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Created by : Sonam Kapoor, Software Developer, IBM  | 27 Jan 2010 08:25 AM +0000
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With the hype of Apple ipad slots, Apple Inc. is trying to persuade investors and customers that ipad's are as desirable as the company’s iPhone and iPod music player. The company is trying to convince its consumers, developers and publishers, who have failed to embrace tablet devices in the past.

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The investors in Apple are looking at the ipad to bolster the company’s sales. Offering a ipad would add another product alongside the iPhone, whose sales doubled to 8.7 million last quarter from a year earlier.

So, do you think Apple ipad can be as successful as its iphone & ipod?

 
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Apple products are always known in the market for their quality products. As we all know its a complete computer with multiple and good quality facilities. Like the iPhone and iPod Touch, a tablet can run the more than 100,000 applications created for Apple’s mobile devices which distributes those applications through its App Store. Also, iPhone developers are interested in creating programme for Apple tablet. The Apple tablet which is coming in the market also has these kind of quality facilities which people are admiring but the only problem not many people opt for that is its high cost. I think if it works on its cost factor, it will have better market than iPod and iPhone.


By Sonam Kapoor, Software Developer, IBM  29 Jan 2010 07:23 AM +0000
 
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No it does not have much of live input support, moreover no cam n no 3d


By Nilesh Asher, AVP Sales Manufacturer Relationship, SREI Equipment Finance P L  29 Jan 2010 10:20 AM +0000
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Yes, Apple is well known for its quality and performance and any product can be successful by giving these two.
By Krishna Bhardwaj, Lyrics Writer, Freelancer  | 30 May 2010 04:19 PM +0000
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At least in India, price matters ( price is really a dominant factor ). I was going thru postings to know :-

--- ipad's current price in INR and availability here

--- approximate quatation may be  sufficient

May U pls ?


By ASOKE KUSARI, Domestic Private Banking-Executive/Manager, A large leading PSU Bank - India  | 30 May 2010 01:18 PM +0000
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By this time, it is already established that the iPad is a success with overwhelming sales figures. I saw shops full of iPad accessories in Singapore although iPad was not released there then.

 

I am writing this in response to the points some people mentioned as why iPad will fail!

 

1. No Flash: I never liked Flash. It is buggy, resource hog and outdated. I use Adblock extension in Firefox which blocks Flash from Website. You need to click on the Flash icon to play the content. I never clicked on the flash icon. You can also install this or similar extension on your browser and see for yourself. Not many people is/will missing Flash.

 

2. No camera: Truly, It doesn't need a camera. Do you think anybody is carrying an iPad without carrying a mobile which already have a Camera? Why add a camera which would have increased the price?

 

3. Failure of Notebooks and Netbooks: Sincerely, mp3 players were a failure before iPod arrived. Touchscreen was not that popular before iPhone. Netbooks and Notebooks were poor man's Laptops where iPads are Smart People's gadget:)

 

4. Kindle and other e-book readers: Considering Amazon Kindle have a Black & White screen, the colorful iPad is expected to blow them away.

 

5. Positioning: I was also skeptical about the positioning of the product. Will it be used as an ebook reader only, or what? But it appears that finally people find the Digital Notebook which does many other things. It is not a substitute for Laptop or Mobiles but its a replacement for your diary/notebook which can also sing and dance:)

 

6. No Multitasking: This is a real problem. Good news is Apple is introducing multitasking in iPhone OS4.0. So Multitasking should be introduced in iPad too.

 

7. You will love it when you touch and hold this thing in your hand. Try holding one and it will be difficult to resist the temptation.


By Ikhtiar Sobhan, Marketing Manager, Orascom Telecom Bangladesh Limited  | 30 May 2010 12:06 PM +0000
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YES

Because it support 3G technology which support TV, Internet.

This is one type of mobile PC.

 

 


By prashant pamani, Project Leader -(Technical), Sunbelt Outsourcing Pvt Ltd  | 18 Mar 2010 04:09 PM +0000
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YES

Because it support 3G technology which support TV, Internet.

This is one type of mobile PC.

 

 


By prashant pamani, Project Leader -(Technical), Sunbelt Outsourcing Pvt Ltd  | 18 Mar 2010 04:08 PM +0000
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Yes i purely support.

Intially when ipod came in the market, every one told that this product wont do well it the research team thta has gone to intensive research and came out with an ipod because they realised the power of music how people are bonded to it.

Ipad will definetly be the best selling piece may be not now in another 6 to 1 yaer of time.

thanks.


By Prathibha Dasari, HR Manager, Ramakanth Advertising Pvt Ltd  | 27 Feb 2010 10:57 AM +0000
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As with iPhone i think even iPad will be a success. Mostly because of the high quality products which Apple produces.

Yes, there might not be many features available in iPad as of now. But even in the iPhone 2.0, not many features were available which were incorporated in the later version and they have been major sellers in the market. 

