Comments on: $499 iPad Is First Affordable Computing Device By Apple For Average User http://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/ Personal Finance Blog, Your Guide to Financial Fitness Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: petpeevehttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-14200 petpeeve Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:09:41 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-14200 I don't know how you can call any apple product "affordable" for those of us who live in the real world and aren't rich apple products are overpriced and don't have alot of features. I don’t know how you can call any apple product “affordable” for those of us who live in the real world and aren’t rich apple products are overpriced and don’t have alot of features.

]]> By: Andyhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-12159 Andy Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:59:00 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-12159 That's what I'm doing! lol. I want it mainly because it's an awesome ebook reader. : D That’s what I’m doing! lol. I want it mainly because it’s an awesome ebook reader. : D

]]> By: Machttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-10834 Mac Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:34:33 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-10834 ...and it's done. Just a day or two after its release, and the iPad has been jailbroken. That happened quick! http://bit.ly/cBBuJT The 4.0 OS is probably going to be announced on 4/8/10, and it's rumored to include multitasking, so if I'm lucky enough to get my hands on one, I doubt I'll be doing any jailbreaking. All I really need is to be able to do multiple things at once! …and it’s done. Just a day or two after its release, and the iPad has been jailbroken. That happened quick! http://bit.ly/cBBuJT
The 4.0 OS is probably going to be announced on 4/8/10, and it’s rumored to include multitasking, so if I’m lucky enough to get my hands on one, I doubt I’ll be doing any jailbreaking. All I really need is to be able to do multiple things at once!

]]> By: Seanhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8991 Sean Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:02:49 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8991 I dunno, I think that this is more of a game changer than a lot of people realize. Maybe not right out of the gates, but this device sets up a complete change in the way people use computers. I think Steven Frank really got it right with his article about the iPad: http://bit.ly/avOXOg Maybe it's all just hype, but I think something big is afoot. I dunno, I think that this is more of a game changer than a lot of people realize. Maybe not right out of the gates, but this device sets up a complete change in the way people use computers. I think Steven Frank really got it right with his article about the iPad: http://bit.ly/avOXOg Maybe it’s all just hype, but I think something big is afoot.

]]> By: Seanhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8990 Sean Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:57:36 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8990 Apparently Steve Jobs in an interview after the event said that the book prices would be the same. I'm sure that Apple will be competitive in this space and it may even drive the price of ebooks down further. Also, you will still be able to read the kindle books on the iPad with the kindle app! Apparently Steve Jobs in an interview after the event said that the book prices would be the same. I’m sure that Apple will be competitive in this space and it may even drive the price of ebooks down further. Also, you will still be able to read the kindle books on the iPad with the kindle app!

]]> By: Karmellahttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8968 Karmella Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:04:41 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8968 That may end up being true, but Apple didn't do a very good job of communicating why such an analysis applies. That may end up being true, but Apple didn’t do a very good job of communicating why such an analysis applies.

]]> By: Karmellahttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8967 Karmella Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:02:55 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8967 I think the next version will be much improved, knowing Apple's way. I am interested to see that version for sure. I think the next version will be much improved, knowing Apple’s way. I am interested to see that version for sure.

]]> By: Winstonhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8947 Winston Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:56:20 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8947 I was so anxious about about the release of Apple tablet that I couldn't sleep the night before the keynote event. Based on the history of Steve Jobs and Apple, I thought it was going to be a paradigm shifter. But based on what I have seen, it turns out to be a disappointment for me and I believe for a lot of other people too. The one really good thing about this iPad is its price, quite affordable for a lot of people. I was so anxious about about the release of Apple tablet that I couldn’t sleep the night before the keynote event. Based on the history of Steve Jobs and Apple, I thought it was going to be a paradigm shifter. But based on what I have seen, it turns out to be a disappointment for me and I believe for a lot of other people too. The one really good thing about this iPad is its price, quite affordable for a lot of people.

]]> By: Andrew @ Earn Give Savehttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8918 Andrew @ Earn Give Save Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:14:59 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8918 So tired of the "it's just a giant iPod touch" analysis by most. The size of the screen totally changes what's possible. This form factor running the iPhone OS or some variant will eventually replace the concept of a desktop/laptop OS for most people. So tired of the “it’s just a giant iPod touch” analysis by most. The size of the screen totally changes what’s possible. This form factor running the iPhone OS or some variant will eventually replace the concept of a desktop/laptop OS for most people.

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8841 Robert Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:35:14 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8841 People will buy anything with an i in front of it these days, won't they? People will buy anything with an i in front of it these days, won’t they?

]]> By: SChttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8837 SC Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:13:10 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8837 i'll let apple work out the kinks and maybe i'll consider future versions of ipad 1.0 i’ll let apple work out the kinks and maybe i’ll consider future versions of ipad 1.0

]]> By: Seanhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8805 Sean Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:56:48 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8805 I didn't even think about the jailbreaking on this thing...could prove to be interesting. I have to think that multitasking will come, but it may be awhile. My guess is that multitasking on the iPad will be like copy and paste was on the iPhone. Everyone will want it, but Apple won't release it until the "perfect" way to do it. So it goes with Apple products, but they are often worth the wait. I didn’t even think about the jailbreaking on this thing…could prove to be interesting. I have to think that multitasking will come, but it may be awhile. My guess is that multitasking on the iPad will be like copy and paste was on the iPhone. Everyone will want it, but Apple won’t release it until the “perfect” way to do it. So it goes with Apple products, but they are often worth the wait.

