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[{"user_id": 14088, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298547208.5033469, "message": "The device will be announced next Wednesday", "group_id": 97, "id": 196834}, {"user_id": 4893, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298550719.4753909, "message": "Let's see if I still have some money left after a new MacBook Pro (which is supposed to be announced today).", "group_id": 97, "id": 197159}, {"user_id": 13422, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298549828.5230651, "message": "I'm certainly tempted, I'll at least give it some serious thought", "group_id": 97, "id": 197125}, {"user_id": 15516, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298553361.3971319, "message": "I'll compare the iPad 2 with the current 11\" Macbook air and decide.", "group_id": 97, "id": 197383}, {"user_id": 14243, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298555702.8646491, "message": "it's kind of no way to compare. Ipad it's not a computer", "group_id": 97, "id": 197551}, {"user_id": 13184, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298556727.6073539, "message": "Depends on what the specs/capabilities are for the iPad2.  If the only real improvements are cameras (either front or back) I may skip a generation.", "group_id": 97, "id": 197728}, {"user_id": 14896, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298561042.1109829, "message": "There are rumors that the iPad 3 will be coming out later this year.", "group_id": 97, "id": 198363}, {"user_id": 10453, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298567119.753089, "message": "depends on the specifications..", "group_id": 97, "id": 199155}, {"user_id": 13725, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298566806.9888721, "message": "Hell yeah!", "group_id": 97, "id": 199123}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298567415.680192, "message": "Nope. Waiting for v3. Did the same with iPhones and happily skipped the 3G :-p", "group_id": 97, "id": 199179}, {"user_id": 6374, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298568054.4339969, "message": "My daughter completely monopolizes my ipad, so I guess I'll have to.", "group_id": 97, "id": 199260}, {"user_id": 14885, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298568156.0613959, "message": "@aseba I'd do all my design / development if the right tools were available.", "group_id": 97, "id": 199280}, {"user_id": 14885, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298568175.819586, "message": "er, w/ physical keyboard", "group_id": 97, "id": 199285}, {"user_id": 14951, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298583233.3792529, "message": "All the leaks point to the iPad 2 being a great consumer device. If they stick with the same price point they had with the original iPad I'll probably pick one up.", "group_id": 97, "id": 202378}, {"user_id": 14243, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298599837.4212191, "message": "@giantmode I mean, you can do whatever you want. But iPad is design fully for that. It's thought for other tasks", "group_id": 97, "id": 205022}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298602736.188992, "message": "@mko I thought about that for about 5 minutes, then remembered my fiancee seems to have zero interest in the iPad at all.", "group_id": 97, "id": 205283}, {"user_id": 545, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298600194.9621351, "message": "Most likely. I'll probably be passing on my original iPad to family members who would otherwise not purchase an iPad.", "group_id": 97, "id": 205057}, {"user_id": 3531, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298602163.9397089, "message": "I wasn't thinking of it, but my dad (who's historically not wanted to get on the computer) just mentioned that he'd gladly take mine if I got the iPad 2.", "group_id": 97, "id": 205223}, {"user_id": 3531, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298602204.7455781, "message": "Really comes down to what they decide to do with this next revision. Almost certainly there'll be the dual facing cameras, which alone is pretty enticing since I've wanted a camera on my iPad quite a few times.", "group_id": 97, "id": 205230}, {"user_id": 4791, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298610355.3089859, "message": "I will probably upgrade mine. Someone will buy my old one. I rely on mine.", "group_id": 97, "id": 206015}, {"user_id": 4831, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298612865.4384999, "message": "not even considering the ipad 2, i have my eye on the moto xoom and the lg gslate have my attention", "group_id": 97, "id": 206189}, {"user_id": 14970, "stars": [{"date_created": 1298637500.561522, "user_id": 5582}], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298613595.808265, "message": "I didn't get the first iPad, would like to but we'll see what the features are.", "group_id": 97, "id": 206270}, {"user_id": 19, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298613502.630754, "message": "I guess I'm still too busy deciding whether I'm going to buy the iPhone 6 to decide whether I'm going to buy the iPad 2.", "group_id": 97, "id": 206252}, {"user_id": 19, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298613510.954283, "message": "Though I do like making decisions based off speculation", "group_id": 97, "id": 206254}, {"user_id": 15932, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298635995.9614711, "message": "I didn't buy an iPad like many other of my friends I didn't see the point", "group_id": 97, "id": 207382}, {"user_id": 15932, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298636003.9798989, "message": "I think its going to to be the same for the iPad 2", "group_id": 97, "id": 207384}, {"user_id": 14885, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298639865.0828431, "message": "@aseba it's thought for other tasks because of the software available.", "group_id": 97, "id": 207725}, {"user_id": 14088, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298667010.858043, "message": "i will buy a Samsung Galaxy !!", "group_id": 97, "id": 211183}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298668588.6338611, "message": "lolz!", "group_id": 