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My god, am I underwhelmed by the iPad. This is as inessential a product as I've ever seen, but beyond that, it has some absolutely backbreaking failures that will make me judge anyone who buys one.1: Big, Ugly BezelHave you seen the bezel on this thing?! It's huge! I know you don't want to accidentally input a command when your thumb is holding it, but come on.
2: No MultitaskingThis is a backbreaker. If this is supposed to be a replacement for netbooks, how can it possibly not have multitasking? Are you saying I can't listen to Pandora while writing a document? I can't have my Twitter app open at the same time as my browser? I can't have AIM open at the same time as my email? Are you kidding me? This alone guarantees that I will not buy this product.
3: No CamerasNo front facing camera is one thing. But no back facing camera either? Why the hell not? I can't imagine what the downside was for including at least one camera. Could this thing not handle video iChat?
4: Touch KeyboardSo much for Apple revolutionizing tablet inputs; this is the same big, ugly touchscreen keyboard we've seen on other tablets, and unless you're lying on the couch with your knees propping it up, it'll be awkward to use.
5: No HDMI/HD Video OutWant to watch those nice HD videos you downloaded from iTunes on your TV? Too damned bad! If you were truly loyal, you'd just buy an AppleTV already.
6: The Name iPadGet ready for Maxi pad jokes, and lots of 'em!
7: No FlashNo Flash is annoying but not a dealbreaker on the iPhone and iPod Touch. On something that's supposed to be closer to a netbook or laptop? It will leave huge, gaping holes in websites. I hope you don't care about streaming video! God knows not many casual internet users do. Oh wait, nevermind, they all do.
8: Adapters, Adapters, AdaptersSo much for those smooth lines. If you want to plug anything into this, such as a digital camera, you need all sorts of ugly adapters. You need an adapter for USB for god's sake.I just couldn't make my own list because i so agree to all of this.i don't like it at all.No real OS and 3 hours batt. on wifi.
guys, i'm just saying.relax a bit.....it's not like i want to bash Apple whole together, i got a macbook pro and a few of those mp3 thingies.
You kind of bashed them a lot, and not all the things you said were correct (or even fair). Kicks is right in saying if you don't like it, then don't buy it. But honestly, for the market it is made for, the technology in the device, the work put into the Apps, the whole iBook thing, the sweet price point, Apple did a good job making this a product that has enormous potential.Some of your (and my) gripes are valid: no flash support, the name iPad (horrible), and no camera. But also keep in mind, Slate is a name trademarked by HP. And the lack of a camera might be due to meeting some price point.