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Hands-On Impressions of Apple's New iPad
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I wasn't sure at first either... after watching the video though I am a little more sold... I love the price point though. If I can convince my wife we will be all over one (even with just wifi). It will be an excellent solution for us as we don't have a laptop and are kinda tired of the tiny screens on our iPhone's leaving us wanting more when it comes to a web browser.... and for $500 entry level I think it is a good price... wonder when they will end up in Canada though for me to play with....
i bet multitasking wil be updated in the next version of this OS (4.0) used on the iphone and the itab.
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People need to get over the fact that the new iPad doesn't have a camera.. it's not a 'lack of a camera' .. Apple's intent with the iPad IS NOT to replace a laptop or netbook.. this device is more geared towards the Kindle with a bunch of extra options.. which also means the lack of multitasking really isn't that big of a deal.. if you want the ability to multitask or video conference than get your Macbook Pro out and use iChat at the same time as whatever other applications you're using! I think the one and only thing that people could righteously complain about is the fact that the browser does not include flash support. People have too large of expectations, this product is meant to compliment your laptop and iPhone... not to replace either of them completely. I honestly doubt they will ever put iChat or a camera in this thing unless they beef it up even closer to what a laptop offers. So holding out thinking you'll get something better in the future probably isn't a good idea. If your laptop has everything you need, and the iPad lacks things you need, then the iPad simply IS NOT FOR YOU.
People need to get over the fact that the new iPad doesn't have a camera.. it's not a 'lack of a camera' .. Apple's intent with the iPad IS NOT to replace a laptop or netbook.. this device is more geared towards the Kindle with a bunch of extra options.. which also means the lack of multitasking really isn't that big of a deal.. if you want the ability to multitask or video conference than get your Macbook Pro out and use iChat at the same time as whatever other applications you're using! I think the one and only thing that people could righteously complain about is the fact that the browser does not include flash support. People have too large of expectations, this product is meant to compliment your laptop and iPhone... not to replace either of them completely. I honestly doubt they will ever put iChat or a camera in this thing unless they beef it up even closer to what a laptop offers. So holding out thinking you'll get something better in the future probably isn't a good idea. If your laptop has everything you need, and the iPad lacks things you need, then the iPad simply IS NOT FOR YOU.
Got a feeling that multitasking is coming.
And no photoshop, but photoshop elements.
(And I think a stylus for the iPad won't be hard to make).
Heres what I love about the iPad
iTunes the design is gorgeus Love the display it beats the media player on the iPhone/ipod touch hands down.
Calender Much More Layed out beter fited to look at Monthly view.
iBooks. I think this is the first key that will make it a hit looks very nice and great layout
iWorks also another great tool set.
MLB at Bat. this will be great to use. Sure sports fans will get into this.
iTunes the design is gorgeus Love the display it beats the media player on the iPhone/ipod touch hands down.
Calender Much More Layed out beter fited to look at Monthly view.
iBooks. I think this is the first key that will make it a hit looks very nice and great layout
iWorks also another great tool set.
MLB at Bat. this will be great to use. Sure sports fans will get into this.
Thank you!
I agree, or even a windows 7 powered tablet. There I could get some more functionality at least..
The video changed my opinion on the device. Apple really knows how to make some good propaganda videos.
The iPad looks tremendously better in that video than any of the photos.
Agreed. Perhaps 4.0 fixes those issues, but it seems un-Apple-ish to release this thing in March-April and then give it a major software update only a few months later. If that's their plan, why show it off now?
It's the developers that will make or break this device, and judging by what they've done with the iPhone/iPod, the iPad will become more and more useful and be able to do more of the things that are missing right now.
Apple provided the foundation...the incredibly robust developer community will take us forward.
Apple provided the foundation...the incredibly robust developer community will take us forward.
