http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 5:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 5:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
It needs to be iPad 3.0 before it can command such demand, considering the lackluster hardware specs and that awful design.]]>Jan 29th 2010 5:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 5:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
In general terms, tablet PC refers to a slate shaped mobile computer device, equipped with a touchscreen or stylus to operate the computer.

This form factor offers a more mobile way to interact with a computer. Tablet PCs are often used where normal notebooks are impractical or unwieldy, or do not provide the needed functionality.

for more please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_PC!]]>Jan 29th 2010 6:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 6:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 6:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 6:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 6:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
so ipad is a computer? tablet pc? pda? even media player? no usb port, no hdmi, no widescreen, no camera...

look iphone wa grounbreaking only because of its beautiful touchscreen, now we are over it, this thing should have had some serious agenda to position itself and it failed. it might sell because you want to browse (cant chat while at it), watch great videos (hardly HD), read books (wear goggles), want to charge on the go, sure no problem buy a freaking adaptor,

i could on and on, but honestly i am not even tempted for now, ipad 3.0/4.0 with hardware upgrade, maybe, will wait and watch ]]>Jan 29th 2010 6:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/i think (ithink) there is two view :
1-its a tablet
2-its a big ipod touch
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1-if its a tablet it should have a good os that can implement multitasking
run applications on windows(not windows os) and .....
and on its hardware should have usb host and at least a vga camera
so it not worthy as a tablet.

2- it is big ipod touch so it worthy because you pay 500$(for 16gb ipad) aganist 400$ (for ipod touch 64gb) (i konw the difference between 16 & 64 but its not an important to me) and you have less memory and a nice big screen and a more powerful processor and so much more user friendly app and more battery life ...
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Flash will obviously never happen.

Multitasking will obviously come with OS 4.0. ]]>Jan 29th 2010 7:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Just adding my 2 cents. It can't demand a share of the tablet PC market because it by no means qualifies as a PC of any kind. I'd say it's more like a big phone, but it doesn't make phone calls. So I guess it'll demand a lion's share of the iPad market.]]>Jan 29th 2010 7:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 7:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Multi-tasking is why Americans are losing out on manufacturing jobs, and the general overall performance of an american worker is on the decline. Unlike other countries where people dedicate themselves to the task at hand and perfect that task, Americans want to do as much as humanly possible in a short amount of time.

People who multi-task, do not put the effort or enough thought into what they are doing, if you are multi-tasking you are dividing your attention by however many tasks you are trying to perform. If you are painting, watching TV, and talking on the phone you have effectively cut your attention to each of those items to only 33.33%. Where as if you were to say focus on that painting and anything else you would be giving 100%. Which outcome do you expect would be better?

Multi-tasking is pure marketing, do more in less time isn't something I am interested in. Especially when the trade off you make is quality. There are always trade offs when you try to do something faster or cheaper. What trade offs are you making by multi-tasking?

]]>Jan 29th 2010 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
I'm in the market for a netbook-type device for school, and while some netbooks may have ION/Broadcom, they are actually completely useless for day-to-day activities. The iPad's supposed to be really fast - sure, its because its riding on a restricted OS, but that's besides the point.. The fact is, in its current state, I can open up apps fast.

I'm really gunning on the jailbreak community to sort it out with multitasking (multifl0w on the iPad would actually make it extremely attractive) which would solely leave flash as the missing component. That sucks, but its no deal breaker.......]]>Jan 29th 2010 8:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 8:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Big disappointments aside (multitasking, camera, etc...)
Would a full blown OSX on a tablet form factor really be all that successful? How many actually own a tablet PC?

Netbooks has sold well, but I would have to say the state of the economy was a big factor. Plus, the netbook hasn't had the kind of reception to the "masses" (no, the tech savvy is not part of this group) the way the iPhone did to Apple.

Plus a much more "tech" capable tablet really would cannibalize the MBP sales, a decision any smart (not tech savvy friendly) company would make. (btw, no multitasking == not smart)

So, am I mad Apple left out multitasking and some other features?

But would Apple, eventually (after some iterations) rake in money?

I think the sad point is. Whether Apple "may" succeed or not rarely has to do with whether tech blog readers are satisfied with the product or not.

Perhaps as the tech savvy, we overlook a possible unforeseen market... however niche the iPad may seem to us.]]>Jan 29th 2010 8:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/ ]]>Jan 29th 2010 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/"Multi-tasking is why Americans are losing out on manufacturing jobs, and the general overall performance of an American worker is on the decline"

The factory worker MAYBE, but if you want to survive in corporate America, then you BEST be able to do 2 things at once, if not more. I do it every day at work and if you can't, you're useless.]]>Jan 29th 2010 9:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Forget camera, not every notebook out there has cameras, I can live without one. But give me USB so if I need a camera I can just plug it in, or external HDD, or USB GPS reciever, etc. etc. etc.]]>Jan 29th 2010 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Multitasking in this case refers to the computer's ability to have background processes for all or almost all of its apps/programs, not a human's ability to multitask.]]>Jan 29th 2010 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 10:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
It has only captured our attention because this is ALL YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.

