I think we're getting a 10" version of this...
That is sexy except for the square home button!
My biggest hope is that the iSlate screen is 16:9 and that the new iPhone will be also and higher res!
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Apple Tablet Design Reportedly Akin to Flattened First-Generation iPhone
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That is sexy except for the square home button!
My biggest hope is that the iSlate screen is 16:9 and that the new iPhone will be also and higher res!
Agreed. If the tablets function were to be equivalent like a laptop, (ie. Windows TabletPCs) then whats the point of buying one when the laptop is much better at performance and include all the ports, trackpad, keyboard. They wouldn't buy the tablet because it doesn't have a keyboard. Thats why the tablet has to be different enough to be compared to the much powerful laptop. If the tablet were to replace the laptop, you'd cannibalized laptop sales.
I have a netbook that gets passed around between the kitchen and livingroom. Its mostly used for web browsing. If a friend comes over and wants to check something on the internet, I don't let him use my iPhone nor go up to my room and use my desktop, I'd give him the netbook. Thats is what the tablet replacing.
The main purpose of this tablet is not something you'd type your essay on, nor do hardcore video editing, nor tasks that require an actual desktop. Its a device for casual computing, predominantly, content/information consuming. Books, newspapers, magazines, movies, pictures, web browsing are what this device is going to do at best. Secondary purpose is a light "content creation". I don't want to bootup my laptop to make sticky notes. In that case, this device will be best used in the business(note taking, keynote), schools(ebooks), construction sites(digital bluprint), medical(patient info/diagnostics), real estates(home decor), surveys(digital application forms), concept artists(sketchpad). How cumbersome its would be if its was a laptop? Would you lend your iPhone? Its a device that will close the gap between the desktop/laptop/powerful workstation to the personal/mobile/quick content retriever.
Now people who are shunning it that its just a large iPhone that you can't fit in your pocket. Stupid! When was the last time you put a tablet in your pocket? Its something to be carried in a bookbag, briefcase or in a binder, and placed on a table, counter top, or a desk where its accessible.
People, open your eyes because its not an iPhone, its not a Laptop, its not a Desktop, its a Digital Pad!
It say's "Apple Tablet Mount" not "Apple Tablet." The company that designed this also makes netbook mounts. It's likely legit, but it's not an Apple branded product, it's 3rd party. I'm sure Apple is working with several 3rd party companies so accessories will be available when the table ships, or soon after.
iPod Touch!
We all anticipating for the new tablet. We all know for sure that it's just a bigger iPod Touch with the possibility of 3G support. The OS should be able to run MacOS application or else it's just a bigger version of iTouch. What I really want to see is a new iTouch with 3G support on current screen size. So I can get a regular phone and another device for internet use, make it Verizon for 3G provider too.
We all anticipating for the new tablet. We all know for sure that it's just a bigger iPod Touch with the possibility of 3G support. The OS should be able to run MacOS application or else it's just a bigger version of iTouch. What I really want to see is a new iTouch with 3G support on current screen size. So I can get a regular phone and another device for internet use, make it Verizon for 3G provider too.
Makes sense. Jobs likes to repeat what works. The iPhone followed the philosophy of the state of the art of the original 1984 Mac : use one button instead of many, and present a simple grid of app icons. Nothing fancy.
In addition, a main home button could continue the clever iPhone trick of being a hidden hardware "semi-reset" that the user is constantly hitting.
It would not be surprising if a first version had CDMA+LTE built-in, even though the LTE coverage would be pretty sparse at first.
As others have suggested, this would be paid for within the cost of downloaded content, just as with the Kindle.
HobeSoundDarryl
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And you seem to only be understanding the Kindle-pricing model in a way that appears very beneficial to the Tablet concept... as if pricing for iTunes will stay about the same, but if we buy content via Tablet 3G, the cost of the 3G will be built into the current pricing of the content. That's not right- see posts 89 and 99 in this thread.
That works for Kindle media because the file sizes are super small. It won't work for even a single song in iTunes without a fairly meaningful increase in iTunes media pricing. Again, go see 89 & 99. That model will not work with this Tablet + iTunes content (unless iTunes content is about to be priced MUCH HIGHER).
Well until Apple announces, its anybody's guess.
Apple has been working on this for years and I just have a feeling that they are going to come up with a different model for making money on this device. Apple will be providing content and making money off of the content.
Apple is smart enough to know that no one is going to be buying this device if it requires a 2 year data plan. It is not a phone and it is not going to be used as a phone replacement. It is a content device. Apple will deliver content to this device through a 3G provider and/or through wifi. The content price will incorporate 3G fees.
If you want to just surf the internet or send email, etc. then you will need a wifi connection or tether to a phone.
Apple is going to try an reinvent the category. They defined the first personal computer. They defined the first successful mp3 player. They defined and popularized the smart phone market. Now they are attempting to re-invent the personal computer again. It will be a personal computing device that can be used everywhere.
2012
iPhone
iPad
iMac
The broadband device will also be the server, DVR, Print station, wireless services.
The iPhone will be the portable window and controller
The iPad will be the luggable
The iMac will be the OPTIONAL workstation for content creation.
-- Optional "iSidekick-tm" expansion box replaces MacPro.
Rocketman
HobeSoundDarryl
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As soon as it turns into freely open Safari-type browsing, there is NO WAY that is going to get covered via 3G for free. Else the Tablet will need to be priced a lot higher than anyone expects (worst case) with a self-destruct circuit to cap the loss for someone who uses maximum 3G access during the life of the device. NO WAY that is going to happen.
Kindle's internet access is extremely limited, far from the open experience people are expecting by firing up Safari on this Tablet.
Please let it have a USB port and an exposed file system, oh and a decent media player with a wide range of codecs built-in.
You'd have to pay me money to buy one if I had to convert stuff and sync though iTunes - that's more "Yuck" than using a stylus.
You'd have to pay me money to buy one if I had to convert stuff and sync though iTunes - that's more "Yuck" than using a stylus.
You're so right.
There's been some awful mock ups. I still am amazed how wrong we all were about the iPhone.
Thats bull!
A typical kindle book is 1 MB. A typical itunes song is 6 MB.
The kindle has to pay for web browsing time, which Apple may not support with the free 3G option. Apple may only pay for 3G access to their content store.
Depending on the deal Apple strikes with Verizon, access costs could be as low as 1 or 2 cents a MB. So a typical itunes song would cost 6 to 12 cents more than the current price. This is hardly a deal killer.
Personally I would gladly use the pay per download option as opposed to signing a 2 year data plan. If you need to browse the internet or use email, then you find a wifi spot or tether to a phone.
But if you want to buy a book, song, tv show, or movie from Apple you can anywhere you have 3G access and without a data plan.
So what software do you plan to run on it? If the device uses an ARM chip as expected none of your current OSX apps will run on it without being ported for ARM and redesigned for multi touch.
If it gets anywhere near as hot as my MBP when watching youtube, you're not wrong!
A large, flat, iPhone 4G, which we hoped would look different than an iPhone 3G.
There has to be a new sort of home button. I hate to see the iPhone home button on a much larger device. Why does every rendition got it? I think, because of the large screen, there isn't any space needed next to the screen. So a button on the side is more appropriate.