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I like the new smart cover...
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And it sleeps/wakes the device using magnets!
 
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Whoever sold their iPad 1 early to get this, you did well! :D

True for sure...but I'm kinda happy to have the Gen 1 as well...almost a museum piece;) I'd like to be able to afford one of each passing generations, as...IMVHO, these things are absolutely AWE-Inspiring!

The folks across the street have to be crying this morning (Motorola, RIM, M$, et al)....this is truly a phenomenal product!

I will most certainly buy/order today!

J
 
WOW! I will own mine in 9 days. So much for "just a tweak". 2 x CPU, 9 X Graphics, 1080P output, thinner, same battery life, 2 cameras. SOLD!

And great to see you Steve!
 
I guess I am the only one who is not exactly blown away by this so far. It is just a spec bump and video just like we expected. The iPad is not much lighter, and now it comes in 2 different colors.

iPad 2 is to the iPad as the iPhone 3G was to the iPhone.

Its cool yes, but its not exactly something I feel the need to sell my iPad to get. Believe me I thought about it, but it really doesn't change much unless you NEED video.
Seriously dude? You have unrealistic expectations.

9X faster, 33% thinner. HDMI out, no price increase. Available to both Verizon and AT&T.
 
Wow. The iPad 2 managed to underwelm my even very low expectations. Unless, there's a suprise coming.

No screen enhancement whatsoever (not easier to read in external light)
No SD / USB/ Thunderbolt
No 128 GB
Nothing else that was a surprise

Now they are spending 10 minutes on the CASE - you know they're in trouble.

Tony
 
Typically responses from everyone here. Major upgrade and everyone complains. Of course then you'll all try the new iPad will think it's the greatest thing ever.
 
magnets on an electronic screen? LOL. That doesn't sound right

How do you think computers went to sleep! All Mac Laptops have a Sleep Magnet. When you close the lid, the magnets react and the voltage change tells the computer to sleep. Thats why people with those gimmicky magnet bracelets always showed up at the Genius Bar complaining about there machines going to sleep on there own.
 
To all the people who never give the last minute rumors a chance, haha on you. I like how nobody gave the white iPad bezel photo leak a shot, and look there it is, you can buy it tomorrow and facetime yourself to see your shame. lol im just messing around but thats the thing about Apple, you can't assume that something that looks like it might be is what it is supposed to look like. The new dock connector leak most likely has physical changes we cant obviously see to adopt that HDMI adapter for the iPhone 5.
 
Seriously dude? You have unrealistic expectations.

9X faster, 33% thinner. HDMI out, no price increase. Available to both Verizon and AT&T.

No - it is exactly what I expected and I don't find it to be anything special that makes me want to upgrade. I dont see how that gives me unrealistic expectations.

9X faster so Angry Birds will launch quicker? Sure its a nice spec but how will it be used? Sure thinner is nice, but it weighs about the same. HDMI out I don't really care about because I don't use my iPad to cart around video to put on my TV. I am sure it is useful its just not for me.
 
Wow. The iPad 2 managed to underwelm my even very low expectations. Unless, there's a suprise coming.

No screen enhancement whatsoever (not easier to read in external light)
No SD / USB/ Thunderbolt
No 128 GB
Nothing else that was a surprise

Now they are spending 10 minutes on the CASE - you know they're in trouble.

Tony

Totally man. And now a 4.3 demo. Looking grim.
 
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