LOL @ the 8GB comment, the 8GB iPod Touch is the highest seller. Apparently space isn't a issue for most.
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LOL @ the 8GB comment, the 8GB iPod Touch is the highest seller. Apparently space isn't a issue for most.
The kids can also look out the window...it's called real life and the graphics are stunning and in HD.
Get over it
If the fact that others don't believe in binary terms as you do bothers you, don't agree. But don't you dare tell me to go elsewhere!
The fact that I've been in technology since before the IBM PC and am heavily invested in Apple technologies, Windows technologies and Amazon technologies gives me the right to offer my opinions, perspectives and perceptions of topics [unnecessary language removed].
Like I said, get over it. And your "go elsewhere" snipe is so reminiscent of the old "America--Love It Or Leave It" hateful trollop from the old "pinko commie" days.
If the fact that others don't believe in binary terms as you do bothers you, don't agree. But don't you dare tell me to go elsewhere!
The fact that I've been in technology since before the IBM PC and am heavily invested in Apple technologies, Windows technologies and Amazon technologies gives me the right to offer my opinions, perspectives and perceptions of topics [unnecessary language removed].
Like I said, get over it. And your "go elsewhere" snipe is so reminiscent of the old "America--Love It Or Leave It" hateful trollop from the old "pinko commie" days.
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You must have not read many peoples posts or are just not going to accept the fact that there is a LARGE market for a device like this. And those in that market are the people who don't care about any of the things you are going to bash this device for it not being able to do. Once again, for $200, lots of people are going to buy this for an email, web surfing, and maybe some reading device. A lot.
This is similar to the way I don't understand the people who love the iPad. I acknowledge them. They can buy what they want. Buy I am not them. I don't understand them. I walk into a store and see a $399 laptop and think to myself, "why would someone buy an iPad." I just don't get it. I don't want to type on a touch keyboard. I don't want to buy a stand for something, when I can buy a laptop that folds open and is its own stand. But I don't talk trash on people who like iPads. At least, I do my best not to. Sometimes it is very hard with the posts I read when I visit these forums.
The iPad is great, but makes a horrible e-reader. The Kindle is all around superior for that function.
As mentioned below, I'm not talking about the Fire.
As mentioned below, I'm not talking about the Fire.
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One big lol for these comments:
My $400 g1 iPad has no 3G, Camera or Microphone and it works just fine. There simply is no use for those features for me and few million others.
If this runs TouchOSC then i'll buy one.
It is very easy to say that if it runs Angry Birds it will be a HUGE hit in xmas.
My $400 g1 iPad has no 3G, Camera or Microphone and it works just fine. There simply is no use for those features for me and few million others.
If this runs TouchOSC then i'll buy one.
It is very easy to say that if it runs Angry Birds it will be a HUGE hit in xmas.
And what of the Fire? I'm guessing that it makes a horrible e-reader as well, based on its IPS screen.
We'll never know since Amazon mysteriously decides not to release those numbers.
thing is, in a world where there was only BMW, Chevy (or ford) is in fact a competitor. I, a customer who would never see myself buying the ipad, is actually considering ordering 2 of them + a 79 kindle to my hotel next trip to the states. I am hardly the only one -- and, more importantly, many will ask: why should i pay 599 instead of 199 if i wont use any of the added features anyway...
when you think of 8gb, you have to remember that you have a full blown - unlimited - cloud storage at your disposal. For 96% of the customers, i'd say that is more than enough --- and, its not like you wont be able to find a wifi connection to swap your materials in 96% of the countries (youd want to visit) in the world.
It's one of those things where you just have to try it. And not just noodle with it for 2 minutes in an Apple store and say "I've experienced it". Removing keyboard and mouse out of the equation and making things happen with a finger or two is simply a completely different way of computing. Your post conveys that you just haven't spent much time with an iPad.
Its good enough at that price
I have used a few non iPad tablets and the touch response time is not as good as the iPad for gaming but if this one is better it will be a good tablet to recommend for people that don't have or want an iPad.
If it takes sales away from Apple it will be a good thing to get Apple to lower the prices on ios devises instead of finding ways to make them go up every year. They had to create a cheaper Apple TV and macbook air and mac mini. Now is a good time for them to build a better cheaper iPad. To me its one of those devises you need more than one of around the house if you have kids.
And I am glad the Kindle is a good competitor because any post pc device that does all a PC can do (for the basic user) means one less PC sold. Their creating their own destruction with these devices. The better tablets get the less you need a PC at all.
