The iPad Thread - keep the general chit-chat here. Thanks!

[DarkNeo]

Still no multi-tasking . No wonder they say the cpu screams...it only has to run one app at a time

[beng]

Quote, originally posted by eurotekms »

check the specs, and you'll see how this will define the future of mobile devices. i get the feeling some people just missed the point, just wanting to hate "it".

Elaborate on why the specs on this thing will redefine mobile devices. From where I stand, it looks like it does a whole bunch of things that a whole bunch of mobile devices already do. Some of which, Apple already sells.

[Matt D.]

Quote, originally posted by zhenya00 »

Almost everyone I know with an iPhone uses Pandora or some other streaming app. They ALL want the ability to do that while they otherwise use the phone. That IS being shortchanged. The point is, that despite not being designed for it, the iPhone ALREADY multi-tasks most apps with no issues whatsoever. Those that remain are so minor that Apple could easily solve them.

Ok, so, you can't stream (for now). Well, you can't exactly read a full book or surf the net that well on the iPhone either. And before JB, I didn't have video recording on my iPhone. Pros and cons exist with all devices. If it came with a phone, people would say it's a big azz iPhone. Can't please everyone. The iPad seems to have real-world application and it should do very well like most AAPL products.

Modified by Matt D. at 12:45 PM 1-27-2010

[MrRoboito]

and who's to say Apple isnt holding onto some cards from the deck in the form of firmware updates for the cry babies out there whining about Flash support, or multitasking with the fully capable Apple A4 processor? just because it doesnt come as standard equipment doesnt mean it itsnt capable or that it isnt going to be available... But like matt d said, cant please every one.


Modified by MrRoboito at 1:12 PM 1-27-2010

[TBT-Syncro]

the one thing that is clear from watching the video on apple's site, is that everyone there is high. whatever it is that they're putting in the kool-aid, i want some.

[JeffIsLax]

Quote, originally posted by MrRoboito »

fully capable dual core Apple A4 processor

Where did you see that?

[MrRoboito]

watched the conference.

[Minker17]

And a lot of the things people really wanted this thing to do, it doesn't.

[F1_Fan]

Quote, originally posted by SpiffyGTI »

The lack of Flash support surprises me.

Yeah, I could find some uses for this device but that is a deal breaker for me.

[Minker17]

I haven't seen anywhere that it is a dual core.

[duke_seb]

i find it odd that it doesnt really compete with a regular tablet like this

its just an oversize ipod touch/iPhone

[Power5]

Steve said it himself. You need something that does better than a smartphone and notebook. What does this do better than either? It does the exact same stuff as an iPhone, just bigger.

I can guarantee Apple is holding back. They always do.

Quote, originally posted by John A »

I read on various screens for >12 hours a day. People read vortex all day on screens. Books are no different.

Kindle is free connection for the books. Not a $15 per month charge to be able to pay to download a book. Or you could download on your computer and hopefully be able to use the $19 adapter to put it on your iPad without accidentally wiping everything off your iPad because you synced to the wrong computer.


Modified by Power5 at 4:13 PM 1-27-2010

[Minker17]

The bookstore and content from providers for newspaper/magazines is really the only big thing it has. Aside from the screen size.

It's funny how excited I was over it and now that the initial excitement has worn off, I'm left with a "meh".

[MrRoboito]

Quote, originally posted by Minker17 »

I haven't seen anywhere that it is a dual core.

you're right, i stand corrected, i suppose i was thinking of a different product in the pipe line. even still, the iPhone is capable, the Pad will be as well, its only being held back by firmware. wait for some updates from Apple.

[hugoaswho]

wow you people are amazing! When did apple ever release any full featured product in the first generation? The first adapters will snap this up just like the i-phone. The next revisions will add the camera, etc . Flash and voice commands and other stuff will come with software upgrades. Just like the I-Phone has morphed into a full featured device so will the iPad.

And what's with the name bashing? what would you prefer, the i-slate? or the i-tablet? or i-book? to me ipad is great because it best describe what it is.

[duke_seb]

Quote, originally posted by Swallow Doretti »

This. It doesn't have a USB port or a SD slot, which means I can't charge devices off of it, nor could I pull photos off my digital camera onto it while on vacation. .

theres and accessory for that

[theevilshiftkey]

Regardless of any perceived or actual shortcomings, one simple thing comes to mind: It won't take much for somebody like Google, HP or Dell to make something like this but much more capable. If Apple is intentionally limiting this then I'd say that they over did it. They have LITERALLY released a giant iPhone. I think everybody expected much more than that. I mean, how much thought did that require?

[wheeltowheel]

Looks like flash is a no go, so no Hulu

I might as well go with some Ion or Ion-2 netbook.


Modified by wheeltowheel at 4:26 PM 1-27-2010

[Minker17]

Quote, originally posted by theevilshiftkey »

Regardless of any perceived or actual shortcomings, one simple thing comes to mind: It won't take much for somebody like Google, HP or Dell to make something like this but much more capable. If Apple is intentionally limiting this then I'd say that they over did it. They have LITERALLY released a giant iPhone. I think everybody expected much more than that. I mean, how much thought did that require?

The HP Slate comes to mind.

[Paneer]

Quote, originally posted by hugoaswho »

And what's with the name bashing? what would you prefer, the i-slate? or the i-tablet? or i-book? to me ipad is great because it best describe what it is.

