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Ipad feels heavy
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Density of water is 1kg per liter at room temperature.
So, 500 ml of water weighs 17.6 oz
This thread became so full of fail it is now very much win.
I feel very different about the weight at different times. Obviously if I am a bit tired or fatigued it feels heavier because I have less energy to hold it up. In most cases it is just about right.
I feel very different about the weight at different times. Obviously if I am a bit tired or fatigued it feels heavier because I have less energy to hold it up. In most cases it is just about right.
Perhaps I should have said that an iPad weighs the same as .5L of Coke and a Royale with Cheese.
/Vinnie Vega
/Vinnie Vega
The MacBook Air is twice as heavy but MUCH more convenient to read from / type on while on the couch, bed, cafe etc.
You'd find most sub notebooks / netbooks more balanced, easy to use perhaps.
You'd find most sub notebooks / netbooks more balanced, easy to use perhaps.
Holding a device like the iPad is akin to isometric exercise. From wikipedia:
Most people are used to exercises and physical activities that build strength in motion rather than stationary endurance. So when someone complains its heavy its only heavy because they are holding it differently than they normally hold anything else.
BTW, my first laptop was an ultra-compact Dell weighing 3lbs. At 1.5lbs the iPad is light
Most people are used to exercises and physical activities that build strength in motion rather than stationary endurance. So when someone complains its heavy its only heavy because they are holding it differently than they normally hold anything else.
BTW, my first laptop was an ultra-compact Dell weighing 3lbs. At 1.5lbs the iPad is light
Holding a device like the iPad is akin to isometric exercise. From wikipedia:
Most people are used to exercises and physical activities that build strength in motion rather than stationary endurance. So when someone complains its heavy its only heavy because they are holding it differently than they normally hold anything else.
BTW, my first laptop was an ultra-compact Dell weighing 3lbs. At 1.5lbs the iPad is light
It will definitely feel a bit of a weight when u hold it by one hand for a minute. No matter how u hold it, as long as u hold it with 1 hand without resting it on a surface, it will be heavy. It is meant to be rested on the lap with the hand as the support!!!! Look at how Steve job and his executives demo the iPad.
Hmm, I disagree. Unless I'm seated at a desk or table with the MBA or Netbook resting on the surface, I've found the iPad much more convenient to read from, type on, or use period.
Previously posted: "The 3G weighs 1.6 lbs."
"OMG, that may just slow the rotation of the earth."
"It all ready has!!"
This explains why it is taking so long for us to receive our 3G iPads. Wow, the real truth is finally exposed.
"OMG, that may just slow the rotation of the earth."
"It all ready has!!"
This explains why it is taking so long for us to receive our 3G iPads. Wow, the real truth is finally exposed.
Me too. I've actually found myself switching from the desktop and laptop to the iPad when reading longer stories on the web. I was starting to read some NFL draft analysis yesterday and stopped and thought I'd prefer reading it on the iPad, so I switched.
It is heavier than it looks. That said i dont think it is that heavy. As most have already mentioned a lot of books weigh as much or more than this. I think what most people are complaining about is the somewhat ackward positions you have to hold it at times. It makes the weight more noticable.
But this kind of defies the purpose of the device, is not it? If it has to be rested on a surface (and I do believe that is correct) then why not to use a lightweight laptop or netbook? Those will have better performance, a natural stand and a keyboard.
It's uncomfortably heavy for book reading. I'll eventually get an ebook reader again for this reason. It's not too bad for certain other tasks though.
Not that much technology actually...essentially the same as an iPhone or iPod touch...it's the larger battery and the large glass screen that makes up the bulk of the weight. Unfortunately neither can be improved on due to the limitation of the technology.
Not that much technology actually...essentially the same as an iPhone or iPod touch...it's the larger battery and the large glass screen that makes up the bulk of the weight. Unfortunately neither can be improved on due to the limitation of the technology.
It's not the bi or tri that needs it....the iPad is heavy on the thumb, palm, and some of the fingers. It's not about strength...but comfort. Most people can carry a 10 lb backpack but it is not as comfortable as having a 1 lb backpack.
Get the Apple case for it. It obviously doesn't literally make it lighter, but somehow it feels lighter in the case. It's easier to hold, easier to prop up on things at an angle without it slipping.
You're something. First you critize/ question him about he's weighing methods. How do you determine the weight of your "benchmark" hardcover "regular" book? You check the shipping weight on amazon and guess the weight. Fail.
Second, you type all this up and claim he has posted misinformation only to give us ANOTHER great example of a book that weighs more than the iPad.
As Ace Ventura would say "LLLLLoOOOOOSsSSEE--RRR"
geezz! u guys don't know what i meant.
i easily hold the ipad with ease just by one hand. even 2 fingers. but the way i have to use it, four fingers on the back and 1 thumb on the front, right on the bezel makes it harder and feels heavy. reading ibook doesn't count because i have put the thumb way more over the bezel. but if you browse or
play games, you can't put your left thumb on the screen because sometimes it mess up the multitouch gesture. sorry for my english, not fluent on that.
btw i think i can throw the ipad from the ground floor to the 3rd floor bulilding with easy because i work out like a motherfuxer.
i easily hold the ipad with ease just by one hand. even 2 fingers. but the way i have to use it, four fingers on the back and 1 thumb on the front, right on the bezel makes it harder and feels heavy. reading ibook doesn't count because i have put the thumb way more over the bezel. but if you browse or
play games, you can't put your left thumb on the screen because sometimes it mess up the multitouch gesture. sorry for my english, not fluent on that.
btw i think i can throw the ipad from the ground floor to the 3rd floor bulilding with easy because i work out like a motherfuxer.