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Say Hello to the the Apple iPad
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OldJadedGamer
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I'm a huge Mac nut and have been for over 15 years and I don't see this replacing my current netbook at all.
One of the key things I would want this for is travel and that means Divx which means I would want more than the built in HDD space so some form out outside storage is a requirement. I'll wait on rev B to see what improves on it. I'm not going to be a guinea pig here.
AndyD said:
One of the key things I would want this for is travel and that means Divx which means I would want more than the built in HDD space so some form out outside storage is a requirement. I'll wait on rev B to see what improves on it. I'm not going to be a guinea pig here.
woodsey1982
Member
Well that's me disappointed! Really needed another 12 months R&D to make it stand out from the crowd.
scotcheggz
Member
Just had a quick flick through the gaurdians live blog of this thing. Looks a bit underwhelming to me. If I had unlimited funds, I might consider it just to mess about with.
It just seems like it's all style and little substance. Even the style is a bit wierd considering it makes you look like a tiny person with an iPod touch. :lol
It just seems like it's all style and little substance. Even the style is a bit wierd considering it makes you look like a tiny person with an iPod touch. :lol
DeaconKnowledge
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dallow_bg said:
This.
domlolz said:
That's what they need to get all of those crappy apps off of the store. It would immediately weed out the creation of these "apps" if there was a free alternative available on the web that you could access from the device.
But I guess they like to brag about the sheer number of apps.
woodsey1982
Member
domlolz said:
But the thing is being touted as a netbook killer....even by Jobs himself!? It NEEDS flash or the internet is pretty useless.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Has it occurred to anyone that Apple, a company known for how much R&D they pour into ergonomics and how much emphasis they put on user friendliness might actually, oh, I dunno, have been working on this issue?To Far Away Times said:
If you're expected to type on it, than I'm betting Apple has put a lot of time towards making that actually feasible.
Lion Heart
Banned
Hello!
I get Apple's reasoning, their pride of the App Store and their hatred of Flash in general. But why would I want to use a gimped version of Safari over fully featured browsers found in every other laptop or netbook? Why should I have to downgrade my web experience?domlolz said:
woodsey1982
Member
Video is up now
http://www.apple.com/ipad/#video
http://www.apple.com/ipad/#video
this was blatantly made with a revision in mind. where's the video camera that every other netbook has to allow for web chat or video conferencing? to say the least..
either way, i'm sure there's definitely a market for one, and then there's the other market that will buy everything apple shits out regardless. mindless loyalty ftw!
when this gets the rest of the features it needs at a lower price I'd grab it. Currently, it's definitely neat, but a no-thx.
either way, i'm sure there's definitely a market for one, and then there's the other market that will buy everything apple shits out regardless. mindless loyalty ftw!
when this gets the rest of the features it needs at a lower price I'd grab it. Currently, it's definitely neat, but a no-thx.
Dreamwriter
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VAIL said:
So does the iPad. And iPhone. And iPod Touch. The fact that Apple doesn't allow developers to use it doesn't mean the hardware can't, and Apple themselves use it a lot in their apps. And while the Amiga had multitasking while in Workbench, most Amiga apps did take over the entire system.
Unless there's an 'awesome' switch hidden somewhere, this is one of the most underwhelming products Apple has introduced in recent memory.
But I do recall how underwhelming iPod was initially as well in 2001, with its game boy like monochrome screen and larger (than solid state MP3) form factor.
I do still think this is Apple positioning itself as the kindle /notebook killer in 5 years time. with a potential crossover murder of any multimedia gaming handheld that may be planned.
Would be interesting to see how the game companies react to this.
But I do recall how underwhelming iPod was initially as well in 2001, with its game boy like monochrome screen and larger (than solid state MP3) form factor.
I do still think this is Apple positioning itself as the kindle /notebook killer in 5 years time. with a potential crossover murder of any multimedia gaming handheld that may be planned.
Would be interesting to see how the game companies react to this.
black_vegeta
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I still can't believe Apple hasn't gotten Flash yet, GET WITH THE FUCKING PROGRAMS JOBS!!!!
Clockblockers
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bounchfx said:
What if this is an attempt to get out the first version and work out the kinks. The 1st generation of iPOD is horrible when compared to with what we got now. Sometimes you just need to get a product out there in order to improve it through use.
I've only heard rumors on Jobs health, whats the official story on him now?
I think the pricing and most things are done very well. Except the $130 for 3G. Crazy. Probably adds $5-8 of cost, and increases profit (chance at least) for partners. Should be subsidized. Pure profit addition. Maybe it's just to put up a fence.
Very curious about the "A4" processor specs, besides clock rate. Wonder what generational core from ARM it is, and the graphics tech gen/speed. Maybe they bought all the right companies, but I'm sure there are some issues with the chip.
I might buy version 2.0 with an OLED display (which will greatly improve battery and weight), a quicker processor, and a CAMERA.
iPass indeed.
edit: ERROR. The promotional video at apple is selling me. DAMNIT. I feel so cheap.
Very curious about the "A4" processor specs, besides clock rate. Wonder what generational core from ARM it is, and the graphics tech gen/speed. Maybe they bought all the right companies, but I'm sure there are some issues with the chip.
I might buy version 2.0 with an OLED display (which will greatly improve battery and weight), a quicker processor, and a CAMERA.
iPass indeed.
edit: ERROR. The promotional video at apple is selling me. DAMNIT. I feel so cheap.
MidnightRider
Banned
I hope it does flop though
VGChampion
Member
VAIL said:
It's a tablet that's very similar to the iPhone / iTouch. Why would you need a mouse? There isn't even a mouse interface.
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lolwoodsey1982 said:
Congratulations for what is so far the silliest statement I have heard all year :lol
As a web developer all I can do is smh at a statement like this. If you really believe the internet is useless without flash I truly have to wonder if you even know if a site is using flash or if it's using code.
Xanafalgue
Banned
God its ugly...
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Okay, interesting video, but damn its made for the masses. Seriously, they're going like "you can touch stuff" and "it reorients based on how you turn it" like they're major innovations in the field. Its kind of funny to watch actually.
Tarin02543
Member
having just watched that video, dear god have many fleshy stubs does this phil schiller guy have one his face? I cound at least 8.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
:lol :lol :lol
"You hit the button, and the display lights up right away!"
Wow, yeah, that is flat out incredible, thats a back of he box feature alright.
"You hit the button, and the display lights up right away!"
Wow, yeah, that is flat out incredible, thats a back of he box feature alright.