Opinions are shaped by content providers. If you keep talking about the device AND promoting the device then yes, there will be interest. Of course, most of the interest is negative (at least according to the comments) but at least it is being talked about.]]>Jan 29th 2010 12:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.apple.com/ipad/]]>Jan 29th 2010 12:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
assisted GPS isnt true GPS.]]>Jan 29th 2010 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
http://astheria.com/design/why-the-ipad-changes-everything

You’ve heard the grumbles:

Sitting on the sofa, MBP on my lap, iPhone in my hand. Do I really need an ‘in between’ device? No.

What’s a bit dissapointing about the iPad is that it’s *exactly* what we expected… and we’re used to Apple exceeding our expecations

if you have an iPhone and a MacBook Pro, why would you need an iPad?

The problem here, is the people doing the grumbling. We (geeks) aren’t Apple’s target audience with the iPad.

We may consider it yet another piece of gadgetry that makes it a little easier to read RSS feed items in bed, or check your email while you’re taking a poo—but the truth of the matter is, that’s all it is to us.
But Here’s the Magic

Think of your parents. They probably aren’t terribly tech savvy, but you buy them a laptop anyway. A laptop is a very powerful device even with average hardware specs, you can do a lot with it. But the ability to do a lot comes at the price of reduced usability. Introducing more choices means more mental hurdles to jump. To us (the geeks), these hurdles are skipped, we’re used to computers and we don’t even think when using most basic functionality. The iPad removes all of these choices, and as a result, increases the inherent usability of the device for those who normally have to jump those hurdles.

Think of those whose lives don’t revolve around using a computer for anything more than entertainment. The iPad is, and let’s be honest here, perfect for this group. Extremely lightweight, easy to throw in your book bag. Plays music, video, let’s you browse the web, read books, and so on. These people don’t need the power of a laptop the way those of us who use a computer for work do. The iPad does exactly what they want to do, and it does it well.

Think of those who travel. Many of these people have a laptop and a 3G connection card. Why? So they can check their email and file documents on the road. The iPad with a 3G connection does this, and does it well.

Think of those with desktops who want to do some mobile computing. Most people’s definition of computing is just working on stuff in Microsoft Word, or browsing the internet.

I think you can see the running theme here by now.
So Why the Lofty Title?

If the iPhone revolutionized the usability of smartphones, the iPad just did the same for laptops and netbooks. It’s a completely different take on the de facto standard. It targets the average computer user, not those of us who use a computer all day at work. It creates a UI and capability set that adopts the 80/20 principle of usability. It does nearly everything this crowd wants it to do, with 20% of the bullshit interface getting in their way.

It brings mobile 3G based computing to the mainstream, if we thought the iPhone took the internet to the mobile realm, this takes it even further. This makes a move where some people may not purchase an at home internet connection. If the iPad does everything you need, flip the bird to Comcast and only pay $30 a month for unlimited 3G access—anywhere.

So while we the geeks may feel under-impressed, there’s a whole new market Apple just tapped—and it’s going to take the internet to another level of ubiquitousness in much the same way as the iPhone. And, well, we all know the impact the iPhone has had.]]>Jan 29th 2010 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/"(multifl0w on the iPad would actually make it extremely attractive)"

Kotex is working very hard on this as we speak!]]>Jan 29th 2010 4:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
If Apple maintains it's leadership position in the area of marketing power... then the iPad will most likely be at the top of this category... just like the iPod etc is now of their respective categories.. and much of the hate will cease to exist (in future generations when stuff is added)... and surely the iPad will get hacked.. making it a more useful device.
I think the haters are looking at it in the wrong way right now, of course there is the bogus bits of marketing.. but which company on earth doesn't do that?.. I think it's a luxury accessory.. it's not supposed to replace any particular device, but rather be supplementary.]]>Jan 29th 2010 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
So the theme is less costs more?]]>Jan 29th 2010 8:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://bit.ly/ipad-details-under-examination]]>Jan 29th 2010 11:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Assisted GPS is the best kind of GPS. It will lock onto the satelittes much quicker.]]>Jan 30th 2010 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jan 29th 2010 5:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Heavy Facebook users. But they can't play their Flash games.]]>Jan 29th 2010 5:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Wow you are a dumbass. Niche? do you even know what that is? Brando makes niche products. Do you really think Apple would even waste it's time on niche products. Please think for yourself and stop joining all the other people that want EVERYTHING to perform as a computer would. Really? next thing you know people will be enraged when a T.V. doesn't come with an operating system, just so they can do the SAME thing they do on their computer. Which can be summed up overwhelmingly by three things: music, internet, video. ]]>Jan 29th 2010 5:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Right because music, video, internet, and games are niche novelties...]]>Jan 29th 2010 5:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Fanboy much? Pretty sure the concept for a tablet is based off a computer. ie: Something that can do more than one thing at a time. Just because you like Apple and some of their products doesn't mean this iPad thing isn't a steaming pile of fail. ]]>Jan 29th 2010 5:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/Jobs targeted right on the beginning the people that will love the iPad - those who will find a really cool feature the fact that you can change your wallpaper. I think there are lots of them.