As with any products, iPad is in the introduction phase of its life cycle, and the product is still evolving. I would believe in the future releases it will be a high quality product which Apple always produces


By Arun , Business Analyst, Infrasoft Technologies Limited  | 08 Feb 2010 01:34 PM +0000
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Yes sonam you said something right. But would like to add you with something as ipad is just now being launched. So its better to watch the market and seek the response of users. As technology need to be feasible. In case of ipad we need to just wait. As indian conditions are quite different. But still there is no doubt that ipad is future


By Rajeev Sati, Software Developer, No one  | 04 Feb 2010 10:17 AM +0000
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latest in technology and no close competetor


By Sumit Dogra, Senior Executive, PGCIL  | 03 Feb 2010 06:33 AM +0000
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Yes, it will be revolutionary product. With govt. rolling out and going for 3G auction, it will gain significant ground with all India 3G roll-out by private telco operators. Its also having a separate 30pin keyboard, which means it can be used for substitute of laptop also.

You are going to get all major apple products in one device, iPhone, iPod, Books, photo viewer and editing s/w, everything.

All the best.


By Arka Mitra, Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd.  | 03 Feb 2010 05:26 AM +0000
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Yes i agree with you


By Avin Vijay, Network Security Engineer, Forceone  | 02 Feb 2010 06:38 PM +0000
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Yes it will be a successful device bcuz apple uses fabulous technology on its devices that other. So it will be a great success ever.


By Debashis Mallick, BCA student, Utkal University  | 02 Feb 2010 12:31 PM +0000
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I have mixed opinion with this launch of ipad's. Positive points are - 1. A device with built-in use cases and lots of content on board: iBooks with 5 publisher deals in place, app store’s 140k apps, browsing, music, video, photos and email. 2. Competitive pricing aims for mass market appeal. 3. Beautiful & thin HW: 10h usage time, stunning screen, fast and responsive to use. Negative points are - 1. Tablet computers have existed for a decade with little success. Can Apple convince consumers that they need this gadget? 2. Some call it an oversized iPod Touch with limited capabilities at this price point. Some cannibalization of iPod Touch is likely (64GB Touch costs $399). MacBooks may also be vulnerable. 3. No multi-tasking! A big weakness vs. Windows 7 based Slates! AT&T network: Likely minority that will consider 3G may shy away based on AT&T’s currently overtaxed network 4. Missing features: web camera for video conferencing, camera, Adobe Flash, USB, ‘live’ customizable home screen, HSUPA.
By Phani Dasam, PMP, Senior Engineer, Nokia India Pvt LTd  | 01 Feb 2010 05:28 AM +0000
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truely it will be successful


By Rohit Kanade, Sales and Service Engineer, Eclipse Healthcare  | 31 Jan 2010 03:15 PM +0000
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I believe that if you have success stories to talk about, any new product from the same stable in the same or similar vertical would always benefit from the success of the earlier products. It is always a nice idea to let the success rub off on the new product as well!1

The tablet looks good, solid and high end... After all its an APPLE :))

Thanks for the referral and sorry to be late as usual :D


By Makrand Bhave, Marketing & MICE, WIZCRAFT International  | 30 Jan 2010 05:32 AM +0000
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It should be successful as the efforts have been made in that direction. The only concern is handiness, it is bit in size to pocket or it should be facilitated to wrap in pocket.


By Manish Grover, Sales Executive/Officer, Pugmarks Interweb Pvt Ltd.  | 30 Jan 2010 04:25 AM +0000
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i think it will remove the requirement of laptop's but it will be more demandful is we reduca the cost b'coz if each & every normal person can able to purchase this apple ipad then only it can reduca the requirement of laptop if it is costlier than laptop then not so much people can efford it this will reduce its demand in the market


By MONIKA COMPUTERS, Network Admin/System Admin, Monika Computers Noida  | 29 Jan 2010 01:40 PM +0000
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The tablet pc's can be successful if the economy picks up everywhere, where the ease of carrying it around become a necessasity for traveling citizen. Executives might still prefer big screans of laptops for graphs and charts and all unless the tablest has good graphics.

The reading tablet will be successful only in countries where people has reading habits and environment is a factor. If it generates heat like laptops then only an AC can meke it move. Abroad all homes are environmentaly controled so it may not a probelm there. For India we have neither AC's or reading habits for citizen not the selfimproving type. From graduation till retirement they live in the same state.


By Mathew Cherian, Research Associate/Analyst, Western Michigan University  | 28 Jan 2010 07:09 PM +0000
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Indeed it will be successful.Every new product when it comes out in the market gets a good response from the audience.Sometimes, it takes 1 month to get going.

It is just the beginning of the success for Apple. This company is famous for its virus-free products.

It will gain momentum over the time.


By Ranadeb Ray, Administrative Executive, Swiber Offshore Marine  | 28 Jan 2010 03:37 PM +0000
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I AM AGREE WITH SONAM JI. APPLE IS WELLKNOWON NAME IN MARKET FOR IT'S QUALITY WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY.


By Sunil Sharma, Marketing Manager, Hotel Neelam  | 28 Jan 2010 01:02 PM +0000
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Yes. totally agree with you.


By Ritesh Vinod Patil, Software Engineer, Eclipsys Pvt. Ltd  | 28 Jan 2010 04:29 AM +0000
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I fully support Sonam and Japan comment.


