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Oh yes, I'm "mad." My tablet PC runs Windows 7 -- a full-bore, best-selling Operating System, that's outsold EVERY version of an Apple OS from the first MacOS to OSX COMBINED -- full versions of Microsoft Office, iTunes (for music and movies), a fully-capable browser of my choice that can render Flash, the email application of my choice, Adobe Acrobat (heck, the full CS4 Suite) for reading publications, and has built-in Bluetooth (for connecting, say, a full-size (or even an Apple) physical keyboard, mouse, and stereo headphones) and Wi-Fi. Oh, and let's not forget, a real STYLUS for drawing and writing (with handwriting-to-text recognition) on the screen!

Oh, yes, I'm "mad" becuase the iPad is so crippled that it makes my Motion Computing tablet look pathetic by comparison.

Ha! Hahahahahahahahaha!

Apple fanboy, thy name is "Swagger."]]>Jan 27th 2010 4:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
Me neither. The device looks good, but as far as I'm concerned it's another Rev A product. Will wait until the first update.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/I've never been voted into oblivion before so here goes:

HTC HD2 pwns the iPad. No multitask and no camera. And you can't put it to your head like a phone.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
ipad a new class of product, very lacking and basic at this point, apple is capable of doing much better

i am sure we are seeing what we are seeing because steve wanted to keep the costs (r&d for apple and ownership for buyers) low?

i dont have any budget for ipad, sorry guys]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
On the plus side it got people talking about the Courier so hopefully we see something for MS (or HP) shortly.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/haha are you an accountant?
cause we are hiring!]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
I would like to see AT&T reduce the monthly data plan for the iPhone. Maybe just sell the phone full price and not tack on the extra subsidies on the cost of the monthly data. I think $15 for unlimited phone web is a good price point if you bring your own hardware.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
Jobs claims it is a miracle of a price at $499. Wait until a strip down comes on Engadget and its disclosed that this thing costs about $200 to manufacture.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/WHOA... YUPIE YEAH... Giant iPod Touch... my soul cries in emotion.
Now seriously there is nothing innovative here...  The BEST TABLET till now is the Lenovo U1 Hybrid. [END] It's innovative it's powerfull and actually usefull]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Don't worry. The consensus is that the iPad is a piece of crap, so your post will be highest ranked in no time :D]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
I think the iPad will do just fine considering it's target audience. What is it you so desperately want multitasking for?

It will easily outcompete the netbooks in it's price range, and it looks amazing, I can't believe that anybody with eyes in their head can actually complain about the looks of it. Sure it has a little much bezel maybe, but how else will you hold it without holding on the screen itself? less than an inch around the edge doesn't seem bad.

However will one be able to tether an iphone 3g connection to this thing?]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Steve Jobs dropped the ball on this one. It makes a great eBook but not for that price.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
When you see them put side by side like this is almost a good deal, I'm not saying the capabilities of the tablet are good but an unlimited anywhere web browser with no contract[!] at this price.......pretty sweet]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
I think engadget should also compare the cost of the iPad to the cost of the Kindle 2.

I really had much higher hopes for this device, but a Kindle 2 (or waiting til the K3 comes out) seems like a better choice for my needs.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
It's not even a question of a budget: Apple again and again shows how they want to milk their customers from everything and keep them as close to everything "i" as possible...business wise - brilliant!

There could've been multitasking, camera and etc, but they will milk with on that with future product updates as they did with iPhone - adding bit by bit and calling it revolutionary as always...

So everything's fine, the only problem is that customers now have learned their business pattern and I'm afraid iPad might not be as successful as iPhone was...iPhone was something really new - iPad isn't...yet i have to give them credit for UI experience...]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
one good thing that comes from of this: all the rumors will FINALLY STOP!

...until iPad2 that is.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
Since its running the iPhoneOS, just wait for the jailbreak. Multitask there you go. Camera would be nice, but I doubt it's a deal breaker. Have you ever seen yourself in video when the camera is below your face? And why on earth would you want to carry a tablet to take pictures? Beats me hehe.

For on the road instant use in a pinch, iPhone.
For causual on the sofa(toilet) reading, browsing, video or for business presentation, notetaking use, iPad.
For heavyduty computing, Macbook.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
I forgot to mention that I now feel that the State of the Union Address might actually be more exciting than this Apple event.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
I completely agree about the multitasking, but why does this device need a camera? Does the Kindle need a camera?]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/they want you watching videos from THEIR store. just like hulu on the ps3. they want you to pay for it not get it on the glorious interwebs for free]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Nice Math Engadget.

iPad and iPhone has the exact same $29.99 data plan and the iPad beats the iPhone by 24 cents over two years and win all the green tags on your nice table.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/+ reflecting screen which is so useful if you want to read with IBook ...]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
yeah flash sux, that's why Youtube is doing so badly, cause people hate posting and watching videos]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Never expected Microsoft and Apple to BOTH fail ....
Still the rumors about the courier made me more excited ..]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/So I can pay $830 for a giant iPhone with no camera and no phone, or I can spend about the same for a laptop with decent performance, full OS, flash capability, 16:9 widescreen, multi-tasking, a 500GB + hard drive, a keyboard, and a changeable battery. I can pay a bit extra to get the 3G USB stick as well.
And seeing as how Wi-Fi is becoming to be more popular in many areas (I got a Wi-Fi signal from Cogeco in a parking-lot at Sobeys) I can just ditch the 3G and not have a monthly cost.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
No, but this thing was supposed to be better than everything out there. Yet, is missing a $12 built-in webcam. Sorry, this is a huge ball-drop.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
Commenting on 1ghz speed is meaningless if you don't know how the chip works. Making no claim, but 1ghz on the A4 could be equivalent to 2ghz on the latest laptop Intel chip, we just don't know yet.]]>Jan 27th 2010 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
It makes a terrible eBook reader. It's got a glossy screen and a backlight.]]>Jan 27th 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
iPad vs. Kindle DX:
- Cost: iPad = $499 / Kindle DX = $489
- Color: iPad = Yes / Kindle DX = No
- Multitouch: iPad = Yes / Kindle DX = no
- eBook Reader: iPad = Yes / Kindle DX = no
- Screen size: Both have 9.7" screen
- Battery life = Both have excellent battery life

The iPad can do more than a Kindle.

Do I need to continue?

In essence, the iPad is a Kindle DX on steroids. So what if there is no multitouch, or camera, or flash. Apple is not making a replacement for the iPhone, or the MacBook Air(why would they?)

In regards to calls, just wait for the first jailbreak, since you will probably will be able to install skype and run it using either 3G or Wi-Fi to dial calls, after all the iPad has built-in speaker mike and speaker, bluetooth, and headphone jacks.]]>Jan 27th 2010 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
Isn't multitasking more an OS feature than a chip feature?]]>Jan 27th 2010 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
Same. Extreme let down. First Microsoft's CES Keynote, now this. Hopefully Microsoft wows us next month at MWC.]]>Jan 27th 2010 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/
I can't figure out why I would want to multitask on this device apart from listening to music while working on a spreadsheet or reading the paper, either (which I assume it will be able to do as it runs a version of the iPhone OS), but I'm definitely willing to hear how people would benefit from multitasking on it. Fire away (without sarcasm if possible, I honestly don't know!)

I agree with the criticism on the lack of a camera, however - it would be great to skype/iChat on video with this device. Maybe next year, eh?]]>Jan 27th 2010 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 4:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/ipad-vs-iphone-what-does-3g-cost-you/Jan 27th 2010 4:11PM