Comments on: My Morning Purchases

By: Brett Quaker

Brett Quaker — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:14:16 +0000

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By: Bertie

Bertie — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:50:08 +0000

I am a DIY addict. I mean I am really a DIY addict. Really, really. If there is a book telling me how to warp-charge my diesel powered weed-whacker to cut down anything in it’s path, I will buy it. I will pour over it, throw it away from me in frustration and DIY my own damn light saber/weed-whacker/death ray. The number one thing that excites me about the iPad is DIY e-books. Just think of the possibilities! I hope you’re thinking of the possibilities,too, Andy. I hope while you’re writing your iPad book, Andy, you’re saying to yourself “Holy Crap! This could be an iPad book iPad book.” But… hmmm. What will your publisher be thinking? Oh, shoot. Well, good luck with that.

By: Ellie Mitsakos

Ellie Mitsakos — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:18:21 +0000

I’ve just stumbled upon your site while searching for a tutorial on an related subject. Glad I did too. There’s a lot I like. Anyway, you’ve been bookmarked and I’ll be back soon. :)

By: f. garza

f. garza — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:30:19 +0000

I am dying to know if this thing will output to a TV then I might consider getting one for possible apps and just to have.

By: Morrie

Morrie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:24:13 +0000

Boags is a very nice drop Andy. I’ll toast your health and prosperity tonight with a 2009 Stella Bella (Margaret River) ,Sauv Blanc.

By: BigLig

BigLig — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:30:54 +0000

I had it all figured out, twice, and now fresh doubts.
My Macbook Pro logic board died (out of Warranty :-) before Xmas. So, the plan was, new Macbook Pro 13″. Easy: I’d have already bought it… except that there was a good chance of i3 based MBPs coming out this quarter, so I held off.
Then the iPad announcement, and the sudden realisation that for my use case – mostly at my desk, with a little web browsing on the couch – an entry-level iMac and an entry level iPad was a) cheaper and b) better. Like so many people, I use a laptop as a compromise, it’s good enough to use as a desktop and can be mobile when I need it. But with the iPad pricing, the compromise becomes unnecessary.
Then our Dell D630′s at work began dropping like flies. Dell fixed them all regardless of warranty status, explaining that some questionable design choices made by nVidia meant that the GPUs were melting after a few years. “It’s not just us; even Apple are affected.”
Light-bulb goes off; pop round to my local Apple Repair Centre, they take a look, apologise profusely for my trouble, and replace the logic board for precisely no money at all.
My Mac is back, and in a perverse way I’m thinking “I saved so much cash, I should treat myself to an iPad.” After all, it’s only a matter of time before I accidentally walk into an Apple store, play with one for 5 minutes, and start begging them to take all my money. Happened with the iPod Touch; gonna be the same again.
Now, I certainly don’t need 3G data. Everywhere I’d use an iPad to access the internet from already has plentiful WiFi, and my iPhone is still there if I urgently need to look up a train timetable or such.
But GPS… I can’t help wondering what a GPS in my car with a 9″ screen and a web connection would look like…

By: Mr. Reeee

Mr. Reeee — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:43:41 +0000

Funny post, Andy.

Anyway, I mulled and mulled and finally decided to go for the 32GB wi-fi iPad. Like others, I figured I’d take the low-cost entry route and upgrade to the 2nd-gen model with all it’s mysterious and earth shattering features and after I see exactly how I use it and how I’d LIKE to use it. Or heck, maybe i’ll dump it for a 3G model in June when I can just walk into my local Apple Store and snag one without the painful wait. Craigslist is a great thing for we chronic upgraders! Sell the old to subsidize the new!

Since I’ve had an iPod touch for a year, I got used to the wi-fi hunt. In NYC, Starbucks is on every other corner for a cappuccino, some wifi and a whizzz. But primarily, I see myself using it at home to get AWAY from my MacBook Pro and have no great desire to lug it around elsewhere, since my MBP usually goes with me anyway along with the touch and an maxxed-out 80GB iPod for music.

I’m actually itching to get iWork and OmniFocus running on the thing!

I’m actually shocked that not only am I opting for a 1st generation device, but an entirely NEW one at that! I ALWAYS tell people to buy the LAST version of something and wait for Rev.B or C of the new. WHAT am I DOING?!?!?!?!

By: Mike Williamson

Mike Williamson — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:11:22 +0000

Excellent and to the point. I’m wanting the 64 GB WiFi. We are too far out for AT&T. Thanks again.

By: Kye Russell

Kye Russell — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:55:09 +0000

If I were you I’d look into dieting, your breakfast does not sound healthy at all and could cause problems later in life.
Also congrats on the ePod thingo.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:39:27 +0000

Apparently my area (Twin Cities outer suburbs) is behind the curve with free wifi– I often find myself places I’d like to be online, but wifi is unavailable. Before they announced the ipad, I was considering an iphone, but an ipad fits my needs better for less $ (I don’t like to be on my phone when I’m out of the house and do a lot of communication via email, so a cheapo prepaid cell plan is enough) According to my calculations, the first year cost of ownership of an iphone+ monthly contract and a 3G ipad+monthly contract are almost identical, the ipad contract is much more flexible, and after the first year owning an ipad will be MUCH cheaper.

Even if free wifi becomes ubiquitous indoors, I spend a fair amount of time waiting for my kids outdoors at parks, etc… and the ipad would help me use that time more productively. (Yes, I play with my kids sometimes, but not when they’re in practice or playing with their friends.)

I haven’t ordered one yet (I am waiting for the reviews and/or Mother’s Day), but I think I’d go for the 3G 16GB model. Can’t see shelling out for more memory if 16GB will be functional.