So most of the people buying tablets are graphics designers? That's what we're talking about whether a tablet needs something most people will never use.
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So most of the people buying tablets are graphics designers? That's what we're talking about whether a tablet needs something most people will never use.
Actually the majority of smartphone users use Android devices, meaning that its likely that statement is wrong. Also, 99% is unlikely to be a factual number. I get what your saying though. However, professionals are going to be using real cameras that need to save to an sd card.
I didn't find it funny at all personally. While Mac vs. PC was similar, it actually expanded on features that the Mac had over the PC - this just rips on the (better) iPad and then says 'Oh, we're cheaper for a limited time because we can't sell any of our devices.'
The Mac vs PC ads advertised, for the most part, legitimate reasons to switch. No viruses, better standard software, compatibility with Windows, didn't force you to upgrade to XP from Vista
. But the human representations of the computers were off.Windows RT DOA
Windows RT OS makes me shudder!!! Its complete crap and will become another Microsoft failure.
1. It wont run Microsoft Legacy Applications
2. Bloated OS uses half of the space on a 32gb device
3. Battery life sucks
4. Most OEM's will not build Windows RT devices due to lack of demand
Windows RT OS makes me shudder!!! Its complete crap and will become another Microsoft failure.
1. It wont run Microsoft Legacy Applications
2. Bloated OS uses half of the space on a 32gb device
3. Battery life sucks
4. Most OEM's will not build Windows RT devices due to lack of demand
Professionals can buy their own peripheral for the iPad, then, if they don't have a PC to put their photos on. If the SD card isn't for the iPad's internal storage, far too few people would need it to justify it being on every iPad.
I dont see what is so hard with dragging and dropping thing into iTunes? Heck iTunes even rips cds for you
I do admit needing your movies/music in a certain format is where the pain is. The whole concept around iTunes is misunderstood, yes apple makes loads of money of it but if it did not exists artist would lose even more money.
No I haven't. It was just a general inquiry because it is a card made for real cameras. I like what the Eye-Fi card is setting up for the future.
I'm sorry if my comment came across as offensive, I was just generally curious because if I have an Eye-Fi card I wouldn't need an SD card reader on my tablet. Though I do agree I think the iPad needs one sorely, but sadly it won't happen.
I have that Eye-fi card and is so sllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
it takes for ever to upload, it works its almost like a toy.
Lose- Lose Situation!
Steve Balmer might buy it looking at couple of useless stuff shown in the ad which he might never use it
Compromising Quality, Experience with junk tablet for some $ is losers game!
Steve Balmer might buy it looking at couple of useless stuff shown in the ad which he might never use it
Compromising Quality, Experience with junk tablet for some $ is losers game!
Yes. It's obvious why: it's rarely used so they can save space. They even made SIM card smaller to save space not to mention how much bigger sd card is.
I have the camera connection kit and only time I use it is when I am on vacation without my laptop. That was about 2 weeks per year. I m glad they left that feature to a dongle instead. Smart.
Sure but apple does not need to design its product to tailor the needs of android users, does Apple?
Know what else isn't cool?
Microsofts ridiculous Xbox one policies. I wouldn't buy any of their products. Although these ads are clever.
Microsofts ridiculous Xbox one policies. I wouldn't buy any of their products. Although these ads are clever.
It's a shame they are resorting to slagging off the competition but at least they don't go after the users and people who use the products like Scumsung. They kept it features only.
However to suggesting zooming icons is a deal breaker or an SD slot or even price point is ridiculous. Dell are a terrible brand, windows 8 is a flop with no decent applications to speak of, has dreadful resale value and will no doubt fail to work as intended. It can't even talk like the ipad did!
However to suggesting zooming icons is a deal breaker or an SD slot or even price point is ridiculous. Dell are a terrible brand, windows 8 is a flop with no decent applications to speak of, has dreadful resale value and will no doubt fail to work as intended. It can't even talk like the ipad did!
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You guys are hilarious. If this was the other way- an Apple ad shooting differentiation zingers at Windows tablets- this thread would be full of gushing greatness: "how creative", "so true", "Apple marketing like it used to be", "genius marketing", etc.
I like Apple as much as any of you (and feel no love for Windows) but give credit where credit is due. They're making some punches in these ads that resonate with average Joes. Getting Siri to do the talking is borderline brilliant: it sounds like Apple iDevices envy Windows iDevices. That's killer marketing creative. Whoever came up with that piece of the overall idea should get a bonus or raise.
I know this brings out the "Defend Apple at all costs" troops but those with more objectivity should look at this for what it is: competitors trying to differentiate on at least some desirable benefits. If this gains some traction, maybe it will motivate Apple to respond by incorporating some of those advantages. Frankly, I have believed iDevices should have an SD card slot from the beginning and would love it if this kind of thing could motivate Apple to make that particular thing happen.
Competition is good. It can make even Apple take actions that at least some of us Apple followers desire. Finding fault with everything the competition has is a recipe for status quo. Personally, I'd love an SD card slot and real multi-tasking. Both would make Apple devices that much more useful. I don't want to go get those things elsewhere but I would like those benefits to come to the devices I want to own.
I like Apple as much as any of you (and feel no love for Windows) but give credit where credit is due. They're making some punches in these ads that resonate with average Joes. Getting Siri to do the talking is borderline brilliant: it sounds like Apple iDevices envy Windows iDevices. That's killer marketing creative. Whoever came up with that piece of the overall idea should get a bonus or raise.
I know this brings out the "Defend Apple at all costs" troops but those with more objectivity should look at this for what it is: competitors trying to differentiate on at least some desirable benefits. If this gains some traction, maybe it will motivate Apple to respond by incorporating some of those advantages. Frankly, I have believed iDevices should have an SD card slot from the beginning and would love it if this kind of thing could motivate Apple to make that particular thing happen.
Competition is good. It can make even Apple take actions that at least some of us Apple followers desire. Finding fault with everything the competition has is a recipe for status quo. Personally, I'd love an SD card slot and real multi-tasking. Both would make Apple devices that much more useful. I don't want to go get those things elsewhere but I would like those benefits to come to the devices I want to own.