The new Apple Ipad

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by error47, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. #1
    Just announced today was the new iPad from Apple.

    http://www.apple.com/ipad/

    Starts at $499 with Wifi and $629 with Wifi + 3G ..Not bad really.
     
    error47, Jan 27, 2010 IP
  2. JMDomains

    JMDomains Well-Known Member

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    I just see this on the news, another pointless gadget we can thank Apple for :)

    John
     
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  3. HuggyStudios

    HuggyStudios Well-Known Member

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    LOL how many different things are brought out all the time, i dont see the point in all this.
     
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  4. jonko

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    Its basicly a big iphone,im not really sure about the ipad it might be good but im not buying it thats for sure.
     
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    nihangshah Prominent Member

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    Too bad. Apple iPad is not being launched in India. Indians want Apple products but they are quite expensive.
     
    nihangshah, Jan 27, 2010 IP
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    ColdRicePudding Well-Known Member

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    Not quite, its a big iPhone, that doesn't call...
     
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  7. Generation6

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    Isn't it basically a touch screen computer on a pad? ;)
     
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    #8
    iPad is very similar to the ipod/iphone, but bigger isn't always better.
    No camera. Seems so simple
    No flash capabilities
    ....
     
    william1986, Jan 27, 2010 IP
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    Mentalhead Active Member

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    Looks nice, for multimedia and all.
    And why do people compare it to the IPhone?
     
    Mentalhead, Jan 27, 2010 IP
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    People compare it to the Iphone because it looks like a giant iphone. In my opinion it's very cool but basically a toy for rich people. It can never replace laptops due to storage issues......
     
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  11. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Magical? WTF?

    I'm not going anywhere near the iPad.
    My ancient iPAQ has WiFi, and works perfectly as an eReader. Without a hint of DRM. And it takes an SD card.
     
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    Kerosene, Jan 28, 2010 IP
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    edukcuf Greenhorn

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    From what I can see the iPad can't multitask. In the demonstrations I have seen it looks like you need to close one app to open another. That's going to be a big downfall.
     
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    The next OS 4.0 for iPhone & iPad is rumored to include the multi-task feature.
     
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    After read some review about iPad, it's not like what I expected, so better stay with my MacBook White than buy the iPad
     
    bnandika, Jan 29, 2010 IP
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    An upsize iPhone that was packed with e-reader technology. Designed to be sleek and appealing but lacks, camera, phone capabilities and removable battery. It also lacks the ability to extend storage space and it doesn't support Adobe flash animation. The starting price is mindblowing though, at $499 the device is not bad all and i would still personally choose it over Amazon's Kindle.
     
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    You're not seeing what they're seeing. They want to sell more Apps through their App Store. Now they're starting a eBook App also. Plus changing the battery means that you would have to take it back to them and it'll cost you. More money for them. By them not putting all the features that users want, they got tons of people talking about it. Which is what they aimed at.
     
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    I don't like the thing at all. It's just a macroscopic iPhone... And I didn't like the iPhone either.
     
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    I agree with some of the other posts here, it's a gigantic iPhone with some bells and whistles. I have no inclination to buy one. Magical? I don't think so...
     
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