Would you buy an Apple Tablet?

Cowboy22 · Jan 4, 2010, 03:45 PM

Just curious to see how many people would actually buy a tablet if it came out. I just don't see a huge market for this but maybe I'm wrong.

thegoldenmackid · Jan 4, 2010, 03:47 PM

Huge is relative.

A new product by Apple is going to attract some people that always want to have the latest and greatest.

Other then that, we don't know what the Tablet will be or the price point, so...

...Whatever, I'll vote yes.

rdowns · Jan 4, 2010, 03:49 PM

Another stellar poll, I see.

How can we answer that until we know what the damn thing does? Does it require a contract with a wireless provider? etc. etc. etc.

OllyW · Jan 4, 2010, 03:51 PM

Don't know what it's going to do.
Don't know how much it will cost.
Don't know if I'll buy one.

Mike Macintosh · Jan 4, 2010, 03:51 PM

It all depends, I would have to see it in action first to really decide, right now I vote no.

thegoldenmackid · Jan 4, 2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdowns

Another stellar poll, I see.

How can we answer that until we know what the damn thing does? Does it require a contract with a wireless provider? etc. etc. etc.

Exactly, would I pay $1,000 for a Verizon oversized iPod touch?

184550 · Jan 4, 2010, 04:03 PM

Would you use this before creating another pointless thread?

jessica. · Jan 4, 2010, 04:10 PM

No because I don't like to buy things that do not exist.

miles01110 · Jan 4, 2010, 04:25 PM

I'd buy a tablet if anyone could convince me that it does something better than the computer/cell phone combination I use now.

cart16 · Jan 4, 2010, 04:39 PM

As we don't what the purpose of the apple tablet is (members are currently posting predictions in the apple tablet role thread right now) I have no idea whether or not I am going to buy it.

ArrowSmith · Jan 4, 2010, 05:51 PM

$1000 for a really cool eReader - no way. The reason the iPhone has sold 50 million is because people really need a phone. Nobody really needs a an iTablet. Especially for $1000.

TechieJustin · Jan 4, 2010, 05:56 PM

No, I would not. But I wouldn't buy any tablet at the moment.
The reason is, people can barely read my handwriting; if I use it to take notes, I find it unlikely any tablet would be able to.

If it were a hybrid that folded into a normal laptop - than yes I would consider it.

StruckANerve · Jan 5, 2010, 01:38 PM

No. I haven't heard a single thing so far that has got me the least bit interested in the tablet. If it can do iChat over wifi networks, now that would be cool.

abijnk · Jan 5, 2010, 01:54 PM

I intend to pre-order/buy it ASAP (assuming is actually exists). Why? Because I'm that big of a fanboi and I have that kind of money to throw around...

Elzlaik · Jan 5, 2010, 02:07 PM

Provided it does what I need it to - yes. I can afford it. All I need is a new elegant UI (with some nice eye candy), iWork (with revamped Inkwell Tech), Full iTunes, Full Safari, Full Preview (to edit PDFs) and Full Mail. Along with loads of new iTunes extras and some new MobileMe features, of course, including BTMM over 3G so I can checkin with my iMac at work when I need to.

I helped my girlfriend pay for trips to Africa and India this year. Part of the agreement included me being allowed to make 2 big purchases without dirty looks. This will be #1. Always think ahead.

jessica. · Jan 5, 2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abijnk

I intend to pre-order/buy it ASAP (assuming is actually exists). Why? Because I'm that big of a fanboi and I have that kind of money to throw around...

I smiled a little.

Decrepit · Jan 5, 2010, 02:13 PM

Let's see what this thing does. Between my Mini and my iPhone, I'm pretty covered.

That said, if they release something with some unbelievable new features that will help me in some way, cash will be on the way. (After I get a job, but that's beside the point)

I mean if this is really an OS X device, and can be a remote control, program guide for my DVR, web browser, home automation interface...

