Awful? Simply not true. Not as good? Totally true. Why? More in a bit …
Are you saying my opinion is "objectively untrue"?
How about we don't go there.
And … it depends on your comparison points, particularly on PC. If you are comparing a $500 iPad to a PC that runs on 200+W power supply with a $400+ dedicated GPU, then it is true - but a silly comparison.
I'd be fine just comparing with a console, really.
Of course, the same comparison could be made between consoles and PC's - the vast majority of sales to consumers are laptops, so think about it this way … you can buy a X360, PS3, extra controllers, and a flat panel for the price you would have to pay for a laptop to get the same experience. And those consoles are now 'end of life'.
This is relevant, because? I'm not talking about value.
Don't confuse the issue with irrelevant information.
All I'm saying is that iPad GPUs are weak when compared even to PS3 and Xbox 360.
So … here is my comparison: the iPad can do a decent job of replicating the PC gaming experience of a 12-13" Ultrabook using a Intel HD graphics 4000 chipset. And considering that almost all new PC releases are playable on such a machine, that isn't too bad.
If you want to talk about something that has nothing to do with what I'm saying, then I won't stop you.
Just don't expect me to be part of the conversation
I'm also not talking about 486 DX2's - just in case you go there too.
While I'm very sceptical about your objectivity when it comes to that 4000 chipset - I think I'll just let the matter rest.
People who want to believe the current iPads capable of matching a reasonably powerful PC or modern consoles like Xbox 360 and PS3 (and beyond) - should be allowed to believe it.
I just wanted to speak my piece.