Apple's "iPad" Out In the Open 1713
Reader oxide7 is one of the many to note that the heaviest speculation is mostly over (still waiting on the price, though) about Apple's anticipated new device (though there are surely plenty of questions about the device's hardware capabilities and the scope of its software and content marketplace): "At an event in San Francisco Apple released its anticipated iPad.'[It's] Way better than a laptop, way better then a phone. You can turn it any way you want. To see the whole page is phenomenal,' said Jobs." The (0.5") skinny: 1.5 lbs, multitouch, up to 64GB of flash, 9.7" screen, and a 1Ghz "Apple A4" chip (more about the A4 in Engadget's developing story). The iPad is closer in concept to an expanded iPhone (OS and all) than a miniaturized laptop, though it doesn't have quite as much connectivity as you might expect, with no 3G connection built in. (You'll have to make do with 802.11n, Bluetooth, and tethering.) Live coverage is ongoing at gdgt live, Engadget, and Gizmodo, as well as various others. Update by timothy, 19:58 GMT: Got the 3G part wrong; 3G is indeed an option. Prices run from $499 (16GB flash, WiFi but no 3G) to $829 (WiFi and 3G, 64GB flash). Should start shipping in 60 days (WiFi only), in 90 days for 3G. Surprsingly, no built-in camera.
New Ipad (Score:1, Funny)
How will that new iphone fit in my pocket? its 10" diagonally!
Taking Jobs at his word (Score:5, Funny)
So Apple is basically saying that we should stop buying MacBooks and iPhones?
iPad? Really? (Score:5, Funny)
Oblig (Score:5, Funny)
No wireless. Less space than a Nomad. Lame.
Perfect! (Score:5, Funny)
I was looking at the iPhone the other day and I was just thinking that it would be so much better if it didn't fit into any of my pockets.
iPhad (Score:2, Funny)
Phirst iPost!
Phenomenal (Score:5, Funny)
To see the whole page is phenomenal
I'm not sure "phenomenal" is the right term to describe "seeing a whole page". You would think that we've never been able to see a whole page before and that Steve Jobs is personally responsible for some entirely new experience.
I guess that's what they mean by the reality distortion field.
You can turn it any way you want.
Good god, you mean I can pick the thing up and actually turn it? I'm so excited I'm about to soil myself! Will Apple innovations never cease?
Re:New Ipad (Score:4, Funny)
I'm just waiting for Apple to announce the new iPud. Is that an iPud in your pocket?
Watching the presentation live... (Score:5, Funny)
Watching the announcement live I was struck with just how absorbent the crowd was regarding iPad presentation. It's like this product has wings. I wonder how well the iPad will handle those heavy work flow days.
Re:Giant iPhone (Score:5, Funny)
It might be a normal iPhone but Steve has shrunk
Fantastic! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Doesn't Create a Need (Score:5, Funny)
underpowered? (Score:5, Funny)
It actually has a robust power source; it is powered almost entirely by the user's sense of self-importance.
Re:iPad? Really? (Score:5, Funny)
What an unfortunate name.
Just wait until Apple partners with Sprint next year and releases the WiMax iPad.
Re:No flash support (Score:5, Funny)
No one really bitches about not having it on the phone, except the people who scream 'I'm not buying because it doesn't do flash!!'
So let me get this straight: No one is complaining about this, except for the people who are?
Thanks for the insight man. You have any ideas on how to solve this whole "economy" thing?
Re:Phenomenal (Score:2, Funny)
Re:price? (Score:5, Funny)
Apple iPad... on MadTV (Score:2, Funny)
Just this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1BUH9eXy18 [youtube.com]
Re:Fantastic! (Score:5, Funny)
Slow down speedy, we have to take a shit on it first. Then we move on.
*yawn* (Score:5, Funny)
No WiMAX. Same storage as an iPod. Lame.
time to put "i" names out to pasture (Score:3, Funny)
I mean, really though... they couldn't come up with a better name??? iPad sounds like digital Kotex...
Re:Phenomenal (Score:3, Funny)
Re:What is the point? (Score:5, Funny)
It's more than just an iPod touch that won't fit in your pocket...it's also an underpowered netbook with no keyboard. It's the worst of both worlds!
