[3N16MA]

Pricing?

Same as the iPad 2 in the U.S. and Canada.

[therapist]

Dayum they upped the res finally , very nice.

Does it still not support flash? LOL

Aside from still no flash i like it , just wish it didnt look exactly the same as the others.

Regardless , at least the res is like doubled , shame theres still no MKV support but jailbreak + XBMC will fix that =P

[kame-sennin]

Is there video of the keynote?

[mrkgoo]

Also, I'm expecting a price drop for iPads in NZ, due to current exchange. the iPad2 got a pretty large price drop ->28%

[a secret-boss]

Is there video of the keynote?

http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.ne...ent/index.html

[Gloomfire]

Hell yes! 32GB White Wi-Fi and Dark Gray Smart Cover pre-ordered!

[backflip10019]

Same as the iPad 2 in the U.S. and Canada.

Ah ok, thanks.

[Utako]

So, the camera on an iPhone 4S is actually better than the one on here? And the one on a 4 is about the same?

Same camera as the 4S, lower megapixel count.

The photos will be very good, but bring your own lighting (no flash).

[tokkun]

Pretty interesting that it takes 66% higher battery capacity to maintain the same battery life as the iPad 2. I wonder how many people might have preferred to get iPad 2 resolution with 17 hours battery life instead.

[Utako]

Dayum they upped the res finally , very nice. Does it still not support flash? LOL Aside from still no flash i like it , just wish it didnt look exactly the same as the others.

iOS will never support Flash. Ever.

It doesn't matter, though. iOS has best-in-class HTML5 support (for now). Flash is a near-dead technology.

[Magnus]

Same camera as the 4S, lower megapixel count. The photos will be very good, but bring your own lighting (no flash).

Cool. Come to think of it, I don't think I'll ever actually be taking photos with this monstrosity. Just working with them.

My 4's camera will do just fine, and I'll have that with me everywhere. Even if I had my iPad with me at all times, I couldn't imagine whipping that shit out to capture a kodak moment.

Also, yay, preordered! This'll be my first iPad, and it's the first time I've ordered anything from Apple like this, never mind on day one of preorders. Hype is fun!

P.S. I can't afford this at all and must now sell a bunch of shit to pay for this by the end of next month, lol.

[3N16MA]

http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.ne...ent/index.html

Thanks, added to OP.

[Tobor]

Apple Store is getting hammered. Ca I reserve to pick up in store on the 16th like usual?

[I3rand0]

So what's the official name for this? Just iPad? No iPad 3 or iPad HD?

[Kano On The Phone]

So what's the official name for this? Just iPad? No iPad 3 or iPad HD?

iPad 2S.

[friedeggs]

As I was continuously failing at pre-ordering an iPad (2012), I convinced myself that I truly do not need a non WACOM tablet and will be waiting for Ivy Bridge Macs instead.

Damn you brain, you win this time.

[3N16MA]

So what's the official name for this? Just iPad? No iPad 3 or iPad HD?

The new iPad/iPad. I personally believe it's a semi-transitional name.

[Bernbaum]

Looks amazing.

I'll wait for the next one.

[Anton Sugar]

So what's the official name for this? Just iPad? No iPad 3 or iPad HD?

[Tobor]

So what's the official name for this? Just iPad? No iPad 3 or iPad HD?

iPad. Shopping cart on the Apple Store officially lists it as iPad (3rd generation).

[Koodo]

NiPad.

[Utako]

Cool. Come to think of it, I don't think I'll ever actually be taking photos with this monstrosity. Just working with them.

Don't be too quick to knock it. I occasionally see tourists walking around with their iPad as their main camera.

It's kind of understandable, when you see it in action. Take a photo of a group, everyone gathers around to see how it turned out. Zoom in on a face to see if anyone was blinking.

No doubt an emerging use-case. I imagine a good messenger-style carrying case makes it about as bulky as a DSLR too. Perhaps even better because it's lighter.

[Zzoram]

Resolution and the rear camera are the only meaningful upgrades. The graphics boost is necessary just to handle the extra pixels at about the same performance.

I'm good with my iPad 2 and will wait for the iPad 4.

[Fourman]

Got in the store and bought myself a 32GB iPad. This will be my first ever iPad and I am so excited!

[Pixel Pete]

I have an erection.

[Kano On The Phone]

Resolution and the rear camera are the only meaningful upgrades. The graphics boost is necessary just to handle the extra pixels at about the same performance. I'm good with my iPad 2 and will wait for the iPad 4.

Right on. Keep us posted.

[Zzoram]

Right on. Keep us posted.

