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Apple Tablet Design Reportedly Akin to Flattened First-Generation iPhone
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Even if there is some sort of content-subsidized 3G like you subscribe, there's no way they'd make you tether or use wi-fi to access "the rest of the web." It's a complete waste of a 3G radio. You'll be able to pay for 3G just like with an aircard, and hopefully at a discount.
Far too industrial in design.
I could believe it might be how Apples tested the hardware and software, but I cannot believe that is the shipping form factor.
It's purported to be a "internal concept," not the shipping form factor. I could easily believe they had something like this internally to test the software/hardware choices without having to tool up for the final industrial design.
Right but its unfortunately crippled. What we need is for it to be native like it is on Nokia phones. On my n97 I can select to have it place a call on the internet only, or according to my preferences (internet first if available, then through Carrier if not, or vice versa). That's what's missing right now in the iphone, the ability to have it automatically place the call from your contact list according to your preferences. The VOIP apps on the iphone don't let you tap into the core functionality of the phone.
Right but they can't really stop it at this point, and any smart consumer is already using it. If you have a data plan over 3G, you can initiate VOIP calls, so might as well let the SDK build VOIP into core functionality. Either way, whether you go the 60$ route for the data plan through the major carriers or the 40$ route through the Datajack carrier (placing the sim card into your 3G capable hardware), there is simply no need to have any standard voice plan. Once enough people start doing this (and the only reason they haven't so far is because it hasn't been made easy enough and hasn't become readily known), the traditional voice offerings will be no more and the only thing you will be paying for is data. This is only a couple of years away at this point.
Verizon and other carriers already allow you to tether your smartphones to your laptops or all other devices. Once the Apple exclusivity is over, Apple will gain this same benefit, AT&T will have to compete to keep people on its network.
Well that might materialize if the other carriers agree to do the same thing. I hope it doesn't and that Apple products will be treated like all other products (no limits to tethering capabilities; the only limit is data). But if we are talking about a small nominal fee to unlock tethering then its no big deal.
They do but if they offer data, they can't do anything about VOIP, especially with the FTC recent rulings.
Not legitimate at all. There is NO WAY that this ugly pile of crap came out of Apple.
And here we go with another generation of ugly screen protectors and covers of the style of choice, and just because the lousy design doesn't take in account how these gadget lives inside our bags.
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There are only a few ways to make a touchscreen tablet. Flattening the iPhone would be one way. But the differences in the UI that will be custom to the tablet will set it apart.
No apologies needed... I agree 100%. The great thing about the iPod Touch and iPhone is that you can pick the thing up and get going. No booting or searching for the right app. The only problem is the screen size.
That's why I'd love to see a giant iPhone/iPod Touch. It will distinguish itself enough when more apps are released that utilize the large screen. I imagine these will focus more on creativity, which simply is not possible with the iPhone's small screen.
You realize that engineers, when we are testing our system designs, build prototypes that look nothing at all like the final design, right?
The mockup looks fantastic. However, if you've seen the other bezel images and superimpose those I think you'll find it to be slightly (25%) uglier. Come to think of it...
I think we're getting a 10" version of this...
At Home Docking? Slimmer, sexier though.
I think we're getting a 10" version of this...
At Home Docking? Slimmer, sexier though.
I think this would work, but I'm thinking Apple will find a way to use their recent mobile advertising aquisition to provide ad-subsidized 3g/4g...
What other reason does Apple have to get into advertising?
I agree w/ others, if the data is another 2yr contract ($30-&60/mo) I will not be buying one.
NO KIDDING lol!
The only reason the Kindle has that is because Amazon pays them and it uses hardly any data. The Tablet will use EVEN MORE data then the iPhone! There is no way in HE!! any of the wireless networks will essentially give away MASSIVE AMOUNTS of service for free, nor will Apple pay your wireless bill for you to them lol! Seriously, can we say ridiculous expectations? You will be able to buy it cheaper and subsidized with a data plan like a phone with a contract, or buy it full price with just WIFI which is what I will do! I don't want another data plan either when I already have an iPhone. THAT is realistic, and THAT is what will happen. You'll see Wednesday!
Bingo! MacBook Air without a fold-out keyboard!
Same here. I don't want 3G on my Tablet! I want Wi-Fi only. I have an iPhone if I need to look something up while walking through the park.
I agree... too bad your iPhone can't function as an ad-hoc access point. or a blue tooth bridge or something. I email steve jobs about this very feature like a year ago. I neevr thought of it in this context until now but that would be cool
The last thing Apple wants is the average user experience to be like this: I just got my iPod (iPad, whatever), I tear open the package, and oh, no sound. Now I need to find an electronics or audio store (most people don't have an Apple store handy), drive there and choose a set of earphones I probably know nothing about before I can use my new toy.
It won't happen. Apple will continue to supply low-cost earbuds with every device like this.
I do not think it means what you think it means...... and for the americans who don't understand the word "Bollocks", in the sentence above it means what a load of old s..t.
Wikipedia said:
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Correct, but it's not exactly going to give us much insight into the final design rendering the whole discussion on the image moot.
That is not entirely correct. True, Amazon must pay Sprint for each Kindle users use of wispernet service, BUT a Kindle user can download free public domain books or browse the web sites, albeit painfully, at no charge, and Amazon still must pay Sprint. That is because Wispernet is accounted for in the price of the Kindle.
Also when people say they expect wireless to be at no additional charge, I think they mean for everything, not just downloading media. They talk about not having to pay another $60 for data. With the Kindle, and now Nook, it's quite standard and expected not not pay additionally for e-delivery of media. So I don't think that is what people are talking about when they mention bundled wireless service.
If there is a subsidised price I'm curious what will happen here in the UK. We have now got 3 different providers, O2, Vodafone and Orange, plus Tesco Mobile who run on the back of O2.
Their prices are all almost identical, there is absolutely no competition. Would more than likely be the same for the slate/pad or whatever it will be called.
Vodafone's £30/unlimited texts plan is pretty competitive...
Orange has best 3G coverage + orange Wednesdays...
Tesco Mobile has clubcard...