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The Apple Tablet Rumor Roundup
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how the ipad interacts with you
most recent rumours describe rather convincingly that the iPad will be controlled by testesterone and oestrogen levels.
it also mind-reads the user; negative thoughts about Jobs cause the processor to run slow, positive thoughts about Apple Corp speed up the device's connectivity.
it also interacts with your bank account rather interestingly.
most recent rumours describe rather convincingly that the iPad will be controlled by testesterone and oestrogen levels.
it also mind-reads the user; negative thoughts about Jobs cause the processor to run slow, positive thoughts about Apple Corp speed up the device's connectivity.
it also interacts with your bank account rather interestingly.
"I will restore your sense of childlike wonder. There is nothing you can do to stop me." 
If only that was an actual quote from the real Mr. Jobs. It would probably be accurate come this time tomorrow.
If only that was an actual quote from the real Mr. Jobs. It would probably be accurate come this time tomorrow.
I'm starting to actually get excited about thissurprisingly. Up to now, the "Apple MUST build a tablet!" crowd were only a little less annoying than the "Apple MUST build a mini-tower like everybody else is losing their shirts on or they're DOOOOMED!!!" crowd.
Thing is, I read all the rumors about what it's supposed to do, and I find it hard to believe that all those things weren't included in the prototypes that were developed and then nixed. Twice, maybe. Apple must have something else that's going to knock our socks off, and I'm anticipating seeing what it is.
If it's a big iPod Touch (with HD resolution), a Kindle-killer, and a WaCom tablet...are we over $1000 yet? All in the same device. That alone would probably make it a success. The whole "replacing textbooks and allowing note-taking and markup" part would be a large guaranteed market...I don't know.
This isn't a prediction, but what I would do if I were Apple...the paint-splashed invitation seems to indicate something to do with artistic creation. I would have the tablet act as a bluetooth input device for your Mac, where it would manipulate a new Adobe-killing Apple Creative Suite based on GIMP, while as a stand-alone device, a subset of that would be loaded on the tablet acting as MacPaint and iPhoto all in onethis would all be part of the new iLife '10 suite introduced at the same time.
(Do you really need a front-facing camera for gesture support? How about proximity sensors at each corner so it can tell where your hand is without you touching the tablet?)
Thing is, I read all the rumors about what it's supposed to do, and I find it hard to believe that all those things weren't included in the prototypes that were developed and then nixed. Twice, maybe. Apple must have something else that's going to knock our socks off, and I'm anticipating seeing what it is.
If it's a big iPod Touch (with HD resolution), a Kindle-killer, and a WaCom tablet...are we over $1000 yet? All in the same device. That alone would probably make it a success. The whole "replacing textbooks and allowing note-taking and markup" part would be a large guaranteed market...I don't know.
This isn't a prediction, but what I would do if I were Apple...the paint-splashed invitation seems to indicate something to do with artistic creation. I would have the tablet act as a bluetooth input device for your Mac, where it would manipulate a new Adobe-killing Apple Creative Suite based on GIMP, while as a stand-alone device, a subset of that would be loaded on the tablet acting as MacPaint and iPhoto all in onethis would all be part of the new iLife '10 suite introduced at the same time.
(Do you really need a front-facing camera for gesture support? How about proximity sensors at each corner so it can tell where your hand is without you touching the tablet?)
Question is: will I be able to avoid checking the news in the middle of the night until MR's spoiler-free link is active?
I've searched around and noone seems to have mentioned these 2 videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZZG5ytY-Rs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8z4UVgI7Qs
They are more than likely fakes, but are certainly impressive enough to deserve a mention.
Which is to say, I'd totally buy that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZZG5ytY-Rs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8z4UVgI7Qs
They are more than likely fakes, but are certainly impressive enough to deserve a mention.
Which is to say, I'd totally buy that
"years"? last one we had only took 9 months
(we're in europe, may be different in the states. we got an unlocked one)
1st. Post - Hello Everyone!
I've done much speculation on the TV show and look forward to the new iPad or iSlate
I (personally) would like all the iphone functionality to replace my iphone as a communication device - take out the ATT sim and put it in the tablet...
Here's looking for Tomorrow!
Mr. Mac
1st. Post!
I've done much speculation on the TV show and look forward to the new iPad or iSlate
I (personally) would like all the iphone functionality to replace my iphone as a communication device - take out the ATT sim and put it in the tablet...
Here's looking for Tomorrow!
Mr. Mac
1st. Post!
Can't believe it's already the 26th…so soon but at the same time so much time since the old rumors.
This. The only rumors saying Mac OS X on the tablet were the ones that also said a 13" tablet. That tablet's rumored details were different enough from this 10" tablet that it's most likely a separate device (if it even existed).
the side of your head
welcome.
do you mean to say you'd like to walk around holding a tablet up to the side of your head? or that whenever the phone rings you'd fumble an earbud into your ear? or have i missed an option?
I've done much speculation on the TV show and look forward to the new iPad or iSlate
I (personally) would like all the iphone functionality to replace my iphone as a communication device - take out the ATT sim and put it in the tablet...
welcome.
do you mean to say you'd like to walk around holding a tablet up to the side of your head? or that whenever the phone rings you'd fumble an earbud into your ear? or have i missed an option?
Speakerphone, wireless, and/or earbuds would be ok
(mind you i'm not in a daily commute on public transportation)
I won't pay for another mobile internet service... it's just a little silly... hope Apple has an answer for that
Just because a prototype was nixed doesn't mean the feature set or usage changed significantly.
Maybe the battery tech wasn't there, or the screen wasn't right.... maybe the mobile processors at the time weren't up to the performance Jobs wanted. You can nix it because the technology/cost isn't right, not just because they didn't have a reason to use it and now they do.
I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the remote style computing from the digital lifestyle we always used to mention with the iMac, iPod, camera, etc. Perhaps the tablet just sits on the coffee table or in the kitchen until someone wants to check their email, watch tv, or change the song overhead.
Can anyone book one iPad for me?
Could anyone find out how long should I wait to get a new device if I order it from apple site?? I mean can I order it now?? It would be awesome especially if you are among the first who have the opportunity to buy it. I can wait to get my hand on it!
Could anyone find out how long should I wait to get a new device if I order it from apple site?? I mean can I order it now?? It would be awesome especially if you are among the first who have the opportunity to buy it. I can wait to get my hand on it!
image online of ipad
Rendering of ipad, found online
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Like the dual function camera (camera when facing away from user, video chat when flipped over to face user)
neat function!
I really hope it does more than flip over pages of a newspaper! I want to be able to sketch on it! paint on it! type on it! work on it!
not listen to music
Rendering of ipad, found online
Like the dual function camera (camera when facing away from user, video chat when flipped over to face user)
neat function!
I really hope it does more than flip over pages of a newspaper! I want to be able to sketch on it! paint on it! type on it! work on it!
not listen to music
