Does it? does it REALLY?
if by multitasking, you mean it takes long enough between switching activities that you could have just shut one down and started the other one up... yeah, i guess it multi-tasks.
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Apple Releases iPad Tablet, New SDK, iBooks and iWork Apps
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Does it? does it REALLY?
if by multitasking, you mean it takes long enough between switching activities that you could have just shut one down and started the other one up... yeah, i guess it multi-tasks.
USB was a passing fad. the iPad has bluetooth which is in every way better.
One problem with USB is that USB ports must provide power to whatever you plug into them and I'm sure the iPad's battery is not up to the task.
Bluetooth provides every function to USB does, except power.
What I want to know
Does it have iTunes with airtunes capability? (Sit on the couch and beam music from the pad to the stereo would be very nifty).
If not, I hope it has the "Remote" app. (Actually hope it has the Remote app either way).
Will the pad's version of Safari be exactly like the iPhone's or any more functionality? Thinking here of using Google Docs -- read-only on the iPhone -- if the pad's safari will allow text entry in GDocs that would be a nice bonus.
iBooks: will there be some mechanism for self-publishing? Kindle has a system for this. I am hoping the pad would allow a similar transformation to open up individual publishing the way the app store allows individuals and not just big companies to sell apps.
Does it have iTunes with airtunes capability? (Sit on the couch and beam music from the pad to the stereo would be very nifty).
If not, I hope it has the "Remote" app. (Actually hope it has the Remote app either way).
Will the pad's version of Safari be exactly like the iPhone's or any more functionality? Thinking here of using Google Docs -- read-only on the iPhone -- if the pad's safari will allow text entry in GDocs that would be a nice bonus.
iBooks: will there be some mechanism for self-publishing? Kindle has a system for this. I am hoping the pad would allow a similar transformation to open up individual publishing the way the app store allows individuals and not just big companies to sell apps.
RZetlin
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I am little puzzled at to the target market for this device.
The iPad is not aimed at artist or developers because of the lack of CPU power and the lack of stylus pen.
The iPad is not aimed at business users on the go because the device is not mobile enough and we already have the iPhone to cover this aspect.
The iPad seems to be aimed at users who uses their PC lightly, (E-mail, surf the internet) like mothers and grandparents.
Perhaps the iPad aimed at students for note taking in class.
The iPad is not aimed at artist or developers because of the lack of CPU power and the lack of stylus pen.
The iPad is not aimed at business users on the go because the device is not mobile enough and we already have the iPhone to cover this aspect.
The iPad seems to be aimed at users who uses their PC lightly, (E-mail, surf the internet) like mothers and grandparents.
Perhaps the iPad aimed at students for note taking in class.
1984
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NO YOU CANT. It does not support 1700MHz GSM (TMobile) or CDMA (Verizon) for example. The UNLOCKED comment was really in reference to International customers.
Not Revolutionary
This is a nice looking piece of equipment but for the life of me I can't figure out what purpose it serves...
If this product came with multitasking or the ability to install applications from OS X in .dmg format I could see a use, however all this is right now is an over-sized iPod Touch that becomes an ebook reader (sorry ibook reader). There is no built in iChat or video chat or even a microphone for that sort of thing. It would have been nice if they allowed multitasking w/ their new iWork suite along with a video camera and iChat for presentations/meetings/conference calls.. I could go on with what i think this product needs but its probably all stuff people have said already. However it strikes me as a little naive of Apple to release this product at this time and not taking into account what users actually want to see/use with their computers but if I was to buy something at this point it would be a mbp not an iPad, it does a lot more for not so much more money.
This is a nice looking piece of equipment but for the life of me I can't figure out what purpose it serves...
If this product came with multitasking or the ability to install applications from OS X in .dmg format I could see a use, however all this is right now is an over-sized iPod Touch that becomes an ebook reader (sorry ibook reader). There is no built in iChat or video chat or even a microphone for that sort of thing. It would have been nice if they allowed multitasking w/ their new iWork suite along with a video camera and iChat for presentations/meetings/conference calls.. I could go on with what i think this product needs but its probably all stuff people have said already. However it strikes me as a little naive of Apple to release this product at this time and not taking into account what users actually want to see/use with their computers but if I was to buy something at this point it would be a mbp not an iPad, it does a lot more for not so much more money.
This will revolutionize the medical app market
Think about it. Doctor's couldn't effectively show medical information to patients on a small little iphone. It's too small. Way too ineffective. But now, with bigger touch screen it will make it awesome. You could so use all those good anatomy apps way more easily now.
