Apple: iPad News and Discussion Thread
#561
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Personal experience and:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/bu...digi.html?_r=3
There are more related articles which say the same thing, but this is credible.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/bu...digi.html?_r=3
There are more related articles which say the same thing, but this is credible.
#563
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Yea, AT&T routinely scores well when network tests are performed and the blackberries I've used on their network run like champs. My iphone, however, was commonly a nightmare.
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#565
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#566
It'll take AT&T forever to update their network. Apple is stupid to stay with only AT&T, with the 70 million customers that Veriozn has.
#567
I've wanted to shit on my phone and burn it to the ground for lack of reception and shitty 3G data transfer rates. Seriously, it's so damn spotty I hate my phone so much.
The iPhone is great but every day that goes by makes me want to switch to the Nexus One (on Verizon). I don't need a store front, I just want YouTube to work in the gym and noticeable improvements in covereage, but nope! I've had an iphone since the first release and it's practically the same shit network.
/rant
The iPhone is great but every day that goes by makes me want to switch to the Nexus One (on Verizon). I don't need a store front, I just want YouTube to work in the gym and noticeable improvements in covereage, but nope! I've had an iphone since the first release and it's practically the same shit network.
/rant
#568
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I've wanted to shit on my phone and burn it to the ground for lack of reception and shitty 3G data transfer rates. Seriously, it's so damn spotty I hate my phone so much.
The iPhone is great but every day that goes by makes me want to switch to the Nexus One (on Verizon). I don't need a store front, I just want YouTube to work in the gym and noticeable improvements in covereage, but nope! I've had an iphone since the first release and it's practically the same shit network.
/rant
The iPhone is great but every day that goes by makes me want to switch to the Nexus One (on Verizon). I don't need a store front, I just want YouTube to work in the gym and noticeable improvements in covereage, but nope! I've had an iphone since the first release and it's practically the same shit network.
/rant
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#569
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I've wanted to shit on my phone and burn it to the ground for lack of reception and shitty 3G data transfer rates. Seriously, it's so damn spotty I hate my phone so much.
The iPhone is great but every day that goes by makes me want to switch to the Nexus One (on Verizon). I don't need a store front, I just want YouTube to work in the gym and noticeable improvements in covereage, but nope! I've had an iphone since the first release and it's practically the same shit network.
/rant
The iPhone is great but every day that goes by makes me want to switch to the Nexus One (on Verizon). I don't need a store front, I just want YouTube to work in the gym and noticeable improvements in covereage, but nope! I've had an iphone since the first release and it's practically the same shit network.
/rant
#570
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http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/201...e-Smartphones/
Forums on both Google's and T-Mobile's Web sites have been flooded with complaints in recent days that the Nexus One is frequently unable to connect to T-Mobile's 3G network, reverting instead to the carrier's slower EDGE network.
#571
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really? I've read all over the place about problems with its 3G reception and user support. This is just one link:
http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/201...e-Smartphones/
http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/201...e-Smartphones/
Google has confirmed a patch is in the works and stated on the 25th that fix should be released via a OTA patch "possibly within a week"
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/g...ge-bugs-patch/
#572
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Why would you intentionally leave out a sizable portion of the tech market.
I'd honestly rather spend a fraction of the money every three years than have to take out a car-sized loan up front for the MBP.
It's a fantastic product. Absolutely fantastic. But I'd be happier with another laptop with the same size screen and a 94 Z28.
Outdated is a frame of mind. I can still do a ton of stuff on a 2000-era Toshiba Satellite. My DIY PC build lasted five years, and I am still using it as a HTPC.
It's not really a PC vs Mac argument - I didn't intend for it to be. But a MBP is an investment.
You'll end up spending just as much or more to have a windows laptop, and the one to replace it 3 years because its too outdated.
I've only EVER replaced my laptop because I wanted to, not because I HAD too.
Sold my first Ti powerbook to a friend after 5 years of owning, it lasted another 3.
Gave my 2nd Al powerbook to my mother in law after having it for 6 years, she uses it and loves it.
Now on my current 12" MBP til whenever I decide to dump it.
They just last and work.
I've only EVER replaced my laptop because I wanted to, not because I HAD too.
Sold my first Ti powerbook to a friend after 5 years of owning, it lasted another 3.
