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In reply to the discussion: I don't get the whole iPad 3 craze. [View all]LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)78. Again, we simply rationalize those things we like...
And the 25 year old B&W tv I have is not obsolete either...
Again, we simply rationalize those things we like, and call them "relevant difference" or "exceptions". But it all comes down to little more than subjective opinions and personal likes vs. dislikes.
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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