Apple maxIPAD just another homo machine? - GoFuckYourself.com

Amputate Your Head · 01-27-2010, 02:11 PM

I am a die hard Apple fan, and I've got more than a few Macs around here and various other Apple products.... but really? The (max)IPAD?
As if the iPhone wasn't enough of a waste of time & money, now this? A *BIG* iPhone that you will now need a "European" man-bag to carry around?

I think if you buy this thing you should just put the assless chaps on for good and lead the next parade in the Castro.

StuartD · 01-27-2010, 02:22 PM

I'm not an Apple fan and find most of their "toys" to be over hyped, over priced... well, toys... nice and all, but nothing to go nuts over like apple fans do.

However, this iPad is very intriguing and I think truly will change a lot in how computing is done, especially portability.

I have a Dell XPS which weighs almost as much as my fridge... granted, it was never intended for carrying around, it's still how many notebooks have gone in their endeavour to be more powerful.

This is the first Apply product that I would truly like to have one of because of how good I think it is.

Amputate Your Head · 01-27-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

I'm not an Apple fan and find most of their "toys" to be over hyped, over priced... well, toys... nice and all, but nothing to go nuts over like apple fans do.

However, this iPad is very intriguing and I think truly will change a lot in how computing is done, especially portability.

I have a Dell XPS which weighs almost as much as my fridge... granted, it was never intended for carrying around, it's still how many notebooks have gone in their endeavour to be more powerful.

This is the first Apply product that I would truly like to have one of because of how good I think it is.

Well see, that was where you made the mistake.
Apple's Macbook Pros are by far the finest laptops out there, and don't weigh as much as a refrigerator.
iMacs & Mac Pros are nice too. iPods have their place, but the *Touch* version seems like a waste.
iPhones.... well, to each their own, but I find them to be a complete waste of money. Mine is sitting in a drawer.
Apple TV is good, I just wish the connection to the comp (wireless N) was more stable. The last update was supposed to fix that though.
But I'll never buy this pad thing. I see no reason for it unless you are a person with no other electronics.
If you have a smartphone or a laptop of any brand, you're duplicating what you already have.

01-27-2010, 02:33 PM

I feel almost dirty saying this, but I agree with you in all points.

01-27-2010, 02:35 PM

What device will provide the "best online experience" without flash support? Like it or not, but I figured that by 2010, Flash was a quasi requirement for all things Interweb.

Jarmusch · 01-27-2010, 02:37 PM

Amputate Your Head · 01-27-2010, 02:41 PM

I can see it now....

The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off.

I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

StuartD · 01-27-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

Well see, that was where you made the mistake.
Apple's Macbook Pros are by far the finest laptops out there, and don't weigh as much as a refrigerator.
iMacs & Mac Pros are nice too. iPods have their place, but the *Touch* version seems like a waste.
iPhones.... well, to each their own, but I find them to be a complete waste of money. Mine is sitting in a drawer.
Apple TV is good, I just wish the connection to the comp (wireless N) was more stable. The last update was supposed to fix that though.
But I'll never buy this pad thing. I see no reason for it unless you are a person with no other electronics.
If you have a smartphone or a laptop of any brand, you're duplicating what you already have.

Has duplicating ever really been a problem these days though? How many people have more than one notebook? More than one computer in general?
And if you do have a notebook, how old is it? Chances are, if you bought it in 2009, it is or will be obsolete soon.

I think the key to this iPad will be where Apple's always had a strong market, the schools. I can't tell you how nice this thing would have been when I was in college. To slip it in between my books, put it onto one of those little seminar flip table things no wider than my arm, and begin typing away as the instructor speaks... it would be invaluable.

For those of us who don't have an iPhone, or iMac, or the other toys that you already have lying around, this is perfect because now we don't have to get all those things, we only need one.

flip.green · 01-27-2010, 02:48 PM

I can see how the concept would be cool, but i will wait till somebody other than apple is making them. A bit too closed off in the hardware architecture department for my tastes.

nico-t · 01-27-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

I can see it now....

The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off.

