Ready for the iSlate?

[KnottedYet]

well, what an awesome thorough answer to my question! Thanks! You practically have me running out the door to buy an iPod Touch... thanks, Knotted!

You're welcome!

I've had my iPod for a couple weeks now, and don't regret a thing. It's proven itself far more useful than I would have imagined. (I call it my "external brain.") The iPhone was appealing, but I'm glad I got the iPod instead. I like having my phone and camera separate from my iPod, and I like that my iPod only connects to the outside world by cable or wifi.

[StressFree]

I am telling everyone right now that the iPad is definitely a failure, first indication is that apples stock was going up right until the release of the iPad. As soon as it was announced and for another few days their stock has been going down. Also, you CANNOT do multiple tasks at once with it. Example, you can't listen to music while you surf the internet, you can't read and listen to music etc. That is a huge step backwards. There are tons of reasons why this is a failure, but it would make this post way too long. one more would be that you CANNOT add your own programs that you like to use, for example, if you prefer to use firefox instead of safari, well thats too bad you can't download firefox your stuck with safari. What a horrible idea.

[ginny]

Knot:

I'll have you know that I have decided to buy an iPhone if they ever are carried by Verizon.... I know you said you like the iPod and phone separate, but I'm such a simpleton that combining gadgets into one device is an appealing thought to me... this is all your fault you know

[OakLeaf]

No mobile device (short of a full-sized netbook or laptop) offers a choice of browser. And stock is always "buy on the rumor, sell on the news." That's why it's a cliché - because it's usually true.

Now that someone else posted about prepaid phones, more and more I'm liking the idea of having one strictly for emergency/athletic use. I know it still means I'll have to own two devices, but I won't have to carry both of them all the time, and I won't have to try to run or ride hills with a four-ounce iPhone or Droid bouncing at the small of my back. I know we had quite a discussion last year about why flip phones aren't safe for emergencies (because it takes so long to physically remove it from its sweatproof plastic bag or other container, and you can't dial out without opening it - half the time if my phone rings after I get home but before I've taken it out of its bag, I can't even get to it in eight rings before it goes to voicemail), but since all the compact phones are flip phones, I think I'll take that risk.

[smilingcat]

With a pre-paid phone, you will be limiting the financial damage when the phone is lost. With most other plans, YOU'VE GOT TO CALL IN AND SHUT DOWN YOUR SERVICE!!

As for the phone in the pack, would you want a phone case with an arm band so its on your upper or (lower) arm? Velcroed so that you can rip the phone off your arm to answer..

[VeloVT]

@Oakleaf --
Opera Mini is available for most smartphone platforms. It's way better than the proprietary blackberry browser.

[OakLeaf]

Ah, my mistake. However... now that I look, yes, there are several third party browsers for the iPod/iPhone (not Opera though) - and supposedly all iPhone apps will work on the iPad.

So... not a valid criticism of the device.