IPAD OWNERS - do you still love it? - and do you use it as much as you thought you would? - Page 2 - GoFuckYourself.com

2MuchMark · 11-03-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by amateurbfs

I just seen this Chinese made tablet that ran Android OS for 177.00 that looked nearly identical to an iPad, probably the same manufacturer. Fuck Apple and their everything is 1k or more mentality. They could make so much more money if they released OS X and brought down the price tag a little bit. I mean fuck the hardware is basically identical now, there is nothing special about Apples anymore aside the logo.

Apple is in business to make money, and they make money by providing good products at good prices.

I bought my first iPhone 2 years ago and since then have purchased a Macbook, 2 x iMac 27", Apple Time Capsule and various other devices and am thrilled with all of them. Their support is also first rate which is just as good as the quality of their products in my opinion.

When one of my network devices died, I was talking to technical support within seconds of completing the phone call. When I went to the apple store to replace the item, a service agent tagged me with her iphone as soon as I walked in the door and within 10 minutes I was called to the Genius bar to discuss the problem.

Talk about fast, efficient and friendly.

Compare this to the shitty world of PC's. It takes hours to get Microsoft on the phone, and if your PC dies you have to hunt around for a part and then worry about compatibility, drivers and other nonsense.

It's too bad that you don't like Apple. You should really give them a second chance. They really earned my business and now loyalty. I spend my computer time working (and playing) instead of banging my head in frustration.

DateDoc · 11-03-2010, 01:58 PM

Hopefully soon the iPad will have a camera and FaceTime.

zuffa · 11-03-2010, 02:07 PM

I have not powered mine up in weeks. That about says it all. It's just not for me.

Rankings · 11-03-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DateDoc

Hopefully soon the iPad will have a camera and FaceTime.

facetime would be sweet

punker barbie · 11-03-2010, 02:58 PM

i got it as a birthday present and its like a big iphone. i would have preferred a purse or something and just waited until the second version came out. hate to say it but im not a huge fan.

blazin · 11-03-2010, 03:13 PM

Use mine everyday... read all my ebooks on there, and of course Angry Birds

howardzinn · 11-03-2010, 03:46 PM

It's awesome. My most frequent uses:
- Viewing share prices and news
- Reading e-books
- Reading comics
- Watching TV on it
- a couple of other random apps

I don't game on it as much as I used to. Great device, I'm looking forward to the next generation with a higher resolution screen.

Rankings · 11-04-2010, 04:27 AM

perhaps i should have done a poll, seems close to around 40/60 thus far

TheDoc · 11-04-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Slutboat

Wrong:
The app won't translate games or other non-video content that runs in Flash.....

the worlds most amazing websites are listed in this site - http://www.thefwa.com

Skyfire will read none of them.

Flash would be great on the ipad because of games and videos.... not because of the 'net.

If normal Websites never had flash on them, it would be a huge improvement for the Internet.

Emil · 11-04-2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Conversation with my ten year old kid last night as I was tucking into bed....

Daughter: "Is it true that the Ipad doesn't use flash Daddy?"
Me: "You are correct. Isn't that odd?"
Daughter: "So in other words I can't play Club Penguin or any of my other games, huh?"
Silent pause.
Daughter: "Well that's useless."

I kid you not my ten year old kid doesn't even want one because the games she plays the most uses flash, and without flash all it can do is email for her. Oh, email and iTunes.

Smart kid, I have to agree, it's pretty useless without flash.

jgabra62 · 11-04-2010, 04:48 AM

I replaced my laptop with my iPad...I love it.

Babaganoosh · 11-04-2010, 05:32 AM

The people I know who bought an ipad when they first came out are still using it. I was surprised. Granted none of them are doing what I would call "real" work. They're playing scrabble and checking email.

tranza · 11-04-2010, 07:08 AM

It's STILL not available down here in Brazil. I can't wait to get it though.

kektex · 11-04-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eroticsexxx

Don't encourage such close-mindedness in your kid in regards to technology.

Heh, that's funny , seeing how Apple is the very definition of a closed environment. Why should I limit myself to running only what Steve approves?

And don't mention jailbreaking. Why should I have to go through that procedure to run what I want on the hardware I bought?

My Gf's brother got one. I played around with it for like a week but I don't see any long term appeal. Apart from web browsing.

I'd rather get anything running android. The samsung tablet looks good.

Grapesoda · 11-04-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kektex

Heh, that's funny , seeing how Apple is the very definition of a closed environment. Why should I limit myself to running only what Steve approves?

just imagine the crying and screaming and gnashing of teeth if Bill pulled even half the stuff Steve does on a regular basis??