I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

perfect

jimmy-3-way · 01-27-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

I can see it now....

The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off.

I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

...getting into his Prius.

(small edit)

L-Pink · 01-27-2010, 03:19 PM

It's a product I can't see the purpose of owning even if it was free ... And I'm typing this on a mac pro.

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Pornopat · 01-27-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

I'm not an Apple fan and find most of their "toys" to be over hyped, over priced... well, toys... nice and all, but nothing to go nuts over like apple fans do.

However, this iPad is very intriguing and I think truly will change a lot in how computing is done, especially portability.

I have a Dell XPS which weighs almost as much as my fridge... granted, it was never intended for carrying around, it's still how many notebooks have gone in their endeavour to be more powerful.

This is the first Apply product that I would truly like to have one of because of how good I think it is.

I agree with you. I can certainly see myself sitting on the toilet with an Ipad.

k0nr4d · 01-27-2010, 03:29 PM

Yeah this iPad looks great. I was always thinking of getting an iphone, but the only thing stopping me was the conveniance of being able to fit an iphone in my pocket. Now with this iPad thing out, i can finally purchase an apple product!

This thing is retarded. My 4 or 5 year old toshiba tablet pc running xp tablet edition does more then this. This is just a giant iphone really...

Amputate Your Head · 01-27-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy-3-way

...getting into his Prius.

(small edit)

dammit.... I knew there was something I was forgetting. The Prius completes the picture.

Quagmire · 01-27-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartD

I'm not an Apple fan and find most of their "toys" to be over hyped, over priced... well, toys... nice and all, but nothing to go nuts over like apple fans do.

However, this iPad is very intriguing and I think truly will change a lot in how computing is done, especially portability.

I have a Dell XPS which weighs almost as much as my fridge... granted, it was never intended for carrying around, it's still how many notebooks have gone in their endeavour to be more powerful.

This is the first Apply product that I would truly like to have one of because of how good I think it is.

Does your wife know you switched teams?

StuartD · 01-27-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Quagmire

Does your wife know you switched teams?

There are some secrets you just have to keep from your spouse

Holly Lez! · 01-27-2010, 04:16 PM

I am so not impressed and the ipad? PAd? that is the best name you could come up with come on.. None of me or my HOMO friends will have them ... probably just douche bag straight men

quiet · 01-27-2010, 04:23 PM

the main thing that bothers me about it, is that it has to be 'tethered' in some form to another computer. if it had a usb slot and you could back it up on a hard drive, it would render another computer unnessesary (in some ways at least). should have had a camera and video cam built in too. still, it's a very interesting idea, and i think it will be a hit.

quiet · 01-27-2010, 04:23 PM

yeah, the islate was a much better name.

seeric · 01-27-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

Well see, that was where you made the mistake.
Apple's Macbook Pros are by far the finest laptops out there, and don't weigh as much as a refrigerator.
iMacs & Mac Pros are nice too. iPods have their place, but the *Touch* version seems like a waste.
iPhones.... well, to each their own, but I find them to be a complete waste of money. Mine is sitting in a drawer.
Apple TV is good, I just wish the connection to the comp (wireless N) was more stable. The last update was supposed to fix that though.
But I'll never buy this pad thing. I see no reason for it unless you are a person with no other electronics.
If you have a smartphone or a laptop of any brand, you're duplicating what you already have.

Hey AMP does your AppleTV run really hot? Mine I can hardly touch most times. Freaking thing is so hot when its in operation that I sometimes turn a fan on it. I guess it makes sense really. You have a drive inside a box with no airholes or heat sinks or anything, and if the drive is reading and writing, well it generates heat.

Amputate Your Head · 01-27-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by seeric

Hey AMP does your AppleTV run really hot? Mine I can hardly touch most times. Freaking thing is so hot when its in operation that I sometimes turn a fan on it. I guess it makes sense really. You have a drive inside a box with no airholes or heat sinks or anything, and if the drive is reading and writing, well it generates heat.

