iPad - Page 21

Glaucus · 10-03-2010, 00:46

So you want to destroy the idea of the device and it's usability, just so it's protected in a bag. Rather than getting a case. Where extra weight and size makes absolutely no difference.

Mark · 10-03-2010, 01:28

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Originally Posted by petemc

Most humans too, well the pretty ones anyway

And there was I, thinking Faysh had the monopoly on mailbags and gaffer-tape.

Personally, and no offence intended, I think that email reads like a diatribe from an Apple-hater. Did he actually try to scratch the screen? I'd guess not, so how on earth is he to know if it'll scratch badly or not? I'm guessing he'd have the same opinion of the Kindle then, or anything else with an exposed screen.

Oh and four of the points are all moaning about it being uncomfortable to use. Maybe if you're typing an essay that's a fair point. It's not meant for a major typing session (and the same goes for anything else with a virtual keyboard).

I'm going to reserve judgement until I've held one and played with it myself. Soon, very soon.

Desmo · 10-03-2010, 08:25

He doesn't mention the screen getting scratched. He just says it's too nice to get scratched carrying it in your bag or whatever you use. Let's face it, the screens might be quite tough but the case will probably look a lot worse for wear after a while without and protection. I can see where the guy is coming from and also think that these will be a bit uncomfortable to use in a lot of situations. I'm happy to be proven wrong though so will reserve judgement until I can use one. At least this guy HAS actually used one.

Del Lardo · 10-03-2010, 08:30

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Originally Posted by AcidHell2

So you want to destroy the idea of the device and it's usability, just so it's protected in a bag. Rather than getting a case. Where extra weight and size makes absolutely no difference.

Nope I will try one and see what I think but if I do buy one it will not have a case, I've yet to see one that I don't hate and that includes the 'invisible' ones.

The guy who sent the mail is a self confessed Apple whore and for him not to want one is very surprising.

petemc · 10-03-2010, 09:47

I gave up caring about my iProducts getting scratched years ago. I've got a screen protector for my iPhone. Its nice. Protects the screen, reduces glare and also reduces the amount of grease on the screen from finger prints / ears. I'm not going to be putting my iPad anywhere near my ear, I don't think, but I'd get one of these to protect the screen for those reasons. Saves me having to wipe it every 20 seconds.

Once you accept the fact that it will get scratched you stop caring. Doubt I'd get a case or bag for it. Well, maybe something simple as my bag only has one pocket.

Anyway, can't be that pretty. Its just a big iPhone remember

NokkonWud · 10-03-2010, 10:12

I was watching a US stream of the Oscars and they were advertising these like mad. I went from 'could care less' to 'Holy crap, these are awesome!' over the 3.5 hour show.

Mark · 11-03-2010, 00:10

On the subject of screen protectors, I need a better protector for my iPhone. The one I've got now is a grease magnet.

Has there been any more news on availability of the iPad yet? Last I heard was late March but nothing more specific than that.

Del Lardo · 11-03-2010, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Mark

On the subject of screen protectors, I need a better protector for my iPhone. The one I've got now is a grease magnet.

Has there been any more news on availability of the iPad yet? Last I heard was late March but nothing more specific than that.

There's ya go

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Apple's iPad tablet will go on sale in the UK in "late April", the company has revealed.

The late April launch date applies to both models of iPad - the wi-fi only and wi-fi plus 3G - in the UK.

Apple's UK website still gives a March launch date for the wi-fi only iPad (see below), with the 3G iPad slated to arrive in the UK in April. However, according to a press release from the company today, both devices will now arrive at the same, albeit slightly later, time.

Blighter · 11-03-2010, 19:54

If the screen is anything like the iPhone you won't be able to scratch it with a razorblade.. let alone just loose in your bag.

divine · 11-03-2010, 22:36

And then if it's anything like the first gen iPhone and iPod touch, that magic coating vanishes and it gets covered in dozens of little hairline scratches like mine has in the last 3-6 months.

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Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	So you want to destroy the idea of the device and it's usability, just so it's protected in a bag. Rather than getting a case. Where extra weight and size makes absolutely no difference. __________________

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Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	He doesn't mention the screen getting scratched. He just says it's too nice to get scratched carrying it in your bag or whatever you use. Let's face it, the screens might be quite tough but the case will probably look a lot worse for wear after a while without and protection. I can see where the guy is coming from and also think that these will be a bit uncomfortable to use in a lot of situations. I'm happy to be proven wrong though so will reserve judgement until I can use one. At least this guy HAS actually used one. __________________

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I gave up caring about my iProducts getting scratched years ago. I've got a screen protector for my iPhone. Its nice. Protects the screen, reduces glare and also reduces the amount of grease on the screen from finger prints / ears. I'm not going to be putting my iPad anywhere near my ear, I don't think, but I'd get one of these to protect the screen for those reasons. Saves me having to wipe it every 20 seconds. Once you accept the fact that it will get scratched you stop caring. Doubt I'd get a case or bag for it. Well, maybe something simple as my bag only has one pocket. Anyway, can't be that pretty. Its just a big iPhone remember __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I was watching a US stream of the Oscars and they were advertising these like mad. I went from 'could care less' to 'Holy crap, these are awesome!' over the 3.5 hour show. __________________

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Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	On the subject of screen protectors, I need a better protector for my iPhone. The one I've got now is a grease magnet. Has there been any more news on availability of the iPad yet? Last I heard was late March but nothing more specific than that.

11-03-2010, 22:36	#210
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	And then if it's anything like the first gen iPhone and iPod touch, that magic coating vanishes and it gets covered in dozens of little hairline scratches like mine has in the last 3-6 months. __________________