tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post7766168827863595129..comments2010-07-18T19:26:14.963-04:00Comments on Anand Sivakumar's Blog: Apple's strategy with the iPadAnand Sivakumarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08789524345372910442noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-69750595339509084572010-04-08T17:25:11.858-04:002010-04-08T17:25:11.858-04:00My mistake - iBookstore is coming to the iphone wi...My mistake - iBookstore is coming to the iphone with the OS 4.0 releaseAnand Sivakumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789524345372910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-88217083537090517712010-04-06T19:39:05.683-04:002010-04-06T19:39:05.683-04:00The iPad does what it does brilliantly...at least ...The iPad does what it does brilliantly...at least from the reviews I've read. <br /><br />With all my hatred for the smugness that is Apple, I still wanted to buy one for my Dad. But, being as expensive as it is, I don't think I can. But can't say I didn't see that coming, most Apple products are expensive. You got it right about the disconnect, you pay too much for essentially what any notebook can do. Also, the notebook does much more. <br /><br />I'll wait for 2nd gen like most people are probably doing. iPhone 0S 4.0 may just sneak in multitasking if rumors are to be believed.Ravihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622342556235939419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-5331094631951659342010-04-06T11:23:57.756-04:002010-04-06T11:23:57.756-04:00@ivarrian
Sorry about the late reply dude - I do...@ivarrian <br /><br />Sorry about the late reply dude - I doubt it - I think the iPad will be way more successful even with techies in its second generation. Initial sales have shown crazy highs, but that includes die-hard fans and all the shipped orders. It should decrease heavily over the coming days, but you'll probably see a spike through more marketing. <br /><br />The problem that I see with the iPad is that the apps are locked into the iPad. For example: You can't access the iBookstore through itunes or iphone (ipod). Apple's making the consumer buy a very expensive product to get a very cheap, easy to market service. There's a major disconnect there.<br /><br />@Arun<br />You're right, the absense of flash and multi-tasking is a huge bummer. My guess is that Apple is waiting to launch that in the second version. Apple may not kill the ebook reader, but it will take away a significant chunk of market share. Infact, I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon comes up with a kindle app for the iPad and drops the price of its own hardware - remember its core contribution margins come from the sales of books.<br /><br />I'm not really an Apple fan - I just think they have really good product launches - they may have stumbled here by locking the bookstore to the iPad - the next few weeks will tell.<br /><br />@Arun @ivarrian - look for an article in the NY Times - It reviews the iPad from 2 different perspectives - Techies and everyone else - remember the iPad hasn't completely positioned itself yet, its still a very generalist product - its very important to look at different user segments to gauge how successful the iPad will be - http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/01/technology/personaltech/01pogue.html<br /><br />cheersAnand Sivakumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789524345372910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-8894875980070573512010-03-16T00:23:17.852-04:002010-03-16T00:23:17.852-04:00Fashionistas and douchebag hipsters will buy the i...Fashionistas and douchebag hipsters will buy the ipad whether it did anything or was just a slab of glass. My 2 cents.Ravihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622342556235939419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-7862607172202409412010-03-14T14:11:22.109-04:002010-03-14T14:11:22.109-04:00hi dude..
I disagree that iPad can revolutionize...hi dude.. <br /><br />I disagree that iPad can revolutionize like the ipod or the iphone.. there r many equivalents which r better in the market.. of course they may not be able to compete in terms of looks but they do offer features that iPad has yet to offer..<br /><br />the absence of flash will be major setup.. becoz most small games that people play to simply kill times use flash.. infact facebook, and other games site use flash .. no multi tasking? now why wud I pay so much to do only one task at a time.. I would want to hear music while reading a book.. not possible rite... so I doubt this will be a game changer..<br /><br />it does hv the potential to kill the ebook reader like kindle but the ebook reader never took off in the market..<br /><br />iPad unlike the iPhone or iPod doesnt offer anything fresh.. besides the apple brand it has nothing to offer.. atleast Iam not convinced this time that iPad can pull an iPhone or change the trend...<br /><br />I think I just hurt an apple fan.. dude.. Iam u r talking to an linux enthusiast.. :DArun V. K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15103785852473328910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-14299819241122156562010-03-04T22:28:40.416-05:002010-03-04T22:28:40.416-05:00@Shailesh
Thanks bud - appreciate it!@Shailesh<br /><br />Thanks bud - appreciate it!Anand Sivakumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789524345372910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-91332681416767479022010-03-04T22:28:20.542-05:002010-03-04T22:28:20.542-05:00@Ramiel
I like the phrase 'Jobs miracle' -...@Ramiel<br />I like the phrase 'Jobs miracle' - It sort of gives him an aura of untouchability doesn't it? <br />Truth is no one's going to buy the iPad unless it solves a specific problem for him/her. The kicker with the iPad is that it allows the user to determine what problem he/she needs to solve. For example: It may be primarily an e-book reader that can also play games for one person while being an organizer, gaming device and dvd rental unit that displays ebooks for another person. If you look at Jobs' keynote and the iPad's marketing as of today, it's sold as a very generalist product i.e. Apple tells you what the iPad can do - it doesn't tell you what to do with it. Core Message - This is a magical device, you can use it as you see fit !!Anand Sivakumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789524345372910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-74253054762010315902010-03-02T22:14:06.266-05:002010-03-02T22:14:06.266-05:00Interesting Post.. liked your insight on apple'...Interesting Post.. liked your insight on apple's strategy.. Bottom-line, learned so much about Apple. <br />ShaileshUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676593541491035482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002288653014224630.post-66016554187449248172010-03-02T21:42:59.888-05:002010-03-02T21:42:59.888-05:00Anand, nice post! But your basic assumption is th...Anand, nice post! But your basic assumption is there's indeed significant iPad sales by brand loyalists, do you thihk the Apple brand loyalists are some what limited to their own product categories? like iPhone fans will buy new iPhone, Mac fans will buy new Mac, etc. iPod is a breakthrough from MP3 players, Mac is a breakthrough from notebook/desktop, iPhone is a breakthrough from both smartphone and iPod... All these are blue oceans in red oceans. So what is iPad? Tablet? Netbook? Steve Jobs has the power to create GUI with Apple, is iPad another Jobs' miracle? I have my doubt.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16193321612119212825noreply@blogger.com