Yeah, it's always hot. Same with the Time Capsule / Router. I'm kind of surprised they function with that kind of continuous heat.

flip.green · 01-27-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pornopat

I agree with you. I can certainly see myself sitting on the toilet with an Ipad.

Only if it comes with a built in toilet paper dispensor

seeric · 01-27-2010, 04:38 PM

yah i have same issue with time capsule thing

Juicy D. Links · 01-27-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

I can see it now....

The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off.

I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

rip raster · 01-27-2010, 04:59 PM

it looks like apple has come out with a real peach

Libertine · 01-27-2010, 05:17 PM

It's not revolutionary by any means, but it seems like a convenient way to read books, newspapers and magazines while on the go - something I rarely use my laptops for, since those are just a bit too big and heavy to take along to most places.

It also seems like a decent addition to my study books. Those add up to 50+ lbs, so carrying them along simply isn't possible. Taking them along as PDFs, on the other hand...

A decent netbook would also work, but unfortunately I haven't found one yet that's suitable for reading anything more than a webpage.

Right now, though, the lack of multitasking on the iPad is a dealbreaker. I don't care about flash, but not being able to have multiple documents, a webbrowser and a text editing program open at the same time just makes it... useless.

GatorB · 01-27-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Libertine

It's not revolutionary by any means, but it seems like a convenient way to read books, newspapers and magazines while on the go - something I rarely use my laptops for, since those are just a bit too big and heavy to take along to most places.

It's called a Kindle.

CarlosTheGaucho · 01-27-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

I can see it now....

The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off.

I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

lol I've seen a few of those around

Libertine · 01-27-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

It's called a Kindle.

No color = useless.

Imagine this in black and white:

epitome · 01-27-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

Well see, that was where you made the mistake.
Apple's Macbook Pros are by far the finest laptops out there, and don't weigh as much as a refrigerator.
iMacs & Mac Pros are nice too. iPods have their place, but the *Touch* version seems like a waste.
iPhones.... well, to each their own, but I find them to be a complete waste of money. Mine is sitting in a drawer.
Apple TV is good, I just wish the connection to the comp (wireless N) was more stable. The last update was supposed to fix that though.
But I'll never buy this pad thing. I see no reason for it unless you are a person with no other electronics.
If you have a smartphone or a laptop of any brand, you're duplicating what you already have.

LOL, a man that lives in San Francisco and has all of the Apple products. You know what they say, if the shit fits, wear it!

Just playing...

Amputate Your Head · 01-27-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by epitome

LOL, a man that lives in San Francisco and has all of the Apple products. You know what they say, if the shit fits, wear it!

Just playing...

Good point! LOL

(now where did I put those assless chaps again......)

epitome · 01-27-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

Good point! LOL

(now where did I put those assless chaps again......)

You left them on my bedroom floor.

lacuna · 01-27-2010, 06:34 PM

I love the apple toys, but I won't buy the iPad until it has flash and runs open office... I pretty much use my iPod Touch as an expensive alarm clock.

Slappin Fish · 01-27-2010, 09:19 PM

Worst then no flash.... no multitasking! Only one app at a time

zurc-net · 01-27-2010, 09:59 PM

If you were thinking about buying this, please donate the money to me instead, I can hire someone to stick a dick up your ass too.

woj · 01-27-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

I can see it now....

The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off.

I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

NETbilling · 01-27-2010, 10:34 PM

I will buy one...

MetaMan · 01-27-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

I can see it now....

The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off.

I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

OMFG the ""I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off." part almost made me shit my pants. LOL hilarious!

CheeseFrog · 01-27-2010, 11:49 PM

Bro!! I'm gonna look sweet when I'm rockin my Affliction shirt, bluetooth ear piece, and an iPad!

Waddymelon · 01-28-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

Good point! LOL

(now where did I put those assless chaps again......)

As opposed to the non-assless chaps? Oh yeah, those would just be pants.

Marcus · 01-28-2010, 01:01 AM

Amp, off topic, but do you still do design work?

Jakke PNG · 01-28-2010, 01:49 AM

Don't girls use Maxipads during their periods or something?

