Apple's iPad...

Originally Posted by King James

. I would want a bigger HDD, too

Jim, Apple is selling a camera kit that lets you plug into the dock connecter, use a SD card and transfer pictures and videos. Don't know what that means, and don't know if you'll be able to just carry a bunch of music and movies on an SD card and transfer ( or maybe even play them directly from the card). If that's so, the size of the flash storage may be a non issue.

[Thrak]

Originally Posted by jkim05

I want one. Just because. I already have an Iphone, Ipod nano, a netbook, two desktops, a laptop, etc., but I really wanted to get an Itouch just for the heck of it. Now I could get this instead, though I will wait probably for the 2nd gen or at least more reviews before I buy.

so what you're saying is, dont look to you for an objective review...

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by Calexan

G4 was claiming that the 10hr claim was while it was connected to 802.11n and watching video in 720p format.... Dont know much else, thats just what they were saying.

I think no multitasking is a disaster.

Connected and sending data are two different animals entirely.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by Mugen910

This is cooler!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFNQE_TzQNI


In all seriousness once the iPad gets unrestricted (multitasking and VOIP ) things will be better...but it is just a bigger iPhone. $5 says the next gen will have a USB port...then the 3rd gen will have HDMI output, 4th gen multitasking...and people will just keep on buying every level.

[King James]

Originally Posted by Resipsa

Jim, Apple is selling a camera kit that lets you plug into the dock connecter, use a SD card and transfer pictures and videos. Don't know what that means, and don't know if you'll be able to just carry a bunch of music and movies on an SD card and transfer ( or maybe even play them directly from the card). If that's so, the size of the flash storage may be a non issue.

stop trying to talk me into one, Vic...dangit lol. It has been hard enough trying to justify why I do not and now you are knocking down all my arguements!

[Thrak]

I think Apple kinda dropped the ball on this one. No camera, no projector...no real multitasking capabilities....meh

I'll keep my Kindle and Blackberry and still be ahead of the game by $150 or so

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by RazzBarlow

I'll keep my Kindle and Blackberry and still be ahead of the game by $150 or so

It's interesting to me that all the people who think the iPad is a "Kindle Killer" have never actually used a Kindle...

I would hope to god that I would not have to be stuck with the iPad for reading a book... My eyes would be shot within a matter of days.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

It's interesting to me that all the people who think the iPad is a "Kindle Killer" have never actually used a Kindle...

I would hope to god that I would not have to be stuck with the iPad for reading a book... My eyes would be shot within a matter of days.

Same reason why when I have to read IEEE documents for a class or some datasheet, that I print it off, and then read it. Waste of paper? Sure. But I have enough issues with my eyes that I don't want to add more eyestrain to the mix.

Glossy screens are not meant for reading. There's a reason E-Ink is so popular with the portable reading devices. (Besides ridiculously low power consumption )

[King James]

Originally Posted by Thrak

cute list, I love all the untrue, half-true, and completely irrelevant things on it

for instance:

you can get 3G
Why would it be a phone? although skype calls are possible
multitasking is an update away
can use SD cards for expandle memory, maybe more if you unlock the ipad
why the hell would it have windows or linux? its apple
no good games? LOL
also can use USB as well
physical keyboard with the $40 accessory
handwriting and voice recognitions will be out within the first few updates
Free internet????? when is anything ever free...go sit at starbucks I guess, theres your free internet

Originally Posted by CigarNut

It's interesting to me that all the people who think the iPad is a "Kindle Killer" have never actually used a Kindle...

I would hope to god that I would not have to be stuck with the iPad for reading a book... My eyes would be shot within a matter of days.

I don't view the iPad as a Kindle Killer. I LOVE my Kindle. It's one of the best devices I've ever bought! I really love how easy the screen is on my eyes and the ease of use.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by RazzBarlow

I don't view the iPad as a Kindle Killer. I LOVE my Kindle. It's one of the best devices I've ever bought! I really love how easy the screen is on my eyes and the ease of use.

You're a fart smeller . . . er . . . smart feller, Marshall.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by King James

cute list, I love all the untrue, half-true, and completely irrelevant things on it

for instance:

you can get 3G
Why would it be a phone? although skype calls are possible
multitasking is an update away
can use SD cards for expandle memory, maybe more if you unlock the ipad
why the hell would it have windows or linux? its apple
no good games? LOL
also can use USB as well
physical keyboard with the $40 accessory
handwriting and voice recognitions will be out within the first few updates
Free internet????? when is anything ever free...go sit at starbucks I guess, theres your free internet

Good analysis Jim.

Originally Posted by pnoon

You're a fart smeller . . . er . . . smart feller, Marshall.

Sir, are you somehow implying that I sniff my own. . .?

[Thrak]

Originally Posted by King James

cute list, I love all the untrue, half-true, and completely irrelevant things on it

for instance:

you can get 3G
Why would it be a phone? although skype calls are possible
multitasking is an update away
can use SD cards for expandle memory, maybe more if you unlock the ipad
why the hell would it have windows or linux? its apple
no good games? LOL
also can use USB as well
physical keyboard with the $40 accessory
handwriting and voice recognitions will be out within the first few updates
Free internet????? when is anything ever free...go sit at starbucks I guess, theres your free internet

It was a joke... It must have hit a nerve lol...

[King James]

Originally Posted by Thrak

It was a joke... It must have hit a nerve lol...

no, didn't think you made the list.... just pointing out that someone did and probably mostly believes it.... and I'm sure I could find plenty of people to go along with it as well

[replicant_argent]

An interesting article I found thought provoking.
http://stevenf.tumblr.com/post/35922...uters-ive-been