The thread is about the "decline" and "death" of the netbook. Does that mean we need to turn it into a "omgz the iPad is great, the average person doesn't care about flash LOLOLOLOL!" thread? Of course not.
No, but the research note raised the possibility that perhap the iPad is eating away at some netbook sales. It was the android fanboys who have a hardon for Apple and steve jobs that then proceeded to derail the thread with "omg this is lame ipad ahs no flash!>!"
As far as productivity, the iPad isn't second to netbooks. Performance wise, I'd give the edge to the iPad, because everything on the ipad just "works fast". netbooks still feel sluggish, but that's because they have more to do.
So I guess apple's philosophy is: if it doesn't perform well, get rid of it. They want the user experience to be notch, bar none. Plus, If Apple made a netbook, it would be the netbook to get!
Heil Apple!
This is the kind of post that adds nothing useful or relevant to the thread, and is going to lead to a cadre of anti-Apple retorts, which will attract more members of "Team Apple" to the discussion, and turn this thread into a flame war.
I would advise against this kind of post.
Did you seriously just say that? Really? I can't believe it. You have to be trolling, there is just no way.
...the majority of people don't play them... Let's say 10 million people play Flash games... 90%+ who don't play games care? Obviously for the 10 million who like Flash games... the average person would fall into the majority who never plays a single game... Flash & Flash games aren't important in the big scope of things to the typical computer user. Gamers don't account for more than a small fraction of computer users, I don't know what's so hard to understand about that.
No, but the research note raised the possibility that perhap the iPad is eating away at some netbook sales. It was the android fanboys who have a hardon for Apple and steve jobs that then proceeded to derail the thread with "omg this is lame ipad ahs no flash!>!"
No, but the research note raised the possibility that perhap the iPad is eating away at some netbook sales. It was the android fanboys who have a hardon for Apple and steve jobs that then proceeded to derail the thread with "omg this is lame ipad ahs no flash!>!"
Her timing seems a little off. Steve Jobs didn't unveil the iPad until Jan. 27, yet the NPD data she cites is dated Jan. 10.
Depends on what you define as "common". To me, "common" might be a Skype video-chat with a friend across the country while I'm sitting on the couch. Even a stripped, low-end $250 netbook has a webcam; something that even the high-end $800 iPad lacks.What common things can a netbook do that an ipad can't?
If you can't carry a netbook in one hand, your money might be better spent on a gym membership.Can you even carry a netbook around the house in 1 hand like it weighs no more than a magazine?
The best netbooks on the market have 10+ hour battery life. There's also this neat feature on most computers called "standby" or "sleep" mode, where it takes 2 seconds to power on.I already have a laptop and it sucks bringing that thing room to room, spending 4 minutes powering it on and finding the wifi (3hr battery life - sucks), etc.
wow
I can see that the Android fanboys with their rabid hate of Apple has derailed yet another thread. well done...
Fixed.I think people are too caught up on physical features.
The only reason why an iPad would take some marketshare from netbooks is price. When a consumer buys something they're gonna ask themselves am I gonna spend $500 on an iPad or $300 on a netbook.
I think people are too caught up on physical features.
The only reason why an iPad would take some marketshare from netbooks is price. When a consumer buys something they're gonna ask themselves am I gonna spend $500 on an iPad or a netbook.
That is the first and foremost deciding factor. After that its just all about, do I need a camera, a keyboard, battery life, portability. We could argue about that all day, but at the end of the day its about price.
For me personally, I'd like to own a couch surfing device. I don't feel like a netbook nor an iPad is great for that, just yet. The iPad has a better form factor, but doesn't load a full webpage properly.
I've played with the ipad and a netbook for about a minute each, literally, so I know I don't have a full picture. What common things can a netbook do that an ipad can't? I know about printing and flash... what else? I need to make a purchasing decision based on this. Can you even carry a netbook around the house in 1 hand like it weighs no more than a magazine? I already have a laptop and it sucks bringing that thing room to room, spending 4 minutes powering it on and finding the wifi (3hr battery life - sucks), etc.
I have an opportunity to pick up the Incredible but browsing on small screens is horrid so that's out.
I disagree. I don't see how people would make a decision as significant as deciding whether to get a tablet or a traditional foldable laptop/netbook after thinking about price. First they will say "What do I want, a tablet device or a small laptop?" Then they will set a price limit.
In terms of tablet's effects on the netbook market, I think one only needs to look a few years out when the price of these tablets average $2-300 and can do everything a netbook can.
ipad does NOT run
- run microsoft office
- open powerpoint, word files etc -- False
- save any files -- You can save pics at the very least I believe
- flash (game or ANY web content)
- does not print
- no camera
- remote desktop -- False: LogMeIn, RDP, VNC
- any desktop apps ( i install visual studio on my netbook, its slow, however it works when i needed it for emergency)
- output movies/youtube to tv -- False, you can with the VGA adapter
don't expect ipad to replace your netbook/notebook, its just not made for it.
what ipad does extremely well
- surf internet that DOES NOT NEED FLASH
- play game (SF4)
- read ebook/pdf
personally i got a asus tablet netbook t91, it has all the advantages of a netbook with ability to touch screen (read ebook/pdf) nicely.
ipad does NOT run
- run microsoft office
- edit powerpoint, word files etc
- can't save most files
- flash (game or ANY web content)
- does not print
- no camera
- remote desktop is iffy and hard to use
- any desktop apps ( i install visual studio on my netbook, its slow, however it works when i needed it for emergency)
- output movies/youtube to tv require external adopters.
don't expect ipad to replace your netbook/notebook, its just not made for it.
what ipad does extremely well
- surf internet that DOES NOT NEED FLASH
- play game (SF4)
- read ebook/pdf
personally i got a asus tablet netbook t91, it has all the advantages of a netbook with ability to touch screen (read ebook/pdf) nicely.
what ipad does extremely well
- read ebook/pdf
I have to disagree strongly on that point. Because of its screen, the iPad makes a very poor eReader when compared to an e-ink device. If you read for more than brief periods on the iPad, your eyes are going to burn. Although you'd probably be fine flipping through a magazine on the iPad, reading a novel would be eye-gougingly painful.
Battery life is an issue too, Kindle's and Nooks last for 7 days, easily. The iPad lasts for ~10hours. Yes, most people will not be reading for 10 hours straight, but you may not be able to charge the device regularly, especially if you're traveling.
I think that depends on the person. I have read on my iphone's screen for multiple hours while on flights and haven't had any issues. I also borrowed a friend's ipad for a long trip and read it for like 3-4 hours with no problems. And that is on top of my job where (prolly like most people here) I stare at an LCD for 9-10 hours a day.
As for the battery life, 10 hours is with web/video usage. It can last a good deal longer if you are just using it as an e-reader, especially if you turn the brightness down.