Almost a year after its global launch, Apple finally released the iPad in India last month. The main crowd that was happy was not only the gadgst freaks but also inidan up market youngsters. They were delighted.
But this latest gizmo from Apple has hefty price tag. And we all know that a newer model has been already launched in the international market. So will it be more expensive.
So do the youngsters really want to spend that kind of money was the question in my mind.
The Reactions are as g\follows:
"A few of my friends do own iPads.
They love the fact that they can check their mails and use the expansive onscreen keyboard. They get to experience the web much better than laptops or desktops,'' says 18-yearold Devika Dey from Mirnada College. "I, on the other hand, don't intend to buy it as it's so expensive.
Though I would change this stance if my parents Seventeen-year-old Manisha Rao, from St. Mary's College feels the same.
"I totally think it's a must buy. Compared to laptops, the Apple iPad is any day better as you can move around easily with it and then there is the `cool' factor too,'' says Manisha, who is waiting for prices to go down. "It isn't fair that such technologies are launched so late here, but I don't have a choice. I can't go to the US and purchase the latest, so I'd rather settle for what's within my reach.''
Price we see that is the deterring factor and most of them are settling for Samsung Galaxy. But we see that it is not just the price but galaxy has more features also. so does that mean that coolness of owning an Apple is going down.
"For many, it's going to be the name that matters and for the reputation Apple has, Samsung is no competition. But I would actually settle for the Samsung Galaxy tab because of the added features," observes Karnica Karda, a 10th standard student at St.Ann's High School. "Moreover, once you spend on an iPad, within a few months they'll come up with another one."
However, 18-year-old Nikhil Reddy from Aurora Degree College feels that while the Galaxy Tab does have some extra features, he still wants to go ahead with the iPad."It's Apple iPad for me all the way and I do intend to buy it no matter how expensive it might be."
Despite the heavy price, it looks like many youngsters are not ready to be left behind when it comes to grabbing a slice of the Apple pie.
Not only youngsters i have seen in airports many middle age people in the senior management categiry also owning this pad and when quizzed they said... "well it has the cool factor."
"I had money so I wanted to check it out."
"its ok as one of the many gadgets u won but u cant depend on it.""I like it but well its back to my old phone as i have to relearn this gizmo"
Point is these gadgets unless they have broken another ceiling of usability or function, they will be just another product for the consumer which he should check out.
So I think now world is waiting for that breakthrough again............ apple sweet and red apple, we are waiting for you to fall again ... but where is Issac Newton sitting.... i am more worried about that.....
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