Check Out This Joystick For The iPad

[knhirt]

I do not see how any of my argument is out of date because Apple has always had pulled the same crap. First of all, the "closed off" is still current because you can't buy the standalone OS which makes it so apple can charge their exorbitant prices for watered down computers, while PC's that have much better performance and expandability potential cost the same and many times the price is less. It's such a big company because many apple customers are computer illiterate people who think that if it's shinier and slimmer it's better than the bigger and less aesthetically pleasing is not as good and therefore buy the apple products.

Or how about the fact that the iPad is just a large version of a iPod touch (runs almost the same, if not exactly the same OS) and is in fact not a table computer by any standards as apple claims it is. The major flaw with these products is it still does not have the ability to run flash, which is also why apple is so rich because they make it so you can't play games online because it doesn't have something that no online device should, and therefore people have to buy their apps, and most people don't realize they're just games they can play on the internet for free.

Apple is overpriced and under-featured and always has been. It's one of the exceptions to the saying "you get what you pay for," because with Apple, you don't. I will admit that putting down people for buying apple products was out of line, but my stance on the products themselves stay the same .Although I despise the console wars and fanboyism, I'm not above stating the facts for a side of the argument. I know Microsoft has many problems as well as Apple Products (see Windows ME and Vista) and even Windows 7 has some flaws in in. I just really don't like Apple's business practices and high price ranges for the quality of products they put out.

Let's see, where do I begin?
Apple's profits are in hardware. They are a hardware company that makes software out of necessity - software that compliments their hardware.
The subject of "computer illiteracy" is something I'd rather not get into.
Let's look at the iPad. Larger iPod Touch, you say. Even leaving aside the fact that a larger screen changes the overall feel of the device by quite a lot (I'd rather watch a movie on an iPad than a Touch, for example), I question what you mean by "table computer". You mean tablet? Well, it is a tablet computer. The unconventional OS might be a toughie to wrap your head around, but you must have a pretty narrow definition of "tablet computer" if you can't think of the iPad as one.
I've played a few games on my friend's iPad. None of them controlled like a flash game. One of them (out of three that I tried) had graphics far surpassing any flash game I've ever played. Need for Speed, I think it was.
I personally only use Flash for the times when I use Kongregate or Newgrounds. Most of the games I play on there require physical keyboards. Y'know, I'm fine with playing those games on the appropriate platform - my desktop.

I got exactly what I payed for when I bought my Mac. I got a quality device, engineered to take up only a tiny amount of space (Mac Mini, here) - which has handled every single computational task I've put it up against adequately. Sure, it's no custom-built gaming computer, but that's not what I payed for. That's not anything I care about, either.
I'm not alone in being happy about the computer I have, in spite of having paid quite a bit for it. One of my friends has a custom-built PC (he paid more for it than I did for my Mac) and he's happy with that, too. He's had a bit more trouble with drivers and stuff than me, though. That's not something I like having to deal with, but I guess he doesn't mind.

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I'm holding on to my previous opinion that this new peripheral is missing the point of multi-touch based touchscreen input.

 

[DTWolfwood]

$24.95 .... those ppl are crazy.

 

[MaVeN1337]

I think the controls are decent without a joystick.

Also the song in the video is "Sexy boy" by AIR. Epic.

 

[Pilkingtube]

Seems a bit silly to stick something onto your iPad to play games better... Then again buying an iPad seems a bit silly to me too so i'll just stop right there before the apple fanboys swarm

 

[Wolfram23]

Pretty clever design. Would be useful if anyone is a "hardcore iPad gamer"... whatever that means. I don't think gamers are the types to buy an iPad.

As for the iPad itself, it's stupid to bash it. No, it's not for everyone. But it DEFINITELY is a good product and can fill a lot of niches. My girlfriend has one and uses it for all kinds of stuff (not gaming). She uses it more than her laptop or desktop for sure.

(Speaking as someone who personally wouldn't buy any Apple computer products)

(But I do like Apple TV)

(And Airport Express)

(And my iPhone 3GS, although my next phone will likely be Android based)

 

[willsham45]

Would I get one no...I don't have an ipad but simple device. For what it is I like it

 

[Somethingfake]

'Hardcore iPad gamer'

That's an oxymoron if I ever heard one...

lol, you're an oxymoron.

I thought oxymoron meant "stupid cow"?

 

[Optimystic]

Think of it this way, the Ipad is a computer for those who are computer illiterate. If I were to teach my Grandma to use a computer, this is what I'd give her. Easy to understand interface, no mouse or keyboard simply touch what you want on the screen.

Do your grandmother a favor and get her an Android tablet instead. Trust us.
All the advantages you've just described and more, such as not having to pay for browser games.

 

[Melon Hunter]

Think of it this way, the Ipad is a computer for those who are computer illiterate. If I were to teach my Grandma to use a computer, this is what I'd give her. Easy to understand interface, no mouse or keyboard simply touch what you want on the screen.

Do your grandmother a favor and get her an Android tablet instead. Trust us.
All the advantages you've just described and more, such as not having to pay for browser games.

Wait for Gingerbread to be released. The current Android system isn't optimised for tablets yet.

 

[Janet55]

Indeed. I can't even fathom why someone would buy an iPad. it's not as convenient as an iPhone and it doesn't do half of what a laptop can do. It's ridiulous.

Well, iPad has it's advantage at surfing on net, email checking, video and movies watching.
This iPad spot might give some insights for u:
http://www.ifunia.com/ipad-column/index.html