Apple has always been on the cutting edge of computing technology. It will revolutionize the way we do computing. In my opinion, the iPad is a step forward. What I have noticed is that my browser is faster and more responsive, and that I can leave a couple of dozen tabs and windows up for weeks without having to force-restart my Mac. I have not noticed any drop in my ability to enjoy the Web. You’ll see a placeholder image in the webpage and if you want to view the content, give it a click and it’ll load in. Months ago, I installed a browser plugin for Safari called “ClickToFlash.” It blocks all Flash content. Sometimes it makes the language more colorful and entertaining, and sometimes it just renders it into unintelligible mush. But Flash – see Adobe's reaction to the lack of Flash support on iPad here – is in no way part of the true language of the Internet. It’s true that there’s a lot of Flash content out there. Which isn’t far off the mark, given the kind of content that its fans stream from various video sites. Frankly, I think some people elevate flash-based Web content to the level of a fetish. Let me address one thing straight away: anyone who declares the iPad a “fail” because the browser lacks support of Flash needs to elaborate their position beyond one word of a single syllable. The Ipad provides that all with a bigger screen and keyboard. The only thing I really missed from Iphone is the ability to actually efficiently use "office"-like tools, write e-mails, go on the web and draw on a larger screen. The Ipad might be a bit to big to fit in your pocket, but it still is very portable and likely easy and comfortable to use, more so than netbooks anyway. I love browsing the internet and watching movies on my iphone (even though the screen is a little bit small). It allows you to use more advanced drawing software, it allows you to use Iwork and the internet without constantly zooming in and out. True, the new Ipad will just be a big IPod, but the extra size has a large number of advantages and most of the time, you don't really need much more than a big Ipad. Seriously, I don't see what you would want more in a tablet.Īlthough my iphone is very portable and easy to use as a phone, I'd love to be able to use the internet better, watch movies better and be able to write on a bigger keyboard. While I say "It's a big Ipod! How awesome!" They say "It's just a big Ipod! It sucks!" Personally, I don't understand this "It's just a big Ipod!"-attitude of many people, even though I completely agree with it. A desktop/iPad combo is in my opinion the perfect replacement to the laptop compromise. So for myself, and probably many other people out there, I see the iPad as a device that can eliminate the need for laptops altogether (or at least lessen the need). (And it often gets very hot!) For the amount that I paid for my MacBook Pro ($2000), I can get a decently powerful iMac, which would provide more power than my laptop for the home, and an iPad, which is more suited for what I do on the go (especially with pay as you go $30 a month data). Outside of the house I really only want to do simple tasks, for which my laptop is usually overkill. I find that I only really push the processor when I’m at home. Now, a laptop can do everything that I need, and it is mobile, so it seems like it is the perfect device for me, but there are a few problems. Like many people, I can only afford one computer, so I compromise on raw power for mobility and get a laptop. I also like to be able to take a computer with me when I leave my home. I like to have some “oomph” in my computers. Many people believe that it is nothing more than a giant iPod Touch and therefore brings nothing new to the table. Since it’s unveiling yesterday, I have heard a steady wave of complaints about the Apple iPad.
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