iPad Getting Paid OS Upgrades After 4.0

[exfileme]

Major updates after 4.0 will cost extra bucks.

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[hellwig]

Yeah, paying for upgrades sucks. I don't normally defend Apple in any way, but Apple's got to make money somehow (and if you won't buy new hardware, they'll get you with software). If you don't like it, don't buy one of their products. At least Apple is continuing to upgrade the OS for their 2-3+ year old iPhones and iPod touches.

Google and T-Mobile still haven't, and may never, release Android 2.0 for my first-gen G1/Dream..

 

[longshotthe1st]

Weak

 

[Zoonie]

I'm only going to buy one if it can be jailbroken anyway, in which case, updates will be free.
I have friends with jailbroken iPhones and it's truly like putting wings on a wingless bird. Yes, I know.

 

[starralazn]

[citation][nom]Zoonie[/nom]I'm only going to buy one if it can be jailbroken anyway, in which case, updates will be free.I have friends with jailbroken iPhones and it's truly like putting wings on a wingless bird. Yes, I know.[/citation]
so its like watching an ostrich fly?

 

[the_krasno]

Another reason to use Android: free upgrades and community support.

 

[filmman03]

lets hope they give the ability to multi-task b4 4.0 comes out!!

[citation][nom]hellwig[/nom]Yeah, paying for upgrades sucks. I don't normally defend Apple in any way, but Apple's got to make money somehow (and if you won't buy new hardware, they'll get you with software).[/citation]

of course there isn't a large price margin for their mac's 😉 they sell them for as cheap as they can. making only a buck or two per mac sold.

 

[Guest]

Google and T-Mobile still haven't, and may never, release Android 2.0 for my first-gen G1/Dream..

need to read more

 

[audioee]

The Apple Maxi-Pad absorbs more of you money.

 

[hakesterman]

Yeah, paying for upgrades sucks. I don't normally defend Apple in any way, but Apple's got to make money somehow (and if you won't buy new hardware, they'll get you with software). If you don't like it, don't buy one of their products. At least Apple is continuing to upgrade the OS for their 2-3+ year old iPhones and iPod touches.

Dude are you on Dope? They are makeing a Killing on their Ipods and Ipads (Hundred's), they don't need no extra money for their updates. Furthermore i shouldn't be forced into an update if i don't want it.

 

[hakesterman]

Another reason to use Android: free upgrades and community support.

Thanks but No Thanks. Apple products are far better than anything HTC or any other Android maker produces. And the last time i checked HTC was being sued by Apple for like 20 copyright infridements. Why would i want a cheap immatation product when i can have the real deal.

 

[Montezuma]

[citation][nom]hellwig[/nom]Yeah, paying for upgrades sucks. I don't normally defend Apple in any way, but Apple's got to make money somehow (and if you won't buy new hardware, they'll get you with software). If you don't like it, don't buy one of their products. At least Apple is continuing to upgrade the OS for their 2-3+ year old iPhones and iPod touches.Google and T-Mobile still haven't, and may never, release Android 2.0 for my first-gen G1/Dream..[/citation]

Apple is making money by charging their customers far more than the hardware they sell is worth. The fact that iPod owners had to pay Apple to access hardware that was already included with the user's purchase was and still is beyond the pale. What makes this worse is that the iPad is a lackluster device, so demanding customers to pay to upgrade will only drive more potential buyers away.

 

[cadder]

unlocked the device's dormant Bluetooth technology

This is pretty lowlife of them- to build a feature into the unit, not let you access it when you buy the unit, then charge you later on to let you then access the feature.

 

[kageryu]

What else is new about Apple?

 

[Abrahm]

[citation][nom]hakesterman[/nom]Another reason to use Android: free upgrades and community support.Thanks but No Thanks. Apple products are far better than anything HTC or any other Android maker produces. And the last time i checked HTC was being sued by Apple for like 20 copyright infridements. Why would i want a cheap immatation product when i can have the real deal.[/citation]
Reality Distortion Field running at MAX! It's too bad there are a plethora of Android devices that stomp all over the iPhone in nearly every category.

Last I checked, Apple was being sued by Nokia, and as of a couple days ago another company for multi-touch infringements. Sounds like Apple is making cheap imitations to me...

 

[Abrahm]

[citation][nom]the_krasno[/nom]Another reason to use Android: free upgrades and community support.[/citation]
Pretty much. I've got my eye on what ASUS can produce, along with the Adam and the Marvell $99 tablet.

 

[filmman03]

[citation][nom]hakesterman[/nom]Another reason to use Android: free upgrades and community support.Thanks but No Thanks. Apple products are far better than anything HTC or any other Android maker produces. And the last time i checked HTC was being sued by Apple for like 20 copyright infridements. Why would i want a cheap immatation product when i can have the real deal.[/citation]

O and Apple was the first to make a personal computer along with the first OS! And of course we can't forget the iPhone just recently got MMS! HAHA... Looks like Apple is yet again, playing catch-up. Something that they are really good at.

I believe you have it ass-backwords. Apple is making cheap imitations.

 

[zachary k]

jobs: i need more MONEY!
scotty: i am squeezing as much out of the customers as i can sir, i can't squeeze anymore!

 

[Guest]

whats the bet the webcam will have to be a paid for upgrade feature

 

[orionantares]

[citation][nom]filmman03[/nom]Apple is making cheap imitations.[/citation]

Cheap imitations that they are sadly managing to gouge people with.