Mac Users Of Mtc (apple: Go Ahead, Take A Bite!)

[djrs]

iPAD???? WTF???

 

it must be pre-installed with Snow Leopard! but its not!!

[noyzky7]

"iPad" apples new release gadget.. No 3G support, no built-in camera, no flash support, no user-replaceable battery,

 

no tv subscriptions, no jaw-droppingly new interface, no iphone software, no usb port and even no operating system (os).

 

What a piece of $@#t !!!! Very disappointed.. :thumbsdownsmiley:

[noyzky7]

"iPad" apples new release gadget.. No 3G support, no built-in camera, no flash support, no user-replaceable battery,

 

no tv subscriptions, no jaw-droppingly new interface, no iphone software, no usb port and even no operating system (leopard).

 

What a piece of $@#t !!!! Very disappointed.. :thumbsdownsmiley:

[dickee]

i'm a bit disappointed too... the ipad is not every mac fanatic envisioned.

 

better to wait for the next generation.

[boomouse]

"iPad" apples new release gadget.. No 3G support, no built-in camera, no flash support, no user-replaceable battery,

 

no tv subscriptions, no jaw-droppingly new interface, no iphone software, no usb port and even no operating system (leopard).

 

What a piece of $@#t !!!! Very disappointed.. :thumbsdownsmiley:

 

 

 

 

i'm a bit disappointed too... the ipad is not every mac fanatic envisioned.

 

better to wait for the next generation.

 

I am quoting liberally from: http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ipa...all_over_again/

 

 

"While I don't know if the iPad will be as revolutionary as the Mac was at the time, it definitely has potential.

 

What the complainers don't realize yet is that the device isn't built for them. If they need a full desktop OS, then they should buy a laptop. Steve never claimed that the iPad would replace MacBooks or MacBook Pros.

 

What we have here is the first dedicated tablet device with a UI that appears to "just work". That's tremendously important. It is not easy to translate a desktop user interface to a tablet, and Apple did the right thing by using the iPhone OS and building from there.

 

Yes, it has its flaws. I'd like a camera so my parents can see their grandkids via video conferencing. But then I think about how I'd have to prop the iPad up or hold it steady somehow, and I can understand why Apple left it out. The lack of Flash really seems to bother some people, but it's not a big deal to me. I can play back both YouTube and Vimeo videos on this device. Aside from that, Flash is mostly used to try and sell me products. Hulu isn't a concern because like most of the rest of the world, I don't live in the United States. Finally, as a web developer who likes standards, Flash really annoys me. Safari supports HTML5, so hopefully the introduction of more HTML5-based devices means more web developers moving away from Flash to HTML5 - which is a *good* thing.

 

Another market for these devices: technophobes. My parents are 76 years old and use their computer to read news, browse a few websites, email their kids and grandkids, and look at photos. *All* of that can be accomplished with an iPad. Even better, when they have visitors over and want to show them photos of the grandkids, they don't have to crowd into my father's office - they can just pass the iPad around. I don't think my mom has ever lined up for a computer product before, but I wouldn't be surprised if she's there on day 1 of the iPad release to pick hers up.

 

Students are another huge market. The lowest-cost iPad is only a few dollars more than a Kindle DX and has a color screen. Now, I *love* my eInk display, but when it comes to viewing textbooks, the Kindle falls short. I'm a physicist - many science texts use color to convey information (just look at a periodic table). Viewing them on a Kindle isn't ideal. But on an iPad? Definitely. Not to mention that the iPad is already compatible with a student's library of existing iTunes content, and has more functionality than a Kindle.

 

I can definitely understand why some people would feel let down by this product - especially if they were expecting a full tablet MacBook - but that's not what the iPad is about, and they are not the intended market. At least not at first. But the market for this device is definitely there. "

 

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Boomouse writes:

 

To me, a good brief for this device would be the tired and clichéd "information at your fingertips". Sure, I can download and read PDFs of the latest issues of Car & Driver, MacWorld, and HBR on an iPod Touch but having experienced the extent that I have to squint to do this, a 10-inch screen is really attractive.

