Reply to: Proper reasons to buy an iPadMacPodLooRoll...

[d000hg]

So, my next question is about Vendor Lock-in.

Big deal. I'm pretty sure you can still post crap on CUK even if you later swap your iPad for a different platform.

[Bunk]

looks like World of Warcraft but without the gameplay or people IMO

Sounds good already

Joking aside, it's just a tech demo, albeit an extremely impressive one. The first game using the engine, Infinity Blade, should be out before Christmas.

[chef]

I'd buy one just because of this...

looks like World of Warcraft but without the gameplay or people IMO

[beercohol]

So, my next question is about Vendor Lock-in. Apparently, if I get an iPad, it comes with Vendor Lock-in as standard. Does this contribute to my security, peace of mind, deep-seated sense of contentment and inner calm?

Will it make me even happier than I already am?

[d000hg]

It's not the theme of the site. It's the fact it has an intro video, the main page has another long video, and all the 'fancy' ui is really clunky/broken (for me anyway).

[bogeyman]

Cheapskate.

£299,999 Platinum iPad

And yes, at those prices you'd think they could employ a half decent web designer.

True. That's a pretty shocking site, but may not be the designer's fault. It's probably just what the the proprietor wanted - "make it have more bling! and music! and gold!".

Anyway. I have an iPad and I'm not a gadget freak by any means, and I think it's great. I rarely carry my Macbook around now when I'm only travelling for a couple of days. I'm quite a keen photographer and it's ideal for that - and for music, watching films etc.

Not sure about the tariffs comment. Not bothered with the 3G as most places I need to go, wi-fi abounds.

I think it's a great bit of kit.

[DaveB]

What kind of contractor are you, quibbling over a few quid? I bet you drive a Kia and do your grocery shopping in the Value section.
I know not everyone can aspire to £200/day but still.

For those like DP:

World's most expensive iPad a gold-plated steal at £130,000 : Tech Digest

The most expensive gadgets on the most useless website.

Cheapskate.

£299,999 Platinum iPad

And yes, at those prices you'd think they could employ a half decent web designer.

[mango]

Nice. I want one.

[d000hg]

Perhaps what really attracts me is the price.

It appears Apple kept it cheap by saving costs on design - like not bothering. Instead they've left it looking bare - just a blank panel with one button on the front and a bare silver plate on the back.

So if they made it look good, that might have pushed the price up higher. Instead, they're passing the cost saving onto me, right?

I might buy three of them!

What kind of contractor are you, quibbling over a few quid? I bet you drive a Kia and do your grocery shopping in the Value section.
I know not everyone can aspire to £200/day but still.

For those like DP:

World's most expensive iPad a gold-plated steal at £130,000 : Tech Digest

The most expensive gadgets on the most useless website.

[SupremeSpod]

That does look stunning.

I bet you say that to all the boys!

[TimberWolf]

I'd buy one just because of this...

That does look stunning.

[CheeseSlice]

I haven't (and can't be bothered to) read the facts, but isn't the iPad powered by an ARM designed processor, which is present in something like 90% of mobile devices?

This makes me think it is probably very efficient compare to a tablet PC based on an Intel chip and running a full blown OS such as Win7.

[beercohol]

Idiot Pad sucks...

So I keep reading all over the net that the iPad sucks.

Does this kill the battery, or is it really efficient, like a Dyson?

[CheeseSlice]

Another pre-sales question: What does the "i" stand for in "iPad"?

Idiot

idiot phone
idiot pod
idiot Mac
idiot pad

[beercohol]

Perhaps what really attracts me is the price.

It appears Apple kept it cheap by saving costs on design - like not bothering. Instead they've left it looking bare - just a blank panel with one button on the front and a bare silver plate on the back.

So if they made it look good, that might have pushed the price up higher. Instead, they're passing the cost saving onto me, right?

I might buy three of them!

Another pre-sales question: What does the "i" stand for in "iPad"?