Have you ever tried Linux? Most distros out there are small enough to fit on a CD or flash drive, and if you boot from the drive, you can play around in the OS without having to make any permanent changes to your system.
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Time to retire my laptop, and ordered a new gadget.....
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Have you ever tried Linux? Most distros out there are small enough to fit on a CD or flash drive, and if you boot from the drive, you can play around in the OS without having to make any permanent changes to your system.
So you're saying your only measure of speed is boot time? You obviously haven't used linux on a modern machine. It kicks the pants off any of my computers, even my ipod touch. Versions of linux have had "instant ON" features years before Apple did/are doing it. Some versions of Linux are instant on period. The lightweight versions boot instantly. A more heavyweight version like Xubuntu boots to desktop in a few seconds.
The software on tablets and cell phones are incredibly simple compared to software on computers. Mac OS and Windows are more complex than mobile OS's can imagine. Compare FSX to the mobile version of X-Plane. See where I'm going? Why does it take longer for them to boot and execute? Kind of a silly question.
If you ran programs as simple as those on your iPad on your main computer, you wouldn't call your iPad fast anymore.
If your computer takes 5 minutes to "warm up" you either have a really old computer or have computer problems.
Bill, I don't understand how our experiences with computers are so different. You must have some really bad luck with them.
The iPad is a cool machine. I've finally had the chance to use one in real life. However it does NOT replace a laptop, netbook, or desktop. Almost everyone getting one with that intent will be very disappointed, unless they are extremely light computer users that want to do only the most basic things.
Hey KiwiKat,
I hope you had an awesome Christmas and hope you have a great New Year.
Bill
iPad 2 coming next Spring
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/12/07/ipad_2_foxconn_to_ship_february_says_report/
There's a sucker born every minute and I guess there have been a few million born since the iPad was released in April so, time for another one!
I am glad to hear they are coming out with another! I have wanted front and rear cams on mine, as well as a built in phone. I would buy one in a new york second. It would be nice if it could also feature perhaps a USB port, but cam's and a phone would be good enough.
EDIT: And a bigger hard drive! lol... I filled my 64Gig up fast.