 

I don't need a laptop replacement. A Macbook of whatever flavour will do all of what I need to do albeit in varying degrees of speed. At home and at work, a surfeit of desktop computers are there to help complete whatever needs to be done. But in the park, in a meeting, in the car while the driver battles through traffic, something like the iPad will definitely be a better choice.

 

I developed a CD version of the oldest and most comprehensive historical work on the Philippines in 2001, "The Philippine Islands, 1496-1898" by Blair & Robertson—every student who had to go through the University of the Philippines have had to wade through it at least once in the 'room use only' section of the UP Main Library. This first work was a kludge, a PDF that was literally forced into existence by several compromises due to the requirements of computing resources, platform inter-operability, working speed, and consistency with the printed version. The iPad is the platform that something like this was waiting for and I am now inspired to embark on version 2 of this work. With this device, even the most tech-stupid scholar will be able to access information.

Edited January 29, 2010 by boomouse

[djrs]

hahahaha.

 

even mac fanbois are dissapointed...

 

for me it is so expensive...

 

better get a 12inch netbook or notebook... or a 10inch netbook that can be converted to be a tablet... all with webcams etc.. and way faster...

 

it is way better! even old people use facebook and play farmville or flash games...

 

i remember STEVE Jobs bashing KINDLE! but now he eats his own words!

 

remember he say that IBM is Better than INTEL?

 

now macs sell better when he put INTEL on it... haha.

Edited January 29, 2010 by djrs

[bubuy]

remember he say that IBM is Better than INTEL?

do you have a link where i could find this?

how can a company that manufactures PCs be better than a company that manufactures processors?

[djrs]

do you have a link where i could find this?

how can a company that manufactures PCs be better than a company that manufactures processors?

 

when apple uses IBM's processors Steve always saying that IBM's processor is better than INTEL processor... but those where the days...

ahahahah. no need for any link..

 

IBM also developing Processor my friend.. they also get processor from intel on their desktop side... now you know...

 

just use google or wiki...

 

peace...

Edited January 30, 2010 by djrs

[KobeWanKenobi]

@djrs

 

Actually IBM has sold its entire PC division to Lenovo. There's no longer any IBM Desktop or Laptop brand.

 

@Bubuy

 

Initially Steve Jobs called IBM to be better than Intel. That's when Apple migrated from their Motorola 68xxx processors to the PowerPC processors jointly designed and manufactured by Intel and Motorola. In fact, the PowerPC was already running in 64-bit even before Intel and AMD produced their 64-bit processors.

 

The problem with IBM though was that their development cycle for the PowerPC processors was slow. The advantage they had over Intel's Pentium slowly eroded, particularly with the low power PowerPC G5 for the Laptop. IBM simply was unable to produce a cool low powered version of the G5 and thus Apple's laptops became outdated because while the desktop had G5, the laptops only had G4.

 

Due to this, Steve Jobs and Apple decided to go the way of x86 processors of Intel (but only after AMD failed to provide an acceptable low powered version of their chips).

 

IBM's processor division still lives on especially on their mid-range AS400/Series i/iSeries machines, as well as on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3.

[boomouse]

@djrs

 

Actually IBM has sold its entire PC division to Lenovo. There's no longer any IBM Desktop or Laptop brand.

 

@Bubuy

 

Initially Steve Jobs called IBM to be better than Intel. That's when Apple migrated from their Motorola 68xxx processors to the PowerPC processors jointly designed and manufactured by Intel and Motorola. In fact, the PowerPC was already running in 64-bit even before Intel and AMD produced their 64-bit processors.

 

The problem with IBM though was that their development cycle for the PowerPC processors was slow. The advantage they had over Intel's Pentium slowly eroded, particularly with the low power PowerPC G5 for the Laptop. IBM simply was unable to produce a cool low powered version of the G5 and thus Apple's laptops became outdated because while the desktop had G5, the laptops only had G4.

 

Due to this, Steve Jobs and Apple decided to go the way of x86 processors of Intel (but only after AMD failed to provide an acceptable low powered version of their chips).

 

IBM's processor division still lives on especially on their mid-range AS400/Series i/iSeries machines, as well as on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3.

 

Don't forget Xbox where the development platforms are Mac G5s.

[djrs]

@KobeWanKenobi,

 

i know that i just answer the question of mr. moderator. regarding the history of IBM that sells Desktop, laptops and developing processors. (IBM History).

