iPad vs Kinect: Fastest Selling Device, wtf?!

lPHONE · Apr 28, 2011, 03:47 AM

How do they measure these claims. I don't see anyone lining up to buy a Kinect.

btbrossard · Apr 28, 2011, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lPHONE

How do they measure these claims. I don't see anyone lining up to buy a Kinect.

On launch day for the Kinect there was a line at the local WalMart.

My wife and I got one for our kids. They played it a few times but haven't used it since.

It just sits around like the Wii now.

saving107 · Apr 28, 2011, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lPHONE

How do they measure these claims. I don't see anyone lining up to buy a Kinect.

Just because you don't see them doesn't mean they don't exist.

lPHONE · Apr 28, 2011, 03:57 AM

So it's measured by launch day sales?

One would think that by total sales iPad would outsell kinect

btbrossard · Apr 28, 2011, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lPHONE

So it's measured by launch day sales?

One would think that by total sales iPad would outsell kinect

I think there must have been far more Kinect units for sale at launch than the iPad.

To get to 10 million sales, you need 10 million units available to sell.

Certainly the iPad 2 would have sold many, many more units on launch day and since IF there was stock to buy.

ADDED: I think the Kinect "Fastest Selling Consumer Device" record is for the first 60 days of sales (updated!)

OllyW · Apr 28, 2011, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lPHONE

So it's measured by launch day sales?

One would think that by total sales iPad would outsell kinect

No, it's not just the launch day sales, Guinness World Records use the sales figures from the first 60 days.

http://community.guinnessworldrecord...6939/7691.html

saving107 · Apr 28, 2011, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lPHONE

So it's measured by launch day sales?

One would think that by total sales iPad would outsell kinect

Microsoft's Kinect sold 10 Million units in just 60 days, and in comparison to the iPad, Apple claimed that the first iPad sold only 2 million units in its first 60 days of launching.

Mac_Max · Apr 28, 2011, 04:13 AM

Thats a rather silly comparison. I realize it's supposed to be an Apple v.s. MS deal but really... you may as well try and compare Gumball & Yoyo sales.... Both products made money and neither of them compete with one another really. I'm sure there are plenty of "Kinnect & iPad owners" out there.

Michael CM1 · Apr 28, 2011, 04:33 AM

Kinect starts at $150. iPad starts at $500.

I own both. They're both good devices. Microsoft finally figured out how to do something well with the Xbox. I haven't used a PS3, but the Xbox 360 has evolved into quite a nice console. It's annoying that you need Windows crap to use a lot of features, but it's nothing I can't live without.

Also, people standing outside in a long line buying something doesn't make it successful. I ordered my iPhone 4 online like a smart person and got it in the mail on launch day with no line needed. I was second in line to buy my iPad 2 after arriving at Target a whole 20 minutes before it went on sale.

LaunchpadBS · Apr 28, 2011, 07:16 AM

I ordered my Kinect 3 months in advance, got a £10 discount plus it was only £120 and think about how many people owned Xbox's prior to that...

gadget123 · Apr 28, 2011, 08:36 AM

Kinect is amazing not surprised it beat the Ipad because it was new, miles better than the Wii so everybody wanted it.

Ipad is a luxury device and right now Iphone's lead the sales do they not?

Ipad 2 is a new kettle of fish and chances are sales will beat most other devices now.

SidBala · Apr 28, 2011, 08:52 AM

I know that people here are not too fond of Microsoft. But come on, look at the Kinect. It is amazing.

anjinha · Apr 28, 2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget123

Kinect is amazing not surprised it beat the Ipad because it was new, miles better than the Wii so everybody wanted it.

Ipad is a luxury device and right now Iphone's lead the sales do they not?

Ipad 2 is a new kettle of fish and chances are sales will beat most other devices now.

Isn't the Kinect a luxury device as well?

LiloThePleo · Apr 28, 2011, 03:47 PM

I have nothing against the kinnect of course, but it is rather comparing apples and oranges. The products are for entirely different things. Of course a $150 gaming device for a popular console is going to sell a lot compared to a $500 tablet.

Harker · Apr 28, 2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btbrossard

I think there must have been far more Kinect units for sale at launch than the iPad.

To get to 10 million sales, you need 10 million units available to sell.

This is the real issue I think.. Apple said they are selling iPads as fast as they can make them. Clearly Microsoft were able to produce larger quantities of Kinects than Apple can iPads

ani23 · Apr 28, 2011, 07:30 PM

This is one of the dumbest comparisons I have seen. These aren't even competing devices in any way or form whatsoever.