I have used a few non iPad tablets and the touch response time is not as good as the iPad for gaming but if this one is better it will be a good tablet to recommend for people that don't have or want an iPad.
If it takes sales away from Apple it will be a good thing to get Apple to lower the prices on ios devises instead of finding ways to make them go up every year. They had to create a cheaper Apple TV and macbook air and mac mini. Now is a good time for them to build a better cheaper iPad. To me its one of those devises you need more than one of around the house if you have kids.
And I am glad the Kindle is a good competitor because any post pc device that does all a PC can do (for the basic user) means one less PC sold. Their creating their own destruction with these devices. The better tablets get the less you need a PC at all.
Oh, the Netflix and Hulu Plus content you also have to pay over a hundred bucks a year for? There is no reoccurring fee to use iTunes or the App Store. You buy what you want when you want it (or get all free apps if you so choose), and it doesn't go away when you stop paying.
If you like saving more money, go with Amazon.
If you like losing more money, go with Apple.
^^ I don't mean that last statement to be derogatory. There are many consumers who want more quality will gladly pay more. But at the same time, those sheep will blindly buy anything with the Apple logo stamped on it. Apple is only one that is popular enough to price gouge their consumers. They did this with the first iPod for $500. Or the first iPhone for $600 with contract. Or the first cheapest iPad for $500.
Think about it. Amazon is probably LOSING money for every hardware sold. Apple makes money for every hardware sold. When Sony was losing $200 for each PS3 sold back in 2006, people thought they were so greedy for selling it for $600. When the iPhone only cost like $180 to make, people salivate it even with a $700 non-contract price-tag.
While some competitors might look greedy, it becomes "high quality" (while being made in China) to Apple and their zealots. Double standard.
If you like losing more money, go with Apple.
^^ I don't mean that last statement to be derogatory. There are many consumers who want more quality will gladly pay more. But at the same time, those sheep will blindly buy anything with the Apple logo stamped on it. Apple is only one that is popular enough to price gouge their consumers. They did this with the first iPod for $500. Or the first iPhone for $600 with contract. Or the first cheapest iPad for $500.
Think about it. Amazon is probably LOSING money for every hardware sold. Apple makes money for every hardware sold. When Sony was losing $200 for each PS3 sold back in 2006, people thought they were so greedy for selling it for $600. When the iPhone only cost like $180 to make, people salivate it even with a $700 non-contract price-tag.
While some competitors might look greedy, it becomes "high quality" (while being made in China) to Apple and their zealots. Double standard.
you do know, however, that theres plenty research done on e-ink stating that readability of an e-ink devices is comparable (sometimes even better) than reading a book. Studies that have taken both subjective opinion and eye-movement scanning as data capturing methods. Quite honestly, the ipad is the inferior choice here (esp. ipad 1).
Additionally, I think Apple is playing much friendlier with Microsoft recently since they have both viewed Google as a common enemy and Apple likes the effort by Microsoft to make Office for Mac as mac-like as possible and as compatible with the windows version of Office as possible. MS Office for Mac really makes that decision to buy a Mac much easier for lots of folks.
I suspect once Windows 8 hits the market, things will change a bit since Windows 8 has the potential of putting Microsoft front-and-center as Apple's #1 competitor again. When these two companies go head to head they have rarely play nice.
It's not for everyone. I find a keyboard and mouse both more comfortable and easy to use. Everytime I use a tablet, I'm reminded of why I love my MacBook Air so much.
At the price I got the TouchPad and the price of this Fire ? Makes sense for people like me who just want a sort of throwaway device for a quick fix. An iPad is out of the question, no way can I justify the kind of money it costs for what I would end up doing with it.
Do eBay and The Marketplace count for iPads once the new model comes out?
Impulse, just set the price tag higher.
So, if estimates are correct that Amazon is losing up to $50 per device, what are they getting out of this product that they couldn't get by giving $50 per device to Samsung in exchange for app placement? It has to be about the data collection, right?
Amazon isn't really in the market of building simple products considering the Kindle is their only product, ever.
But this is kind of Amazing that Amazon is able to do this. Let's wait for the hands on but the video demonstration looks very good for a $200 device.
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Uh, they are getting Samsung not building a crappy device with their own software. Amazon needs more control than just having a Kindle App bundled with a Galaxy Tab.
Let's also see how many of these devices Amazon can actually make. It isn't an iPad competitor if it comes out in November and they can only make 100,000 a month.