WANT:
-The ability to download a free book sample from the ibookstore. This is a HUGE benefit of the Kindle - you get a lot too - sometimes the first 10% of a book, MORE than enough to decide whether to purchase
-The ability to store/access/share files across apps, including PDFs. They MUST have a plan for this, for iWork alone if nothing else. Perhaps a more robust solution comes with 4.0/multitasking (which begs the Q, raised above, of why they just didn't wait and announce this at the same time as 4.0)
-The ability to download a free book sample from the ibookstore. This is a HUGE benefit of the Kindle - you get a lot too - sometimes the first 10% of a book, MORE than enough to decide whether to purchase
-The ability to store/access/share files across apps, including PDFs. They MUST have a plan for this, for iWork alone if nothing else. Perhaps a more robust solution comes with 4.0/multitasking (which begs the Q, raised above, of why they just didn't wait and announce this at the same time as 4.0)
Waited so long I'll take what I can get!
I agree it would have been really nice to have the FF camera, but not having at least 1 USB or mini USB port and a SD card to me is a big flaw.
That would have at least given it some extra flexibility for those of us who like to do more than surf the internets read e-books and email.
I agree it would have been really nice to have the FF camera, but not having at least 1 USB or mini USB port and a SD card to me is a big flaw.
That would have at least given it some extra flexibility for those of us who like to do more than surf the internets read e-books and email.
especially on the multi-touch screen (so like a netbook)!
and with the GPS that all netbooks have!
and with those netbooky compasses and accelerometers and whatnot!
obviously, any netbook can do anything the ipad can!
What are you talking about with tablet makers? Apple didn't exactly make a tablet, they built a hybrid between an iPhone and an underpowered tablet. Most tablets have much more functionality than the iPad, so essentially what you are saying is that added functionality leads to a bad product? I don't think so..
Oh, and as a side note; not everyone is giving it "rave" reviews. So far from what I have read, the reviews are pretty neutral (engadget, techcrunch, and gizmodo). I also feel like a lot of people/bloggers/nerds/tech-savy people are asking the same question. "Why do we need this?"
at the end of the day though, I will probably end up buying one to put on my nightstand, and chances are it will never leave it.
I guess I still haven't made up my mind about this.
I honestly feel you have posted the most reasonable response yet, thank you! I understand this is a mac forum and I am a big mac fan as well, but I definitely do not want to follow BLINDLY. This tablet is supposed to compete with the netbook market, I get that, but it is far from being as capable as it should be. 499 for a giant iPod touch@ 16gb or $629! for the same thing but 3g capable. Which, unless they have greatly tweaked the 3g battery draining issue, seems very unlikely to have a 10 hour battery life. At least wonder to yourself is it worth $500 to have an internet browser...or pay a whopping 900 for the highest model when you can get a macbook pro for $200 more. If they actually sold these products at netbook prices I could understand.
They had a 1 1/2 hour + conference talking about how EXTRAORDINARY this device was, because they re-did the OS for a larger screen and because it can go on the internet. Please feel free to be upset with my response, I would not be defensive in the least bit. I just want the hype responses to subside and I really wanna know who this device is targeted towards.
No front or rear facing camera, no SD card slot, no hdmi or displayport, no usb port, no flash support, no ultra thin bezel, no 16:9 aspect ratio. All features I can sorta kinda live without... but no multi-tasking? Awww hell no
looks like I'm back to lusting after the macbook air for all my ultra portable needs and what kinda name is iPad anyway, is Apple trying to outdo Nintendo?I'll buy it
I'll buy one, but
I'm not happy that there isn't CURRENTLY any multi-tasking on the device.
REALLY think that not having ANY cameras is missing the boat.
Would like a bit more of an accessible platform/OS to be able to do things like view DVD rips, or my own movies.
think that battery life is going to be an issue.
I'll buy one, but
I'm not happy that there isn't CURRENTLY any multi-tasking on the device.
REALLY think that not having ANY cameras is missing the boat.
Would like a bit more of an accessible platform/OS to be able to do things like view DVD rips, or my own movies.
think that battery life is going to be an issue.
I haven't been following the tablet rumors too much, so I didn't have high hopes so to speak. I knew if it existed and I liked it, I might buy it. That being said I don't like it and it seems like a disappointment to me. In fact I'd even go as far as to say I think it's ugly. Sorry Apple, I won't buy one of these. I think it'll be the next Apple TV. Weak.