Apple Obsession: The Science of iPad Fanaticism

[Spydermag68]

http://www.livescience.com/culture/...cecom+(LiveScience.com+Science+Headline+Feed)

I am a PC

 

[MJinZ]

It makes sense, since Apples were not a majority of anything kind of product.

The buyers came together and formed their own community.

The desire and pursuit of the Black Turtle Neck lifestyle.

"There's probably a belief that 'This person is like me, at some level they get it,'" Muniz said. With Apple users, "there might be an assumption that there are shared values on a whole range of things, but certainly on computing," he said.

I like this one. The assumption is that this person is hip and wear black turtle necks. Thus we need to help support each other in the consumption of apple products.

 

[mmntech]

I'm a Mac and I don't want an iPad.

It just doesn't offer anything beyond what my iPhone and laptop already do. Granted the laptop is heavier and has shorter battery life. But, the iPad can't edit photos or video, or play flash movies, or run Windows as a parallel OS, store large files, or even print.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

I determined that the iPad's "cutting edge time" was about 48 hours after having finally seen one in person, but it was being used by a 70 year old woman.

 

[child of wonder]

The concept of what the iPad is -- a thin computer about the size of a pad of paper -- is a good idea and we'll see more and more of these devices in businesses soon especially with virtual desktops.

However, Apple gets only the prestige of being the first to bring it mainstream. Their overpriced, shiny toy will be quickly forgotten as more practical and useful alternatives emerge.

 

[destrekor]

I always knew Apple fans were commies.
Voted against Reagan... BAH! Damn commie-loving, I'm-so-non-conformist-I-conform-with-other-non-conformist punks!



But seriously...
yes

 

[MJinZ]

I'm a Mac and I don't want an iPad.

It just doesn't offer anything beyond what my iPhone and laptop already do. Granted the laptop is heavier and has shorter battery life. But, the iPad can't edit photos or video, or play flash movies, or run Windows as a parallel OS, store large files, or even print.

I think you would fall under:

"Dedicated — If the game is on, you make a point to be home, and you might make your own fantasy baseball league."

 

[MJinZ]

I'm a Mac and I don't want an iPad.

It just doesn't offer anything beyond what my iPhone and laptop already do. Granted the laptop is heavier and has shorter battery life. But, the iPad can't edit photos or video, or play flash movies, or run Windows as a parallel OS, store large files, or even print.

But you can hold the Internets (- flash) in the palm of your hand! You can't really type of anything, but you can sure look!

 

[destrekor]

The concept of what the iPad is -- a thin computer about the size of a pad of paper -- is a good idea and we'll see more and more of these devices in businesses soon especially with virtual desktops.

However, Apple gets only the prestige of being the first to bring it mainstream. Their overpriced, shiny toy will be quickly forgotten as more practical and useful alternatives emerge.

Sadly, it won't be forgotten, because the apple consumers won't let it happen.

It took a good idea, and really did nothing to make it stand out.
The only thing Apple did was decide, "let's use our famous paint, It Prints Money!. That'll bring in the revenue!"

The Microsoft Courier project was revolutionary imho. But dammit, someone near the top of Microsoft must seriously distrust innovation, because they consistently shy away from it except in small doses.

What Microsoft really needs to do is make the Courier a base format, and license the OS like they do with Windows. They stated they feared having too many products, but a full-blown Windows OS on a tablet is not the right idea.

Here's to hoping the Notion Ink Adam ends up being an awesome device, because so far it's the next best thing to the Courier concept. Android, Tegra2, and PixelQi's dual-display tech featuring eInk-style mode and full color LCD mode. Exactly what I want in a tablet, for the most part. True eBook reader capabilities, and an open mobile OS.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

okay, seeing destrekor and MJinz's avatars going back and forth in this thread is just comedy.

 

[MJinZ]

Sadly, it won't be forgotten, because the apple consumers won't let it happen.

It took a good idea, and really did nothing to make it stand out.
The only thing Apple did was decide, "let's use our famous paint, It Prints Money!. That'll bring in the revenue!"

The Microsoft Courier project was revolutionary imho. But dammit, someone near the top of Microsoft must seriously distrust innovation, because they consistently shy away from it except in small doses.

What Microsoft really needs to do is make the Courier a base format, and license the OS like they do with Windows. They stated they feared having too many products, but a full-blown Windows OS on a tablet is not the right idea.

Here's to hoping the Notion Ink Adam ends up being an awesome device, because so far it's the next best thing to the Courier concept. Android, Tegra2, and PixelQi's dual-display tech featuring eInk-style mode and full color LCD mode. Exactly what I want in a tablet, for the most part. True eBook reader capabilities, and an open mobile OS.

I will give the biggest props to Apple one can give. They have the marketing, executives, and engineers to make money. People at Microsoft should hand-in their fucking resignations for being such failures in general.

 

[ElFenix]

what about people who are obsessed with people who are obsessed with apple?

 

[MJinZ]

what about people who are obsessed with people who are obsessed with apple?

We call ourselves "sociologists" and "psychologist".

 

[ViviTheMage]

The concept of what the iPad is -- a thin computer about the size of a pad of paper -- is a good idea and we'll see more and more of these devices in businesses soon especially with virtual desktops.