Gave my 2nd Al powerbook to my mother in law after having it for 6 years, she uses it and loves it.
Now on my current 12" MBP til whenever I decide to dump it.
They just last and work.
It's a fantastic product. Absolutely fantastic. But I'd be happier with another laptop with the same size screen and a 94 Z28.
Outdated is a frame of mind. I can still do a ton of stuff on a 2000-era Toshiba Satellite. My DIY PC build lasted five years, and I am still using it as a HTPC.
It's not really a PC vs Mac argument - I didn't intend for it to be. But a MBP is an investment.
#573
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How can they say this does HD youtube if the display is 1024x768 and HD is a minimum 1280x720. I'm not really liking the 4:3 aspect ratio.
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How can they say this does HD youtube if the display is 1024x768 and HD is a minimum 1280x720. I'm not really liking the 4:3 aspect ratio.
#574
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omg look at those amazing transitions!!!!
#575
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Youtube HD doesn't display in native HD formats - it's just HD quality video in a smaller window. So yes, it can play just fine on 1024x768
#576
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the name makes it sound like an apple branded tampon, but this could be useful in something like the healthcare field, take it in to patient's room and update the chart right there
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How can they say this does HD youtube if the display is 1024x768 and HD is a minimum 1280x720. I'm not really liking the 4:3 aspect ratio.
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How can they say this does HD youtube if the display is 1024x768 and HD is a minimum 1280x720. I'm not really liking the 4:3 aspect ratio.
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#579
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So then it's not in HD. You can't play an HD video on a non HD screen at an HD resolution. I can play a blu-ray on my 27in 4:3 tube TV and it won't be HD even though the source file is
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I was hoping, like a netbook, it was a do all machine. If you created a presentation in Keynote, you will need another computer to present it. You can't present it in with the iPad. You would need a video out/HDMI out to connect to a projector. Doing that is like trying to sell your website on an iphone. Who does a conference meeting in a 10 inch screen?
YES, the ipad will be able to output, it was designed with that in mind and will have a video connection kit. Hopefully, at a higher res than 480p.
#583
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You know what, I think Youtube changed something. It used to be able to play in "real" 720p dimension, now when I choose 720p (it used to just say "HD") the size doesn't change. I tried Firefox, Chrome, and IE. Can you guys see if that's the case for you?
#584
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Here's the USB and SD adapters. I still don't understand why they just didn't add USB ports from the get go. They call it a camera adapter. Does that mean it only supports camera connectivity through the USB port?
![](http://images.apple.com/ipad/specs/images/usb_connectors_20100127.jpg)
#585
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hmm.. I guess its better than nothing. And I'm gonna theorize why they didn't give USB ports. because they know people would start modding those to all hell.
#586
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You're talking literally. The video sites play the files in HD, but they are downsized. So the videos look good, but they are not in any true HD format. Some sites like Vimeo let you (or used to let you, dunno if they are still doing it) download the original HD file. But other than that, no you are not going to see a native 720p or 1080p HD player within a web window (as far as I know).
You know what, I think Youtube changed something. It used to be able to play in "real" 720p dimension, now when I choose 720p (it used to just say "HD") the size doesn't change. I tried Firefox, Chrome, and IE. Can you guys see if that's the case for you?
You know what, I think Youtube changed something. It used to be able to play in "real" 720p dimension, now when I choose 720p (it used to just say "HD") the size doesn't change. I tried Firefox, Chrome, and IE. Can you guys see if that's the case for you?
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You really think the movies are going to play in 4:3???
COME ON!
Jesus Christ.
Does the Iphone play movies full screen? Yes....IF I TELL IT TO DO SO! Otherwise it display the natural aspect ratios.
The ipad will display movies at what its natural aspect ratio is be it 16x9 or 2.40.
The extra screen real estate will be nice because then all the video controls will be off in the masking and not right over your image.
#589
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Interesting... I wonder if that USB dongle will work with any device or just cameras? I guess time will tell...
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I would also guess people will figure out how to use apps to make more use of it....bar code scanning, etc.
#591
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Can I load Bittyrant on it?
#592
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Really.
You really think the movies are going to play in 4:3???
COME ON!
Jesus Christ.
Does the Iphone play movies full screen? Yes....IF I TELL IT TO DO SO! Otherwise it display the natural aspect ratios.