And the book store - wow.. looks just like an actual library. They need to design it like that in order to make some understand what it does.]]>Jan 29th 2010 6:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/I'm not saying its GREAT, I'm saying where's the niche>?]]>Jan 29th 2010 6:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Just think, what it could replace in the future? (Your Coby, PMP device, Your LCD in your Car, Those vtech for the kids, etc)

I believe, this year won't be an iPad year. But believe me, after 3 years.. I think we will look back and remember this day, why we disdain iPad so much, because it turns out on that day. iPad is a part of your home already. More details: http://bit.ly/apple-tablet-under-fire
]]>Jan 29th 2010 6:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/How can a product costing $500 and more not do more than one thing at a time?]]>Jan 29th 2010 6:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/"A netbook does what the iPad does a million billion times well whilst running circles round it."
No, they are bigger, and look cheaper. There is nothing shiny about a netbook, and people want shiny things. If they didn't, Gucci and friends would be out of business.]]>Jan 29th 2010 6:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
Hate much? There are so many things wrong with your post, I don't know where to start. If you truly believe the things that you wrote, that would explain the amount of flaming that occurs in gadget posts. It all boils down to ignorance.

"Pretty sure the concept for a tablet is based off a computer. ie: Something that can do more than one thing at a time"

FIrst of all, no. Just...no. My fist computer was a Colt, used a MS DOS boot disk (5 1/2" floppy). Guess what? It didn't have multitasking. Are you going to say that it wasn't a computer because it didn't multitask? All multitasking is: the computer interrupting one task rapidly to switch to the another one, giving the appearance that its doing multiple things at the same time.

Fanboyism aside, to say that the iPad isn't a computer is ridiculous. It has all the components of a computer and runs an operating system. Its not a laptop or a netbook. Right, understood, we got that part. Its different, its non-traditional. I haven't seen this netbook that costs half price that you're talking about, but I can guarantee that it can't out perform the iPad in the areas that the iPad was designed to do well in. Its not going to be as intuitive either. And on the flip side, there are areas in which a netbook (a cheap laptop) will outperform an iPad. Multi-tasking and flash support are just two of them. There are pros and cons of both, and understanding the abilities and limitations of both should only be taken into consideration when trying to decide which product best suits YOUR needs. It shouldn't be used to start flame wars or tell other people what their needs are because you don't like a product or company. That's ignorant.

Who is it going to appeal to? Its going to appeal to the people that bought a netbook just because they are cheap. Those people only need something small that they can carry around with them and check their email, or watch a movie or tv show or play a game while they're at the airport or on a plane or on the train/subway. Its something that you can hold in your hands, you don't need to sit it in your lap to use it. Its not meant for those of us who like to dual boot into linux and compile our own programs (or even apt get them). We are the minority in the market, not the other way around. Most people just want simple, push this icon or button and this happens. That's where the iPad appeals, that's why I believe its going to sell buckets. Loads and loads of buckets.

Am I going to buy one? I don't know. Probably. I try to justify it because I do a lot of flying and my 17" macbook pro sometimes isn't practical and a large amount of my flights outlast my battery life. But deep down inside its because I'm a geek and a tech junkie and this intrigues me for some reason; I want to hold it and I want to play with it. A lot of my colleagues have already stated they were going to get one, and an even larger number of them have already switched from Window's based PCs to Macs. They're not fanboys or hipsters, they just like the ease of use, lack of issues, and quality of the hardware. Not being able to multitask (on their iPhones) and lack of Flash support doesn't seem to matter to them, it isn't a roadblock for them, in fact, I honestly don't think they've even noticed. Same goes for the other millions of people that are happy with their iPhones. That's why I believe this thing is going to sell.

"Just because you like Apple and some of their products doesn't mean this iPad thing isn't a steaming pile of fail."

Quite the contrary. :)]]>Jan 29th 2010 7:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/while I wouldn't call this product niche, I believe that the problem lies in the fact that it's so similar to the iPod touch and iPhone. By making it so similar to a previous product, they eliminated many potential customers by not giving them anything major that they couldn't already do more cheaply. ]]>Jan 29th 2010 7:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apples-ipad-to-demand-lions-share-of-tablet-pc-market/
OMG OMG OMG. Such a Fanboy its pathetic. That was the most pathetic comment I have ever seen on any blog ever. What are sticking up for? Lets face it, its just an oversized iPod touch. Theres really isnt much more you can do on this thing. Sure its specs were bumped as far as processor, but soon enough new iPods and iPhones will also get bumped up processors. Apple is all smoke and mirrors. This is just like the original iPhone. They release a product lacking so much stuff people want and need and is currently available in many other devices, but then Apple makes you feel special when they release an update that has all the shit it should have had. I hope you do buy this thing, just becuase ur a typical fanboy sucker, who is also gonna buy the one they release around the holidays thats better, then you are gonna buy another one in a year when they add all the things that this original device shoulda coulda and woulda had if Apple didnt have you buy the balls. Slowly they will release, thats the Apple way, suck in the early adopters, becuase they know you are just gonna buy the next wave also, so they got you for at least a grand. Nice comment. Let me go brush my teeth because you made me puke.
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