Will the iPad follow these other Apple products that failed?

[ua549]

My bet is that the announced iPad model will be a failure and a second generation version will be announced before the end of the year.

[ImaNihilist]

My bet is that the announced iPad model will be a failure and a second generation version will be announced before the end of the year.

I don't think the first gen will be a failure, but I can absolutely see then announcing the iPad v2 at the end of summer.

[Noek]

Interesting that some people are comparing it to a laptop. It does not appear to be a laptop replacement to me, but more of a mobile device. It acts like a larger version of an iPhone/itouch and it would be ridiculous for someone to purchase an itouch instead of a laptop.

[Timman_24]

Interesting that some people are comparing it to a laptop. It does not appear to be a laptop replacement to me, but more of a mobile device. It acts like a larger version of an iPhone/itouch and it would be ridiculous for someone to purchase an itouch instead of a laptop.

Lol a mobile device that doesn't fit in your pocket. Oh wait, actually it needs a carrying case like a laptop...

[Noek]

Lol a mobile device that doesn't fit in your pocket. Oh wait, actually it needs a carrying case like a laptop...

hmmm, I didn't know that in order for something to be classified as a mobile device, it had to fit in your pocket, I'm out of the loop I guess.

I don't Actually carry my iPhone in my pocket but thanks to your suggestion, I might buy a laptop case for it; my iPhone laptop replacement. So clever!

[Timman_24]

hmmm, I didn't know that in order for something to be classified as a mobile device, it had to fit in your pocket, I'm out of the loop I guess.

I don't Actually carry my iPhone in my pocket but thanks to your suggestion, I might buy a laptop case for it; my iPhone laptop replacement. So clever!

I doubt the ipad will fit where your itouch fits.

IMO mobile device has been stretched waaay too far these days. Some people consider a 17" multimedia laptop to be a mobile device. Just because you "can" carry it doesn't make it a "mobile device." I find the definition to be something that you can carry on your person without realizing you are carrying anything. A cell phone, mp3 player, PDA, etc count.

[Nater]

My bet is that the announced iPad model will be a failure and a second generation version will be announced before the end of the year.

I bet you're wrong on the failure part, dead wrong. You completely underestimate the people that will buy anything shiny with an Apple logo on it. Except for the AppleTV, that thing is beyond salvation. I could see Apple announcing a new model in six months though.

[fluffmonster]

the iPad will sell very well to everyone that wishes their iPhone was much bigger.

[rimmerchant]

I would love for someone to take a dump on the ipad and have it on youtube

[Ubon94]

I would love for someone to take a dump on the ipad and have it on youtube

hahaha
i just don't get why people would buy it..

[taggart6]

Single task device for the multitasking generation? Pretty much fail IMHO.

But then again people will by this more because of form then function. That alone will make it a hit.

[MrDigital]

I'm still psyched about the comic reading capabilities. Gizmodo or one of those blogs even had an article about it a couple of days ago. Got me even more excited. And then there's news that Apple will drop the price if the iPad is selling slower than expected, so I can't see how this thing can fail.

Still no news about which one of the garbage telecoms here in the USSC is going to offer internet access for it but I can't say I'm all that worried. I don't think I'd ever take the thing out of my house.

Edit: and if anything it's the Kindle that's gonna fail. It looks so completely obsolete next to the iPad, despite the obviously different market. Yes, we're all aware that eInk is better for the eyes, yadda yadda yadda, but the average person doesn't know about that. It just looks like some ancient B&W device next to the iPad. And Amazon knows it. They are running scared, talking about their own color tablet now (not even using eInk from the sounds of it, so it's gonna be too little too late if it's just another me-too device) and the book publishers are jumping ship into the waiting arms of Apple and higher prices.

[Timman_24]

I'm still psyched about the comic reading capabilities. Gizmodo or one of those blogs even had an article about it a couple of days ago. Got me even more excited. And then there's news that Apple will drop the price if the iPad is selling slower than expected, so I can't see how this thing can fail.

Still no news about which one of the garbage telecoms here in the USSC is going to offer internet access for it but I can't say I'm all that worried. I don't think I'd ever take the thing out of my house.

Edit: and if anything it's the Kindle that's gonna fail. It looks so completely obsolete next to the iPad, despite the obviously different market. Yes, we're all aware that eInk is better for the eyes, yadda yadda yadda, but the average person doesn't know about that. It just looks like some ancient B&W device next to the iPad. And Amazon knows it. They are running scared, talking about their own color tablet now (not even using eInk from the sounds of it, so it's gonna be too little too late if it's just another me-too device) and the book publishers are jumping ship into the waiting arms of Apple and higher prices.

I can see Amazon throwing out a "mainstream" tablet within 6 months.

[Boneycat]

I heard google is coming out w/ their own tablet. It's called the Gspot. It should be rather stimulating.

[Nater]

Anyone that thinks this thing is going to fail is living in some sort of irrational Apple-hate fantasy land. I don't think it will be as successful as the iPhone, but it's pretty hard for anyone to repeat that sort of success, even Apple.

I'd also guess that while it's competitors may be technically superior, they'll fail in the most important aspects of UI and applications integration. It's been nearly three years and Motorola, HTC, Nokia. ect. still can't make a phone that can honestly be placed next to the iPhone and not look like crap. It'll likely be more of the same with this new form factor. When you factor in that Apple is making huge margins on the part, and can cut the prices a lot and still make a profit, there is really no likely way for this product to fail.