NPD: Mac sales up 39 percent in January and Febuary as iPod sales rebound

[Titch]

i love how these threads always turn into an argument where one person sticks up for the product / is a fanboy and the rest just shut him down

welcome to habboxforum

OT: My uncle lives in US and has pre-ordered one so ill ask him for opinion on it when he gets it.

[HotelUser]

i love how these threads always turn into an argument where one person sticks up for the product / is a fanboy and the rest just shut him down

Or the other various people are just Microsoft fanboys? You should of seen HxF when Vista was the latest operating system of choice. Fanboyism shined then.

But, all the evidence suggests that it actually IS an oversized iPod touch.

There's only 3 differences between the two items. They have different screen sizes, the iPad has a book-reading app (alternatives available on iPod touch/iPhone, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was ported to the iPhone/touch release of iPhone OS 4.0), and some iPads can use 3G (which the iPhone 3G and 3GS can).

So, it is pretty much an oversized iPod touch with a micro-SIM card slot. Try again to prove us all wrong and cause an argument, David.

@Post above: starts at $499 in the US, we won't know launch prices here till the launch.

How in the name of dear old bill gates am I trying to prove you wrong? You haven't used one, you can't say it's an oversized iPod and be right. Go use one and then moan

[Markeh]

Or the other various people are just Microsoft fanboys? You should of seen HxF when Vista was the latest operating system of choice. Fanboyism shined then.



How in the name of dear old bill gates am I trying to prove you wrong? You haven't used one, you can't say it's an oversized iPod and be right. Go use one and then moan

You haven't used one either, David. How can YOU assume I'm wrong?

This is the last time I'm posting in this thread. I'm sick of arguing already, and I'm keeping out of it. For your own sake, David, I recommend you do the same.

[GommeInc]

Or the other various people are just Microsoft fanboys? You should of seen HxF when Vista was the latest operating system of choice. Fanboyism shined then.

Or it was a decent Operating System that people liked? Of course, you won't think this, and just assume that people moved to Windows 7 because Vista was crap (in your tiny little world), when people just moved because it was better. Much like people moving to OS X Service Pack Snow Leopard from OS X Leopard. If you think people moved because Vista was crap, then we'll assume people bought Snow Leopard because Leopard was crap using your logic. Even though Snow Leopard is a joke, it caused so many problems at the start it was just lol worthy - guest accounts deleting data, the whole OS not working when it should do, seeing as Apple made the hardware. Such a joke, it was worse than when Vista was released

How in the name of dear old bill gates am I trying to prove you wrong? You haven't used one, you can't say it's an oversized iPod and be right. Go use one and then moan

Specs and way it is advertised. It is just an over-sized iPod Touch. It's advertised as one, it was released as one and it's thought of as one by many Apple workers and product analysts. Look at the adverts and the specs, it screams large iPod Touch, it isn't a product of its own and never will be. It's a joke that shouldn't of even been compared with the NetBook market, which dumb old Jobs presumed was a market aimed at people who just browse the internet and look at photos and videos all day, when the idiot forgot that NetBooks can also be used as word processors and standalone computers (just with less power). The man is a joke, and so is the iPad for woman.

[HotelUser]

You haven't used one either, David. How can YOU assume I'm wrong?

This is the last time I'm posting in this thread. I'm sick of arguing already, and I'm keeping out of it. For your own sake, David, I recommend you do the same.

As I've already said I might not like it and I'm not buying one anytime soon. I'm just not going to insult it when I'm unable to because I've not used one. The next mobile gadget I'm buying is something that's going to have a calling and texting feature on it.

Or it was a decent Operating System that people liked? Of course, you won't think this, and just assume that people moved to Windows 7 because Vista was crap (in your tiny little world), when people just moved because it was better. Much like people moving to OS X Service Pack Snow Leopard from OS X Leopard. If you think people moved because Vista was crap, then we'll assume people bought Snow Leopard because Leopard was crap using your logic. Even though Snow Leopard is a joke, it caused so many problems at the start it was just lol worthy - guest accounts deleting data, the whole OS not working when it should do, seeing as Apple made the hardware. Such a joke, it was worse than when Vista was released

You're inferring when I'm not saying anything. Vista sucked, that's pretty agreeable. Beta software developed on beta software I can rant and rave about Vista sucking for hours. People moved to Windows 7 because it's better. It's a lot less sluggy, and it's a lot more stable. I was fine with Leopard. I moved to SL because I wanted more 64bit support, the new expose features, and because it was $30.