BigBeast · Apr 28, 2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac_Max

Thats a rather silly comparison. I realize it's supposed to be an Apple v.s. MS deal but really... you may as well try and compare Gumball & Yoyo sales.... Both products made money and neither of them compete with one another really. I'm sure there are plenty of "Kinnect & iPad owners" out there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ani23

This is one of the dumbest comparisons I have seen. These aren't even competing devices in any way or form whatsoever.

Agreed. This comparison = wasted thread.

master-ceo · Apr 28, 2011, 08:57 PM

Learn how to create rather than consume all the Time and I bet you would of thought twice about making this thread.

Apr 28, 2011, 03:47 AM	#1
lPHONE Banned Join Date: Nov 2009	iPad vs Kinect: Fastest Selling Device, wtf?! How do they measure these claims. I don't see anyone lining up to buy a Kinect.
	-1

Apr 28, 2011, 04:33 AM	#9
Michael CM1 macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2008	Kinect starts at $150. iPad starts at $500. I own both. They're both good devices. Microsoft finally figured out how to do something well with the Xbox. I haven't used a PS3, but the Xbox 360 has evolved into quite a nice console. It's annoying that you need Windows crap to use a lot of features, but it's nothing I can't live without. Also, people standing outside in a long line buying something doesn't make it successful. I ordered my iPhone 4 online like a smart person and got it in the mail on launch day with no line needed. I was second in line to buy my iPad 2 after arriving at Target a whole 20 minutes before it went on sale. __________________ 21.5" iMac 3.06 Ghz, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD; iPhone 4S 16GB; third-gen iPad WiFi black 32 GB; third-gen TV
	0

Apr 28, 2011, 07:16 AM	#10
LaunchpadBS macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: iLondon/iDurban	I ordered my Kinect 3 months in advance, got a £10 discount plus it was only £120 and think about how many people owned Xbox's prior to that... __________________ Mac Mini i7 2012 - 13" MBP 2012 - iPhone 4S - iPod Shuffle - Retina iPad - iPad Mini - iPod Classic - ATV 2
	0

Apr 28, 2011, 03:47 PM	#14
LiloThePleo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2010	I have nothing against the kinnect of course, but it is rather comparing apples and oranges. The products are for entirely different things. Of course a $150 gaming device for a popular console is going to sell a lot compared to a $500 tablet. __________________
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Apr 28, 2011, 03:57 AM	#4
lPHONE Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Nov 2009	So it's measured by launch day sales? One would think that by total sales iPad would outsell kinect
	0

Apr 28, 2011, 04:13 AM	#8
Mac_Max macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2004	Thats a rather silly comparison. I realize it's supposed to be an Apple v.s. MS deal but really... you may as well try and compare Gumball & Yoyo sales.... Both products made money and neither of them compete with one another really. I'm sure there are plenty of "Kinnect & iPad owners" out there.
	1

Apr 28, 2011, 08:36 AM	#11
gadget123 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United Kingdom	Kinect is amazing not surprised it beat the Ipad because it was new, miles better than the Wii so everybody wanted it. Ipad is a luxury device and right now Iphone's lead the sales do they not? Ipad 2 is a new kettle of fish and chances are sales will beat most other devices now.
	0

Apr 28, 2011, 08:52 AM	#12
SidBala macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010	I know that people here are not too fond of Microsoft. But come on, look at the Kinect. It is amazing.
	0

Apr 28, 2011, 07:30 PM	#16
ani23 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2008	This is one of the dumbest comparisons I have seen. These aren't even competing devices in any way or form whatsoever.
	0

Apr 28, 2011, 08:57 PM	#18
master-ceo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The SUN	Learn how to create rather than consume all the Time and I bet you would of thought twice about making this thread.
	0

Similar Threads
thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Apps for Ipad vs Mac	Huntn	iPad Apps	1	May 21, 2011 02:11 PM
Does the iPad/iPad 2 support SPP Bluetooth Devices?	CarbonCrew	iPad Hacks	1	Apr 12, 2011 05:30 PM
Kinect - the fastest selling consumer electronics device ever	belvdr	Apple, Industry and Internet Discussion	25	Mar 22, 2011 09:10 AM
Own 64GB Ipad 3G: Sell and get iPad2 or wait for 3?	sidgriffey	iPad	19	Feb 25, 2011 02:51 AM