How many are jumping ship? I am Weary of the hunt for ipad2 going to Xoom Sunday

[Martinm]

Really I would not go for the zoom, sure it hads the advantage in tech, but come on it only has what like 100 apps at most (specific to the tablet). It j ust does not compete int en ways of apps. I would wait for the ipad2.

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[iPadCharlie]

So let me see if I am understanding the OP...

He doesn't have time to stand in line to get a new iPad, but he has time to do an Internet search, find this forum, sign up for membership and make 1 post about how the iPad is one huge pile of junk!

Sounds like he has plenty of spare time on his hands!

[twerppoet]

He didn't say anything about it being a pile of junk. He just doesn't want to wait.

I admit it suggests that he considers the Xoom and iPad equivalent enough that waiting is the deciding factor, but unless he thinks the Xoom is a huge pile of junk then he's still not saying the iPad is.

Me, when I want something I wait. Not very patiently, but (almost) every time I've gone the expedient route I've ended up regretting it.

[iPadCharlie]

OK, well the "pile of junk" were my words, but the implication is that he did not think it was worth the wait. Either way, I just don't understand why people bother coming here to tell us why they are NOT getting an iPad... for whatever reason.

[kctay]

OK, well the \"pile of junk\" were my words, but the implication is that he did not think it was worth the wait. Either way, I just don\'t understand why people bother coming here to tell us why they are NOT getting an iPad... for whatever reason.

Well, one reason would be \"freedom of speech\", \"freedom of expression\". Being a psychologist, I can tell you many just want affirmation. He clearly went to the toughest crowd, to perhaps help him come to a conclusion.

[twerppoet]

Meh, I have enough trouble sorting my own motives.

[iPadCharlie]

OK, well the \"pile of junk\" were my words, but the implication is that he did not think it was worth the wait. Either way, I just don\'t understand why people bother coming here to tell us why they are NOT getting an iPad... for whatever reason.

Well, one reason would be \"freedom of speech\", \"freedom of expression\". Being a psychologist, I can tell you many just want affirmation. He clearly went to the toughest crowd, to perhaps help him come to a conclusion.

But this is a private forum. As a condition of membership, everyone checked a little box that said they would abide by our rules. There is no freedom of speech on this forum and no one is protected by the First Amendment.

[twerppoet]

OK, well the \"pile of junk\" were my words, but the implication is that he did not think it was worth the wait. Either way, I just don\'t understand why people bother coming here to tell us why they are NOT getting an iPad... for whatever reason.

Well, one reason would be \"freedom of speech\", \"freedom of expression\". Being a psychologist, I can tell you many just want affirmation. He clearly went to the toughest crowd, to perhaps help him come to a conclusion.

But this is a private forum. As a condition of membership, everyone checked a little box that said they would abide by our rules. There is no freedom of speech on this forum and no one is protected by the First Amendment.

I think there's a big disconnect in the making here. I suspect that kctay didn't really mean to invoke the First Amendment, just the common need for people to express themselves, be affirmed, and failing that to at least be acknowledged and know where they stand among others.

[SweetPoison]

Well, one reason would be \"freedom of speech\", \"freedom of expression\". Being a psychologist, I can tell you many just want affirmation. He clearly went to the toughest crowd, to perhaps help him come to a conclusion.

But this is a private forum. As a condition of membership, everyone checked a little box that said they would abide by our rules. There is no freedom of speech on this forum and no one is protected by the First Amendment.

I think there's a big disconnect in the making here. I suspect that kctay didn't really mean to invoke the First Amendment, just the common need for people to express themselves, be affirmed, and failing that to at least be acknowledged and know where they stand among others.

Thanks for the clarification here ~ appreciate it.

But I think we should get back on topic here.

[kctay]

Well, one reason would be \\\"freedom of speech\\\", \\\"freedom of expression\\\". Being a psychologist, I can tell you many just want affirmation. He clearly went to the toughest crowd, to perhaps help him come to a conclusion.

But this is a private forum. As a condition of membership, everyone checked a little box that said they would abide by our rules. There is no freedom of speech on this forum and no one is protected by the First Amendment.

I think there\'s a big disconnect in the making here. I suspect that kctay didn\'t really mean to invoke the First Amendment, just the common need for people to express themselves, be affirmed, and failing that to at least be acknowledged and know where they stand among others.

Thank god I have a translator. Thanks