iPad

AustinBride06

http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-10440943-260.html?tag=smallCarouselArea.0

Eh... maybe it's because I have an iPhone, but so far I'm not impressed.  I like typing on the iPhone better than a BB but I really think not having a physical keyboard is weird.  Unless you're really only using this thing to watch movies/TV.

And I think iSlate would have been a cooler name.

flymansWife

good for old people who want a big screen i think its unimpressive too... maybe i need to see one in person or something

AustinBride06

flymansWife:

good for old people who want a big screen i

 

That's true.  My dad has an iPod Touch and I think he'd probably like the iPad better.  Though who wants to carry that thing around with them??  Bigger isnt' always better.

AustinMimi

Is it really only $699? 

Chandley

here are my thoughts:

1. the name sounds like a maxipad

2. if i traveled a lot for work - and i mean a lot - i think it would come in handy. that way i wouldnt have to lug my heavier laptop with me everywhere i went

3. it is kinda like a kindle meets itouch, cool, but again, i think only a specific demographic would really utilize this a lot. 

4. looks like they are trying to break into the gaming world possibly?

5. if i had a ton of money i would prob want one, even if i didn't use it a lot - cos i am geeky like that. 

AustinBride06

I haven't seen that yet, but they just announced the data plan costs.  $15/month for 250GB or $30/month unlimited, both from AT&T.

Devil_Ducky

I dont like the name either.  Makes it sound like a virtual maxi.

AustinBride06

AustinMimi:

Is it really only $699? 

I just heard $499

ETA:

11:18 a.m.: It's $499.

11:19 a.m.: To start, anyway at 16GB.

$599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. With 3G, add $130 to each. So: $629, $729, and $829.

 

Chicklit

Chandley:

here are my thoughts:

1. the name sounds like a maxipad

This. As one of my Twitter peeps said, "I have a feeling there were no women in on that product naming decision."

My husband was hoping it would be a better e-reader and, in that capacity, it looks like it could be okay. But, meh, I'm still going to wait for the 4th generation Kindle or Nook. A larger version of the iTouch doesn't interest me.

Chandley

oooooo - they made a dock with a keyboard - so you can use as a computer - or tv - ok that is kinda cool. damnit. i'm being sucked in, regardless of the crap name.

sweetscarlet

I'm a sucker for iproducts, I'll admit it. If I had $499 laying around, I'd totally get it.

Nessia

sweetscarlet:

I'm a sucker for iproducts, I'll admit it. If I had $499 laying around, I'd totally get it.

Me too.

reddie36

Chandley:

here are my thoughts:

1. the name sounds like a maxipad

2. if i traveled a lot for work - and i mean a lot - i think it would come in handy. that way i wouldnt have to lug my heavier laptop with me everywhere i went

3. it is kinda like a kindle meets itouch, cool, but again, i think only a specific demographic would really utilize this a lot. 

4. looks like they are trying to break into the gaming world possibly?

5. if i had a ton of money i would prob want one, even if i didn't use it a lot - cos i am geeky like that. 

On your #1 and PP response: My Apple friends are making fun of the name and saying there will be an accessory called iMaxi and iTampon out soon. So, even they think it's dumb.

SaraLouiseBride08

I would rather have an iPhone and a laptop just because I want a "real" keyboard when doing "real" computer work. I don't really get the appeal. But I don't get the appeal of an iTouch either.

ssinca

Chandley:

here are my thoughts:

1. the name sounds like a maxipad

bwahahahaha!

I haven't read a ton about it, but it is trying to compete with netbooks? if so, I want it.  NOW.