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Larger or Smaller Touchscreen Device from Apple?
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Has nobody thought that this smaller screen could be for a new Nano replacement? Apple could simply be looking to End Of Life the iPhone software used in the nano, the Gen5 and previous iPods, moving to a situation where the entire iPod line (excl shuffle) are based on OSX with a touch interface. This could just be the end of the "wheel", I would suggest that the new nano would not have wifi, but could have an accellerometer for games.
The bridges in WWDC promotional material could be signifying convergence of two product lines onto a common software platform, going forward Apple and it's developer community would only be developing for OSX, presently Apple has iPod developers and iPhone / OSX developers.
The bridges in WWDC promotional material could be signifying convergence of two product lines onto a common software platform, going forward Apple and it's developer community would only be developing for OSX, presently Apple has iPod developers and iPhone / OSX developers.
I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, but a 4 inch touch-screen would be 2x2 inches only!
You do know screens are measured diagonally right? If they weren't current gen iphones would be 1.75 inches x 1.75 inches, which we know for a fact it isn't.
You blatantly didnt even bother to read the thread did you
Take a quick skim back through, a very good Maths 101 class went down.
Guys! It's the MacTablet! Now, I don't work at Apple, but I was getting on to the elevator at Moscone and who should step out but His Jobsness himself!
The fact that he's missing his left hand is part of the "more ways than one" bit. Don't question my logic.
The fact that he's missing his left hand is part of the "more ways than one" bit. Don't question my logic.
WWDC will be a land mark event in 2 ways:
1- Expansion of OSX iPhone
2- Expansion of OSX Leopard
1- Expansion of OSX iPhone
2- Expansion of OSX Leopard
Good rendering, but if they make the screen smaller that means they gotta make the resolution higher unless all the programs are remade (I've said this billions of times) because of lost real estate.
And also, why is my picture that I posted ignored since it proves that both LCDs are the same.
A Mactabet? Is the Dali Lama the cover man for the Ad Campaign?
On a side note, I would cream in my pants for a Mactablet right now. Im at a point in my personl and professional life where this would be viable.. Just give it decent graphics capability PLEASE
Remind me never to place my photo out here. LOL
In this day and age be thankful.....
He didnt post his Junk
Anagrams, close enough lol
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Thats not the sort of imagery we want, you must be in the wrong forum
A landmark event - in more ways than one...
obviously there is going to be at least two big announcements. Looks like they will be 2. Right
I am sure apple has to differentiate their phone. They can¨t be in cell phone industry with one product. PERIOD. What¨s the problem with having a 2.8" and a 3.5"? But is that a landmark event?
The second thing? OSX for PCs?
obviously there is going to be at least two big announcements. Looks like they will be 2. Right
I am sure apple has to differentiate their phone. They can¨t be in cell phone industry with one product. PERIOD. What¨s the problem with having a 2.8" and a 3.5"? But is that a landmark event?
The second thing? OSX for PCs?
Newton vs iPhone
OK, a question for you all: Newton vs iPhone. I don't own an iPhone yet, because they're not good enough, yet, for what i want from it. I have a couple of Newtons, and apart from their brick-like weight and size, they are fantastic for note taking etc. No real probs with handwriting recognition over the years. My Palm Vx is getting on a bit, and is better at fitting in a pocket, but is way less clever than the Newton, and obviously not as useful as a iPhone.
But from what i can gather, the iPhone just isn't really set up for notes, scribing, whatever you want to call it: writing if you will. I don't want to have to take my iBook everywhere, and a MBA still won't fit in my pocket. So you guys: am i wrong or am i right: something bigger than an iPhone would be great, especially to take notes on?
OK, a question for you all: Newton vs iPhone. I don't own an iPhone yet, because they're not good enough, yet, for what i want from it. I have a couple of Newtons, and apart from their brick-like weight and size, they are fantastic for note taking etc. No real probs with handwriting recognition over the years. My Palm Vx is getting on a bit, and is better at fitting in a pocket, but is way less clever than the Newton, and obviously not as useful as a iPhone.
But from what i can gather, the iPhone just isn't really set up for notes, scribing, whatever you want to call it: writing if you will. I don't want to have to take my iBook everywhere, and a MBA still won't fit in my pocket. So you guys: am i wrong or am i right: something bigger than an iPhone would be great, especially to take notes on?
i believe that shaw wu has a 50/50 chance of being incorrect...
How does that effect are statistics now?
I really don't think it effects them...
It's like saying how flipping a second coin will effect the outcome of the first.
There's a 25% chance that there is a tablet and they're correct.
There's a 25% chance that there is not a tablet and they're correct.
There's a 25% chance that there is a tablet and they're not correct.
There's a 25% chance that there is not a tablet and they're not correct.