So give me something I didn't have before in a different format, and we'll talk.

sth · Jan 5, 2010, 05:55 PM

Yes, as a test-device for software development...

ABG · Jan 5, 2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegoldenmackid

Huge is relative.

I've tried that excuse but it doesn't work

mmomega · Jan 12, 2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abijnk

I intend to pre-order/buy it ASAP (assuming is actually exists). Why? Because I'm that big of a fanboi and I have that kind of money to throw around...

I'm with that guy

mmomega · Jan 12, 2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abijnk

I intend to pre-order/buy it ASAP (assuming is actually exists). Why? Because I'm that big of a fanboi and I have that kind of money to throw around...

I'm with that guy

flopticalcube · Jan 12, 2010, 11:11 AM

Depends on price and capability. If it can replace my netbook, then I would consider it. I like my devices to be multipurpose.

celica73 · Jan 12, 2010, 11:47 AM

My wife wants one for work. She can actually do all of her electronic medical records using an iPod Touch/iPhone, but the screen size makes it horribly impractical. The same technology on a bigger screen? Yeah, bingo.

Me, I'll use it as a toy, I can also think of a lot of cool ways it could be used for educational software (I have a 5 year old). Now, we just need someone to make the apps (maybe it's time for me to learn).

Scott

gibbz · Jan 12, 2010, 11:56 AM

without question

IgnatiusTheKing · Jan 12, 2010, 11:59 AM

I won't be buying one anytime soon, but when I look to replace my MBA I'll look at the tablet if it can do similar things.

View Poll Results: Would you buy an Apple Tablet?
Yes	93	66.43%
No	47	33.57%
Voters: 140. You may not vote on this poll

Jan 4, 2010, 03:47 PM	#2
thegoldenmackid macrumors 604 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Plano, TX/Winston-Salem, NC	Huge is relative. A new product by Apple is going to attract some people that always want to have the latest and greatest. Other then that, we don't know what the Tablet will be or the price point, so... ...Whatever, I'll vote yes. __________________ halfwheel
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Jan 4, 2010, 03:51 PM	#4
OllyW Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Black Country, England	Don't know what it's going to do. Don't know how much it will cost. Don't know if I'll buy one. __________________ Some Apple stuff Some other stuff https://soundcloud.com/disco-tramps
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Jan 4, 2010, 03:51 PM	#5
Mike Macintosh macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington State	It all depends, I would have to see it in action first to really decide, right now I vote no. __________________ iMac 27" i5 2.66GHz (late 09) \| iPhone 3G 8GB \| iPod 5G (1st with Video) 60GB \| Powerbook G4 12" 1.5 GHz Coming Soon: 15" Macbook Pro (Early 2011) \| iPhone 4
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Jan 4, 2010, 04:10 PM	#8
jessica. macrumors Nehalem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wrong girl from the right side of the tracks	No because I don't like to buy things that do not exist. __________________ Because I'm an ahole.
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Jan 4, 2010, 03:45 PM	#1
Cowboy22 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	Would you buy an Apple Tablet? Just curious to see how many people would actually buy a tablet if it came out. I just don't see a huge market for this but maybe I'm wrong.
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Jan 4, 2010, 03:49 PM	#3
rdowns macrumors Penryn Join Date: Jul 2003	Another stellar poll, I see. How can we answer that until we know what the damn thing does? Does it require a contract with a wireless provider? etc. etc. etc.
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Jan 4, 2010, 04:03 PM	#7
184550 Guest Join Date: May 2008	Would you use this before creating another pointless thread?
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Jan 4, 2010, 04:25 PM	#9
miles01110 macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Ivory Tower (I'm not coming down)	I'd buy a tablet if anyone could convince me that it does something better than the computer/cell phone combination I use now. __________________ Got a problem? Check here first.
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Jan 4, 2010, 04:39 PM	#10
cart16 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2009	As we don't what the purpose of the apple tablet is (members are currently posting predictions in the apple tablet role thread right now) I have no idea whether or not I am going to buy it.
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Jan 4, 2010, 05:51 PM	#11
ArrowSmith Banned Join Date: Dec 2009	$1000 for a really cool eReader - no way. The reason the iPhone has sold 50 million is because people really need a phone. Nobody really needs a an iTablet. Especially for $1000.
	0