I guess that was a bit bloggish. Just saying that it doesn't seem like people with an iPad 2 should bother upgrading unless they really, really need the extra resolution for reading books.

[catfish]

Resolution and the rear camera are the only meaningful upgrades. The graphics boost is necessary just to handle the extra pixels at about the same performance. I'm good with my iPad 2 and will wait for the iPad 4.

don't think the camera is even noteworthy to be honest, i've never used the camera on mine. Not even once to try it out I don't think. Not sure why it's needed. the front facing camera is nice for skype I guess.

[Greyface]

If I purchase an NBA League pass on the iPad, will it also be usable with the AppleTV NBA app? Or will I have to AirPlay everything?

[-Pyromaniac-]

Apple Store is getting hammered. Ca I reserve to pick up in store on the 16th like usual?

pre-ordered just fine a couple mins ago

[Tobor]

pre-ordered just fine a couple mins ago

Crashed on me right after I got to the shopping cart, and I can't get it back. WTF? And does anyone know how the store reserves are going to go, I can't find it on the site while it's up.

[Jijidasu]

Had a lot of trouble getting through via the web for the Australian store. To any other Aussies I suggest just calling them and placing the order, it'll save you time.

This will be my first 'keeper' iPad. I bought the original iPad and gave it about a week before I got bored of not having much. With the new Photoshop Touch I'm curious how it'll assist my work.

Picked up a 32GB White 4G, Leather smart cover in Navy and a dock. Feels good!

[DevelopmentArrested]

how resolutionary

the new ipad

does Apple pay its marketing guys a dollar a hour too?

[Az]

So when is time for some members to be called out. ;)

[Magnus]

Is it wrong to feel this hyped about this? lol

I've never had one before. Always used others' or tried them at the store and just drooled. It was the ultimate 'want'. And quite frankly, my iPhone and MBP have been seriously quality of life improvements for everything I want (and need) for my burgeoning career and my hobbies. They just work so well for my needs. Hoping an iPad will bring me as much joy and productivity.

So esssscited. Can't wait for next week.

[Lord-Audie]

Got my email confirmation

WOOT :D

[3N16MA]

Had a lot of trouble getting through via the web for the Australian store. To any other Aussies I suggest just calling them and placing the order, it'll save you time. This will be my first 'keeper' iPad. I bought the original iPad and gave it about a week before I got bored of not having much. With the new Photoshop Touch I'm curious how it'll assist my work. Picked up a 32GB White 4G, Leather smart cover in Navy and a dock. Feels good!

Best colour.

[Glass Rebel]

RAM guys, RAM. What about the fucking RAM. Tell me, do we know anything?

[Raitosaito]

Whoever decided the Resolutionary tag line has got to go. It's almost as bad as the masses calling the iPod touch an iTouch. Day 1 though.

[Utako]

don't think the camera is even noteworthy to be honest, i've never used the camera on mine. Not even once to try it out I don't think. Not sure why it's needed. the front facing camera is nice for skype I guess.

iPad is growing in popularity as a video- and photo-taking device.

It's only a modest bump, anyway. It isn't noteworthy. This is the iPad HD — it's all about the new screen, and whether you want to upgrade depends solely upon how attractive this is for you.

RAM guys, RAM. What about the fucking RAM. Tell me, do we know anything?

Apple hasn't been forthcoming about it, so perhaps the system memory is stil 512MB. The video memory has gotten a huge boost, from what I can tell.

[DopeyFish]

RAM guys, RAM. What about the fucking RAM. Tell me, do we know anything?

They said more than Xbox 360/PS3

So... Likely 1 GB

[Lord-Audie]

RAM guys, RAM. What about the fucking RAM. Tell me, do we know anything?

What difference does it make?

The first ipad now is the one showing age and that was released 3 years ago.

[Glass Rebel]

They said more than Xbox 360/PS3 So... Likely 1 GB

If this is true. Best news of the day.

[DopeyFish]

What difference does it make? The first ipad now is the one showing age and that was released 3 years ago.

It's only showing age because apple royally screwed up iOS 5 for iPad

[.GqueB.]

Anybody wanna sell me their ipad2?

[see5harp]

If this is true. Best news of the day.

Uh no.

[renitou]

Any word on whether the new IPad employs the same laminated screen technique as found on the IPhone 4? Recall some saying priorctocthe event that the process was too expensive/time-consuming for a larger display.

[thirty]

why dont they change the form factor to make it look more like the current iphone?

[TUSR]

Anybody wanna sell me their ipad2?

600$ 64gb

I must get new iPad

[Glass Rebel]

Uh no.

RAM is a pretty big issue to me for a device I'd primarily use for browsing.