Archive for April, 2010
Who the heck is the iPad for?
Monday, April 5th, 2010 | commentary, predictions | 3 Comments
You can’t properly type on an iPad. It’s incompatible with your other computers, your software, peripherals, utilities and habits. It’s far less capable than a laptop which can be had for just a bit more.
After the initial rush, nobody will buy it, except for:
- Gadgetphiles (because it’s nifty)
- Anyone who was considering a Kindle. (I mean, why bother?)
- Anyone who needs a living room surfing computer
- Anyone who travels a lot
- Apple-philes (who must collect ‘em all)
- The status conscious (you look mahvelous with it)
- Your parents, who will receive one as a gift from you (especially when it does video conferencing)
- Lucky kids of wealthy people
- Many who had been considering getting an inexpensive netbook.
- You, because you will receive one as a gift. (And you will love it.)
So please temper your expectations. Except for these groups of people, nobody will buy an iPad.
The power of Apple’s reputation
Monday, April 5th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Who else could sell $150,000,000 worth of $500 devices in one weekend to customers who hadn’t seen, touched or read reviews on it?
Legendary.
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