97, "id": 211355}, {"user_id": 10453, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298674045.313482, "message": "hehe.. a android tablet pc =)", "group_id": 97, "id": 211868}, {"user_id": 9018, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298736763.567404, "message": "nope", "group_id": 97, "id": 214516}, {"user_id": 14674, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298738108.7348621, "message": "Tablets are creating a 4th market (after Desktop, Laptop, Smartphones) and almost all of its features overlap - Tablets are great for those who have only a Desktop. But for me with a Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Kindle, the iPad doesn't do ANYTHING that the others cant do. However I will be watching what happens with the iPad 1.5/2 and will keep my mind open.", "group_id": 97, "id": 214741}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298738703.5124071, "message": "@craigrood Yes, if you have all the above that makes sense. I have a laptop and an iPad. If I had room for a desk in my apartment, I'd get an iMac instead of a new MacBook when my current one dies, because of the iPad. But, because I don't have room I'm going to have to stick with laptops until my next place (if it's bigger!)", "group_id": 97, "id": 214785}, {"user_id": 19, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298850421.8011031, "message": "@craigrood You're thinking about it way too much", "group_id": 97, "id": 222643}, {"user_id": 19, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298850483.1711869, "message": "My double old fashioned glasses work the same as my pint glasses, their functionality overlaps completely. But I still have both because I enjoy using each of them in different ways.", "group_id": 97, "id": 222652}, {"user_id": 19, "stars": [{"date_created": 1298851590.781961, "user_id": 651}], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298850562.616554, "message": "I don't think people are buying tablets to replace anything or to accomplish specific goals. They buy them because they want them and they want to use them", "group_id": 97, "id": 222673}, {"user_id": 19, "stars": [{"date_created": 1298855109.6943979, "user_id": 1}], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298854858.5456131, "message": "I seriously think you're overthinking it. How many chairs do you have in your living room? Does each one occupy a unique functionality?", "group_id": 97, "id": 223070}, {"user_id": 19, "stars": [{"date_created": 1298855110.559927, "user_id": 1}], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298854870.9606481, "message": "Computers are becoming furniture, they're just a medium", "group_id": 97, "id": 223071}, {"user_id": 14674, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298854759.8999491, "message": "@kneath I guess we just have different ways of getting tasks done, I only ever drink out of my pint glass although I must have atleast 10 in various sizes.  I agree that tablets don't set out to replace or overlap - they just do what they do best. But personally, I can't see a tablet fitting into my workflow (even after extended use of the iPad '1'). If I only had a desktop I'm pretty sure I would have picked up an iPad and love it to no end.", "group_id": 97, "id": 223068}, {"user_id": 14674, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298856595.639889, "message": "I wouldn't say i was overthinking it - but i have made a conscious decision to skip the iPad '1' and will re-evaluate when the iPad 2 hits (as a developer its a huge opening). I totally understand your opinion but I think your analogy is flawed. Furniture exists for others to use aswel as yourself. You don't buy extra computers, build extra work spaces, or even have cars for guests and friends to use. Current state of OS's don't work well with this type of usage and thats what keeps these devices 'personal' (Chrome OS tries to change this).", "group_id": 97, "id": 223210}, {"user_id": 14243, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1298858650.8814831, "message": "I think the ipad is in the middle. ie I've used a lent ipad for a meeting and it was great, really confortable and fast to use. I would use it to read the newspaper or my rss lists, or mails when i'm on my sofa. But to work I use my laptop. And when on the go.. I use my phone... In my case, desktops are out of the question... I don't need one any more", "group_id": 97, "id": 223293}, {"user_id": 16791, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299016336.0444009, "message": "hopefully the release of an iPad 2 will lead to big drops in prices for iPad 1, thats what i'm looking forward to...", "group_id": 97, "id": 239381}, {"user_id": 16789, "stars": [{"date_created": 1299016674.590178, "user_id": 581}], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299016623.219928, "message": "I hardly ever use my webcam and I already have a decent camera so I'm probably not going to get an iPad 2 .. I'll hold out for the 3rd gen.", "group_id": 97, "id": 239458}, {"user_id": 16922, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299018221.374186, "message": "I currently have an iPhone 4 and a MB. Being a college student, I always have my laptop with me so I am not to sure if I would find a use for the iPad. However, we do use the AirPlay system in our dorm room so an iPad would be a great way to control the entertainment aspect of the room. Having my iPhone always in my pocked I feel like the camera addition to the iPad would be irrelevant even though I am an avid FaceTime user. Any other new features I should take into consideration? I am trying to decide whether to spend my money on the new iPad or go for the entertainment of the Microsoft Connect Kinect.", "group_id": 97, "id": 240163}, {"user_id": 12709, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299062317.3656609, "message": "Not 100% sure... I have an iPad 3G, which I mostly use for reading blogs / mail / papers either on the train into Melbourne (~1hr commute), or while lounging at home. It kind of suits my needs at the moment... I guess if there's some killer features, it'd be tempting.", "group_id": 97, "id": 246182}, {"user_id": 