However, Apple gets only the prestige of being the first to bring it mainstream. Their overpriced, shiny toy will be quickly forgotten as more practical and useful alternatives emerge.

I have a hard time believing this....unless you work for a REALLY innovative company, this wont happen anytime soon.

 

[amdhunter]

I absolutely love my iPad. I always lugged my laptop around to a friends apartment upstairs and would hate having to bring the charging cable and so on.

Now I bring the iPad, connect to his wifi and all is good. It's blazingly fast, and does what I want it to do. I can't wait for Firmware 4.0.

 

[destrekor]

We call ourselves "sociologists" and "psychologist".

:awe:

 

[MJinZ]

I absolutely love my iPad. I always lugged my laptop around to a friends apartment upstairs and would hate having to bring the charging cable and so on.

Now I bring the iPad, connect to his wifi and all is good. It's blazingly fast, and does what I want it to do. I can't wait for Firmware 4.0.

I absolutely love my Netbook. It cost me $300 and I can do everything (literally) a computer can, without ever bringing a charging cable with me because I do full computing for a whole day on it.

Now I bring the Netbook, connect to his wifi and all is good. It's blazingly fast (much faster than an iPad in rendering web pages).

 

[child of wonder]

I have a hard time believing this....unless you work for a REALLY innovative company, this wont happen anytime soon.

My consulting firm has already been approached by one company asking if they can get virtual desktops onto an iPad. We've also heard of a hospital in Utah that's purchased 100 iPads with the intent of doing exactly that.

It's not a change that's coming overnight, but I'd bet real money that in 2 years it won't be uncommon.

 

[skace]

"The implication is, if you don't want a world like '1984,' you should identify with Apple," Kahle said. "Apple created an image as being a brand that's associated with independence and freedom, that the kind of tyranny of technology that's too complicated for people to use, that's something Apple was against. And Apple would create freedom or independence for you through technology, as opposed to making you a slave to technology."

I like that aspect. People think they are being open towards technology by using an Apple product, but they are actually doing the opposite. Apple is the most closed off of any products you can use - from iTunes to their Operating Systems. They don't want people changing things, they don't want you thinking. People cannot fathom that something like open source Linux is where the sky is really the limit, because true freedom isn't as desireable as a fake image of freedom plastered on a device that does everything but think for you.

But they've always made good mobile hardware, I'll give them that much. And if I were to buy the iPad, my main justification (which at this point isn't even backed by anything) is that the device is well built and can take a few drops.

 

[amdhunter]

I absolutely love my Netbook. It cost me $300 and I can do everything (literally) a computer can, without ever bringing a charging cable with me because I do full computing for a whole day on it.

Now I bring the Netbook, connect to his wifi and all is good. It's blazingly fast (much faster than an iPad in rendering web pages).

To each his own. I was a non-believer and wanted the iPad to fail. After using one at Best Buy, I still wasn't convinced until I played with one in the wild. It's pretty damned smooth, and almost every page I visit worked flawlessly. These forums look incredible on it.

The browser rending is perfect too...matching Chrome on my home computer in rendering speed using Wi-Fi. On 3G (tethered) it's worse, but still more than usable. Pandora and other streaming apps work perfect.

Netflix looks pretty swank too, although I don't really care about movies or music on it. I really don't regret my purchase at all.

 

[MJinZ]

To each his own. I was a non-believer and wanted the iPad to fail. After using one at Best Buy, I still wasn't convinced until I played with one in the wild. It's pretty damned smooth, and almost every page I visit worked flawlessly. These forums look incredible on it.

The browser rending is perfect too...matching Chrome on my home computer in rendering speed using Wi-Fi. On 3G (tethered) it's worse, but still more than usable. Pandora and other streaming apps work perfect.

Netflix looks pretty swank too, although I don't really care about movies or music on it. I really don't regret my purchase at all.

Sure thing. Just like cars, if you do not do anything except move from point A- to point B, then you won't regret a Toyota Yaris.

 

[sandorski]

Hacked Linux onto my iPad and have Monster Cable coming out the back to my Bose system!

Life is sweet!!!

 

[Pliablemoose]

LOL, the absolute best thing about Apple is their stock price.

They sold a freaking million iPads in less than a month, and that's just US sales, Apple sells more devices overseas than it does domestically, the international sales are going to be massive.

Also, the other thing that enhances membership in a group is a common enemy, and the rabid Apple haters fill that role very effectively.

I really get a kick out of them, the iPad launch is a great example of the drama. They don't realize by being such vocal critics, they reinforce the Apple fanaticism.

 

[SunnyD]

http://www.livescience.com/culture/...cecom+(LiveScience.com+Science+Headline+Feed)I am a PC

I'm a Mac and I don't want an iPad.

I'm a human, and I don't give a shit.

 

[Patranus]

Its funny listening to people bash the iPad on a tech forum.

The iPad isn't targeted to "techies" (though many do like it), it is targeted at the mainstream user.

These people simply do not care about the "features" that people on here bitch about.
They care about style, ease of use, and stability.
The iPad is specifically designed to accomplish all of these things.