Thread: iPad

The first that struck me was the lack of web-cam. I was also surprised at the 64GB storage and not 128GB, though that might be a cost and battery life thing.

I think it will evolve with a second generation in 12 months into something very good. Won't be rushing out to buy one.

Also I can see the iPod touch being dropped and there being the two iPad variations and the iPhone.

Theres a camera add on for this in the works. as to the 3g model. why bother, its got wireless, so you can use in just about most place, if you want mobile net then get a mac book pro.



QUOTE=Dmmos;1168373]I'm definitely in two minds - pricing will be very important in Aus; I think they'll bring it in at $699.

It looks gorgeous (although, by the way, does anybody else think that the apps all look far too small and spaced out?)...

Interesting review here; Five things the iPad is missing | Crave - CNET

I agree completely with the following (given it couldn't have been too difficult, and I would be lining up now if it had this feature);[/QUOTE]

As Jobs said, the iPad is your third computing device which sits between your smartphone and your notebook/netbook. A luxury coffee table computing device. A recreational computer. It's the equivalent of buying a convertible Porsche for joyriding on the weekends, when you already own a Vespa for commuting into the city and a Land Rover for taking the kids to soccer practice. The convertible Porsche doesn't do anything the others can't, but it looks good and it's fun to drive.

Apple's iPad - the Recreational Vehicle of computing? - Gadgets on the Go - Digital Life - Sydney Morning Herald Blogs

Hmmm, I've got a Defender and a Toughbook (that runs Ozi & roams the net), do I really need the Porsche?

Originally Posted by juddy

Theres a camera add on for this in the works. as to the 3g model. why bother, its got wireless, so you can use in just about most place, if you want mobile net then get a mac book pro.



QUOTE=Dmmos;1168373]I'm definitely in two minds - pricing will be very important in Aus; I think they'll bring it in at $699.

It looks gorgeous (although, by the way, does anybody else think that the apps all look far too small and spaced out?)...

Interesting review here; Five things the iPad is missing | Crave - CNET

I agree completely with the following (given it couldn't have been too difficult, and I would be lining up now if it had this feature);

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What do you mean by camera add-on? I heard there was going to be something to allow you to directly hook up a camera, but only to upload images to the iPad (btw iTampon is trending on Twitter )...

If the iPad had an actual iChat native client - and I cannot understand why it does not - with a video camera on the front, I think it would have justified all the hype. it only has to be the one in the iPhone 3GS, which is better than the one in my 2008 iMac, which itself is great for video chat...

I'm a huge fan of Apple (including their highly controlled OS environments, which essentially safeguard themselves from anything nasty), and realised before the launch of the iPad that the hype was going way to far, as I'm sure most people did. But I have to say, the end result is just a little deflating - if you watch the video with the Senior VP of (design?), somebody Ive, it's embarrassing hearing him talk about how magical the device is. Apple has clearly put some great technology together in a great package, but it could have - and should have - been better. I'm not sure that I can justify Steve Jobs saying it's the most important thing he's ever done.

The product that comes to mind (in so many ways) is the Macbook Air - had a great niche, didn't sell too well, and didn't really fit in anywhere due to its significant limitations (at its price point).

What makes up for the iPad being a little disappointing is the price, which IMHO completely makes up for any other failings.

$499USD is so far below what people expected - as is the 3G version being unlocked from the factory (i.e. just throw your SIM in)...

By the way, did anybody notice the total absence of McGraw-Hill in the keynote? Steve Jobs must be fuming... http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/10/01...liberate.snub/ - This leak, by the way, represented an epic lack of intelligence (and was no doubt reasonably illegal).

Ultimately, I'm having iPad mood swings (how appropriate ); I can't decide if I love it, with that OMFG-it's-amazing-and-I'm-queuing-up-just-like-when-the-iPhone3G-came-out feeling, or whether it's a little bit 'blah'.

The bezel on the thing is HUGE! I reckon any buyers are paying about 15% of the cost to have a black border around the screen. Why go to all this trouble and hype and then release something that looks like a 5 year old LCD screen?

I suspect the bezel has been made that wide for a reason so you don't mar the
nice shiny display with as many grotty finger prints except where you touch it. It does seem rather a waste of space otherwise.


Oh, hang on! Its a touch screen...

No can't understand that design factor either.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the bezel required to be that size for strength?

Even though it seems a little large, I imagine if it were significantly smaller the 10inch display might struggle - especially if dropped?

The price is amazing, btw; interesting link here Apple Stock Drops Upon iPad Announcement But Goes Up On Price Announcement

We were discussing it at work. I reckon the prices aren't up yet because Apple Australia are sitting in their conference room scratching their heads.

In the US the iphone far cheaper and so it fits neatly between the iphone and the entry level macbook. Here the iphone is only a little cheaper than the entry level macbook.

I reckon that they will have to overlap the iphone. Maybe prices starting at 700 and ranging through to 1100 or so.

Even as an apple fanboy I can't think of a reason why I should get it though