This Week in iPad - Meetup.com Special Episode

TL;DR

Thousands of iPad enthusiasts join the first This Week in iPad Meetup, discussing the adoption of iPads in Canada and the future of iPad apps.

Transcript

hello and welcome to the very first ever this weekend iPad iPad Meetup an arousing success it's been thousands and upon thousands of you scattered to the four corners of the globe or joining us today uh including Zack Taylor from our Vancouver Meetup how are you doing Zach good how you doing L I'd like to stress that Zach is not at all the only per... Read More

Key Insights

• 🐢 The adoption of iPads in Canada has been slower compared to other countries.
• 🫵 Canadians may view the iPad as a giant iPod Touch and are not convinced of its utility.
• 🐢 The dominance of iPhone and BlackBerry in the Canadian smartphone market may contribute to the slower adoption of iPads.
• 🇨🇦 Android tablets have not generated much interest or anticipation in Canada.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is the adoption of iPads in Canada slower compared to other countries?

Zach speculates that Canadians may be skeptical because they view the iPad as a giant iPod Touch, and there is a strong iPhone and BlackBerry presence in the market.

Q: Will Android tablets gain popularity in Canada?

Zach states that Android phones are not as popular in Vancouver, and most people who have BlackBerries are restricted to using them by their companies. He also praises the iPhone's App Store and its wide range of services and apps.

Q: Has the Canadian perspective on the iPad changed over time?

Zach believes that Canadians will eventually realize the utility of the iPad for travel and business purposes, especially for marketers like himself.

Q: Are Canadians talking about the release of Android tablets?

Zach mentions that he has seen very little discussion or excitement around Android tablets in Vancouver.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Thousands of people joined the first This Week in iPad Meetup, including Zach Taylor from Vancouver, discussing the adoption of iPads in Canada.

• Zach expressed frustration at the lack of Canadian iPad enthusiasts and the misconception that the iPad is simply a giant iPod Touch.

• The conversation moved on to the potential for Android tablets and the dominance of iPhone and BlackBerry in the Canadian smartphone market.