 

 

Don't forget Xbox where the development platforms are Mac G5s.

 

 

Its the XBOX 360 not the original XBOX that uses IBM Proc. and it did fail due to heat issues! thats why microsoft extended the warranty for 3year due to 3rl.

 

then ibm shrink the proc. so that the heat will be a non issue..

[boomouse]

@KobeWanKenobi,

 

i know that i just answer the question of mr. moderator. regarding the history of IBM that sells Desktop, laptops and developing processors. (IBM History).

 

 

 

 

 

Its the XBOX 360 not the original XBOX that uses IBM Proc. and it did fail due to heat issues! thats why microsoft extended the warranty for 3year due to 3rl.

 

then ibm shrink the proc. so that the heat will be a non issue..

 

potato, potatoe

 

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Hit your Update menu. Snow Leopard 10.6.2 is out.

 

General operating system fixes provided for:

1. 
   
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   2. an issue that caused data to be deleted when using a guest account
      
   3. an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly
      
   4. the reliability of menu extras
      
   5. an issue in Dictionary when using Hebrew as the primary language
      
   6. shutter-click sound effect when taking a screenshot
      
   7. an issue with the four-finger swipe gesture
      
   8. an issue adding images to contacts in Address Book
      
   9. an issue in Front Row that could cause sluggish or slow frame rates while watching videos
      
   10. creation of mobile accounts for Active Directory users
       
   11. reliability and duration of VPN connections
       
   12. general reliability improvements for iWork, iLife, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, MobileMe, and iDisk
       
   13. overall improvements to VoiceOver performance
       
   14. this update addresses video playback and performance issues for iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers that may occur in some situations while AirPort is turned on
       

 

Fonts fixes provided for:

1. an issue with font spacing
   
2. an issue in which some Fonts are missing
   
3. font duplication issues
   
4. an issue with some PostScript Type 1 fonts not working properly
   

 

Graphics fixes provided for:

1. an issue when connecting monitors to DVI and Mini DisplayPort adapters
   
2. an issue in which the brightness setting may not be remembered on restart
   
3. addresses functionality with specific display models
   
4. general reliability and performance improvements when using some applications
   

 

Mail fixes provided for:

1. a situation in which Mail's unread count may not update properly as messages are read on another computer
   
2. an issue in which deleted RSS feeds may return
   
3. an issue in which Mail cannot preview or Quick Look attachments when composing a new message
   
4. an issue that can cause Address Book and/or Mail to stop responding when opened
   
5. improved line wrapping compatibility when sending to certain mail clients and Microsoft Exchange Server
   
6. an issue in which Mail reports "Account exceeded bandwidth limits" for some Gmail accounts
   

 

MobileMe fixes provided for:

1. performance when accessing files from iDisk via the Finder and syncing iDisk files
   
2. an issue in which syncing iDisk files does not proceed beyond "checking items"
   
3. reliability and performance when syncing contacts, calendars, and bookmarks with MobileMe (syncing with iTunes and iSync are also improved)
   
4. an issue that prevents some users from logging into MobileMe via the MobileMe System Preference pane
   

 

Network file systems fixes provided for:

1. compatibility with third-party AFP servers
   
2. file synchronization for portable home directories
   

 

Printing and faxing fixes provided for:

1. automatic printer updates improvements
   
2. Print dialog allowing you to enter and send to more than one fax recipient
   

 

Safari fixes provided for:

 

1. a graphics distortion issue in Top Sites
   
2. Safari plug-in reliability
   

Edited February 3, 2010 by boomouse

[roxysnonie]

got a question, buy a new battery pack or have it repacked back there?

[boomouse]

got a question, buy a new battery pack or have it repacked back there?

 

Most of thebattery repackers I have asked do not have the right sized lithum cells for an Apple battery pack. I suggest you het a third party battery pack. Although they are almost priced the same as the Apple branded ones, they offer more endurance.

[roxysnonie]

Most of thebattery repackers I have asked do not have the right sized lithum cells for an Apple battery pack. I suggest you het a third party battery pack. Although they are almost priced the same as the Apple branded ones, they offer more endurance.

thanks! any brand to reco?