Top Ten Reasons To Not Buy An iPad

[nursedude]

I'm glad I joined the cult of Jobs and iPad but when I accepted the EULA during the sign-up process I thought I read something about drinking some Kool-Aid BEFORE going up in the mother-ship. Were they supposed to send it to me by mail or was I supposed to make my own?

Seriously: I love my iPad and just because I have one doesn't make me a fan boy. I actually like the fact that when I install an app it will always work on my device (unlike adding software to my Linux or Windows system). Is Jobs controlling? Yep but I can live with that as I like the end results in this case. Just my $0.02.

[Iridal]

Originally Posted by nursedude

Seriously: I love my iPad and just because I have one doesn't make me a fan boy. I actually like the fact that when I install an app it will always work on my device (unlike adding software to my Linux or Windows system). Is Jobs controlling? Yep but I can live with that as I like the end results in this case. Just my $0.02.

Ha, every time I want to install something on my windows computer it goes something like this:
Computer: Would you like to install this ?
Me: Yes
Computer: Are you sure ?
Me: Yes
Computer: You know this is going to make some serious changes to your system right ?
Me: YES
Computer: so your absolutely sure you want to install ??
Me:

Not that I want to bash Windows completely. I love the lay-out options Office 2007 has to offer. But I love my Mac even more

[CWatkinsNash]

Originally Posted by Iridal

Ha, every time I want to install something on my windows computer it goes something like this:
Computer: Would you like to install this ?
Me: Yes
Computer: Are you sure ?
Me: Yes
Computer: You know this is going to make some serious changes to your system right ?
Me: YES
Computer: so your absolutely sure you want to install ??
Me:

Not that I want to bash Windows completely. I love the lay-out options Office 2007 has to offer. But I love my Mac even more

I had to laugh at this because it reminded me of my first Vista machine. Having used XP for years, Vista was like a nervous, overprotective parent with its User Account Control. The first thing I did was disable it, but that doesn't get rid of all of the confirmations. Yes, it's very annoying to those of us who know exactly what we want to do and what we are doing with our computers, but people like my Mom need that hand-holding. I'm convinced that UAC is the reason I haven't had a "tech support" call since she got a Vista laptop. The dire warnings terrify her, which keeps her from installing the random nonsense that used to plague her old computer. (I once removed 8 browser toolbars from her computer. 8. Half the screen was toolbars.)

[wvcherrybomb]

Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

I had to laugh at this because it reminded me of my first Vista machine. Having used XP for years, Vista was like a nervous, overprotective parent with its User Account Control.

When I first got Vista I felt as if my computer thought I had a sudden drop in IQ.

Getting back to topic, I'll admit I don't understand the iPad. It doesn't seem to do anything that isn't already accomplished by all the other electronics I own. I have nothing against it, I just don't get it.

[jessicalynn]

Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

When I first got Vista I felt as if my computer thought I had a sudden drop in IQ.

Getting back to topic, I'll admit I don't understand the iPad. It doesn't seem to do anything that isn't already accomplished by all the other electronics I own. I have nothing against it, I just don't get it.

I thought this also until I went back to school this semester! Until that point I had NO interest in the ipad. NONE.
But, the ipad is great for school for various reasons. even if the ipad 2 comes out soon I'm still glad I purchased my ipad when I did.

[shanghaichica]

I wouldn't buy an ipad but I don't agree with those reasons.

I wouldn't buy one mainly because:

1. I have an iphone- so I don't need something which does the same thing but is bigger.

2. It's too big to be portable and would rather carry around my netbook which does more

3. Battery life is not long enough

4. Wouldn't serve my purposes as an ereader and I have better dedicated devices for that.

So in summary it serves no purpose for me.

[v1k1ng1001]

After seeing the NOOK Color I realized that quality Android tablets will be available by the end of the year for much, much less than the ipad is selling for.

[The Terminator]

who wouldn't want an ipad

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by shanghaichica

I wouldn't buy an ipad but I don't agree with those reasons.

I wouldn't buy one mainly because:

1. I have an iphone- so I don't need something which does the same thing but is bigger.

2. It's too big to be portable and would rather carry around my netbook which does more

3. Battery life is not long enough

4. Wouldn't serve my purposes as an ereader and I have better dedicated devices for that.

So in summary it serves no purpose for me.

"Portable" means "you can carry it" (from the Latin verb "portare" - to carry). The iPad most certainly isn't too big to carry. You can't carry it in your pocket, that's certainly true, but that's a very different thing to say that it's not portable.

When looking at the battery life, you need to compare it with tablet computers (which is what it is, of course). I get a battery life of something like 12h out of mine, which is superb for a tablet.

[mjhudston]

More than 10 Reasons to buy an iPad - Im sure there are even more

1. I can use it to check and write my emails with out the need for WiFi
2. Its smaller and lighter and easier to hold than a laptop or net book
3. Its a brilliant device for ebooks and does not tie you in to a vendor for them.
4. Its a good conversation starter.
5. It does exactly what I need without the weight of a laptop and separate ereader.
6. Has brilliant battery life compared with other tablets and laptops
7. Its useful as well as a fashion statement (what laptop can claim that)
8. It is pretty much Virus Immune, unless jail broken
9. Software Apps start from as little as 59p or 99 cents some are free.
10. If an app crashes, it doesnt crash the whole system (one up on linux and windows)
11. It doesn't allow that outdated, resource hungry, bug riddled, massive security flaw called flash!
12. Its ideal for me to sit and write my stories, anywhere as its more portable than a laptop.
13. Its got one of the best user interfaces going for the phone and tablet format, so much so that others have tried to replicate the interface.

If I think of any more I will edit this post and add them as I think of some more. Incidentally these are my thoughts, not some copied from a newspaper article, like the OP's

[Graham]

Good set of reasons, mjhudston, although I'd note that all but 12 could equally apply to my Galaxy S mobile phone (and even 12 in a pinch).

I'm not sure this one's valid though:

11. It doesn't rely on that outdated, bug riddled, massive security flaw called flash!

I can't think of any device that relies on Flash.

Graham

[mjhudston]

Originally Posted by Graham

Good set of reasons, mjhudston, although I'd note that all but 12 could equally apply to my Galaxy S mobile phone (and even 12 in a pinch).

I'm not sure this one's valid though:



I can't think of any device that relies on Flash.

Graham

Maybe a poor choice of words, but flash is a security flaw in any system it's installed, and is extreemly resource hungry! I've updated number 11 to be more accurate.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by mjhudston

Maybe a poor choice of words, but flash is a security flaw in any system it's installed, and is extreemly resource hungry! I've updated number 11 to be more accurate.

Sounds like you've certainly drunk the kool-aid.

[CazMar]

I tried out an Ipad but I would have to say that despite its attractive appearance and beautiful clear screen, it didn't really impress me as a useful tool. Kind of like a beautiful sports car when what you really need is a fuel efficient sedan. My Asus netbook is less glamorous but does all the jobs I need.
Unfortunately the IPad comes well down on the long list of things I need to buy, but I have to say it is really beautiful.

[SHOECHICK]

Originally Posted by CazMar

I tried out an Ipad but I would have to say that despite its attractive appearance and beautiful clear screen, it didn't really impress me as a useful tool. Kind of like a beautiful sports car when what you really need is a fuel efficient sedan. My Asus netbook is less glamorous but does all the jobs I need.
Unfortunately the IPad comes well down on the long list of things I need to buy, but I have to say it is really beautiful.

trying it out and owning one are two completely different things. Without the apps loaded to make it a useful tool "For You" a try out is useless.