Jan 4, 2010, 05:56 PM	#12
TechieJustin Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA	No, I would not. But I wouldn't buy any tablet at the moment. The reason is, people can barely read my handwriting; if I use it to take notes, I find it unlikely any tablet would be able to. If it were a hybrid that folded into a normal laptop - than yes I would consider it.
	0

Jan 5, 2010, 01:38 PM	#13
StruckANerve macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM	No. I haven't heard a single thing so far that has got me the least bit interested in the tablet. If it can do iChat over wifi networks, now that would be cool.
	0

Jan 5, 2010, 01:54 PM	#14
abijnk macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I intend to pre-order/buy it ASAP (assuming is actually exists). Why? Because I'm that big of a fanboi and I have that kind of money to throw around... __________________ Abbie Twitter
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Jan 5, 2010, 02:07 PM	#15
Elzlaik macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2008	Provided it does what I need it to - yes. I can afford it. All I need is a new elegant UI (with some nice eye candy), iWork (with revamped Inkwell Tech), Full iTunes, Full Safari, Full Preview (to edit PDFs) and Full Mail. Along with loads of new iTunes extras and some new MobileMe features, of course, including BTMM over 3G so I can checkin with my iMac at work when I need to. I helped my girlfriend pay for trips to Africa and India this year. Part of the agreement included me being allowed to make 2 big purchases without dirty looks. This will be #1. Always think ahead. __________________ Late 08 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro 32GB iPad 3G (future) 32 GB iPhone 3Gs (White)
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Jan 5, 2010, 02:13 PM	#17
Decrepit macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Foothills to the Rocky Mountains	Let's see what this thing does. Between my Mini and my iPhone, I'm pretty covered. That said, if they release something with some unbelievable new features that will help me in some way, cash will be on the way. (After I get a job, but that's beside the point) I mean if this is really an OS X device, and can be a remote control, program guide for my DVR, web browser, home automation interface... So give me something I didn't have before in a different format, and we'll talk. __________________ If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time.
	0

Jan 5, 2010, 05:55 PM	#18
sth macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The old world	Yes, as a test-device for software development... __________________ Survived "Waiting for Arrandale" ^^
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Jan 12, 2010, 11:11 AM	#22
flopticalcube macrumors G4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the velcro closure of America's Hat	Depends on price and capability. If it can replace my netbook, then I would consider it. I like my devices to be multipurpose. __________________ Read the Rules / Search the Forums / Use a Descriptive Title Mac Won't Boot?
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Jan 12, 2010, 11:47 AM	#23
celica73 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2009	My wife wants one for work. She can actually do all of her electronic medical records using an iPod Touch/iPhone, but the screen size makes it horribly impractical. The same technology on a bigger screen? Yeah, bingo. Me, I'll use it as a toy, I can also think of a lot of cool ways it could be used for educational software (I have a 5 year old). Now, we just need someone to make the apps (maybe it's time for me to learn). Scott
	0

Jan 12, 2010, 11:56 AM	#24
gibbz macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2007 Location: National Weather Center	without question __________________ 64GB White WiFi+4G iPad 16GB Black WiFi+4G iPad mini Apple TV (1080p) 32GB Black iPhone 5 MP 8x2.8/16GB MP 8x2.93/16GB/2x24" Jeremy Gibbs \| Gibbz
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Jan 12, 2010, 11:59 AM	#25
IgnatiusTheKing macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: das Fort	I won't be buying one anytime soon, but when I look to replace my MBA I'll look at the tablet if it can do similar things. __________________ [ A&M: 41 OU: 13 ]
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