17504, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299074563.5349021, "message": "Maybe i buy iPad 3 at some point in FUTURE, well see", "group_id": 97, "id": 247022}, {"user_id": 17630, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299076337.58564, "message": "Not sure yet", "group_id": 97, "id": 247162}, {"user_id": 17730, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299080712.591599, "message": "I'm sure I will, but I doubt I will preorder this time around.", "group_id": 97, "id": 247990}, {"user_id": 17731, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299080685.7241731, "message": "Of course I'm thinking of buying one, but that doesn't mean I will. I think I'll wait for the announcement later today.", "group_id": 97, "id": 247981}, {"user_id": 17668, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299080889.728343, "message": "so many rumors on what or will be released with the iPad2... i currently have an iPad and looking at handing down my iPad to my wife... we'll know today about the iPad2 specs and i'll base my purchase on those specs!! i waited 2 years and finally received my Verizon iPhone a few weeks back...", "group_id": 97, "id": 248023}, {"user_id": 17751, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299081450.278815, "message": "I'm gonna compare/contrast with the iPad2 to decide, but I was hoping to get a 1stgen iPad on the cheap. The thing about iPad is that there's no valid reason to upgrade it every year. It's not like there was with the iPhone, but people do upgrade phones pretty regularly.  Unless it's your business, is there a real need to upgrade the iPad every year?", "group_id": 97, "id": 248125}, {"user_id": 17750, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299081026.1390979, "message": "no,am happy in the anti world,WP7 working fine for me ,although I have my eye on the new samsung slider to replace my mini,and down the road a tablet with WIN 8", "group_id": 97, "id": 248050}, {"user_id": 18134, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299112619.093426, "message": "I'm looking into the HP Tablet instead, WebOS is a sexy mobile operating system. :) But I'm also interested in seeing what apple does with the Dual Core A5 inside of the iPad 2... And Microsoft should be porting a Metro-UI like interface to tablets via Windows \"8\", so that's another thing to wait for.", "group_id": 97, "id": 254907}, {"user_id": 14896, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299114608.8259289, "message": "http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/02/apple_kills_fall_ipad_3_rumors_by_calling_2011_year_of_ipad_2.html", "group_id": 97, "id": 255257}, {"user_id": 15887, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299129731.0200379, "message": "I'm curious to see what happens with iOS5. I will of course get an iPad 2, but not until I get a nice dining room table. Dining room table = 2 iPads, so wife makes that decision for me.", "group_id": 97, "id": 258052}, {"user_id": 9233, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299131633.8299501, "message": "Seriously folks: look at the Garage Band demo and cry... Everyone keeps comparing the iPad with this and that and they don't even stack!! The iPad 2 is brilliant!", "group_id": 97, "id": 258390}, {"user_id": 13501, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299159122.4386089, "message": "Since I don't have an iPad right now, it seems to fit the bill...", "group_id": 97, "id": 260104}, {"user_id": 17761, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299168429.579273, "message": "I have had the Ipad1 since the day it came out and I think I will do the same with the 2", "group_id": 97, "id": 260963}, {"user_id": 18548, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299202751.8018379, "message": "I have the iPad 1, and although I really want the iPad 2, I dont have that kind of $.", "group_id": 97, "id": 265526}, {"user_id": 17504, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299202835.539773, "message": "tell me about it...", "group_id": 97, "id": 265535}, {"user_id": 17510, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299251327.1002979, "message": "The updates to the iPad 2 are nice, but none of them scream must have to me.  I already have the 1st gen iPad 32GB + 3G and my usage patterns with it tells me I don't need a new one.  I really just use it to watch movies while traveling and just browsing the internet.  I will probably hold out for next year's update.", "group_id": 97, "id": 269996}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299359522.4587281, "message": "and nice to read", "group_id": 97, "id": 277711}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299359505.8708661, "message": "I am thinking of buying one, just wanted to make sure first... what app is the best out there to read pdf in ipad?", "group_id": 97, "id": 277709}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299359518.4506259, "message": "I want something that is easy to sync pdf from a mac to the ipad", "group_id": 97, "id": 277710}, {"user_id": 18851, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299361449.635582, "message": "Nope. I have the ipad and for what I use it for there is no point to get the ipad 2. Doesn't add anything that I would require.", "group_id": 97, "id": 277761}, {"user_id": 17196, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299432789.3138001, "message": "No i'll stick with my old Ipad. the iPad 2 doesn't add any killer features for me. Maybe if i was into recording my own music i would. I'll skip a generation.", "group_id": 97, "id": 281079}, {"user_id": 19123, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299432907.5488019, "message": "I will as I held out buying the first one. The cameras and Verizon option are a must before i bought one. I was mulling also the Xoom and Sam Tab... for the money ipad2 is better", "group_id": 97, "id": 281093}, {"user_id": 2293, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299448159.572861, "message": "The iPad has become too sluggish for me, I'll certainly be upgrading.", "group_id": 97, "id": 281970}, {"user_id": 19252, "stars": [], "topic_id": 8731, "date_created": 1299480145.1635771, "message": "@equinox i prefer goodreader", "group_id": 97, "id": 285929}]