I don't understand this comparison. Android tablets have not proven to be cheaper than the iPad (adjusting for screen size).
It is true that this cable is overpriced, but that is simply because there isn't a big demand for serial cables, and thus only one company (so far) has made one.
Apple's "approval" process is like the approval process for the appstore-- they just want to make sure stuff isn't going to take you to the back alley and mug you. Roach motels don't care.
So, I'd say, iPad is $49/night, with a deluxe breakfast, optical internet, and nobody takes you in the back alley and mugs you.
Yikes. Sorry. iphone. I didn't mean to cast it into the light of tablets specifically.
In this case, arduino (serial) interfaces for android devices are varied and extremely cheap. It wasn't possible at all on istuff until now, and only now with about $50 worth of rent-seeking added on.
istuff is usually top shelf. It just reminded me of another place where I've seen top shelf stuff nickle and dime its users in ridiculous ways despite the fact that they paid a great deal more for what should be a better experience.
Don't downvote parent please. He's got a valid point. My bad.
It is true that this cable is overpriced, but that is simply because there isn't a big demand for serial cables, and thus only one company (so far) has made one.
Apple's "approval" process is like the approval process for the appstore-- they just want to make sure stuff isn't going to take you to the back alley and mug you. Roach motels don't care.
So, I'd say, iPad is $49/night, with a deluxe breakfast, optical internet, and nobody takes you in the back alley and mugs you.