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Apple's "iPad" Out In the Open
Reader oxide7 is one of the many to note that the heaviest speculation is mostly over (still waiting on the price, though) about Apple's anticipated new device (though there are surely plenty of questions about the device's hardware capabilities and the scope of its software and content marketplace): "At an event in San Francisco Apple released its anticipated iPad.'[It's] Way better than a laptop, way better then a phone. You can turn it any way you want. To see the whole page is phenomenal,' said Jobs." The (0.5") skinny: 1.5 lbs, multitouch, up to 64GB of flash, 9.7" screen, and a 1Ghz "Apple A4" chip (more about the A4 in Engadget's developing story). The iPad is closer in concept to an expanded iPhone (OS and all) than a miniaturized laptop, though it doesn't have quite as much connectivity as you might expect, with no 3G connection built in. (You'll have to make do with 802.11n, Bluetooth, and tethering.) Live coverage is ongoing at gdgt live, Engadget, and Gizmodo, as well as various others. Update by timothy, 19:58 GMT: Got the 3G part wrong; 3G is indeed an option. Prices run from $499 (16GB flash, WiFi but no 3G) to $829 (WiFi and 3G, 64GB flash). Should start shipping in 60 days (WiFi only), in 90 days for 3G. Surprsingly, no built-in camera.
So Apple is basically saying that we should stop buying MacBooks and iPhones?
What an unfortunate name. One could conceiveably think that Apple is delving into the untapped market of network-enabled feminine hygiene products... What was wrong with the oft-rumored "iSlate" moniker? Also, what's the PRICE on this thing?
"So after all this, you make my case for me. To end this stalemate, you must die..."
No wireless. Less space than a Nomad. Lame.
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I was looking at the iPhone the other day and I was just thinking that it would be so much better if it didn't fit into any of my pockets.
To see the whole page is phenomenal
I'm not sure "phenomenal" is the right term to describe "seeing a whole page". You would think that we've never been able to see a whole page before and that Steve Jobs is personally responsible for some entirely new experience.
I guess that's what they mean by the reality distortion field.
You can turn it any way you want.
Good god, you mean I can pick the thing up and actually turn it? I'm so excited I'm about to soil myself! Will Apple innovations never cease?
"Our two-party system is like a bowl of shit looking at itself in a mirror." - Lewis Black
I'm just waiting for Apple to announce the new iPud. Is that an iPud in your pocket?
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Watching the announcement live I was struck with just how absorbent the crowd was regarding iPad presentation. It's like this product has wings. I wonder how well the iPad will handle those heavy work flow days.
It might be a normal iPhone but Steve has shrunk
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, can we move on now?
The last time you saw a comment in /. speculating about the future of Apple's latest new thing was with the release of the iPod? You don't visit very often.
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It actually has a robust power source; it is powered almost entirely by the user's sense of self-importance.
No one really bitches about not having it on the phone, except the people who scream 'I'm not buying because it doesn't do flash!!'
So let me get this straight: No one is complaining about this, except for the people who are?
Thanks for the insight man. You have any ideas on how to solve this whole "economy" thing?
"People who think they know everything are very annoying to those of us who do."-Mark Twain
Wireless. More space than a Nomad. Lame.
No WiMAX. Same storage as an iPod. Lame.
It's more than just an iPod touch that won't fit in your pocket...it's also an underpowered netbook with no keyboard. It's the worst of both worlds!
Steve Jobs will be releasing the new iPants in the next couple of months. The iPants have iPockets that will fit an iPad. If you don't own a pair you won't be iCool anymore, so better save up those iPennies.
Apple has always released crippled products and insisted that they were superior. You had to wait till iPhone 3.0 to have MMS and buy a 3rd party app (not available at release) to record video. These are things that have been standard in phones for 5 years. Apple's genius is not the product, it's the marketing which seems to catch out every wannabe geek and fashion victim.
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And if it had wheels you could drive it around. It's not replacing notebooks, it's something different.
That Divinyls song from the 90s, "iTouch Myself"
I rather have Apple kill Flash.
If you're going to wish for something unrealistic and beyond their power, at least shoot for world peace.
I see nothing about stylus support, guess I won't be buying one then.
It would have been a perfect device with stylus support, now it's just not for me (although I do see a lot of possibilities for others).
/Mikael
Greylisting is to SMTP as NAT is to IPv4
So it's some kind of fancy vibrator?
I heard there is a bug that causes blurriness, but they plan on fixing it with an iPatch.
Check it out.
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Mod poster up. My wife, who thinks I sound like Charlie Brown's teacher when I mention technical terms (like "mouse") abosolutely loves the iPhone she got in November, and constantly finds ways to use it whenever she can - without needing my help. She'll eat this iPad up. It's people like her who will make this a success. Easy to use; fits their needs. Their target market is not slashdot (except to entice developers to get on-board).
It's not meant for work.
It's a social signifier, meant for being seen pretending to read the Infinite Jest ebook in an overpriced caffeine boutique.
It's how a certain segment of the population can identify one another without having to expose their tattoos of improperly-used Chinese characters.
Think of the iPad as the tech version of eyebrow jewelery.
You are welcome on my lawn.
No, we watch FILMS! "Movies" are for the unwashed masses.
Fin
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Dear Europe:
You win.
You're better, and we suck.
We're closing up shop.
Sincerely,
The United States of America
P.S. You can now stop all shipments to us of your pricey cars and kitchen appliances.
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