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In reply to the discussion: I don't get the whole iPad 3 craze. [View all]IDemo
(16,926 posts)47. And Lenovo, is any manufacturer still making them?
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Sales of 'netbooks' are plummeting. Asus and Dell are basically giving up on that space.
onehandle
Mar 2012
#31
I just borrowed an IPad for a week to see if I wanted it. Big complaint for me is the keyboard!
riderinthestorm
Mar 2012
#90
The keyboard may still be too small for your husband. You may need go with Vaio. We have all macs
Pisces
Mar 2012
#209
Yes, because journalists are ALWAYS 100% accurate and never sensationalize anything. nt
TheWraith
Mar 2012
#173
You seem to have missed the fact that he could by five of them for the same price.
sudopod
Mar 2012
#45
Do you laugh at people that you see out with other non-Apple laptops or tablets?
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#108
My old one got bricked after a software update that I accidentally allowed. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#110
I'm happy with my current small laptop, but if someone tossed me the $$, I'd buy one.
hlthe2b
Mar 2012
#8
I don't get why you spend so much on a camera. Isn't that more expensive than an iPad?
dkf
Mar 2012
#9
MUCH more. But I saved for years to buy one and it's one of my passions. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#18
And completely different! Try taking the Nikon-SLR photos with an i-Pad! ROFL!!!!
WinkyDink
Mar 2012
#127
well, you'd be wrong as it is much more than a toy - though it can be that, too ;)
got root
Mar 2012
#150
Apple was practically giving machines to schools thinking they could get kids use to using
WCGreen
Mar 2012
#122
I use my tablet everday for everything of course I would never use an Apple product
bowens43
Mar 2012
#17
A tad different. It's one of my passions and I saved for YEARS for the camera and lenses.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#29
The difference lies in the fact that my camera will not be obsolete for a very long time if ever.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#74
I always differentiate between a passion for photography and a passion for watching TV. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#82
apple ipads made by wage slaves and you think you don't "steal from the poor" lol nt
msongs
Mar 2012
#66
Love Your Response (I agree, its none of my business what other people like)
we can do it
Mar 2012
#75
I see. iPad owners = Elitists. Apple products are in over two out of three American homes.
onehandle
Mar 2012
#27
I suppose anyone who bought the stock when it was 4$ can now afford to buy an iPad 3. nt
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#42
Ooh, Ooh, Ohh, I do! It means I can't replace my batteries without a big hassle!!!!
Pholus
Mar 2012
#146
No, it take years to build up the cult status. Apple did a hell of a job doing it.
Logical
Mar 2012
#60
Born and raised in NYC. I think I have the right to name a place where the upper class
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#132
In the developed world, yes, there are a lot of privileged people who can afford it.
joshcryer
Mar 2012
#133
I'm not ashamed to admit this but I found an entire bag of almost-new shirts...
joshcryer
Mar 2012
#154
You can get the new iPads and iPhones almost free if you trade or sell your old ones
sammytko
Mar 2012
#137
The funniest moment is when the Apple fanboi tries to find your "brand" to pay you back...
Pholus
Mar 2012
#199
"changing the number of available pixels by a factor of four doesn't completely change...
joshcryer
Mar 2012
#167
I picked Nikon because they have the best color metering. Not the best selection of lenses though.
Snake Alchemist
Mar 2012
#176