The ipad will display movies at what its natural aspect ratio is be it 16x9 or 2.40.
The extra screen real estate will be nice because then all the video controls will be off in the masking and not right over your image.
You really think the movies are going to play in 4:3???
COME ON!
Jesus Christ.
Does the Iphone play movies full screen? Yes....IF I TELL IT TO DO SO! Otherwise it display the natural aspect ratios.
The ipad will display movies at what its natural aspect ratio is be it 16x9 or 2.40.
The extra screen real estate will be nice because then all the video controls will be off in the masking and not right over your image.
It'll be easier to read a book and browse the web, but I wouldn't choose it to watch movies. Given the choice between playing true 720P video on a 4:3 display or quasi-HD video on a 16:9, I'd take 16:9.
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I hope they come out with a CF card adaptor...
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Aside from that, you really dont know what you're talking about.
Did you go see the last 2 star wars prequels in the movie theater? Did someone tell these movies were shot on progressive scan 1080x1920HD cameras?
Yes, they were....Did you notice what aspect ratio the movies are shown in? Not 16x9. Nope, they were shot with the known fact they would cropped and lose a little bit of vertical resolution to maintain the 2.40 aspect ratio of the original trilogy.
Did you notice this lost of vertical resolution? Bullshit if you even try and say you did.
Now tell me, when watching a movie on a screen thats 9.7 inches that you are going to notice ANY loss of resolution on a screen of densely packed pixels when watching an "HD" movie. Because I'll call you out on that bullshit again.
The few lines of vertical resolution is negligible, especially on a screen that size. The horizontal resolution is the same.
Anyone here bitch and cry on their nice bigscreen HD TVs when they watch movies that were shot 2.40 and you get that tiny bit of masking at the top and bottom? No? Didnt think so.
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Why can't you hook it up to Itunes and transfer pics from Itunes to the thing?
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Bu tif I''m out someone where and I want to see my pictures on something bigger than a 3" screen, Its cool be able to load them straight to the pad.
Its not a new concept. Pros usually have a whole set up with them including a cinema display or some equivalent to show clients on commercial shoots.
#597
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On an airplane you'd watch a movie on this.
Aside from that, you really dont know what you're talking about.
Did you go see the last 2 star wars prequels in the movie theater? Did someone tell these movies were shot on progressive scan 1080x1920HD cameras?
Yes, they were....Did you notice what aspect ratio the movies are shown in? Not 16x9. Nope, they were shot with the known fact they would cropped and lose a little bit of vertical resolution to maintain the 2.40 aspect ratio of the original trilogy.
Did you notice this lost of vertical resolution? Bullshit if you even try and say you did.
Now tell me, when watching a movie on a screen thats 9.7 inches that you are going to notice ANY loss of resolution on a screen of densely packed pixels when watching an "HD" movie. Because I'll call you out on that bullshit again.
The few lines of vertical resolution is negligible, especially on a screen that size. The horizontal resolution is the same.
Anyone here bitch and cry on their nice bigscreen HD TVs when they watch movies that were shot 2.40 and you get that tiny bit of masking at the top and bottom? No? Didnt think so.
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Aside from that, you really dont know what you're talking about.
Did you go see the last 2 star wars prequels in the movie theater? Did someone tell these movies were shot on progressive scan 1080x1920HD cameras?
Yes, they were....Did you notice what aspect ratio the movies are shown in? Not 16x9. Nope, they were shot with the known fact they would cropped and lose a little bit of vertical resolution to maintain the 2.40 aspect ratio of the original trilogy.
Did you notice this lost of vertical resolution? Bullshit if you even try and say you did.
Now tell me, when watching a movie on a screen thats 9.7 inches that you are going to notice ANY loss of resolution on a screen of densely packed pixels when watching an "HD" movie. Because I'll call you out on that bullshit again.
The few lines of vertical resolution is negligible, especially on a screen that size. The horizontal resolution is the same.
Anyone here bitch and cry on their nice bigscreen HD TVs when they watch movies that were shot 2.40 and you get that tiny bit of masking at the top and bottom? No? Didnt think so.
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I would have have rather had a less "square" shaped ipad. No clue why they didnt go that route. But they did. And in the end it has no real effect on the movie watching experience on the device.
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Whiskers, who said you couldn't??