By Devi Kaladeen, Audit Manager, Health Sector Development Unit  | 28 Jan 2010 04:05 AM +0000
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I agree with Sonam Kapoor`s argument here.Thank you Sonamji for the reference.      Steve Job`s dream of creating another iconic product seems to be materializing.However I feel that the critical aspect here will be the price.Only if this product is priced around the 300$ mark (or come down to that price in 6-8 months) will it be able to capture a huge market share and only if it captures a huge market(at least 8-10 million worldwide) will it attract totally new and game-changing applications and services providers(like online Books,Newspapers and Cable  TV SORT OF THINGS) and become the icon it is hyped to become.


By Arunangshu Choudhury, Agent, L.I.C  | 28 Jan 2010 03:32 AM +0000
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I think apple inc has the power to revolutionize the phase from laptop to tablet..


By Taranjit Singh, Associate/Sr. Associate -(Technical), Stream International Services  | 28 Jan 2010 03:06 AM +0000
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Yes, I think it will be a hit coz consumers will be ready to pay anything for that forbidden fruit logo...If only that tablet comes without that logo... you get what I'm saying..Jobs-- Gr8 job Sir...


By zion , Manager - Client Relations, GAVS Information Services Private Limited  | 28 Jan 2010 12:51 AM +0000
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Apple is known for Innovation and Revolution. The Apple Tablet will surely be a hit, the buzz about the tablet is already huge. The strategy of Apple of not disclosing the product has been tested and proved with i phone. There are many people waiting to grab hands on the product, a simple example of the Hype created, the Tablet is going to come in India after almost a year after its launch, still we are awaiting it so there are many in US to grab it...

It will be a hit...


By Japan Shah, Assistant Professor, Omegan School of Business  | 27 Jan 2010 06:40 PM +0000
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Those who are against it, had seen such an amazing thing before?


By Anup M patel, Planning Engineer  | 27 Jan 2010 03:51 PM +0000
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U r right if they reduce cost then it will boom the market.


By sankhe jitendra h., Maintenance manager(electronics & electricals), eden furnishings(vasai(E),thane)  | 27 Jan 2010 10:33 AM +0000
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Yes, the New Apple Tablet has a sleek design, plus a host of other features.

It will start slowly & then catch up.


By Ranadeb Ray, Administrative Executive, Swiber Offshore Marine  | 27 Jan 2010 09:56 AM +0000
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Aggree sonam


By Nitin M Aras, Head/VP/GM-Tech. Support, Wintech Taparia Limited  | 27 Jan 2010 09:13 AM +0000
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No doubt about as being an ex worker for Apple product line i know how Apple do thinks differently & make sure that it creates a difference as well to all of its users...


By nitin joshi, Sales/BD Manager, Apple's Computers  | 27 Jan 2010 09:06 AM +0000
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iPad is NOT having flash support and it won't support multi-tasking (have to close one app/program to open another). And there is no built-in camera and much more shortcomings.

Thanks Read our Review

Will Apple iPad kill Amazon Kindle?


By QualityPoint Technologies, Branch Manager/Regional Manager, QualityPoint Technologies  | 11 Feb 2010 11:59 AM +0000
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yes i do think that it is not a very apt product since it has no cam n also it can support only one application at a time!!! i definetely think it is a miss for apple this time


By Sneha rao, B.Tech/B.E. student, SJBIT  | 02 Feb 2010 02:51 PM +0000
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I agree with the concerns and views of Mr Phani , 

The only thing left to see is how do good does this ipad can become as an ebook reader ,a digital photo frame ,a video conferencing tool etc.... it has the potential to become so but by just throwing a cool device out in the market ,it doesnt serve anything.Apple needs to understand this , Amazons Kindle is dedicatedly an ebook reader which  is fine in tis own way .

Not everywhere does the method  of Cool design tweaks work but thats is just me , if people start purchasing this on a large scale for whatsoever reasons , Apple will sky rocket in its sales :)  only time will tell .


By Shaikh Mohd. Laeeq, Technical Associate R&D , thinklabs , TRI Technosloutions Pvt. Ltd.  | 02 Feb 2010 01:31 PM +0000
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After seeing the official announcement, I am more than convinced that it will not be as revolutionary as the Iphone or Itouch. 


By S.V.Swamy , Independent consultant, Quality & Reliability  | 28 Jan 2010 01:50 AM +0000
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It is not easy to predict something but at this time it is safe to support for 'No' because it will be a difficult task for Apple Table to be as successful as its iphone.They might be popular but for successful they have to sell their products.Products will be sold when (quality+facilities+performance)/cost will be more.Lets see what happen in future.


By Mohit Trivedi, B.Tech/B.E. student, PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur  | 27 Jan 2010 10:45 AM +0000
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Apple will have to overcome consumers’ reluctance to adopt tablets. The devices, which typically lack a physical keyboard and rely on pens or touch screens for input, account for less than 1% of the personal-computer market despite being available since the 1990s. I think because of this, it won't be as popular as iPhone and iPod in the market.


By Mohit Aggarwal, Sales/BD Manager, Oracle  | 27 Jan 2010 09:49 AM +0000
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