Rankings · 11-04-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tranza

It's STILL not available down here in Brazil. I can't wait to get it though.

gave u some rep cause i feel bad for you

Anthony · 11-04-2010, 08:52 AM

I use mine for everything my laptop did, plus watch hulu plus and movies on.

kektex · 11-04-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

just imagine the crying and screaming and gnashing of teeth if Bill pulled even half the stuff Steve does on a regular basis??

Yeah. Microsoft should make Windows only accept Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office. Then claim it's for the "security and stability of the OS".

I'm not exactly an MS fan, but the crap that Apple pulls off amazes me sometimes...

fuzebox · 11-04-2010, 09:12 AM

I feel crippled with an ipad. For almost all the functionality listed in this thread, my netbook does the job better.

fuzebox · 11-04-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

The people I know who bought an ipad when they first came out are still using it. I was surprised. Granted none of them are doing what I would call "real" work. They're playing scrabble and checking email.

I think devices like the ipad prove how unproductive the average person actually is on a daily basis.

kristin · 11-04-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DateDoc

Hopefully soon the iPad will have a camera and FaceTime.

The Android tablet coming out ($399) has facetime and a two-way camera.

kektex · 11-04-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fuzebox

I think devices like the ipad prove how unproductive the average person actually is on a daily basis.

That's the way I see it. It might be convenient for web browsing, but I don't see myself doing anything productive in it.

Rankings · 11-04-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kristin

The Android tablet coming out ($399) has facetime and a two-way camera.

was doing some review comparisons on cnet , hope it preforms better then it ranked

Anthony · 11-04-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kektex

That's the way I see it. It might be convenient for web browsing, but I don't see myself doing anything productive in it.

That's pretty much about it, myself. It's not for PS, or Final Cut Pro.

Porko · 11-04-2010, 11:15 AM

I used 2 hours. I don´t even remember where I leave.
there are not good appl for ipad yet, you need to usee them in the iphone resolution.

Don-Antonio · 11-04-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zuffa

I have not powered mine up in weeks. That about says it all. It's just not for me.

Let me know if you wanna sell it

I think I'm gonna buy the next generation. I do enjoy apple products, but I don't think that buying the 1st gen of any new device is a good idea. I'll let them tweak it, add the new features and buy it for the same price as the 1st gen

LiveDose · 11-04-2010, 02:10 PM

Love mine and take it everywhere.

Xbiz_Lyla · 11-04-2010, 02:21 PM

never bought one and don't plan to

bl4h · 11-04-2010, 02:27 PM

i bet all you ipad owners also own a shamwow and a pocket fisherman

ipad cant handle me

Rankings · 11-05-2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bl4h

i bet all you ipad owners also own a shamwow and a pocket fisherman

ipad cant handle me

Shamwow rocks

wasteland · 11-05-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Allison

I love it. I use it even more than I thought I would. Perfect for random surfing while at home. Perfect for travel. Perfect for education games for the kids. Perfect for board games like scrabble to pass the time or play with friends. Porn looks good on it too.

Yeah. What she said!
Use mine daily for various things and love it. Plus, Flash has been inherently evil since the 1990's, so it makes me feel happy to watch the majority of the mainstream world move in the direction of HTML5/h.264

Jim_Gunn · 11-05-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fuzebox

I think devices like the ipad prove how unproductive the average person actually is on a daily basis.

This is the most true statement ever written about the ipad. People fuck around with slow interface and lack of keyboard sitting with a ipad or laptop balanced on their belly or laying down in bed while they watch tv and waste their time with bullshit instead of sitting in a proper chair with back support and a real keyboard like they are strapped into a cockpit of a fighter jet and getting things done in an efficient manner.

96ukssob · 11-05-2010, 10:52 AM

i got one for a gift and actually love it.

Although it looked cool, i would of never bought one, but being given one and actually playing with it, its great. i use it a lot to watch tv shows and movies on while traveling, as well reading some sites and playing some games.

i recently hooked it up to my AV system to be able to watch video through Hulu which is pretty decent quality

Mr. E · 01-16-2011, 10:17 PM

I bought one on launch day in April and sold it a few months ago in anticipation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Bought the Tab and didnt really like it. Not that much larger than my Evo and the current Android wasnt ready for a tablet yet. Ended up buying another iPad

Lester Burnham · 01-16-2011, 10:20 PM

Love mine. I use it primarily for social networking apps, magazine apps and web surfing. So much easier to surf the web on the coach or in bed without a big ass laptop on my crotch.

Downsides: No flash is almost an unforgivable offense. The email client sucks as well IMHO.

Zorgman · 01-17-2011, 03:28 AM

The next gen android tabs will be hot. While the ipad next gen will most likely be a hit too.

DamianJ · 01-17-2011, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

Apple is in business to make money, and they make money by providing good products at good prices.

I bought my first iPhone 2 years ago and since then have purchased a Macbook, 2 x iMac 27", Apple Time Capsule and various other devices and am thrilled with all of them. Their support is also first rate which is just as good as the quality of their products in my opinion.