That is where the dollars are going to be.
Think about it. Doctor's couldn't effectively show medical information to patients on a small little iphone. It's too small. Way too ineffective. But now, with bigger touch screen it will make it awesome. You could so use all those good anatomy apps way more easily now.
That is where the dollars are going to be.
Maybe verizon wouldn't give them a $30/mo. unlimited deal (since they charge double that for their wireless cards for laptops?)
If you want to pay "full" price you could velcro a verizon or sprint powered Myfi to the back of it 😉
The next step
The next mac books need to have the ability to run iPad apps or even better, have the A4 chip inside so it could be either an iPad or a mac book. Dual boot.
The next mac books need to have the ability to run iPad apps or even better, have the A4 chip inside so it could be either an iPad or a mac book. Dual boot.
The "gimmicks and toys"--iPod, iPhone, and so on--are changing the industry. So get used to them.
Not sure.
I like a lot of poster was expecting a lot more. I just don't see a need. I have an iMac, 13" MacBook, 3 iPhone 3GS's and 2 1Gen Touches in my household.
This is really nothing more then a large Touch. Everything they demoed today I can do on my iPhone or Touch.
My biggest disappointment is the use of the iPhone OS. I was hoping to be able to use the iPad more like a netbook.
No multitasking is a big negative.
Safari and the lack of Flash support are two more negatives for me.
I'm also now pissed at what Apple has been charging for the Touch. The iPad starts at $429 yet the dam Touch in 64gig is $399?
I like a lot of poster was expecting a lot more. I just don't see a need. I have an iMac, 13" MacBook, 3 iPhone 3GS's and 2 1Gen Touches in my household.
This is really nothing more then a large Touch. Everything they demoed today I can do on my iPhone or Touch.
My biggest disappointment is the use of the iPhone OS. I was hoping to be able to use the iPad more like a netbook.
No multitasking is a big negative.
Safari and the lack of Flash support are two more negatives for me.
I'm also now pissed at what Apple has been charging for the Touch. The iPad starts at $429 yet the dam Touch in 64gig is $399?
iSee
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Ha, ha, ha! I get it!!!
Edit: it's weird the things that stick in my memory. found it: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-thing-ipod.500/
Small White Car
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What kind of statements?
Some dude said that Steve Jobs was being greedy because AT&T was charging too much.
I pointed out that AT&T's profits don't go to Steve.
What do you "hate" about that?
Assisted GPS uses cell phone towers to QUICKLY home in on the GPS location before all satellites are acquired.
When you first start up a regular GPS receiver half way across the country from where you last used it, it can take a few minutes for it to locate its position. Assisted GPS provides a good guess to help home in. Once all the "birds" in the sky are tracked, it falls back to using the GPS receiver by itself
JSpence
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Exactly!
It's exactly what I thought it would be, I couldn't possibly imagine them doing anymore than what the iPade actually is.
But don't bill the D@mn thing as being so friggin 'revolutionary', and 'magical'. That bit in the video about not being able to comprehend how something works.... what a serious joke.
It's a big iTouch. The battery life is great, but realistically, netbooks can do more! For less! Just wait for Micro$oft to one one-up Apple, because they def. left the door open for improvements!
I can see who this product is for: But it sure isn't for me.
Pah.
and by "content" you mean "really annoying ads and grindingly slow, inefficient video / anything else"
maybe i'm just not looking... but i haven't seen anything compelling out of flash for... well, the 10 years you mention.
jayducharme
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It's absolutely pretty. Apple is great at "pretty." But what would I use it for? I don't see how it makes my life any different or easier. I have a 13" MB Pro. It can do far more than the iPad can ever hope to do, and it's not that much bigger if I want to carry it around. For true portability, I also have an iPhone. So why should I pay an extra monthly fee to AT&T (of all companies) if I want to take my iPad on the road? I just don't understand the market for the iPad. There's no camera, so no photos or video capability. That to me seemed like a no-brainer; what a great conferencing tool it could have been! There's no built-in audio recording capability. It's not a big iPhone; it's a big Touch.
I like the idea of the iBook store, but I should be able to access that on my iPhone or MacBook as well. If iBooks are limited to just the iPad, I predict a colossal fail.
Madhawk
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You can use the apple wireless keyboard with the iPad... you don't have to use the dock/keyboard. 🙂
runplaysleeprun
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