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Apple Issues Invitations for January 27th Media Event

iTieDye?

iTieDye!
Taking Psychedelic to a whole new level.

Tie-Dye clothing that changes color via specially designed OLED and LED nano-displays embedded into the fabric. Includes touch-sensitive components to access iPod/iPhone controls via your clothing with Bluetooth connectivity.
 
Dreamail said:
Two things that baffle me about the invitation:

1) Why is it 'creation' (singular)
Rumors suggested iPhone OS 4.0 is ready to go but holds too many tablet spoilers to be unveiled earlier.
I was kind of expecting iPhone OS 4.0 and the tablet to be announced at the same event.
The singular in 'creation' seems to not suggest that.

2) Color splotches, dripping colors = iPod
So is this going to be an iPod event? Rather than iPhone or tablet?
Now that would cause a revolt if they merely introduce new iPods...
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1) The simple answer is that the "creation" runs iPhone OS 4.0
2) Color splotches, dripping colors = the "killer app" = secondary function as an input device for photo/graphic apps. Maybe even a new, first party app.
 
Obviously, this invitation indicates that the tablet will have a nozzle to spray spraypaint for graffiti, etc. They're going after the hip tagger market.

But seriously... before we take the design of this invitation too much to heart... has it ever been documented anywhere how closely Apple's invitations correlate to their product announcements over the years?
 
iPalet

Detlev_73 said:
Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?
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I was thinking iPalet, along the same lines.
 
TheSlush said:
Obviously, this invitation indicates that the tablet will have a nozzle to spray spraypaint for graffiti, etc. They're going after the hip tagger market.
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Not graffiti. An airbrush. Scroll up and read my theory.

TheSlush said:
But seriously... before we take the design of this invitation too much to heart... has it ever been documented anywhere how closely Apple's invitations correlate to their product announcements over the years?
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They correlate only vaguely enough to make this kind of wild-ass speculation worthwhile. :D
 
Well, this invitation confirms a long awaited rumor I've had. Can't believe it's finally happening! Apple is about to redefine and revolutionize HOME DECORATING with a new line of :apple: iPaint exclusively at Home Depot.
:apple: iPaint features...
  • Revolutionary spray paint can design with Apple's signature one-button
  • One-coat paint is environmentally-safe, no-fumes, no-mess
  • Glossy finish (matte finish available for additional $50)
  • One impossibly small can paints a whole room!
  • 1-year AppleCare warranty against fading (cracking, bulging, peeling and customer misuse exclused) Additional 2-years of AppleCare can be purchased for an additional charge.
  • Use all those :apple: stickers you've saved as iStencils to give your room that iconic Apple branding that screams, "I've got style!"
 
I like Canvas. But even better (as someone suggested a while ago):
iNstein.

It will have a stylus!
 
Dave77rp said:
iTieDye!
Taking Psychedelic to a whole new level.

Tie-Dye clothing that changes color via specially designed OLED and LED nano-displays embedded into the fabric. Includes touch-sensitive components to access iPod/iPhone controls via your clothing with Bluetooth connectivity.
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SOLD to the fanboy in the black turtleneck and blue jeans for $10,000!
 
I am thinking that the invite might be referring to a "MacPaint" type app that they would release with the product. I am getting even more giddy than before.:D
 
RoboCop001 said:
It's MacPaint X!!!!


Yes!! Finally!!!!! MACPAINT REBORN!
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Tehr-Ree said:
Paint splotch invitation graphic completely supports my feeling that along with being the tablet device that most everyone is expecting, this thing will also be very much like a Wacom Cintiq. Kick-a$$ input tablet with pressure-sensitive, multi-touch gesture capabilities. The idea of Apple having its own little paint program to go along with this sounds reasonable. Think Photo Booth but for painting/drawing.
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talkingfuture said:
On a serious note I wonder if the paint splatters hint at some kind of painting and artwork software? Could be a cool feature.
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puffnstuff said:
I don't think the tablet will be e-reader targeted like first assumed. I think it will be for the artsy type. The new iLife will feature a graphic program that can be really utilized on the tablet.
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This is what I'm saying people! Wednesday will bring not only new equipment, but new software!
 
E.Lizardo said:
Really?Which Apple products have not been"right"in the first and second versions?
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In addition to products Stella mentioned, there are often manufacturing problems, bugs, or things missing in the first revision or two of products.

The new 27" iMac comes to mind in terms of hardware problems. I'm sure it will be a great addition to the iMac line, but a lot of people had screen and other issues.

It wasn't until OS X hit 10.2 or 10.3 that most people considered it ready for prime time (and some push that even later).

Some would argue that the iPhone wasn't "right" the first time (no App Store for the original iPhone, for example; no Push until the 3rd time around).

Some people think that .Mac turned MobileMe still isn't quite right.

And of course, if Apple had gotten the Newton right, then there probably wouldn't be an event on the 27th! (Or it'd be an event to launch a new Newton!)

Apple gets a lot of things right. I've never owned anything other than a Mac, I've owned several iPods, and I love my iPhone. But sometimes it takes time for them to turn genius into (near) perfection.
 
BRLawyer said:
Gentlemen, just drink the kool-aid and rejoice...automatic eye-sensing page scrolling, OS X/iPhone OS hybrid, stunning screen, the works...

APPLE IS GONNA MAKE YOU FEEL HIGH AGAIN! :D
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Agreed brother. Hallelujah. (I can't stop laughing lol)
 
Apple Tablet: Hot or Not

It will be interesting to see how Apple reinvents the tablet because the tablet device is plagued with issues.

1) Too small and it isn't enough of upgrade over an iphone. Too big and it isn't any more portable than a Macbook.

2) WiFi only or 3g? 4G? If the tablet is wiFi only then it won't have full time connectivity. If it has cellular connectivity then that will mean another cell contract and more carrier issues.

3) Which OS? Iphone OS or SnowLeopard or another hybrid? If it is iphoneOS then how will it take advantage of the tablet form factor and new GUI features. Will software only be available through iTunes App store? Or will it run SL and be able to run any mac application.

4) Will it have a phone? Will it have a camera? Why would someone want this over a MacBook or an iphone?

January 27th will be very interesting. Either Apple will be leading the world in a completely new category of device or Apple will have another AppleTV hobby on their hands.
 
I'd be absolutely shocked if Jobs wasn't there. He has way too much ego to let someone else launch a new product. (Would you let anyone else do it if you were in a similar position?)
 
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