Why even compare ? I like mine and don't want/need anything else ...

Originally Posted by Seadog

You may say that the iPad is not a computer, but that does not make it any less so. All computers are consumer devices of one sort or the other.

I think you will find a few Cray and or IBM mainframes that will disprove that point.

Originally Posted by mark020

Why even compare ? I like mine and don't want/need anything else ...

Because we can? Honestly you should be happy there is so much competition because it means there will be more options and Apple will be forced to improve. One thing we do know is that companies who own a market do not feel the need to improve their products. IBM, AT&T, Apple and Microsoft have all proved that point in their histories.

Don't know what IFA stands for. CES stands for
Consumer Electronics Show.

I know some are offended discussing iPad wannabes
but I find all the competitive activities fascinating.

Here are 3 links showing Viewsonic, Samsung Galaxy
Tab and a German rendition at the IFA (beginning
today).

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G6LEK-pvqU[/ame]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTmB9KrIGho

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZshWbdrWOo"]YouTube - ViewSonic ViewPad 7 English Hands On at IFA 2010[/ame]

I think I'm blowing the Forums circuits trying to include 3 links.
Here's another try at the German tablet

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTmB9KrIGho]YouTube - Hannspree 10-Inch Tegra 2 Tablet English Hands On at IFA 2010[/ame]

Originally Posted by wrecklass

Originally Posted by Seadog

You may say that the iPad is not a computer, but that does not make it any less so. All computers are consumer devices of one sort or the other.

I think you will find a few Cray and or IBM mainframes that will disprove that point.

Just used by bigger consumers. Governments, businesses, and other entities are still consumers.

IFA Report Day Two: Hands on the Toshiba Folio 100, Acer LumiReader

Rumors about iPad2 starting to swirl

iPad tests FaceTime ahead of dual camera inclusion update | T3 magazine

Originally Posted by Dan Diego

Originally Posted by Bluesjam

If you like something else than the iPad, why are you posting on an iPad forum? If you really liked Chevys, why would you be posting on a Ford forum?
I'm really confused.

I'm not confused! Posting specs on the competition is healthy endeavor in an open forum. This isn't Itunes! I think it's fair to provide comparisons.

I agree. Competition breeds innovation.

I would be interested to see what the battery life on it is.

Interesting article I found --using the Time Magazine App

Apple's iPad: When Will the Real Competitors Show Up? - TIME