Apple: iPad News and Discussion Thread
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
<object width="853" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q9KTnsGsd_0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q9KTnsGsd_0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="853" height="505"></embed></object>
Thread Starter
Sanest Florida Man
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 46,022
Likes: 11,790
From: Florida
It's supposedly got a 80,000:1 contrast ratio!
that's like OLED levels! my current screen is like 600:1 or 1000:1 at best. I'll definitely report back!
Last edited by #1 STUNNA; Mar 7, 2010 at 11:55 PM.
I've been waiting for unibody macbook pro update for what seems like forever now. hopefully they drop something soon.
Moderator Alumnus
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,144
Likes: 14,297
Thank you for reserving your iPad for pickup at the Apple Retail Store. You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly, and we’ll have your iPad ready and waiting for you when you come in to pick it up and pay between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on April 3.
that's what I thought!
+1
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
just realized that there is an apple store on my walk to work, and i have to work this saturday :thumbsdow
so i think i will drop by the apple store to fiddle with the device.
and no i wont be buying it. IF i were to get one it would be with 3G.
so i think i will drop by the apple store to fiddle with the device.
and no i wont be buying it. IF i were to get one it would be with 3G.
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
Early iPad Reviews Appear
Wednesday March 31, 2010 09:47 PM EST
Written by arn
The early iPad reviews are in from those seeded with pre-release units from Apple. The general conclusion seems to be very positive but with the well known limitations (no Flash, no USB, etc...). Apps are to be a big differentiator for the iPad and an early list of iPad apps are available on AppShopper.
David Pogue / New York Times
Pogue attacks the iPad from two different perspectives: techie and "everyone else". If you're a techie, Pogue says that a laptop will do more for less money. But, if you like the concept of the iPad, "you'll love the machine". Pogue did test the iPad's battery life and found it could play movies continuously for over 12 hours.
Walt Mossberg / All Things D
- "a whole new type of computer"
- Mossberg found the iPad a "pleasure to use" and had less and less interest in using his laptop the longer he used it, reserving their use for writing/editing longer documents or watching Flash-requiring web videos.
- Impressed by the battery life which was longer than Apple's 10 hour claim.
- No trouble with the on screen keyboard.
- Pages is a "serious" content creation app but only exports to Word and not always accurately.
Edward Baig / USA Today
- "The first iPad is a winner."
- Onscreen keyboard fine for emails or quick notes, but not for lengthy articles.
- Most will use the iPad for consuming content rather than creating it.
- "Apple has pretty much nailed it with this first iPad, though there's certainly room for improvement."
Wednesday March 31, 2010 09:47 PM EST
Written by arn
The early iPad reviews are in from those seeded with pre-release units from Apple. The general conclusion seems to be very positive but with the well known limitations (no Flash, no USB, etc...). Apps are to be a big differentiator for the iPad and an early list of iPad apps are available on AppShopper.
David Pogue / New York Times
Pogue attacks the iPad from two different perspectives: techie and "everyone else". If you're a techie, Pogue says that a laptop will do more for less money. But, if you like the concept of the iPad, "you'll love the machine". Pogue did test the iPad's battery life and found it could play movies continuously for over 12 hours.
Walt Mossberg / All Things D
- "a whole new type of computer"
- Mossberg found the iPad a "pleasure to use" and had less and less interest in using his laptop the longer he used it, reserving their use for writing/editing longer documents or watching Flash-requiring web videos.
- Impressed by the battery life which was longer than Apple's 10 hour claim.
- No trouble with the on screen keyboard.
- Pages is a "serious" content creation app but only exports to Word and not always accurately.
Edward Baig / USA Today
- "The first iPad is a winner."
- Onscreen keyboard fine for emails or quick notes, but not for lengthy articles.
- Most will use the iPad for consuming content rather than creating it.
- "Apple has pretty much nailed it with this first iPad, though there's certainly room for improvement."
Thread Starter
Sanest Florida Man
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 46,022
Likes: 11,790
From: Florida
Arriving Somewhere...
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,061
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh
Walt Mossberg, Edward Baig, and David Pogue aren't exactly the most objective reviewers. These three are handpicked by Apple for a reason for their early exclusives. Pogue writes Apple books, for goodness sake!
I'm sure the other reviews will be generally positive too, but the conflict of interest with those three is absurd.
I'm sure the other reviews will be generally positive too, but the conflict of interest with those three is absurd.