Specs and way it is advertised. It is just an over-sized iPod Touch. It's advertised as one, it was released as one and it's thought of as one by many Apple workers and product analysts. Look at the adverts and the specs, it screams large iPod Touch, it isn't a product of its own and never will be. It's a joke that shouldn't of even been compared with the NetBook market, which dumb old Jobs presumed was a market aimed at people who just browse the internet and look at photos and videos all day, when the idiot forgot that NetBooks can also be used as word processors and standalone computers (just with less power). The man is a joke, and so is the iPad for woman.

You probably shouldn't insult someone you don't know much about. Moreover it boasts features an iPod lacks, so you saying it's an oversized iPod without actually using the product is completely irrelevant. Think about it. I would not say OS X is better than Windows 7 if I haven't used Windows 7. Or I wouldn't do the more common thing and say Windows is better without using OS X. You're making statements about a product without using the product. You cannot do this and expect me to take your thoughts as genuine.

[Markeh]

As I've already said I might not like it and I'm not buying one anytime soon. I'm just not going to insult it when I'm unable to because I've not used one. The next mobile gadget I'm buying is something that's going to have a calling and texting feature on it.

David, you appear to be praising it, which again, you can't do as you don't own one. And if you don't plan on owning one, why are you shouting at us because we don't like it?

You probably shouldn't insult someone you don't know much about. Moreover it boasts features an iPod lacks, so you saying it's an oversized iPod without actually using the product is completely irrelevant. Think about it. I would not say OS X is better than Windows 7 if I haven't used Windows 7. Or I wouldn't do the more common thing and say Windows is better without using OS X. You're making statements about a product without using the product. You cannot do this and expect me to take your thoughts as genuine.

In that case, you don't appear to know much about Blackberrys, yet you criticise them continuously.

You cannot defend the iPad if you haven't used one, either, David.

And it boasts 3 features that the iPod touch doesn't have. eBooks (available with third party apps), 3G (we have phones for this, plus if you wanted to use 3G with an iPod touch, MiFi would be the best route to go down), and a bigger screen (remind me, what user has ever complained that the iPod touch had a screen that was too small). Oh, and you can change the background. Big woop.

I know I said I wouldn't post again, but your post annoyed me so much, I had to.

David. This is a plea, now. PLEASE, for the love of God, Stop causing arguments because we don't follow your way of thinking. We've ALL had enough now.

[GommeInc]

You're inferring when I'm not saying anything. Vista sucked, that's pretty agreeable. Beta software developed on beta software I can rant and rave about Vista sucking for hours. People moved to Windows 7 because it's better. It's a lot less sluggy, and it's a lot more stable. I was fine with Leopard. I moved to SL because I wanted more 64bit support, the new expose features, and because it was $30.

You just answered to my inference with boring opinion on Vista. It was a decent OS for alot of people. Just because people moved to 7 doesn't mean they're hypocrites for changing. Same logic revolves around people moving to SP Snow Leopard for OS X.

You probably shouldn't insult someone you don't know much about. Moreover it boasts features an iPod lacks, so you saying it's an oversized iPod without actually using the product is completely irrelevant. Think about it. I would not say OS X is better than Windows 7 if I haven't used Windows 7. Or I wouldn't do the more common thing and say Windows is better without using OS X. You're making statements about a product without using the product. You cannot do this and expect me to take your thoughts as genuine.

Oh no, I have a valid reason to call Steve Jobs an idiot. I don't need to know anymore about hium, other than he's an incredibly lame man when it comes to competition and advertising his own products. Look at the incredibly childish way he is handling Android/HTC/Google/Microsoft. He's a pathetic little man.

What new features are there that an iPod doesn't have? iBooks? 3G? Boring. Still just an iPod Touch with 3G support and a new App Store. Your lack of examples seems to suggest this, otherwise you would be blasting out facts, while the fact is and stands to be, the iPad is just an iPod Touch. Jobs failed the product the moment the imbesile mentioned and criticised the NetBook market. Also, your example is invalid. All information about the iPad has been released, it's not amazing - I don't need to use it, I can just use an iPod Touch and imagine 3G support. So tell me, what is amazing about the iPod Touch XL? There appears to be nothing amazing about it. £400+ for a device to watch videos and pictures on the train is a waste of money.