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And it seems very possible that the two bridges could symbolize both coming together and separating at the same time rather than just one or the other.
Maybe the coming together is for the tablet and the separating is for the OS on PCs?
Never. Clickwheel will be around for a long long time, no matter how advanced Touch gets. Some people will always like the simplicity. I don't want to flick through 50gb of music to scroll, or go down a little letter list, but that's just me.
You don't need your left hand to operate iTablet? Genius! Safari even looks snappier on there!
want to know why there isn't going to be a Mac tablet?
Because no-one would buy one except a few fan boys and geeks.
Might be a different size iphone though, which would be cool.
But let's say the did come out with a new variety along with a regular 3G iphone.
This actually would suck as I'd be torn as to which one to buy (already own and like the iphone).
Just hope I can some how get the 3G for $200. Wishful thinking?
Because no-one would buy one except a few fan boys and geeks.
Might be a different size iphone though, which would be cool.
But let's say the did come out with a new variety along with a regular 3G iphone.
This actually would suck as I'd be torn as to which one to buy (already own and like the iphone).
Just hope I can some how get the 3G for $200. Wishful thinking?
I have been waiting for the iphone to reach Thailand, still not here yet, just hope it's the new iphone and not the old one
It would be cool, if the new model had a bigger screen.
It would be cool, if the new model had a bigger screen.
I'd like a larger format iPod Touch (say 6-8 inches) that I could use specifically for controlling my whole house audio system (via Remote Buddy and Signal). I currently use my iPod Touch for that function, but frankly, I'd prefer a larger less portable device in favor of easy viewing and access, which a larger screen would provide in spades. It'd also make for a much more pleasant couch surfing device. It'd also have room for a huge battery, perhaps even a removable one so a charge would last a LOT longer. WiFi eats up my Touch's battery so fast it's ridiculous. I had to get a wall charger and strip for my stand between my recliners so I could leave the iPod Touch wired at all times so it's doesn't eat the battery up.
When you figure that other companies have $400+ remote controls out there, it doesn't seem so absurd to me, although it'd be nice if Apple directly put some remote functionality into the iPod Touch and iPhone to control things like AppleTV and iTunes servers directly. The addition of an IR port would be nice as well and could enable traditional remote control functionality as well (you could have on-screen templates to match any remote out there). I'd actually prefer a WiFi receiver that transmits the IR codes, though as I could place that in a permanent fixed position and then the iPod Touch wouldn't have to be pointed in any given direction to access it. That could be done NOW with a 3rd party addition, I think, although it'd work 10x better with a direct application instead of having to use a server like I do now for Remote Buddy, etc.
In any case, with the coming 3rd party additions, it would definitely be a winner here either way, even with the current form factor. I'm hoping to see direct Airtunes control from the iPod Touch (i.e. be able to play my iPod's own songs directly to Airtunes devices) along with direct applications for Remote Buddy and/or Signal, which would greatly improve the interface speed and functionality (wouldn't have to download/buffer the library list, etc.).
When you figure that other companies have $400+ remote controls out there, it doesn't seem so absurd to me, although it'd be nice if Apple directly put some remote functionality into the iPod Touch and iPhone to control things like AppleTV and iTunes servers directly. The addition of an IR port would be nice as well and could enable traditional remote control functionality as well (you could have on-screen templates to match any remote out there). I'd actually prefer a WiFi receiver that transmits the IR codes, though as I could place that in a permanent fixed position and then the iPod Touch wouldn't have to be pointed in any given direction to access it. That could be done NOW with a 3rd party addition, I think, although it'd work 10x better with a direct application instead of having to use a server like I do now for Remote Buddy, etc.
In any case, with the coming 3rd party additions, it would definitely be a winner here either way, even with the current form factor. I'm hoping to see direct Airtunes control from the iPod Touch (i.e. be able to play my iPod's own songs directly to Airtunes devices) along with direct applications for Remote Buddy and/or Signal, which would greatly improve the interface speed and functionality (wouldn't have to download/buffer the library list, etc.).
Kindle Killer
Apple has already garnered a significant share of time-based media (music, podcasts, movies, tv, etc.) via the iPod/iPhone and the ubiquitous iTunes delivery vehicle. I think the new form factor may be a device to compete with (kill?) the Amazon Kindle device in the area of more static media (books, magazines, blogs, etc.) while still including the audio & video capabilities.
Apple has already garnered a significant share of time-based media (music, podcasts, movies, tv, etc.) via the iPod/iPhone and the ubiquitous iTunes delivery vehicle. I think the new form factor may be a device to compete with (kill?) the Amazon Kindle device in the area of more static media (books, magazines, blogs, etc.) while still including the audio & video capabilities.