iCriticize (no offence)

Posted: February 8, 2010 in Computers, Software
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iDon’t multitask, iPlay 720p but iDon’t have HDMI, iDon’t have a camera, iDon’t have USB, iCan’t change my battery, iHave less storage, iCan Wifi but 3G is ridiculous, iSound stupid, iSupport AT&T, iCan’t make a phone call,

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Are Apple’s iPad Shortcomings Real or Perceived? (Chris pirillo):

I’m not an Apple apologist, honestly. I don’t like everything they’ve created, I swear. I don’t own iEverything (no Apple TV, no iPod, no MacBook Air, etc.). However, in light of the flurry of initial iPad complaints, I just had to counterbalance perceived shortcomings with a modicum of reason. (Read more)

Apple iPad specifications:

  • Display:
    • 9.7″ widescreen LED-backlit glossy multi-touch capacitive display (with IPS technology)
    • 1024-by-768-pixel resolution @ 132 pixels-per-inch (ppi)
    • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Processor: Apple A4 1 GHz (by PA Semiconductor)
  • Memory: DDR2 RAM
  • Video: Apple A4 1 Ghz (see above)
  • Storage: 16 GB to 64 GB flash drive
  • Wireless data:
    • Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
    • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
    • 3G version: UMTS/HSDPA (through AT&T, no contract required)
    • 3G version: GSM/EDGE (through AT&T, no contract required)
  • Extra devices:
    • Digital compass
    • A-GPS (assisted GPS)
    • Microphone
    • Speaker
  • Sensors:
    • Accelerometer
    • Proximity sensor
    • Ambient light sensor
  • Inputs:
    • Dock connector (typical Apple port)
    • 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
    • SIM card
    • No USB port (!!!)
  • Battery: Built-in 25 Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery (by DynaPak)
  • Usage time:
    • Internet: up to 5 hours on 3G
    • Internet: up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
    • Video playback: up to 10 hours
  • Colors:
    • black with silver or
  • Software:
    • iPhone OS (for iPad)
    • All iPhone applications are supported on the iPad
    • In addition, iPad has its own App Store
Should you buy an iPad?:

NO!! The iPad is clearly geared towards being a media-centric device, but not being able to accomplish even common tasks, really begs the question of whether the iPad warrants even $499 for the entry level model, when in fact, consumers can opt for ultra-portable computers that are far more capable. For $499, you can buy a solid netbook — a cheap, Web-browsing-focused PC — from the likes of Dell, Acer, or HP.

This is a good start for Apple. The iPad will continue to evolve, and will only get better. The next-generation iPad will likely include many of the key features missing right now, and would likely have a better design with a smaller bezel, something many users are negatively pointing out now.

In my opinion, the iPad, for now, isn’t a necessary device to buy. I’ll be waiting for the next-generation model.

& for Christ sake PLEASE CHANGE THE NAME TO SOMETHING MORE MANLY.

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