Posted by
michael
on from the we-love-the-leader dept.
An Anonymous Coward writes: "Pictures of what would appear to be Apple's forthcoming PDA, the "iWalk" have slipped onto the net, and this time they don't seem fake, as evidenced by the quicktime movies also included. Those interested can check out the pictures here, apparently courtesy of SpyMac."
Apple started the PDA
by
Hairy_Potter
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They pretty much started the whole market. Most Slashdotters were still in elementary school when Apple started the PDA market, but at least I remember the Newton.
I wonder why Xerox hasn't sued them yet? Oh yeah, Apple's handwriting recognition software didn't work.
They admit it's fake...
by
SpotBug
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... look closely at one of the two stills with the spymac logo on it. The text in the image admits the thing is a hoax.
Sorry, yes, I can be more specific. Here's a blow-up of one of the images:
http://www.collegebuzz.com/macrumors/fake.jpg
Read the text on the screen.
It's a fake.
-- cygnuhchur
But the REAL questions are....
by
RobertAG
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1. How much RAM? CPU speed?
Let me listen to MP3's and store documents temporarily. Since I'm constantly travelling, my PDA has become my Laptop.
2. Wireless connectivity (802.11x)?
None of this pay as you stuff or Apple proprietary crap. I want to ba able to connect it to my networks at home and work - seamlessly.
And finally...
3. What's the cost?
If it costs substantially more than an IPAQ without offering any compelling features, I'm not buying it.
I didn't include battery life because that's really out of Apple's hands. Sure they can engineer the product to conserve power, but most rechargable PDA devices need AC power every 4-5 hours after constant use.
Re: have a tough NUt to crack--Are you retarded?
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Bowie+J.+Poag
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I still use my Palm IIIx. I have thought of changing or upgrading several times
My condolences. Although, its a step in the right direction to gett off the Palm sinking ship, as the CEO of Palm has made it abundantly clear he's sticking to organizers, and not Pocket PCs.
But nothing can add any useability or real functionality to my Palm IIIx. the color screen is nothing more than a gimmick. and make the unit un-useable outside, and forces you to charge it everyday.
Mind if I move your bong? Just picked up a new iPaq 3765 the other day. It has a light sensor on the top that can detect the ambient light in a room, and adjust the brightness of the display if you want it to. Looks great during the day, looks great during the night. Something tells me you dont get out much.
The neat-o add-on gadgets are only toys, and the mp3 player add-on for the handspring is lame and more expensive than buying a seperate mp3 player.
Here, lemmie wave some of that ganja smoke away from your eyes. The "add on gadgets" follow standards..Compact Flash, Secure Digital, PC Card, all of which offer you added memory, connectivity, a buncha stuff. Something Palm apparently knows nothing about. See, I'm not trying to beat you up here, but Palm is worse than apple when it comes to providing upgrades for their products. Half the shit Palm makes is already obsolete, straight out of the box. And, since Palm has no intention of moving away from pocket organizers to Pocket PC, you're already screwed. Enjoy your "organizer". Walgreens has the same thing off the rack for $9. Most Pocket PCs have the ability to play MP3 straight out of the box. Mine does streaming audio and video as well. You can do alot of things with a 64MB StrongARM at 210 Mhz. Hell, I can run a damn webserver off the thing. Did I mention Linux is available for it?
the only palm device that has my interest is the Sharp Zaurus running linux. but only for a few of the neat-o features. as for productivity? it offer's nothing, and will actually hamper my productivity by forcing to learn a new interface, no Linux sync and probably a much shorter battery life.
Oh dear, looks like the Clue Train didn't stop in your town. If youre looking for a Linux handheld, buy an iPaq. If your productivity is "hampered" by going from a Windows style interface to another Windows style interface, I have concerns for you. Nonetheless, don't give up hope. There are 3 or 4 methods of entering text into this iPaq, one of which includes Palm-style writing. And yeah, it has a Linux sync.
So whats your point?
-- Bowie J. Poag
Even if it's real...
by
HexDump
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Even if this thing is real, it's just another piece of high priced, over rated, over hyped, proprietary piece of Apple crap.
Apple may be "for the rest of you"...but you're probably the same people that pay over MSRP for a new vehicle, pay 10% more for your mortgage, and spend $120 for a pair of Nike tennis shoes.
Apples new slogan should be "Style Over Substance Because Performance Doesn't Matter (and we can't provide performance anyway so we have to be stylish)"
Don't flame me Apple slaves....it was just my opinion.
