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The Apple iPad | The Official Thread
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Harry_Tequila
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Darkflight said:
:lol
That's the end of that then. Apple sure do love fucking us over.
No chance whatsoever of mass market adoption at those prices.
Harry_Tequila said:
Could be wrong - but isnt the price only about 40 quid more than the US when you figure in sales tax?
Also - it really depends on the cellphone companies monthly pricing for the 3g to really see the cost/value on those models. If o2 do 8 quid a month for 250mb's then I'd sign up - but if its dollar to pound match then ill pass.
345triangle
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the UK prices seem way more expensive at the low end than the high end, somehow.
where's the japan pricing! don't tell me everyone's asleep.
where's the japan pricing! don't tell me everyone's asleep.
Harry_Tequila
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syoaran said:
£40 is a lot of money in an economic downturn. It also takes the base model above what could have been an acceptable sub-£400 price point.
That's just for the base model as well. I think people will find it difficult to justify spending £500 and above for a extra 16gb.
345triangle said:
Sort of the opposite - the higher spec you go, the higher the price difference (starting at just below 50, going up to 72).
Orange UK have gone first here for pricing
http://newsroom.orange.co.uk/2010/05/07/orange-uk-announces-data-plans-for-ipad-wi-fi-3g-2/
Harry_Tequila said:
Not really sure I see your point here. 40 might be a lot of money in an economic downturn, but for someone who is already willing to spend 400 its not much of a consideration.
For those that want it, they will justify the cost - even if it was 100 over the US price.
Harry_Tequila
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syoaran said:
It's not those people that already want it that would provide the bulk of the sales if it is to be successful.
Darkflight
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Bit pricey when an O2 simplicity data only package is £20 (£15 if you get a year) and you can just shave the sim down to micro-sim. That's what I'm looking at getting if I grab one and for my new iPhone in June.syoaran said:
http://shop.o2.co.uk/tariffs/simplicity/smartphone/1_month
Unless I'm missing something?
Terrell said:
Yeah, at least they reduced the markup on their macbooks after the last update.
another point that's good news is that the ibookstore app has been announced to launch in canada the same day as the ipad. no word on how many publishers will be there - hopefully same as the states (and it better grow soon to match Amazon)
now all that's left is the announcement of Rogers 3G data plan pricing. now, I've been a bit of an optimist on this point and I'm expecting US style prices (plus/ minus 5 bucks or 50 MB) but let's see if I'm way off base here.
Opus Angelorum
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The UK prices are insane, as expected.
brotkasten
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Is it possible to stream music from my Windows Home Server, without using iTunes or any other program? Just access the files and play them? Or in general to map a network drive?
brotkasten said:
Streamtome says hi! http://projectswithlove.com/streamtome/
EDIT: Oh, you said without any other program. Nope.
scola said:
Even the loading images thing?
It boggles how an app goes from one of the best at launch to not even functioning. I know it's just a bug in the version, but it would've seemed the developers knew what they were doing. Meanwhile, they are racking up dozens of one star reviews. Shame.
Mailenstein
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YES 
!!! Getting a 32GB Wifi Modell May 28th !
As for the preorders, how does that exactly work? Never did that, since we have a Apple store here in Munich/Germany. Is it possible to call there and preorder one or only online? Like creating an account and then? Thanks in advance guys!
!!! Getting a 32GB Wifi Modell May 28th !As for the preorders, how does that exactly work? Never did that, since we have a Apple store here in Munich/Germany. Is it possible to call there and preorder one or only online? Like creating an account and then? Thanks in advance guys!
Chorazin said:
Anybody want to sell me a Camera Connection Kit?Same here, even after a delete-reboot-reinstall, it's like new but doesn't download anything at all.mrkgoo said:
.Purexed said:DamnSheeiiiitttt...
I'll try that when I get to my office with the wifi spot. It weird because every other site I use works fine...
FileBrowserbrotkasten said:
Oh fuck Shakepeare Pro was $5 yesterday and I missed it
brotkasten
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Charred Greyface said:
Thank you, that's awesome. Can any other program access those files via FileBrowser? Lets say, iPhoto or a comic reader? I have stored my media files on my WHS, so I can access them from every device in my house. It'd cool if I could do that with the iPad as well.
Auron_Kale
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Finally got a chance to try one out yesterday. I want one...
PhoncipleBone
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Just load it with a few days worth of stuff, then sync when you need more.FrancisH said:How are those with the 16GB iPad finding the space? I have decided on a 3G model but still undecided on either a 16 or 32
nvm. this isn't new to the thread. anyway, here's a chart
http://www.macrumors.com/2010/05/07/orange-announces-uk-data-pricing-for-ipad/
http://www.macrumors.com/2010/05/07/orange-announces-uk-data-pricing-for-ipad/
Odious Tea
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iPad or iPhone 4G (or whatever it's called)? Decisions, decisions.
Crazymoogle
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ravien56 said:
Except that this time, the device is unlocked and there are three other providers that are probably going to try for day one support (Telus, Bell, Wind). Wind in particular has a pretty interesting price scheme, if they can get micro SIMs. So maybe (?) they might actually depart from regular pricing, for once...
(you're right, I'm expecting too much. :lol )
EDIT: Actually, does the ipad support AWS? Do tmobile users get 3G on it?
345triangle
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LCfiner said:nvm. this isn't new to the thread. anyway, here's a chart
http://www.macrumors.com/2010/05/07/orange-announces-uk-data-pricing-for-ipad/
wow unlimited browsing over wi-fi? how incredibly benevolent
lol - here, most wifi spots in public are part of a private network you have to pay for. For example - BTopenzone is practically everywhere in the city and linked into most universities in London; but you have to pay a silly amount for it if you want to use it. Considering the pricing place, I'm guessing that it allows you unlimited access to all Orange hotspots - which might not be that bad depending on where you decide to be all day drinking teh coffees.
donkey show
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Damn, I keep touching my monitor's screen at work, thinking it's like my iPad. :lol :lol :lol
Gary Whitta
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I did that the first time someone gave me a Kindle, couldn't understand why touching the screen didn't do anything.donkey show said:
You know what I hate most in this world? When I am expecting a delivery on Friday, thinking I'll get to play with my new toy during the whole weekend, but it stays at the customs for too long, and I have to wait until Monday to get it delivered (in this case, I am of course talking about the iPad...)
ok, seriously, some of you guys are nuts, trying to touch everything connected to a battery or power source, like some kind of caveman.:lol
If I started touching my screen at work, actually thinking it would react to my fingers after nearly 10 years of that never happening, they'd be justified in firing my ass :lol
If I started touching my screen at work, actually thinking it would react to my fingers after nearly 10 years of that never happening, they'd be justified in firing my ass :lol
krypt0nian
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lawblob said:
You should have two servers on your list in the app, a Local and a Remote version of your home connection. You need to set up the remote on the server, it's not on my default.
The reason why you want a Local and a Remote version is because if you just have the remote it'll always go through the internet to get your video as opposed to just using your local network.
LCfiner said:
Yeah, the App is running on my computer right now. I told it to "enable access from internet." When I open the App, it shows up in the server list, but when I first click on it to add it, it says "loading" for about twenty seconds, then gives me an error message.
GodfatherX
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Why are we still without a facebook app..ugh
also curious if anyone has jailbroken their ipad yet
also curious if anyone has jailbroken their ipad yet
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