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Do you think Apple will bring out a tablet that's an independent device?
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Definitely, the iPad should become a standalone device. That doesn't mean it has to be a full-fledged computer running OSX.
Here's the thing: a lot of people don't actually need a full-fledged computer at all, ever. What do most people do on a personal computer? Check email, surf the web, check weather/news/sports scores/movie times, shop, play games, watch videos, and listen to music. You can do all those things on an iPad, and for that matter, you can do those things on a smartphone. I have many friends who rarely use their computer anymore because their phone is their go-to device.
I would wager 95% of people never use their computers to full capability. Most folks never create fancy websites, do pro-level video or photo editing, or write their own software. Of course the iPad is a fine adjunct device for those who really do use computers for heavy lifting. But it's also a perfect standalone solution for people who just want the fun and convenience that computers were always supposed to provide but never did until now. Apple should realize this. I think they already do.
Here's the thing: a lot of people don't actually need a full-fledged computer at all, ever. What do most people do on a personal computer? Check email, surf the web, check weather/news/sports scores/movie times, shop, play games, watch videos, and listen to music. You can do all those things on an iPad, and for that matter, you can do those things on a smartphone. I have many friends who rarely use their computer anymore because their phone is their go-to device.
I would wager 95% of people never use their computers to full capability. Most folks never create fancy websites, do pro-level video or photo editing, or write their own software. Of course the iPad is a fine adjunct device for those who really do use computers for heavy lifting. But it's also a perfect standalone solution for people who just want the fun and convenience that computers were always supposed to provide but never did until now. Apple should realize this. I think they already do.
I could see Apple releasing a dead simple home server that would connect to the iPad negating the need for a desktop/laptop computer. That way you could have access to all your media files, docs, etc, over-the-air.
At least, that's my dream.
At least, that's my dream.
What?
I mean the iPad2 hardware is the best, but is VERY limited by it's software that restricts what it really COULD do. Give me a USB port where I can load files and some type of file system where I can keep them! ITunes is it's mother!
But I love my iPad for cruising the Internet. The iPad is not that good for anything else!
first of all before someone ends up calling me an apple hater or whatever, i am not. i have a bunch of macs and an ipad.
the thing is that the ipad has worse hardware than the xoom or this samsung tablet (10.1 or whatever). the xoom has 1GB of ram which is more thatn what the ipad has. i of course agree with you that the ipad look a lot beter than the tablet of the competition. but what comes to android it sure is a good OS but it can't equal ios in any way. the ipad has the most advanced mobile OS there is. of course you cant sync files throu usb or something but if you look how smooth it works and how well it preforms throu the everyday tasks, it's magical.
How is that relevant at all?
The hardware is just a platform to run software on... and iOS and Android are completely different with different requirements. If 512MB is plenty to run iOS then that's enough memory. Do you really want Apple to add extra hardware, cost and power consumption that isn't required?
These devices are built over solid state drives. With solid state and the low latency access it provides, it's no longer as necessary to throw memory at the system.
i was just replying to another post. we had this "argument" going about the ipads software/hardware relationship. and as said i like the ipad just as it is. i mean i even have the 1G ipad and i'm totally happy with it. so to answer you question i don't really want better hardware but if apple ads better specs then ok i'll buy it anyways