Yes, indeed, and they were computers, just like the iPad is a computer. All arguments that the iPad isn't really a computer are veriations of the No True Scotsman fallacy.
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Yes, indeed, and they were computers, just like the iPad is a computer. All arguments that the iPad isn't really a computer are veriations of the No True Scotsman fallacy.
Comparing computers from 30 years ago to today? iPods from 10 years ago blew them out of the water power wise, saying a tablet is a computer because of what a computer could do 30 years ago is beyond a joke. And as said before a typewriter could do the same. What is even funnier is that a 30 year old computer could still create more content than an iPad.
LOL, enjoy your content creation device that can only create letters. What a great excuse. Mean while you can't even print it without the assistance of a computer.
LOL, enjoy your content creation device that can only create letters. What a great excuse. Mean while you can't even print it without the assistance of a computer.
That was just one example if creating content with an iPad. I've also viewed videos shot and edited with iPads, that's media creation. I've seen magazine covers created by artists using iPads. I could go on, this is all content creation, not just media consumption,
I print from my iPad, and iPhone directly to a network connected printer without the intervention of another computer.
Do you have an argument against the iPad being a computer that's not a veriation of the No True Scotsman fallacy.
For starters the network is ran by a computer so still no.
Yes taking photos is "creation" But comparing that to what computers can and have done for a long time is a little ridiculous. It's like comparing a skate board to a sports car.
My iMac communicates with the printer in exactly the same way, are you saying it's not a computer? You also seem to be saying that every PC made before what, 1990, wasn't really a computer?
You are still using a variation of the No True Scotsman fallacy. Nothing is proven by fallacious arguments. Do you have any argument that's not based on the No True Scotsman fallacy?
To be fair though, iPad is capable of doing content creation to some extent. But just as we know Apple, iOS devices are limited compared to other smartphones or tablets capable of nowadays.
- There is no native USB host on iPad a la USB OTG or MHL for video output.
- There is no mouse support for iPad. Typing on a bluetooth keyboard and tapping on the touch interface is very, very tiring.
- There is no way I could manage my files on iPad. All contents can only come from AppStore or iTunes. If you want to insert your own content, you'll need a computer.
Yes iPad and iOS has a great device with great potential. But the way I see things, Apple deliberately cripples it.
True Scotsman fallacy is a stupid idea in general because it applies to everything since there is an exception to every rule. It's not a valid argument.
It may be a, somewhat, crippled computer, but it is still a computer. There is nothing in your list that a device is required to have to be a computer.
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That is exactly the point, exceptions.
By that logic everything is a computer that can created very limited things, including my pencil.
Unless you can come up with a definition for a computer that would exclude the iPad that would not exclude any other device that has already been recognized as a computer. Let's say going back at least to the on board computer that landed out astronauts on the moon.
Got to drive home now, no more responses for at least an hour.
It's sort of a misnomer. Formed mostly because people really wanted them to be and "notebook" has established connotations outside of computing while "laptop" has very few.
...I mean. Burned.
I sort of felt this way when playing with CPU settings on my old rooted Evo 4G, pretending I knew what I was doing and wasn't periodically breaking stuff...
Good times...
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The problem is, we used to be able to upgrade RAM and HDD ourself with standard parts at market prices. Now that the RAM is soldered and SSDs are proprietary, we are screwed.
The SSDs are not proprietary. Some of the connectors may have been obscure, but they were not proprietary.
At least not any more than any other widely adopted connector is now.
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While I agree with your conclusion, I must append to your comment.
The MBA might have a bigger screen, but the iPad actually feels less cramped in comparison as the interface is designed with small screens in mind.
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Well I hate to break it to you but YOU don't matter. What matters is a group of people you can sell something to. The group craving a 17" machine is and has always been small. Small group = small profit = not interesting!
So instead of asking where YOUR 17" is, ask yourself where Apple's need for one is. Marketing 101!
Upgrades can come with more than just the processor, you know.
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You mad?
How old is your mbp? My old 09 mpb acted like this.
My late 2013 15" rmbp otoh, is amazing, ice cool, battery lasts 8hrs+, 10+ if I'm just browsing/light usage, dropping to about 6 (which is still pretty good) when I'm doing something grindy.
I like my iPad (nay, I LOVE it) for on the go purposes and linear reading, but it's an absolute joke for anything demanding, positively Fisher Price. Re: more steps to do what you want to do, wow, I have the exact opposite experience. For anything beyond simple consumption the iPad is a constant exercise in apps/tabs refreshing, and a tonne of compromise. In contrast, my mbp is seamless, fast and for all the talk about touch screens, you simply cannot beat a great keyboard/trackpad combo for fast, precise input. Yes, you can do productivity to a degree on an iPad in a pinch, but it's a ghastly experience in comparison to a half decent laptop.
If Apple does another CPU chip change to their own ARM, I'm going to be pissed.
But then again, so we really need faster chips at this point for the average Facebook, email, & Spotify consumer? Nope. We need more optimized software.
I doubt that...They will probably start to discount current models and wait for Broadwell...the manufacturing process has suffered major setbacks as we know, but I can't see Apple using a non Intel platform.
If Apple does another CPU chip change to their own ARM, I'm going to be pissed.
But then again, so we really need faster chips at this point for the average Facebook, email, & Spotify consumer? Nope. We need more optimized software.
Basically I second that. But, from my point of view Mac software and OS is performance driven, Mavericks was even a step further. So, more processing speed is always welcome, but it's not an issue currently.
Pro applications is a different story though.