Just a few questions...

This is concerning iPad, but it is also concerning Apple devices as a whole. Now, don't get me wrong. I absolutely love Apple and will most likely never switch to another device, be it phone, MP3 player or tablet (can't afford a Mac yet, but that's my goal one day). However, I am curious as to why its user-friendliness is not as user-friendly as other devices, such as Android. With Motorola, Android, Windows, you are allowed to change everything as you wish, such as text message alerts, new mail alerts, etc. Yet with Apple devices, you are forced to just deal with whatever sounds and themes they offer. Like with my Android phone I used to have, and Blackberry as well, I was able to change the theme, text alerts, etc. But when I updated to the iPhone 4, I could only change the ringtone alert and had to make do with the text alerts that came with the phone. I also do not care for the new mail alert with iPad and wish to change that, but unfortunately cannot. Now, I know that if you jailbreak Apple devices, it unlocks all these cool features that one would assume were included in a 500+ dollar device. I am just curious as to whether anyone here would think that Apple might grow to be less strict concerning their devices one day or are we stuck with whatever they think we need? This again is not a rant or anything or hatred towards Apple devices, but a question as to why they did not make their devices more personal. I am happy with my devices, but sometimes I wish I could do more, without voiding the warranty like jailbreaking does.

I have been reading that there will be changes coming in the next iOS 5, however it really is speculation at this point and until Apple unveils anything we won't know for sure.
I use my devices for it's media purposes because that is the field I work within. The points you brought up don't really make much difference to me. I find Apple devices very user friendly, what you are referring to is a more personable/unique device tailored to you.
Now I don't disagree a lot of people would like to do that but no one can speak for apple and that is not really what these discussion boards are for.

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    ...not a bad little slogan
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