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Originally Posted by goo3
iPad's been out for a year already! It's easy to like a device that actually exists.
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This is what Apple has going for it. Imagine going into Best Buy and seeing a row of 20 different tablets, many from manufacturers only hardcore PC builders have heard about. Then trying to make a decision about which to buy. Then looking over and seeing an entire section related to iProducts. A tablet you've heard about and seen on TV for the last year. A second generation product (consumers love second generation stuff whether it's cars or electronics as it implies all the bugs are worked out). And the accessories. Hundreds of vehicle accessories, docks, cases and all the stuff people like to get for their gadgets.
Even the iPod connector, which is widely available from vehicle manufacturers (ever hear of an Android dock in a car)? BMW, for example, has a new feature whereby you can tether your iPhone to their iDrive system and get Internet access in your car. No plans for an Android version according to BMW. Come to think of it, even BMW calls their system iDrive. Everyone is using the iMonicker. How's that for market influence?
Other tablets are going to have a difficult time. Very difficult. Personally, I'm pulling for the Playbook because I work with QNX.
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