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Doesn't matter what Apple releases, some of you will always bitch about something. 'Haters gonna hate' indeed.

This is an awesome update.
 
The event at the BBC Television Centre must have been just for the live stream, since it wasn't available publicly.

I'm wondering if the event actually existed? Only one person/website ever said it was happening.
 
Pretty impressed by the addition of facetime and hdmi out, but underwhelmed by the rest.

Not a big fan of the new design. Looks even more like a giant ipod touch then ever before. And not a fan of the new speaker grill.

Was thinking of getting my very first ipad, but I might just wait for the iPad 3 next year.
 
So this is APPLE'S summary of the iPad 2:

"So iPad 2 -- amazing product.

Faster, lighter, thinner.
Cameras and gyro.

iOS 4.3 and FaceTime.
iMovie and GaragrBand.
3G on AT&T and Verizon.
Same battery life.
Same prices.
Black and white.
Smart Covers"

Only the first 2 have anything to do with the iPad hardware that has actually changed. :rolleyes:

Tony

You do realize there are 5 different things in your first two lines right? Not to mention the fact "faster" includes upgrades to both the CPU and GPU.
 
Unless you are using it out and about I don't see a big issue... with home sharing you have access to everything on your computer without syncing...

At home sure, but if you want to take on a trip, there is the storage is key.
Just don't see why not increase the storage.
 
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Jony Ive's not very happy with the re-design...
 

Pretty much. lagging behind in technology again. lower resolution screen to Xoom, back camera only does video while Xoom is 5 MP. Very sad. Not one little adjustment to the display. Ridiculous.

these ARM GPU's are like comparing a 8086 to modern intel CPU's

Sony's New PSP will have quad core arm CPU And GPU. As powerful as the ps3 on a portable device. Hardly old crappy tech with no horsepower
 
US Store is up, but you can't order the damn thing until March 11th! Let me order it and be done with it and not fight on the 11th. Ship the damn thing on the 11th!
 
wtf on the uk store if you refresh it looks messed up and it says iPad from £329? seriously im not joking or anything... check
 
Doesn't matter what Apple releases, some of you will always bitch about something. 'Haters gonna hate' indeed.

This is an awesome update.

And brainwashed people are going to be brainwashed, no matter what logical facts are presented to them.
 
I think they are really pushing the media creation thing a bit much. The iPad as it stand now will never replace me sitting in front of my iMac instead of on my couch with my iPad.
This kind of device isn't aimed at you. You've got a $3000 imac on your desk. This is for my buddy that works the over night shift and has free time while his patients are sleeping. He fires up his ipad and he can edit his music that he laid down earlier. Or just play around with some melodies. Or a teenager that's learning how to play guitar make music. Or, more likely, the guy that can't afford a $2000+ machine to lay down some tracks.
Real Work and teenagers?
Yeah, especially creative work ... when do you think most musicians get their start practice and training? Free time for teenagers allows them to spend thousands of hours pissing around with guitars and drums.
 
I know right! You were probably expecting the one to two month, no?? I can't stand all the new trolls who joined MacRumors just to bash Apple.

you misunderstood me i'm not a troll and i love apple i just expected the ios 4.3 update to come out today. i love apple and all of their products and i did not join macrumors to hate on anyone. if you feel that way then ok, i don't care. you on the other hand have no idea what it's like to wait 3 months for a freaking software update.
 
US Store is up, but you can't order the damn thing until March 11th! Let me order it and be done with it and not fight on the 11th. Ship the damn thing on the 11th!

I hope this changes. I wanted to pre-order and be done with it. There are no questions about me getting it, but I don't want to wait in line. Whether virtual or real!
 
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