01-30-2010, 03:37 AM
The MBa is low powered, as compared to the iPad? Not even close.
And what you inferred isn't even close to what I said.
The MBA *is* low-powered. That's not just about the processor, but the pokey HD as well. Nobody comments on how fast it is. But a lot of people comment on how slow it is. Now if one wants to pop for an SSD, that's a little different story.
And you're making a huge assumption about the speed of the iPad, not that I was comparing the two. But in contrast, so far nobody who's used the 'iPad said it was slow. In fact, almost everybody raved about how fast the thing is.
A lot of people want to travel with a device and I say a number of them chose the MBA because they viewed it as Apple's netbook, even though Apple didn't. Those people didn't/don't really need a full fledged computer but in the light/small/Apple dept. that's the MBA.
So I think the iPad, especially with a ten-hour or so battery life will satisfy some of those people who would consider an MBA for the size and weight. The iPad won't satisfy those who need a "real computer" but it very may well work for those who only thought they needed a real computer.
So I still say that the iPad encroaches on it's turf somewhat.
And what you inferred isn't even close to what I said.
The MBA *is* low-powered. That's not just about the processor, but the pokey HD as well. Nobody comments on how fast it is. But a lot of people comment on how slow it is. Now if one wants to pop for an SSD, that's a little different story.
And you're making a huge assumption about the speed of the iPad, not that I was comparing the two. But in contrast, so far nobody who's used the 'iPad said it was slow. In fact, almost everybody raved about how fast the thing is.
A lot of people want to travel with a device and I say a number of them chose the MBA because they viewed it as Apple's netbook, even though Apple didn't. Those people didn't/don't really need a full fledged computer but in the light/small/Apple dept. that's the MBA.
So I think the iPad, especially with a ten-hour or so battery life will satisfy some of those people who would consider an MBA for the size and weight. The iPad won't satisfy those who need a "real computer" but it very may well work for those who only thought they needed a real computer.
So I still say that the iPad encroaches on it's turf somewhat.