I honestly believe they will show OS 4.0 at WWDC 2010.
no one says you have to buy from Apple. You could always buy from 3rd party retailer which will pop up soon or by the time the iPad is officially released.
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iPad Enclosure Has Empty Space for Camera?
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I honestly believe they will show OS 4.0 at WWDC 2010.
no one says you have to buy from Apple. You could always buy from 3rd party retailer which will pop up soon or by the time the iPad is officially released.
Perhaps the iPhone OS 3.2 is an interim build.
Most likely to support new hardware, particularly the kernel to support the A4 CPU. The software would then detect what device it is being installed into and then apply the appropriate kernel.
The major build could then be re-tuned to feature additives, like multi-tasking.
not buying
seems like i will wait for gen2. not having webcam is not acceptable for my personal use. it would replace my netbook but i use a lot the webcam, so, not buying right now =) even though the docking is cool. also i won't be able to play starcraft 1 on it like i do in the netbook
seems like i will wait for gen2. not having webcam is not acceptable for my personal use. it would replace my netbook but i use a lot the webcam, so, not buying right now =) even though the docking is cool. also i won't be able to play starcraft 1 on it like i do in the netbook
If Apple can get face recognition working, it would be a great way to allow user switching on the iPad.
Plus it is Apple kit. You can always sell it on Craigslist or eBay for $25 less than you paid. Cheap rent if you ask me.
Historically they have always announced new iPhone OS versions in March, to be released alongside the new iPhone models in June or July.
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That would be very cool. It could grab faces data from iPhoto to make it even more accurate, and allow per-user settings and springboard. That would rock!
abhimat.gautam said:
That would be very cool. It could grab faces data from iPhoto to make it even more accurate, and allow per-user settings and springboard. That would rock!
Personally i think a better solution for video conferencing would be a small camera unit that plugged into the dock port. that way it could have a swivel mount and maybe some stabilization mechinism in it. It wouldn't have to be that large or clunky and would probably provide better functionality that a built in camera i would not be surprised to see someone making something like this
LOL
I don't understand the point of having a front-facing camera on the iPad for video chat. If you're pointing the camera at your crotch, how would you see the screen?
Wenge, Mission Repair is not an AASP, however, their employees are Apple Certified. As a previous employee of MR (I had to relocate for graduate school), I can tell you that there are PLENTY of other, completely legitimate, sources to get parts from. It is atypical for MR to order from these sources, but if it turns out to be legit, Mission Repair will be among the first to offer customization of the iPad ... which is completely typical of those guys.
If it turns out to be legit, I won't be surprised that MR got it first. Those guys know their stuff and are usually a step or two above other service providers ... keep an eye on their regularly updated blog, it's pretty neat!
You are right, but I also believe that some do need video chat.
That is why I would have preferred that an USB port was part of iPad. Even if Apple only supported a limited number of profiles it would have permitted the addition of a chat camera. With a little for thought the camera could have mechanical attachment to the pad or the option of a short cord.
In any event I suspect that atleast part of the reason for no camera was to encourage businesses to adopt. Especially in the medical industry. I could see a good portion of Apples sales going this way.
Dave
This is one thing that needs to be understood, a built iin camera won't be as useful as one on a laptop. For that matter it wouldn't even work as well as a video chat camera on the iPhone.
Plus a docked iPad is a compromize and frankly I'm not convinced most would use ot like that. IPad isn't a desktop computer thus I think you will see Apple down play that usage.
That is why I would have preferred that an USB port was part of iPad. Even if Apple only supported a limited number of profiles it would have permitted the addition of a chat camera. With a little for thought the camera could have mechanical attachment to the pad or the option of a short cord.
In any event I suspect that atleast part of the reason for no camera was to encourage businesses to adopt. Especially in the medical industry. I could see a good portion of Apples sales going this way.
Dave
You & me both. GO GO IPAD GADGET!
you're right. not sure why I felt that way but I did.
Wow, didn't think of that. That would definitely help improve the facial recognition.
As I said time and again, ipad rev A = iphone 2G with OS 1.0, aka epic fail, but give it time and all the missing features that matter will be added and we'll all be buying one.
Right now there aren't too many ipad apps we've seen, but in a year from now, the app store should be chock full of them ready for the next ipad.
Right now there aren't too many ipad apps we've seen, but in a year from now, the app store should be chock full of them ready for the next ipad.
Well since they went from 1.1.4 to 2.0 and 2.2.x or something like that to 3.0, I fail to see why it would be a big step? It will most likely be shown in March and releaased in summer along new hardware, like any iPhone OS before it.
1st generation products are for the suckers.
Need a camera? Buy our new second gen iPad.
Need a USB port? Buy our new third gen iPad.
Need...
ha ha
This is so apple.
They know how to get our money.
Umm.... that wouldn't get them more money just spread the demand over three years.
This camera thing is playing with my money. Is it worth it to buy now or later with camera for same price?
And playin wit my money, is like playin wit my emotions Smokey!
And playin wit my money, is like playin wit my emotions Smokey!
I found the whole camera assembly for a 3G iphone on this website http://chinaontrade.com/iphone-3g-spare-parts-c-22.html for around $15 retail. So even if you assume that Steve cant get any better deal than I can online, we are talking maybe an additional $5 to get a full video cam in the iPad. $20! I cant get a camera for $20?! I would have given them $100 for that $20 piece of equipment. Make it WiFi only for christ sake!
walks away shaking head......
Update: I found the 3GS camera for just $9! Steve you are killin me. Really.
walks away shaking head......
Update: I found the 3GS camera for just $9! Steve you are killin me. Really.