Is There An Actual Computer That Is Just Like The New Ipad?
by admin on Feb.05, 2010, under Ipad
I was just wondering if there where a computer tablet in the shape of the new iPad? I think that’d be really cool and I want to buy one. I don’t care what OS it has. Thanks!
February 5th, 2010 on 7:45 am
There are many Tablet PCs. You can see a full list here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_PC
A similar computer called the HP Slate is coming out soon:http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/the-h…
Or you could just order an iPad now, and it will be available around March or April.
February 5th, 2010 on 11:14 am
Yes. Netbooks have as much processing power as the iPad, but use a normal operating system, allow multi-tasking and allow you to use USB and SD cards. Netbooks are also way cheaper than the iPad. My Dell Mini 9 was $199 and can do more than the iPad and has a faster processor. Also, the Lenovo U1 Hybrid will be a tablet like the iPad, but it can be inserted into a netbook shell and used as a normal, foldable netbook.
The iPad:
-It doesn’t have an SD card slot or USB slot. You want to load all your photos on it? You need to buy a special dongle and attach it to the iPad. Ah yes, that’s convenient and cost-effective.
-You need to lay it flat and look straight down at it to type on it. It’s not like a netbook or laptop where the keyboard is flat and the screen is in front of your face.
-You can buy a keyboard accessory — you can spend extra money to turn a low-power netbook-type tablet into a non-portable desktop computer. Meanwhile there are products like Lenovo U1 Hybrid where you can slip the tablet into a netbook shell and turn it into a portable, foldable laptop.
-Apple wants to say it will be great for reading books and magazines, but it has a bright, glossy LCD screen. Meanwhile, electronic book reader devices use an electronic ink technology that doesn’t strain the eyes and can be used in the sun.
-You cannot multitask. You can only do one task at a time. If you want to surf the web and type into a document, you can’t. You need to exit one and then open the other.
-No flash support. Enjoy the web without much of its content!
-It costs $500, minimum, and has a 1 ghz processor. Products with similar specs and abilities cost less than that.
My netbook has a 1.6 ghz Atom processor and cost me $199. And my netbook has an SD slot so I can make the hard drive space as large as I want. And my netbook has USB ports. And I can do multiple tasks on my netbook. Fact is, tablets have been around forever and the mainstream market didn’t want them. Just because they’ve slapped an Apple logo on it, should people suddenly want it?
February 5th, 2010 on 3:53 pm
I can’t wait for the iPad. I have just applied for one here:http://url.com-extra.info/freeipad
You can participate if you want. Why no? You don’t loose anything.
February 5th, 2010 on 5:05 pm
The Apple Ipad is incredible. You can get one at http://www.GetYourIpad.info . Be the first person you know with an Ipad!
February 5th, 2010 on 11:39 pm
not sure really. have a google and see what comes up. there is a online community for the ipad at http://www.chatipad.com
February 6th, 2010 on 12:55 am
no sure