Amputate Your Head · 01-28-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Amp, off topic, but do you still do design work?

Yeah, but I don't have a folio at the moment. Will get one up after I get back from Vegas.

01-27-2010, 02:11 PM	#1
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	Apple maxIPAD just another homo machine? I am a die hard Apple fan, and I've got more than a few Macs around here and various other Apple products.... but really? The (max)IPAD? As if the iPhone wasn't enough of a waste of time & money, now this? A BIG iPhone that you will now need a "European" man-bag to carry around? I think if you buy this thing you should just put the assless chaps on for good and lead the next parade in the Castro.

01-27-2010, 02:22 PM	#2
StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	I'm not an Apple fan and find most of their "toys" to be over hyped, over priced... well, toys... nice and all, but nothing to go nuts over like apple fans do. However, this iPad is very intriguing and I think truly will change a lot in how computing is done, especially portability. I have a Dell XPS which weighs almost as much as my fridge... granted, it was never intended for carrying around, it's still how many notebooks have gone in their endeavour to be more powerful. This is the first Apply product that I would truly like to have one of because of how good I think it is. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

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k0nr4d Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 9,229	Yeah this iPad looks great. I was always thinking of getting an iphone, but the only thing stopping me was the conveniance of being able to fit an iphone in my pocket. Now with this iPad thing out, i can finally purchase an apple product! This thing is retarded. My 4 or 5 year old toshiba tablet pc running xp tablet edition does more then this. This is just a giant iphone really... __________________ Mechanical Bunny Media Mechbunny Tube Script \| Mechbunny Webcam Aggregator Script \| Custom Web Development Last edited by k0nr4d; 01-27-2010 at 03:31 PM..

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01-27-2010, 02:33 PM	#4
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	I feel almost dirty saying this, but I agree with you in all points.

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X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	What device will provide the "best online experience" without flash support? Like it or not, but I figured that by 2010, Flash was a quasi requirement for all things Interweb.

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01-27-2010, 02:41 PM	#7
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	I can see it now.... The turtleneck sweater dude, with his Man-Bag slung over his shoulder, which holds his iPad, while texting on his iPhone, carrying an $8 dollar half-caf vanilla latte, bluetooth headpiece on one side, earbud on the other side, with one earbud hanging down in front to give that, "I'm so cool & busy I don't even care" vibe off. I couldn't design a bigger example of a douchebag at any price. It's already been perfected.

01-27-2010, 03:19 PM	#12
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	It's a product I can't see the purpose of owning even if it was free ... And I'm typing this on a mac pro. .

01-27-2010, 04:23 PM	#19
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	the main thing that bothers me about it, is that it has to be 'tethered' in some form to another computer. if it had a usb slot and you could back it up on a hard drive, it would render another computer unnessesary (in some ways at least). should have had a camera and video cam built in too. still, it's a very interesting idea, and i think it will be a hit.

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	yah i have same issue with time capsule thing

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rip raster Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Everville Posts: 2,851	it looks like apple has come out with a real peach

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Libertine sex dwarf Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17,860	It's not revolutionary by any means, but it seems like a convenient way to read books, newspapers and magazines while on the go - something I rarely use my laptops for, since those are just a bit too big and heavy to take along to most places. It also seems like a decent addition to my study books. Those add up to 50+ lbs, so carrying them along simply isn't possible. Taking them along as PDFs, on the other hand... A decent netbook would also work, but unfortunately I haven't found one yet that's suitable for reading anything more than a webpage. Right now, though, the lack of multitasking on the iPad is a dealbreaker. I don't care about flash, but not being able to have multiple documents, a webbrowser and a text editing program open at the same time just makes it... useless. __________________ /(bb\|[^b]{2})/

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Slappin Fish Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,512	Worst then no flash.... no multitasking! Only one app at a time

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Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	Amp, off topic, but do you still do design work?

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Jakke PNG ex-TeenGodFather Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Suomi Finland Perkele Posts: 20,306	Don't girls use Maxipads during their periods or something? __________________ ..and I'm off.