I don't expect to buy an iPad either. If I could afford it (and wanted a second computer) I would probably get a Netbook or refurbished MacBook just because it would do more for a little more money. But that may change over time as the iPad is given new features..
Dartful Dodger:
--- Quote from: SavannahLion on January 29, 2010, 06:18:57 pm ---I got bored reading at about this point so if someone pointed this out, my apologies.
That's a Mad TV sketch. Back in 2005 or so I think.
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Back in 2007. I even included the YouTube clip.
--- Quote from: Dartful Dodger on January 29, 2010, 01:09:53 pm ---Apple iPad isn't new - Introduced in 2007
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spystyle:
Apple's next device will be called the "Tampod" I think...
shmokes:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on February 02, 2010, 08:26:52 pm ---
--- Quote from: darcyp on February 02, 2010, 04:23:06 pm ---On the other hand, i have friends who are graphic designers,
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So do I and they're pissed that it doesn't come with a stylus for wacom-style drawing.
:dunno
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It seems strange for them to be angry about that. They can just buy a stylus for it. Considering the focus of the device (probably a smart focus considering the success tablets have had so far), it seems like including a stylus would not just be an unnecessary expense, but would also encourage developers to make programs expecting users to have a stylus, something Apple obviously doesn't want. If a small subset of users need a stylus, let them fork over the extra money for one. Shrug.
edit: spelling
Samstag:
--- Quote from: shmokes on February 02, 2010, 09:31:07 pm ---
--- Quote from: pinballjim on February 02, 2010, 08:26:52 pm ---
--- Quote from: darcyp on February 02, 2010, 04:23:06 pm ---On the other hand, i have friends who are graphic designers,
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So do I and they're pissed that it doesn't come with a stylus for wacom-style drawing.
:dunno
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It seems strange for them to be angry about that. They can just by a stylus for it. Considering the focus of the device (probably a smart focus considering the success tablets have had so far), it seems like including a stylus would not just be an unnecessary expense, but would also encourage developers to make programs expecting users to have a stylus, something Apple obviously doesn't want. If a small subset of users need a stylus, let them fork over the extra money for one. Shrug.
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I think most graphic artists wouldn't be satisfied with using a stylus on the ipad. A wacom pad can sense the stylus before it even touches the screen (giving you instant feedback about positioning before you start drawing) and can sense how hard you press to allow you to adjust stroke width and other features on the fly like you would with a brush.
I have a wacom interface on my thinkpad tablet so I can do some neat things with it, including turning my pen upside down and using the eraser end to delete things.
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