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iPad Pro Dummy Points Towards Dual Lightning Ports or USB-C Port

NT1440 said:
It's crazy how fast these things have developed. TB3 should allow for 5K displays with no problem.
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You're not kidding! I'm reading through the proposed specs now. 40Gbps! Just got to the backhaul issue, reading now. Wonder what Intel is dealing with. Hmmm. Man this stuff fascinates me. We have mobile devices that fit in the palm of our hands, 64-bit, more powerful than systems that used to take up a desk just a few years ago.

Now if they could only make a non-invasive blood glucose monitor, that would be the next best thing to a cure, but that's waaaay OT. :eek:
 
TravelingMac said:
You're not kidding! I'm reading through the proposed specs now. 40Gbps! Just got to the backhaul issue, reading now. Wonder what Intel is dealing with. Hmmm. Man this stuff fascinates me. We have mobile devices that fit in the palm of our hands, 64-bit, more powerful than systems that used to take up a desk just a few years ago.

Now if they could only make a non-invasive blood glucose monitor, that would be the next best thing to a cure, but that's waaaay OT. :eek:
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@ the last line...much sooner than the tech media's 5-10 year predictions ;)
 
C is the new A-B-C

The EU wants standard ports so that any charger works on any device; manufacturers can add but they can't subtract that basic function/voltage/wattage.

As soon as "C" appeared in Apple's line up the race was on and if it's here it's the new iPhones too. That it allows Apple to leverage it's advantage in microprocessor development is a plus for them.
 
TravelingMac said:
Yet Thunderbolt would have been the better choice for the new MacBook - it can be used with Thunderbolt drives and is universal. Simply use a Thunderbolt to USB adapter when needed. USB-C isn't powerful enough, thus the only expensive adapter is USB/Mini-HDMI. That's it. You can't dock the MacBook or add more devices, you now have to swap as you only have one USB connection. Seems absurd and illogical.
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USB-C supports Thunderbolt and is indeed as powerful as Thunderbolt. As a matter of fact, due to it's openness, we'll be seeing some clever folks coming up with more docks for USB-C than with the thunderbolt, which has more restrictions.
 
Hopefully it is dual usb-c. That way you can use all the same peripherals regardless of machine. (Macbook, iPad Pro & eventual macbook pros with usb-c)
 
TravelingMac said:
I think you just made my day (or life) :)
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Non invasive glucose monitoring is basically a niche goldrush in the Valley right now. Everyone is racing to it, and they're the guys to miniaturize it. With Diabetes being so prevalent, and Apple's clear intention of the Watch redefining medical care in the future. I expect V3 to have it at the latest.
 
NT1440 said:
Non invasive glucose monitoring is basically a niche goldrush in the Valley right now. Everyone is racing to it, and they're the guys to miniaturize it. With Diabetes being so prevalent, and Apple's clear intention of the Watch redefining medical care in the future. I expect V3 to have it at the latest.
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http://time.com/3758763/google-smart-contact-lens/

"Diabetics must currently prick their fingers throughout the day to measure blood sugar levels, but Google believes the contact lenses would be less invasive and allow people with diabetes to check glucose more often and more easily."

Google is working on a contact lens with a glucose monitor. That would be kick ass. If they can turn this into a real product.
 
cfedu said:
http://time.com/3758763/google-smart-contact-lens/

"Diabetics must currently prick their fingers throughout the day to measure blood sugar levels, but Google believes the contact lenses would be less invasive and allow people with diabetes to check glucose more often and more easily."

Google is working on a contact lens with a glucose monitor. That would be kick ass. If they can turn this into a real product.
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As with certain other Google products, the face/eyes is the wrong place to do this. Why have grandma stick something in her eyes everyday when she can just have constant monitoring on her wrist? :confused:
 
Don't buy it. I think all the iPad Pro rumors are actually the screen / parts that are in the new Macbook.
 
looks like the iPad pro will be designed for peripherals if this is true. That'd be nice. Closer to the Surface tablet (that I've been eyeing for a while now)
 
NT1440 said:
As with certain other Google products, the face/eyes is the wrong place to do this. Why have grandma stick something in her eyes everyday when she can just have constant monitoring on her wrist? :confused:
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I'm sure there will be many different types of systems once available. Wrist for some eyes for others, as long as it can give an accurate reading.

I suspect the dermal monitor might not be as accurate as one an eye but I really have no clue. I don't think a glucose monitor on an apple watch would ever be accurate enough to also work in conjunction with an automatic insulin pump.
 
cfedu said:
http://time.com/3758763/google-smart-contact-lens/

"Diabetics must currently prick their fingers throughout the day to measure blood sugar levels, but Google believes the contact lenses would be less invasive and allow people with diabetes to check glucose more often and more easily."

Google is working on a contact lens with a glucose monitor. That would be kick ass. If they can turn this into a real product.
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The issue here would be with validity, accuracy and precision of such measuring instruments. Whether they would require calibration, and if, and how badly the issue drift affects the accuracy of a contact-lens based glucose-meter.
 
cfedu said:
I'm sure there will be many different types of systems once available. Wrist for some eyes for others, as long as it can give an accurate reading.

I suspect the dermal monitor might not be as accurate as one an eye but I really have no clue. I don't think a glucose monitor on an apple watch would ever be accurate enough to also work in conjunction with an automatic insulin pump.
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Ever?

I think you underestimate how much R&D money the tech industry is flooding into the medical sensor field right now....
 
blucurv said:
USB-C supports Thunderbolt and is indeed as powerful as Thunderbolt. As a matter of fact, due to it's openness, we'll be seeing some clever folks coming up with more docks for USB-C than with the thunderbolt, which has more restrictions.
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Would a USB-C to TB be possible. I honestly am very interested in this concept. My understanding of the instrument of USB-C, albeit, quite simplistic is that it combines data with a video feed and power. The video component will be DP. The 1st iteration of the USB-C on the new 12" MB is limited to 5gb/s. I wonder how this would this be able to connect to a TB data storage solution, e.g. a lacie littlebigdisk, and truly achieve TB speeds.
 
NT1440 said:
Ever?

I think you underestimate how much R&D money the tech industry is flooding into the medical sensor field right now....
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I'm sure it could happen but not on an Apple watch. I don't think Apple would want the liability to have the Apple watch control a machine that injects insulin into a person.

A purpose built monitor with a simpler OS and longer battery life would be a better option IMO.

I'm sure Apple could do it, but they would not sell it as that IMO.
 
Oh Dear

The best thing Apple could have done for "business" is having that new thin Macbook Air have a detachable touch screen that goes into "iPad Pro" mode when off the keyboard, but supports real applications when docked to a keyboard. But then Apple would have to eat crow and admit a hated competitor (Microsoft) had the right idea years ago.

All the iPad "pro" will be is an even larger screen some mom holds up to block your view while they record their child's events. Using a tablet as a camera is the dumbest consumer trend yet and Apple wholeheartedly is ensuring this trend will continue for at least another generation of iPad.
 
Leonard1818 said:
looks like the iPad pro will be designed for peripherals if this is true. That'd be nice. Closer to the Surface tablet (that I've been eyeing for a while now)
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I had been recently looking at the SP3 as well, but holding back to see when/if Apple produces an iPad Pro. To hold me over (and to more thoroughly test a hybrid device for my use cases and workflow) I picked up an Acer Aspire Switch 11... $449.

It has confirmed to me that the things that I want in an iPad Pro will be of great importance to me... larger screen, active digitizer, USB peripheral support, proper keyboard/touchpad.

Come on Apple... bring it!
 
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