macaloon Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) got announced tonighthttp://www.apple.com/ipad/ im still not sure its just like a big iphone it is cool though Edited January 27, 2010 by macaloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 It's not a phone tho is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaloon Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 well no but it does have a sim slot to allow 3g data like a mobile phone or usb modemits apples version of a netbook/ereader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyVW Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 i really quite like it... its had so much bad press, it may look just like an iphone but i think people will soon come to realize its so much more, bigger better apps, books, newspapers, the general user interface is amazing, the display looks second to none with amazing clarity, the size and shape is just perfect. i think people are just jumping on the band wagon ( admittely i did at first ) saying its a giant iphone when really its not its a whole new level, i can imagine large business's will be using this as an essential tool in the future.i know i sound really geeky but imagine if most of the world had one of these, it would eliminate the need for libaries lol, i really do believe people will start to release how powerful this little thing actually is lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxg Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Having waited for months (see my posts in the Apple thread), I just don't see the point. No multitasking and the inelegant keyboard solution just make it an oversized iTouch. Absolutely no innovation. I'll not bother with it... I'll wait for Microsoft Courier instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyVW Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 thats one thing that is disapointing i suppose is the multi tasking... i love the old 4 finger sweep on my mac to switch between windows when working on different programmes would have been nice if this was introduced into the ipad, but as apple always do they leave things out which they know they could have put in for the next generations, so people keep buying lol... i still think generally it is quite a good product, i think people are being too narrow minded about it, youve got to look at what this thing will be capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think apple are now coming up with more **** to sell at stupid prices, because they know they sell like hot cakes, even if they get bad press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamAtkinson Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think apple are now coming up with more **** to sell at stupid prices, because they know they sell like hot cakes, even if they get bad press.Sadly that is soo trueMight be a good piece of kit but I really cant see the pointLets mush a laptop and an iphone together and you get something you cant ring or text people off of without plugging in a phone and something that isnt as easy to use at a desk as a laptop :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I missed this yesterday. I've had a look on the Apple website and it's the best way to use the web, email, view photos etc.My arse it is.A good desktop computer of either sex is best.<10" screen, 1Ghz processor. I'm afraid a good Atom powered netbook for £200 will achieve most of what is being trumpeted there. The touch screen is good, but tablet PCs managed that some years ago.Personally, I feel it's one not so groundbreaking (again) gadget too far for Apple.They'll sell loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamAtkinson Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I missed this yesterday. I've had a look on the Apple website and it's the best way to use the web, email, view photos etc.My arse it is.A good desktop computer of either sex is best.<10" screen, 1Ghz processor. I'm afraid a good Atom powered netbook for £200 will achieve most of what is being trumpeted there. The touch screen is good, but tablet PCs managed that some years ago.Personally, I feel it's one not so groundbreaking (again) gadget too far for Apple.They'll sell loads.They'll sell bizzilions because they've built up a massive following over recent years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I'll probably end up buying one even though I have no use for one. But I'm a shameless Apple slut of many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 iThink there is to iMany iProducts iAbout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjblyth Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 iThink there is to iMany iProducts iAboutiAgree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I've got a tip for anyone interested in buying one..........just hold your iPhone closer to your face!! Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 "My zoom function doesn't seem to be working". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 They'll make good iPlacemats I suppose.Spag Bol should wipe right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamAtkinson Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I've got a tip for anyone interested in buying one..........just hold your iPhone closer to your face!! Job done.Hahaha I like that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ha! click Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ha! clickHA! Brillaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunid-brake Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Well i own a brand spankin new iMac that is super sick and love it to bits. Apple customer care is fantastic and it works well with my iPhone 3GS. I was going to invest in a netbook so that both the mrs and i can check the websites we both want to but now this is out i will definately be purchasing one. Web browsing is easier as you just point at what you wanna look at and so on. And yes it works in just the same way as the iphone but you cant tell me that looking at web pages on your iPhone is as good as on a big LED back-lit HD screen surely??? If its retailing in the US for $499 then it should be around the £310 mark which makes it a much more appealing purchace than a piece of sht microsoft virus magnet. Plus mail use and apps and 10hrs full use battery with 1 month stand by makes it a much more desirable purchase than a netbook. The thing is slim sexy, weighs nothing will sync with my mac and im looking forward to sitting on my sofa and having BIG club lupo and the intire tintaweb in my hand. Then just use the big iMac for proper work. Rant over Edited January 29, 2010 by hunid-brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgroovez Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 They seriously need to sort out the flash player issue. Until they do that, it's a substandard netbook costing twice as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Well i own a brand spankin new iMac that is super sick and love it to bits. Apple customer care is fantastic and it works well with my iPhone 3GS. I was going to invest in a netbook so that both the mrs and i can check the websites we both want to but now this is out i will definately be purchasing one. Web browsing is easier as you just point at what you wanna look at and so on. And yes it works in just the same way as the iphone but you cant tell me that looking at web pages on your iPhone is as good as on a big LED back-lit HD screen surely??? If its retailing in the US for $499 then it should be around the £310 mark which makes it a much more appealing purchace than a piece of sht microsoft virus magnet. Plus mail use and apps and 10hrs full use battery with 1 month stand by makes it a much more desirable purchase than a netbook. The thing is slim sexy, weighs nothing will sync with my mac and im looking forward to sitting on my sofa and having BIG club lupo and the intire tintaweb in my hand. Then just use the big iMac for proper work. Rant over yeh but the fact you have to hold it with one hand and then use the other hand to navigate, sureley you will just end up puttin it on your knee or a table because it doesnt look the lightest of things? so its not really that mobile to start with, if you want somthin to check webpages then your iphone should be more than capable?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Not impressed. Seems a little pointless to me. I'll keep my Macbook pro/iPhone combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 If its retailing in the US for $499 then it should be around the £310 markI wouldn't count on that.Generally, we pay the same in £ as they do in $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshB&D Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 sounds like something a girl needs on a period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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