-- HexDump
Re:Unless you consider it a plant
by
jchristopher
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Here is the scenario: iWalk type thing is a $250 PDA
Perhaps you didn't read carefully enough. This device is made by APPLE.
Re:There's a good chance it's fake...
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mr100percent
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Then you're not what a mac is targeted for. My grandmother uses a mac very easily with one mouse, she was scared to use a computer after my great-aunt had nothing but trouble, two mice buttons were confusing, and the programs were by default more complicated.
Slashdot Mirror
They pretty much started the whole market. Most Slashdotters were still in elementary school when Apple started the PDA market, but at least I remember the Newton.
I wonder why Xerox hasn't sued them yet? Oh yeah, Apple's handwriting recognition software didn't work.
cygnuhchur
1. How much RAM? CPU speed?
Let me listen to MP3's and store documents temporarily. Since I'm constantly travelling, my PDA has become my Laptop.
2. Wireless connectivity (802.11x)?
None of this pay as you stuff or Apple proprietary crap. I want to ba able to connect it to my networks at home and work - seamlessly.
And finally...
3. What's the cost?
If it costs substantially more than an IPAQ without offering any compelling features, I'm not buying it.
I didn't include battery life because that's really out of Apple's hands. Sure they can engineer the product to conserve power, but most rechargable PDA devices need AC power every 4-5 hours after constant use.
I still use my Palm IIIx. I have thought of changing or upgrading several times
My condolences. Although, its a step in the right direction to gett off the Palm sinking ship, as the CEO of Palm has made it abundantly clear he's sticking to organizers, and not Pocket PCs.
But nothing can add any useability or real functionality to my Palm IIIx. the color screen is nothing more than a gimmick. and make the unit un-useable outside, and forces you to charge it everyday.
Mind if I move your bong? Just picked up a new iPaq 3765 the other day. It has a light sensor on the top that can detect the ambient light in a room, and adjust the brightness of the display if you want it to. Looks great during the day, looks great during the night. Something tells me you dont get out much.
The neat-o add-on gadgets are only toys, and the mp3 player add-on for the handspring is lame and more expensive than buying a seperate mp3 player.
Here, lemmie wave some of that ganja smoke away from your eyes. The "add on gadgets" follow standards..Compact Flash, Secure Digital, PC Card, all of which offer you added memory, connectivity, a buncha stuff. Something Palm apparently knows nothing about. See, I'm not trying to beat you up here, but Palm is worse than apple when it comes to providing upgrades for their products. Half the shit Palm makes is already obsolete, straight out of the box. And, since Palm has no intention of moving away from pocket organizers to Pocket PC, you're already screwed. Enjoy your "organizer". Walgreens has the same thing off the rack for $9. Most Pocket PCs have the ability to play MP3 straight out of the box. Mine does streaming audio and video as well. You can do alot of things with a 64MB StrongARM at 210 Mhz. Hell, I can run a damn webserver off the thing. Did I mention Linux is available for it?
the only palm device that has my interest is the Sharp Zaurus running linux. but only for a few of the neat-o features. as for productivity? it offer's nothing, and will actually hamper my productivity by forcing to learn a new interface, no Linux sync and probably a much shorter battery life.
Oh dear, looks like the Clue Train didn't stop in your town. If youre looking for a Linux handheld, buy an iPaq. If your productivity is "hampered" by going from a Windows style interface to another Windows style interface, I have concerns for you. Nonetheless, don't give up hope. There are 3 or 4 methods of entering text into this iPaq, one of which includes Palm-style writing. And yeah, it has a Linux sync.
So whats your point?
Bowie J. Poag
Even if this thing is real, it's just another piece of high priced, over rated, over hyped, proprietary piece of Apple crap.
Apple may be "for the rest of you"...but you're probably the same people that pay over MSRP for a new vehicle, pay 10% more for your mortgage, and spend $120 for a pair of Nike tennis shoes.
Apples new slogan should be "Style Over Substance Because Performance Doesn't Matter (and we can't provide performance anyway so we have to be stylish)"
Don't flame me Apple slaves....it was just my opinion.
HexDump
Perhaps you didn't read carefully enough. This device is made by APPLE.
Then you're not what a mac is targeted for. My grandmother uses a mac very easily with one mouse, she was scared to use a computer after my great-aunt had nothing but trouble, two mice buttons were confusing, and the programs were by default more complicated.