While some opinions about the actual product have been mixed, one thing is for sure. The hype for the iPad still remains strong. So much so, the hype surrounding it's pre-launch has actually been revealed to be stronger than pre-iPhone says a new survey according to The National Post.
A RBC/ChangeWave survey that gathered data from 3,200 people from February 1st-10th showed that 13% of respondents showed interest in scooping up an iPad. This varies in contrast to the 9% that indicated they might buy an iPhone in an April 2007 pre-launch survey. RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky thinks this data will mean initial iPad uptake will be healthy he said in a research note.
Only about 8% seemed unwilling to pay Apple's indicated iPad prices, which is well below the 28% who didn't seem fond of the initial iPhone pricing.
Abramsky continued saying that interest seems strongest for both the entry-level and tech-savvy iPad buyers, with results of 19% stating themselves as buyers planning to grab the $499 16GB WiFi only version and 19% saying they will scoop up the $829 64GB 3G edition.
"Preliminary, it appears that the iPad's lack of Flash support, camera, multi-tasking does not appear to deter initial buyer interest," Abramsky said. "This data…suggests iPad may have greater potential than expected, to expand Apple's addressable PC, iPod markets and to capture a segment of the home PC market."
So for our MaclLifers out there, are you more stoked about the iPad than you were before the iPhone came out? Feel free to leave comments below!
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dezinewiz@mac.com
February 23, 2010 at 10:28am
Of course I am going to purchase an iPad! This is the machine to end all machines, or, something like that....:-DOne of the potential features that I am the most excited about is to hopefully, compose music ala Garage Band (or some similar 3rd party app - Adobe...??) with my fingers, on the thing!And, of course, doing everything else that I do, in terms of digital media, and design.I think that the touchscreen interface will be far faster with regard to creating, well, anything, than the traditional mouse/trackpad (magic, or no magic).I am a Mobile Me member, so, for storage, my iDisk will work out beautifully.This is certainly the Star Trek type device that the entire world has been waiting for.Amazing work, Apple, a always.Also, if this device pushes HTML 5 development forward ever so much faster, than I am certainly all for it!Wouldn't it be awesome to have a new version of iWeb for this device that easily (since Apple is on board with the HTML 5 standard) integrates new kinds of web development, and interaction?Here's to hoping that iLife will make it to the iPad! It is CLEARLY the next revisionI am NOT looking forward to the zoos that will accumulate outside the Apple stores before launch.Stay safe out there, and for heaven's sake, DON'T KILL ANYONE!! No device is worth that!
MacTexan
February 23, 2010 at 9:21am
My only question is whether to buy the early wi-fi only model or wait for the 3G rig. Either way, I want 64 gigs of space. I plan to store and watch our movie collection on the device.