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
Netflix for iPad is in the app store.
Netflix for iPad App Now Available in App Store
Thursday April 01, 2010 08:40 PM EST
Written by arn
Due to the timing of the news on April 1st, there had been some doubts about the truthfulness of the announcement that Netflix would be offering a free iPad app that allowed streaming movies to the iPad.
The app is now live in the App Store and can be accessed directly via this link (iTunes). The app is free and the description is as follows:
Get Netflix on your iPad. Just download this free app and you can instantly watch TV shows & movies streaming from Netflix.
- Watch as often as you want
- It’s part of your Netflix unlimited membership
- Resume watching where you left off on your TV or computer
- Browse movies and manage your Queue right from your iPad
Not a Netflix member? Start your FREE trial today.
No word on if iPhone and iPod Touch compatibility is forthcoming
Thursday April 01, 2010 08:40 PM EST
Written by arn
Due to the timing of the news on April 1st, there had been some doubts about the truthfulness of the announcement that Netflix would be offering a free iPad app that allowed streaming movies to the iPad.
The app is now live in the App Store and can be accessed directly via this link (iTunes). The app is free and the description is as follows:
Get Netflix on your iPad. Just download this free app and you can instantly watch TV shows & movies streaming from Netflix.
- Watch as often as you want
- It’s part of your Netflix unlimited membership
- Resume watching where you left off on your TV or computer
- Browse movies and manage your Queue right from your iPad
Not a Netflix member? Start your FREE trial today.
No word on if iPhone and iPod Touch compatibility is forthcoming
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
you'll want 3G if you plan on getting a data service plan so you can use it where there isnt wifi.
up to you if you want it.
i know im going to get it for the just in case i decide i do want to add a data plan. thats if i get the ipad.
up to you if you want it.
i know im going to get it for the just in case i decide i do want to add a data plan. thats if i get the ipad.
Last edited by Mizouse; Apr 2, 2010 at 10:40 AM.
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
but i guess the exclusion of earbuds makes sense, i guess not many people would use it just as a portable music/movie player
Карты убийцы
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 8,264
Likes: 125
From: Cochabamba, Bolivia
). I'll seldom use the iPad outside my house, most hotels have free wifi, and the rest should be covered by my phone.
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
well the wifi model doesnt have a-gps thou
but yea, i think for most the just wifi should be enough.
for me i would get the 3G model, since its optional to get the data plan or not. if i feel like i need then, then i could just add it.
but yea, i think for most the just wifi should be enough.
for me i would get the 3G model, since its optional to get the data plan or not. if i feel like i need then, then i could just add it.
Last edited by Mizouse; Apr 2, 2010 at 11:11 AM.
Карты убийцы
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 8,264
Likes: 125
From: Cochabamba, Bolivia
True but not a biggy for me since my car and my current phone have active GPS.
What bothers me the most ( I found out today and get the unit tomorrow) is that Safarri doesn't have tabbed websites. I love my tabbing.
At any rate, the movies will be great on giving the kid in the backseat on a long trip.
What bothers me the most ( I found out today and get the unit tomorrow) is that Safarri doesn't have tabbed websites. I love my tabbing.
At any rate, the movies will be great on giving the kid in the backseat on a long trip.
Moderator
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 64,114
Likes: 3,366
From: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
ok it does, its not a traditional tabbed browsing like in IE and firefox.
Let your fingers do the surfing.
With iPad, navigating the web has never been easier or more intuitive, because you use the most natural pointing device there is: your finger. Scroll through a page just by flicking up or down on the screen. Double-tap a section on a page to enlarge or shrink it. Or pinch to zoom in or out. When you touch and hold a link, Safari shows you the URL so you know before you go. There’s also a handy thumbnail view that shows all your open pages in a grid, so you can quickly move from one page to the next.
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/safari.html
Let your fingers do the surfing.
With iPad, navigating the web has never been easier or more intuitive, because you use the most natural pointing device there is: your finger. Scroll through a page just by flicking up or down on the screen. Double-tap a section on a page to enlarge or shrink it. Or pinch to zoom in or out. When you touch and hold a link, Safari shows you the URL so you know before you go. There’s also a handy thumbnail view that shows all your open pages in a grid, so you can quickly move from one page to the next.
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/safari.html
might get one of these for my pops. he loves his iphone and is always surfing on it in front of the tv. I really wish there was a way to just add it to my current phone data plan though.