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Old 01-27-2010, 12:38 PM
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notice how they always sit down when they're using it. you don't see them demoing it while standing up.
Don't wanna risk dropping it
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Too heavy to use standing?

Or showing the best way to use it?
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:39 PM
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it seems like it would be difficult to type on unless you set it down
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I don't use a laptop standing up, either. Unless it's on a table.
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So I'm going to guess this thing is going to cost about $800 or more.

Even if i were an Apple cult member, the cheapest Macbook is $999 and is far more practical IMO.

And don't get me started on Netbooks for half the price.
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Gaming

Price?
Does it multitask?
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Would be a cool wall-mounted picture frame...
I thought the same thing, but when you can get a 15" digital frame these days for $180, what's the point of that then.
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Originally Posted by CocheseUGA
I don't use a laptop standing up, either. Unless it's on a table.

But this is in between a laptop and an iPhone. so you should be able to do both.
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iPad, it is.
It sounds so hygienic :gheylaugh
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Price?
My guess, somewhere between $699-$899

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Does it multitask?
That's funny!
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
So I'm going to guess this thing is going to cost about $800 or more.

Even if i were an Apple cult member, the cheapest Macbook is $999 and is far more practical IMO.

And don't get me started on Netbooks for half the price.
It it's at 800 bucks or more.....it's an iFLOP
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Next year they will have a 17" version called the MaxiPad.
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this is a cool device but hasn't sold me on replacing a laptop. I thought Apple was about combining your gadgets into one gadget. this new category while this would be the best product in that category it isn't necessary.
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
But this is in between a laptop and an iPhone. so you should be able to do both.
Maybe in a case with a handle, but not with their slick backs. Shit, I don't like holding my iPhone without a grippy back.
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Next year they will have a 17" version called the MaxiPad.
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Where's the part where this is a Kindle killer?
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Originally Posted by Speed_Racer
Next year they will have a 17" version called the MaxiPad.
(and at your avatar too)
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Next year they will have a 17" version called the MaxiPad.
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I'm sure the 64GB model will be at least $1K.
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iPod Touch to be rebranded "miniPad".
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Originally Posted by CocheseUGA
I don't use a laptop standing up, either. Unless it's on a table.
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im not impressed guys.
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Regardless of price people will still buy it
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iPod Touch to be rebranded "tampon".
fixed.
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I'll have to see and use one in person to make further judgment. Still no word on resolution?
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Regardless of price people will still buy it
Sure...but will it be a hit....I think not.
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Regardless of price people will still buy it
Wouldn't be so sure. If you start talking near $1K to get one of these things? Plus a data plan?

Has anything been said about wireless (cellular) support?
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hmmm.. that art app is interesting.. can you use a stylus on it? if its just your fingers, I dunno.
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lolwtf... NFS Shift looks horrible.. why are they showing it
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live.twit.tv

has a good video feed now!
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NYT app looks cool
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Ummm, did i hear correctly? Wifi only??????????????

Bomb. This thing is a big ipod touch. Without a camera

My cell phone can match it's processor.
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That's a big ass ipod touch
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Time for the kindlE killing part?
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ibooks......how's the fonts?
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Liking the ibooks.
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Ummm, did i hear correctly? Wifi only??????????????
as opposed to?
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as opposed to?
3G network support. Subsidized pricing. Basically the way this thing was rumored to run for months now.
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