]]> By: anthyhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8796 anthy Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:21:30 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8796 ...also wanted to add that geez. Kelley is right. $499 is not cheap, not when you can get netbooks for less that have more power and space and a similar screen size. Not when the Archos 9tabletpc (which admittedly has its own limitations, from what I've read) goes for $550 and is only a little smaller. Your average person is probably just going to buy a netbook, or wait for a cheaper knockoff to come out. And I say that as someone who is optimistic about tablets! …also wanted to add that geez. Kelley is right. $499 is not cheap, not when you can get netbooks for less that have more power and space and a similar screen size. Not when the Archos 9tabletpc (which admittedly has its own limitations, from what I’ve read) goes for $550 and is only a little smaller.

Your average person is probably just going to buy a netbook, or wait for a cheaper knockoff to come out. And I say that as someone who is optimistic about tablets!

]]> By: anthyhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8792 anthy Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:13:13 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8792 I really love the CONCEPT of the iPad - I have actually been waiting for an affordable tablet PC with the features I want for something like 5-6 years now, when they were $2000-3000 and all the tech writers were like.."Who'd want one of those? It doesn't even have a keyboard!" But there are just two many drawbacks so far. The lack of flash support. The limitations on USB devices (unless you buy special adapters). Only being able to dock in portrait mode. The itty-bitty hard drive space. No multi-tasking. The average Joe/Jill may not care about techie stuff, but I assure you that they're going to care about the flash thing when they go to the latest movie site and it doesn't load, or they want to watch a flash video. And they'll care about the USB thing when they can't plug their thumb drive in. I've waited this long; I think I can wait a little longer and see if something better comes out. This was kind of disappointing, though. I really love the CONCEPT of the iPad – I have actually been waiting for an affordable tablet PC with the features I want for something like 5-6 years now, when they were $2000-3000 and all the tech writers were like..”Who’d want one of those? It doesn’t even have a keyboard!”

But there are just two many drawbacks so far. The lack of flash support. The limitations on USB devices (unless you buy special adapters). Only being able to dock in portrait mode. The itty-bitty hard drive space. No multi-tasking.

The average Joe/Jill may not care about techie stuff, but I assure you that they’re going to care about the flash thing when they go to the latest movie site and it doesn’t load, or they want to watch a flash video. And they’ll care about the USB thing when they can’t plug their thumb drive in.

I’ve waited this long; I think I can wait a little longer and see if something better comes out.

This was kind of disappointing, though.

]]> By: Audrahttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8791 Audra Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:47:37 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8791 Let me say first that I love Apple. I was using a Mac back when they had Quadras. Some of you just went..."huh"? Those of you that laughed and nodded in agreement know exactly why Apple makes me smile. I would love to have one of these little gadgets, but as much as I'm an Apple fan, this economy has us all being stingy with our dough. Looks like I'll wait a while and "see" and then maybe around Christmas Santa will bring me one. I do love the idea of surfing from the couch without having to buy a laptop. I just have to wonder how many people who already own a laptop will also want one of these? One negative thing I have to say...dudes...what's up with that name? I get it...everything has to be "i" something, but PAD? That's just asking for it. Let me say first that I love Apple. I was using a Mac back when they had Quadras. Some of you just went…”huh”? Those of you that laughed and nodded in agreement know exactly why Apple makes me smile. I would love to have one of these little gadgets, but as much as I’m an Apple fan, this economy has us all being stingy with our dough. Looks like I’ll wait a while and “see” and then maybe around Christmas Santa will bring me one. I do love the idea of surfing from the couch without having to buy a laptop. I just have to wonder how many people who already own a laptop will also want one of these? One negative thing I have to say…dudes…what’s up with that name? I get it…everything has to be “i” something, but PAD? That’s just asking for it.

]]> By: Elizabeth Ihttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8790 Elizabeth I Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:28:17 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8790 Is it me or does this look like a supersize ipod touch? Is it me or does this look like a supersize ipod touch?

]]> By: JuliaAhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8779 JuliaA Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:54:56 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8779 i'm really curious about this. i hadn't really considered the price angle--thrifty as i am, i love apple products and put up with their prices. it's a good point to consider that the next version will be much improved. i may wait for a newer generation release before considering one. i’m really curious about this. i hadn’t really considered the price angle–thrifty as i am, i love apple products and put up with their prices.

it’s a good point to consider that the next version will be much improved. i may wait for a newer generation release before considering one.

]]> By: Jacquelyn McCoyhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8776 Jacquelyn McCoy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:25:32 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8776 Too bad you were not on the marketing team...iSlate is WAY more catchy and appealing than iPad! I think I will get one of these next year. I am in the market for a netbook and love Apple products...however the laptops they sell were too pricey for me. Too bad you were not on the marketing team…iSlate is WAY more catchy and appealing than iPad! I think I will get one of these next year. I am in the market for a netbook and love Apple products…however the laptops they sell were too pricey for me.

]]> By: thriftygalhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8773 thriftygal Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:15:31 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8773 and couldn't they have found a better name than iPad???? I think they are taking this 'i' nomenclature too far. and couldn’t they have found a better name than iPad???? I think they are taking this ‘i’ nomenclature too far.

]]> By: thriftygalhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/499-apple-ipad-is-first-affordable-computing-device-for-average-user/#comment-8772 thriftygal Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:13:54 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=2162#comment-8772 I'm still trying to figure out what it's technical advantages are over the iPhone for the average joe. I’m still trying to figure out what it’s technical advantages are over the iPhone for the average joe.

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