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2:54 pm, September 13th, 2010 - 12 comments
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Reading the New York Times this weekend, I found this wee gem – “IPad vs. Newspaper, Fly-Swatting Edition”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfFfqMR6uK0&feature=player_embedded
It was unclear how many iPads were harmed during the making of this video.
The current rise of populism challenges the way we think about people’s relationship to the economy.We seem to be entering an era of populism, in which leadership in a democracy is based on preferences of the population which do not seem entirely rational nor serving their longer interests. ...
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W T F !! The Standard is now stopping to “advertorial” !! Shame on youse !! ; )
It is a good ad though……. I liked the bit where the glass shattered. Personally I think that was unlikely. They use some pretty tough glass on the front of these beasts.
Can’t wipe your bum with an ipad !
It wouldn’t be that different from the bog paper in my old (old) high school.
Personally I prefer my arse-wiping to clean the area without leaving the words of ‘wisdom’ imprinted on my posterior.
Could you wrap your fission chips in an an I-pad?
Probably not wrapping in in an iPad… BUT….
you might be able to use it as a plate – just don’t stick it in the dishwasher
Indeed, a reputable agency recently administered a thorough battery of tests and found that the best e-reader on the market was, indeed the newspaper. This was among the reasons. Also, you can’t make a hat with an iPad.
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That is fuckn hilarious Lew. Particularly like this bit.
:”What concerned us most about The Newspaper was its lack of Wi-Fi.
Information on the system was locked, while on other e-readers it was open, ubiquitous and current. Eventually, however, we found this advantage to be overstated, even misleading. Engineers using The Newspaper typically did so 30 to 60 minutes a day. Afterward, they went outside, formed relationships, and took in what life had to offer.
Those using Wi-Fi-enabled e-readers tended to stay on the couch, scanning video sites for cats; eventually, downloading recipes for artichoke cheese dip they’ll never use. “
Also, you can’t make a hat with an iPad.
That’s so totally untrue, Lew. Anything can be made into a hat, just ask a toddler.