Steve Jobs will be releasing the new iPants in the next couple of months. The iPants have iPockets that will fit an iPad. If you don't own a pair you won't be iCool anymore, so better save up those iPennies.
Apple has always released crippled products and insisted that they were superior. You had to wait till iPhone 3.0 to have MMS and buy a 3rd party app (not available at release) to record video. These are things that have been standard in phones for 5 years. Apple's genius is not the product, it's the marketing which seems to catch out every wannabe geek and fashion victim.
Re:No flash support (Score:1, Funny)
Yes! If by "future" you mean "marginal enhancements to a decade old spec, solving problems that have already been fixed, and still isn't done yet, let alone supported" then yes, future indeed. I'm thoroughly prepared to have my mind blown by it, on the five example pages w3c will eventually put out. Phenomenal.
Re:Doesn't Create a Need (Score:5, Funny)
And that, my friends, is why the Post Anonymously checkbox exists.
Re:iPad? Really? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:No flash support (Score:5, Funny)
yes for example (Score:4, Funny)
That Divinyls song from the 90s, "iTouch Myself"
Re:No flash support (Score:5, Funny)
I rather have Apple kill Flash.
If you're going to wish for something unrealistic and beyond their power, at least shoot for world peace.
No stylus eh? (Score:5, Funny)
I see nothing about stylus support, guess I won't be buying one then.
It would have been a perfect device with stylus support, now it's just not for me (although I do see a lot of possibilities for others).
/Mikael
Re:Doesn't Create a Need (Score:1, Funny)
It's a naval term - you shoot in front of a ship as a warning to stop/change course, the implication being that the next shot won't miss. A shot across the bough would merely leaf you defenceless...
Re:Taking Jobs at his word--misquoted (Score:5, Funny)
So it's some kind of fancy vibrator?
Re:No flash support (Score:3, Funny)
people in black turtlenecks watch movies, not network TV
Re:Is that an OLED screen? (Score:4, Funny)
I heard there is a bug that causes blurriness, but they plan on fixing it with an iPatch.
The iPad nano is available too (Score:5, Funny)
Check it out. [apple.com]
Re:What is the point? (Score:3, Funny)
Have him email it to you. Or FTP it somewhere. There's plenty of ways to get things on your iphone/touch without syncing.
Re:No flash support (Score:3, Funny)
The youtube experience:
1) Try to find the show. If you can't find it you're SOL
2) Find show part 1. Move closer to the monitor to recognize the characters.
3) Find show part 2. Oops wrong part 2, this one has a gap.
4) Find show part 3. Shit there is no part 3, you're SOL.
Re:Watching the presentation live... (Score:3, Funny)
Well it is bleeding edge hardware....
Re:What is the point? (Score:2, Funny)
http://imgur.com/uWIDR
Re:What is the point? (Score:2, Funny)
Isn't this just a big expensive iPod touch now?
Depends on how you spin it. I look at it as an eBook reader with an awesome web browser, GPS, WiFi, 3G, local storage, a MP3 player and access to the thousands of apps in the app store. Which, personally, is exactly what I've been waiting for to hit the market to handle my eBook and casual browsing needs. I'm sure I'm not alone here.
Oh, you were waiting for a Nokia N900?
Re:The iPad is a Platform (Score:3, Funny)
Re:What the hell (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Extra things you'll need (Score:4, Funny)
It's not meant for work.
It's a social signifier, meant for being seen pretending to read the Infinite Jest ebook in an overpriced caffeine boutique.
It's how a certain segment of the population can identify one another without having to expose their tattoos of improperly-used Chinese characters.
Think of the iPad as the tech version of eyebrow jewelery.
Re:Taking Jobs at his word (Score:5, Funny)
Re:No flash support (Score:5, Funny)
No, we watch FILMS! "Movies" are for the unwashed masses.
Fin
Re:What is the point? (Score:3, Funny)
My review - it will never be a success... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:No flash support (Score:3, Funny)
Re:No flash support (Score:2, Funny)
We are not talking about your sex life, sir.
Re:Extra things you'll need (Score:5, Funny)
You win.
You're better, and we suck.
We're closing up shop.
Sincerely,
The United States of America
P.S. You can now stop all shipments to us of your pricey cars and kitchen appliances.
Re:No flash support (Score:3, Funny)