When one of my network devices died, I was talking to technical support within seconds of completing the phone call. When I went to the apple store to replace the item, a service agent tagged me with her iphone as soon as I walked in the door and within 10 minutes I was called to the Genius bar to discuss the problem.

Talk about fast, efficient and friendly.

Compare this to the shitty world of PC's. It takes hours to get Microsoft on the phone, and if your PC dies you have to hunt around for a part and then worry about compatibility, drivers and other nonsense.

It's too bad that you don't like Apple. You should really give them a second chance. They really earned my business and now loyalty. I spend my computer time working (and playing) instead of banging my head in frustration.

I had a hard drive die on me in Vegas an hour before my presentation at InterNEXT.

Walked in to Apple Store. Saw Genius within 10 minutes. He worked on my machine for 30 minutes. Managed to get the powerpoint file off the dead drive. I did my presentation. As he swopped over the hard drive. Went back after, new hard drive, machine working fine.

Tell me another hardware manufacturer that would do that!

V_RocKs · 01-17-2011, 04:21 AM

When the iPad 2 comes out you will all feel like beta testers.. or make that alpha...

Anyone still using their iPhone1 or 2?

Didn't think so...

Mr. E · 01-18-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by V_RocKs

When the iPad 2 comes out you will all feel like beta testers.. or make that alpha...

Anyone still using their iPhone1 or 2?

Didn't think so...

LOL, another idiotic statement.

NETbilling · 01-18-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Si

I'm waiting for the galaxy tab or the blackberry playbook.

No point paying apple prices for something that is going to be outdated very soon.

That is what people said about the ipod

Jack Sparrow · 01-18-2011, 05:32 PM

Love to get on the beach and watch those awesome docs on ipadtube.com.

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punker barbie Meow Meow!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 10,226	i got it as a birthday present and its like a big iphone. i would have preferred a purse or something and just waited until the second version came out. hate to say it but im not a huge fan. __________________ Co-Branded White-Labels Now Available

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blazin Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,781	Use mine everyday... read all my ebooks on there, and of course Angry Birds __________________ I don't endorse a god damn thing......

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11-03-2010, 02:07 PM	#53
zuffa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mid South Posts: 78	I have not powered mine up in weeks. That about says it all. It's just not for me.

11-03-2010, 03:46 PM	#57
howardzinn Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 76	It's awesome. My most frequent uses: - Viewing share prices and news - Reading e-books - Reading comics - Watching TV on it - a couple of other random apps I don't game on it as much as I used to. Great device, I'm looking forward to the next generation with a higher resolution screen.

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tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	It's STILL not available down here in Brazil. I can't wait to get it though. __________________ I'm just a newbie.

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Anthony Keyboard Warrior Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: One of the outer rings of Hell Posts: 9,653	I use mine for everything my laptop did, plus watch hulu plus and movies on. __________________

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fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 21,716	I feel crippled with an ipad. For almost all the functionality listed in this thread, my netbook does the job better.

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Porko SeeMyBucks.com Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,011	I used 2 hours. I don´t even remember where I leave. there are not good appl for ipad yet, you need to usee them in the iphone resolution. __________________

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Xbiz_Lyla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 36	never bought one and don't plan to __________________ Lyla Katz XBIZ™ \| The Industry Source

11-04-2010, 02:27 PM	#79
bl4h Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,282	i bet all you ipad owners also own a shamwow and a pocket fisherman ipad cant handle me

11-05-2010, 10:52 AM	#83
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	i got one for a gift and actually love it. Although it looked cool, i would of never bought one, but being given one and actually playing with it, its great. i use it a lot to watch tv shows and movies on while traveling, as well reading some sites and playing some games. i recently hooked it up to my AV system to be able to watch video through Hulu which is pretty decent quality __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

01-16-2011, 10:17 PM	#84
Mr. E Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 453	I bought one on launch day in April and sold it a few months ago in anticipation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Bought the Tab and didnt really like it. Not that much larger than my Evo and the current Android wasnt ready for a tablet yet. Ended up buying another iPad

01-16-2011, 10:20 PM	#85
Lester Burnham Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: You can take me out the ghetto, but not the ghetto out of me Posts: 540	Love mine. I use it primarily for social networking apps, magazine apps and web surfing. So much easier to surf the web on the coach or in bed without a big ass laptop on my crotch. Downsides: No flash is almost an unforgivable offense. The email client sucks as well IMHO.

01-17-2011, 03:28 AM	#86
Zorgman Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 6,103	The next gen android tabs will be hot. While the ipad next gen will most likely be a hit too. __________________ ---

01-17-2011, 04:21 AM	#88
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01-18-2011, 05:32 PM	#91
Jack Sparrow Almost goners.. Industry Role: Join Date: May 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 11,420	Love to get on the beach and watch those awesome docs on ipadtube.com.