[HotelUser]

You just answered to my inference with boring opinion on Vista. It was a decent OS for alot of people. Just because people moved to 7 doesn't mean they're hypocrites for changing. Same logic revolves around people moving to SP Snow Leopard for OS X.

Just because I upgrade to snow leopard doesn't magically mean I suddenly hate leopard.

Oh no, I have a valid reason to call Steve Jobs an idiot. I don't need to know anymore about hium, other than he's an incredibly lame man when it comes to competition and advertising his own products. Look at the incredibly childish way he is handling Android/HTC/Google/Microsoft. He's a pathetic little man.

You should meet Steve Ballmer.

What new features are there that an iPod doesn't have? iBooks? 3G? Boring. Still just an iPod Touch with 3G support and a new App Store. Your lack of examples seems to suggest this, otherwise you would be blasting out facts, while the fact is and stands to be, the iPad is just an iPod Touch. Jobs failed the product the moment the imbesile mentioned and criticised the NetBook market. Also, your example is invalid. All information about the iPad has been released, it's not amazing - I don't need to use it, I can just use an iPod Touch and imagine 3G support. So tell me, what is amazing about the iPod Touch XL? There appears to be nothing amazing about it. £400+ for a device to watch videos and pictures on the train is a waste of money.

I'll tell you what's so amazing or crappy about it after I use one.

David, you appear to be praising it, which again, you can't do as you don't own one. And if you don't plan on owning one, why are you shouting at us because we don't like it?

Which part of me saying I'm not buying it and I want something with a phone praises it :S

In that case, you don't appear to know much about Blackberrys, yet you criticise them continuously.

It's not like I used to own one or anything?

You cannot defend the iPad if you haven't used one, either, David.

I'm not iPad's defender, I'm a defender of common sense and fair criticism.

And it boasts 3 features that the iPod touch doesn't have. eBooks (available with third party apps), 3G (we have phones for this, plus if you wanted to use 3G with an iPod touch, MiFi would be the best route to go down), and a bigger screen (remind me, what user has ever complained that the iPod touch had a screen that was too small). Oh, and you can change the background. Big woop.

I know I said I wouldn't post again, but your post annoyed me so much, I had to.

The native apps were re-written, and there'a a different SDK. There's differences between this and a typical iPod. Don't insult a Jeep because you've driven a motorbike.

David. This is a plea, now. PLEASE, for the love of God, Stop causing arguments because we don't follow your way of thinking. We've ALL had enough now.

You're saying that after what you just caused in HxHD

[Markeh]

Yes, I'm saying that, with the screenshot of you calling us all Windows fanboys.



I'm also going to raise the issues we tried to discuss (which ended in you throwing a tantrum).

You are claiming to me that an iPad is not a computer's sidekick, but it is a computer in itself.
You are claiming to me that an iPad is just more than an overpriced and oversized iPod touch.
You are claiming that myself and others are "living in the past" and not aware of advancement (unfortunately I forgot to screenie that. So much to screenie, so little time)

I just thought I'd tell you all about David's opinion (which isn't fact, no matter how much he thinks it is)

[HotelUser]

Yes, I'm saying that, with the screenshot of you calling us all Windows fanboys.



I'm also going to raise the issues we tried to discuss (which ended in you throwing a tantrum).

You are claiming to me that an iPad is not a computer's sidekick, but it is a computer in itself.
You are claiming to me that an iPad is just more than an overpriced and oversized iPod touch.
You are claiming that myself and others are "living in the past" and not aware of advancement (unfortunately I forgot to screenie that. So much to screenie, so little time)

I just thought I'd tell you all about David's opinion (which isn't fact, no matter how much he thinks it is)

You were removed from the room because you insulted Canada three times, one time involving homosexuality. I didn't have a tantrum.

- I said iPads objective and iPad like devices are to replace the personal computer
- I said you cannot say an iPad is more than a oversized iPod because you've never used an iPad.

I cannot upload the screenshots of what you said, as the contents violate forum rules.