Other than the obvious maxi-pad the fact that pad refers to paper pad, yet this has no pen input. I understand the keyboard is supposed to replace it but a big point with tablets is the ability to write out notes, sketch out drawings. So pad doesn't make sense. I can't imagine a capacitive stylus being that expensive, who knows maybe there will be an add-on for that, since there seems to be an add on for everything on this. So yea pad is a bad name since it misrepresents the product.

[AutobahnTDI]

Might be useful to have something like this on your coffee table at home. Beyond that I fail to see why anyone would want this. I feel like it would be really awkward to use in a public place.

[AndyTR32]

And no multi-tasking?

GTFO

[eurotekms]

Quote, originally posted by duke_seb »

... this seems more to me like a side product like the macbook air was to the macbook pro.... something that only a small group of people are going to use.....

is there a problem with that? the advanced tech from the MBA made it in to the entire Portables line.

The iPad will improve the iPhone and iPod line.

If you wanted the iPad to cure cancer, it will let you down. But, if you like to have a gadget for all occasions, it fits the bill amazingly.

it will replace the PC Netbook on my desk, and be right at home with my 2 iMacs and iPhone.

[huvGTI]

I think I see this as supplimental....

So at home you have the work station for editing the photo's vid work, work work type stuff.

This thing allows you to have access to most of that stuff and limited editing without having to run two separate computers.

I've been trying to figure out how to do that, ie: have a killer workstation and be able to take a laptop out with me when i'm traveling, etc. The problem with doing this is there's not a viable way to "sync" them up outside of cloud storage or manual copy pasta.

This does that. You plug it in and have access to everything without carying a ton of stuff with you. Nor do you have to plunk that kind of cash down on both a tower and a laptop.

I also see this helping consolidate medical info. One chart instead of 120398120398 charts.

I think if you're even the slightest bit prescient, you can figure out plenty of legitimate uses for a device like this. If there weren't any, then all of the sci-fi programs wouldn't have everyone walking around with one.

I am disappointed in the lack of video chat/multi task though.

[Minker17]

Gizmodo makes 8 really good points:

http://i.gizmodo.com/5458382/8...-ipad

[Matt D.]

Quote, originally posted by Paneer »

Other than the obvious maxi-pad the fact that pad refers to paper pad, yet this has no pen input. I understand the keyboard is supposed to replace it but a big point with tablets is the ability to write out notes, sketch out drawings. So pad doesn't make sense. I can't imagine a capacitive stylus being that expensive, who knows maybe there will be an add-on for that, since there seems to be an add on for everything on this. So yea pad is a bad name since it misrepresents the product.

Using that logic, i-Slate make even less sense. A slab of stone. What relevance does that have with technology other than a design description? Sure, you can write on stone, but... The time periods seems to be in conflict.


Modified by Matt D. at 1:36 PM 1-27-2010

[Derek Zoolander]

Useless. It has nothing on a netbook other than eye-candy.

[duke_seb]

Quote, originally posted by hugoaswho »

And what's with the name bashing? what would you prefer, the i-slate? or the i-tablet? or i-book? to me ipad is great because it best describe what it is.

I think the Apple Slate would have been the best..... hell in this case it could have been called the iPod Tablet

[Matt D.]

Quote, originally posted by Derek Zoolander »

Useless. It has nothing on a netbook other than eye-candy.

Minimal moving parts and expandability and a level of continuity that even your netbook doesn't have.

[Derek Zoolander]

My netbook has had 0 mechanical problems. Expandability for what? Continuity in what? It's a giant iPhone.

[duke_seb]

Quote, originally posted by huvGTI »

I also see this helping consolidate medical info.

that is actually a really good idea..... that $40 human anatomy book would work perfect on this......

[John A]

Quote, originally posted by Derek Zoolander »

Useless. It has nothing on a netbook other than eye-candy.

- it's lighter
- the battery lasts longer
- there 140,000 apps that'll run on it

now maybe that's not enough, but it's certainly not 'nothing.'

[Matt D.]

Quote, originally posted by Derek Zoolander »

My netbook has had 0 mechanical problems. Expandability for what? Continuity in what? It's a giant iPhone.

My JB iPhone has more usefulness than a netbook. Why would someone question expandability? Continuity with regards to the range of Apple products, peer designed apps, etc all under one roof, so to speak.

[Derek Zoolander]

Half the weight, but still not light.
My netbook battery lasts 5-6 hours watching video. More than enough.

I just don't see the real-life application of it. Most people either have their phone on them, or are home with access to their computer.

I think it has lots of potential though.

[MeineFolks'wagen]

Quote, originally posted by John A »

- it's lighter - the battery lasts longer - there 140,000 apps that'll run on it now maybe that's not enough, but it's certainly not 'nothing.'

I too don't see the use of the iPad. We actually just picked up a netbook over the weekend in Target's clearance bin. Sure, the battery life isn't that great, but considering I can plug in when I have to, it's no big deal. My netbook only weighs a few pounds, that's nothing and I don't even really notice it. Great, the iPad will have 140,000 apps that will run on it. I can run pretty much any software package that I want on my netbook and that more than makes up for a bunch of hokey apps (which is what most of them are) that I'm never going to use. I can also download apps to use on the netbook, so again, kind of makes the iPad irrelevant. You want expansion? I've got 3 USB ports on my netbook, 1GB ram (expandable to 2), 160GB hard drive, 1.6ghz processor, video out, built in Wi-Fi, SD card slot, I can watch videos (through Netflix or wherever) etc. I paid a little over $200 for this thing, so I don't see the iPad being a "budget" item at a starting price of $499. Why in the world would I give up the netbook for something like this? Because it's an Apple and that seems to be the fashion accessory for the 21st century? Nah!