j_crazy

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j_crazy

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 8:47 AM Oct 23, 2012 8:47 AM

The new ipad specs are coming. Figured we could have a discussion on it.

I'm getting a tablet soon so I'm really interested in seeing whats new. The ipad is in a class by itself in my opinion.

Oct 23, 2012 8:47am

ernest_t_bass

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:15 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:15 AM

Overpriced, but it's nice. I have an iPhone 4s, an iPad 2, and a 17" MacBook Pro. In my opinion, to ME, the iPad is useless. It's a great tool, however, on which my daughter(s) can play games and watch Netflix.

Oct 23, 2012 9:15am

j_crazy

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j_crazy

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:21 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:21 AM

ernest_t_bass;1302565 wrote:Overpriced, but it's nice. I have an iPhone 4s, an iPad 2, and a 17" MacBook Pro. In my opinion, to ME, the iPad is useless. It's a great tool, however, on which my daughter(s) can play games and watch Netflix.

Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.

Oct 23, 2012 9:21am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:23 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:23 AM

ernest_t_bass;1302565 wrote:Overpriced, but it's nice. I have an iPhone 4s, an iPad 2, and a 17" MacBook Pro.

You must be rich.

Oct 23, 2012 9:23am

ernest_t_bass

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:27 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:27 AM

j_crazy;1302571 wrote:Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.

You don't need to pay that much for it, though.

Oct 23, 2012 9:27am

ernest_t_bass

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:27 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:27 AM

dlazz;1302573 wrote:You must be rich.

Only one I paid for is the iPhone.

Oct 23, 2012 9:27am

sleeper

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:29 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:29 AM

Tablets are useless.

Oct 23, 2012 9:29am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:30 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:30 AM

ernest_t_bass;1302580 wrote:Only one I paid for is the iPhone.

You must be rich.

Oct 23, 2012 9:30am

Raw Dawgin' it

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:31 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:31 AM

sleeper;1302584 wrote:Tablets are useless.

Why?

Oct 23, 2012 9:31am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:43 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:43 AM

j_crazy;1302571 wrote:Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.

It's not a bad way to go. But honestly I'm digging my ultrabook, and between that and my phone I have no need for a tablet. Never really used the one I had so I gave it away.

About the only thing I really enjoyed on my tablet was reading the WSJ and the occasional book. Maybe a couple of games. Granted, it's cheaper than a good ultrabook so they aren't useless.

Oct 23, 2012 9:43am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:43 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:43 AM

I'll be getting a 7 inch tablet for Christmas, deciding between the new 32gb nexus or ipad. I'm mostly tied to android because of google play market and amazon market, so I'm leaning that way.

Oct 23, 2012 9:43am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:44 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:44 AM

sleeper;1302584 wrote:Tablets are useless.

If you add a keyboard you have an overpriced netbook.

Oct 23, 2012 9:44am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:45 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:45 AM

gut;1302603 wrote:If you add a keyboard you have an overpriced netbook.

or a Chromebook

http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/

Oct 23, 2012 9:45am

Belly35

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:49 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:49 AM

I have a Ipad but I find it difficult to type.. (can't type anyways so wtf) ... Does anyone have the Ipad keyboard?
I'm thinking of getting one but not sure which one I should get.... any suggestions?

Oct 23, 2012 9:49am

ernest_t_bass

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:51 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:51 AM

Does the Chromebook have a touchscreen? If so, sign me up.

Oct 23, 2012 9:51am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 9:56 AM Oct 23, 2012 9:56 AM

Belly35;1302612 wrote:I have a Ipad but I find it difficult to type.. (can't type anyways so wtf) ... Does anyone have the Ipad keyboard?
I'm thinking of getting one but not sure which one I should get.... any suggestions?

Mainly why I never used my Ipad. Surfing isn't bad, I guess, if you set-up bookmarks for all your sites. IMO, a laptop is better. But if you don't have a laptop, the Ipad might be comparatively a bit cheaper and a little more mobile.

Oct 23, 2012 9:56am

Crimson streak

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 10:11 AM Oct 23, 2012 10:11 AM

An I pad is a life saver when you have a small child. Keeps my 2 year old busy at restaurants. Hell I think she knows how to work it better than I do

Oct 23, 2012 10:11am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 10:25 AM Oct 23, 2012 10:25 AM

My wife is a K-3 teacher(well she is hoping to get a classroom in the next year or two, currently is an intervention specialist) so thinking an iPad would be great for her to use in the classroom. Not sure I want to go smaller than the current models so hopefully this just brings the price down on the 2.

Oct 23, 2012 10:25am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 10:34 AM Oct 23, 2012 10:34 AM

Raw Dawgin' it;1302588 wrote:Why?

Overpriced half functional laptop. The "They are so easy to use and bring to meetings" is junk marketing at best. It's also easy to bring a laptop and bring to meetings; the only purpose of a tablet is to show others that you can afford a tablet.

Oct 23, 2012 10:34am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 10:34 AM Oct 23, 2012 10:34 AM

Crimson streak;1302632 wrote:An I pad is a life saver when you have a small child. Keeps my 2 year old busy at restaurants. Hell I think she knows how to work it better than I do

Ah, the lazy parent argument.

Oct 23, 2012 10:34am

Crimson streak

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 11:58 AM Oct 23, 2012 11:58 AM

sleeper;1302660 wrote:Ah, the lazy parent argument.

Lol yeah ok. Let me know when you have kids then you can have an opinion

Oct 23, 2012 11:58am

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 12:35 PM Oct 23, 2012 12:35 PM

Crimson streak;1302727 wrote:Lol yeah ok. Let me know when you have kids then you can have an opinion

Parenting: There's an app for that!

Oct 23, 2012 12:35pm

j_crazy

7 gram rocks. how i roll.

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j_crazy

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 1:05 PM Oct 23, 2012 1:05 PM

sleeper;1302756 wrote:Parenting: There's an app for that!

Your mouth. There's a dick for that.

Oct 23, 2012 1:05pm

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 1:55 PM Oct 23, 2012 1:55 PM

j_crazy;1302571 wrote:Travelling as much as i do, thats exactly what i want a tablet for.

This.

Oct 23, 2012 1:55pm

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 1:59 PM Oct 23, 2012 1:59 PM

lol, new iPad Mini is priced at $329.


too expensive.

Oct 23, 2012 1:59pm