Apple: iPad News and Discussion Thread
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Seeing as how I have the new apple tv and you two dont...the quality on it is great. Sure my eyes see the difference when I switch over and put in a bluray at 1080p...but its not enough of a difference to make a huff over.
I love watching Netflix in HD on it.
I love watching Netflix in HD on it.
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how does netflix on it compare to PS3 and Xbox (I have both of those so looking for a comparison)
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I also feel the atv holds image quality better. No bandwidths drops.
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Looks just as good and has a better interface. I was using the PS3 the last couple days...and its new in-machine app interface is nice, too. But whenever I start something the quality sucks for the first couple minutes and then it catches up.
I also feel the atv holds image quality better. No bandwidths drops.
I also feel the atv holds image quality better. No bandwidths drops.
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Apple Releases Second Beta of iOS 4.3 to Developers
Wednesday January 19, 2011 03:57 PM
Apple today issued a second beta version of iOS 4.3 to registered developers, marking a quick turnaround since the initial beta version was seeded one week ago.
The new seed carries build number 8F5153d, up from the previous 8F5148b, and is similarly available in versions for the iPad, iPhone 4 and 3GS, and third- and fourth-generation iPod touch, as well as in a separate version for the new Apple TV.
There is no word yet on changes in the new build, but the first beta version added for support for a number of features including personal Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, new multi-touch gestures for the iPad, support for video streaming from third-party and web apps via AirPlay, and a new software option for selecting the functionality of the iPad's side switch.
Update: 9 to 5 Mac notes that Apple has clarified in the documentation accompanying the new build that the four- and five-finger iPad gestures added in the initial build will not be included in the public release of iOS 4.3 and are simply being included in developer versions so that Apple can obtain input from developers on their functionality.
This feature will not be enabled in iOS 4.3 for customers, but we are providing this preview to gather input on how these gestures work with your apps.
Wednesday January 19, 2011 03:57 PM
Apple today issued a second beta version of iOS 4.3 to registered developers, marking a quick turnaround since the initial beta version was seeded one week ago.
The new seed carries build number 8F5153d, up from the previous 8F5148b, and is similarly available in versions for the iPad, iPhone 4 and 3GS, and third- and fourth-generation iPod touch, as well as in a separate version for the new Apple TV.
There is no word yet on changes in the new build, but the first beta version added for support for a number of features including personal Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, new multi-touch gestures for the iPad, support for video streaming from third-party and web apps via AirPlay, and a new software option for selecting the functionality of the iPad's side switch.
Update: 9 to 5 Mac notes that Apple has clarified in the documentation accompanying the new build that the four- and five-finger iPad gestures added in the initial build will not be included in the public release of iOS 4.3 and are simply being included in developer versions so that Apple can obtain input from developers on their functionality.
This feature will not be enabled in iOS 4.3 for customers, but we are providing this preview to gather input on how these gestures work with your apps.
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Apple TV is the bomb for only $99.
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Yooooooo! Multifl0w on the iPad is da bom!
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The new cards option is just like WebOS if you flick the window up it closes the app!
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The new cards option is just like WebOS if you flick the window up it closes the app!
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http://www.macrumors.com/2011/01/20/...era-in-ipad-2/
FaceTime, Camera and PhotoBooth Icons Confirm Camera in iPad 2
Thursday January 20, 2011 12:46 AM EST
Written by Arnold Kim
Apple's developer release of iOS 4.3 Beta 2 has provided more visual evidence confirming that the next iPad will carry a front facing camera as well as the Apple Camera App and Photo Booth App. The above image (homeScreenOverlayFaceTime~ipad.png) was found in the latest beta and is used by iOS to show a preview of your wallpaper selection. The current iPad uses the following image, showing only the standard iOS icons for 4.2:
In iOS 4.3 Beta 2, however, Apple has already updated this image to reflect the three new app icons that must come with a standard installation. This includes FaceTime, Camera and Photo Booth as pictured at the top.
FaceTime will allow iPad 2 owners to video conference with iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac owners. The standard Camera app will allow you to take photographs. We still can't say for sure if there will be a back camera, as the camera app could possibly be used only for the front camera. Finally, the Photo Booth icon confirms that Apple is including their Mac OS X Photo Booth app which allows users to take fun photos and apply various filters to them. Filters also found in the beta include Thermal Camera, Mirror, X-Ray, Kaleidoscope, Light Tunnel, Squeeze, Twirl and Stretch.
Apple is expected to release the new iPad in the first quarter of this year.
Thursday January 20, 2011 12:46 AM EST
Written by Arnold Kim
Apple's developer release of iOS 4.3 Beta 2 has provided more visual evidence confirming that the next iPad will carry a front facing camera as well as the Apple Camera App and Photo Booth App. The above image (homeScreenOverlayFaceTime~ipad.png) was found in the latest beta and is used by iOS to show a preview of your wallpaper selection. The current iPad uses the following image, showing only the standard iOS icons for 4.2:
In iOS 4.3 Beta 2, however, Apple has already updated this image to reflect the three new app icons that must come with a standard installation. This includes FaceTime, Camera and Photo Booth as pictured at the top.
FaceTime will allow iPad 2 owners to video conference with iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac owners. The standard Camera app will allow you to take photographs. We still can't say for sure if there will be a back camera, as the camera app could possibly be used only for the front camera. Finally, the Photo Booth icon confirms that Apple is including their Mac OS X Photo Booth app which allows users to take fun photos and apply various filters to them. Filters also found in the beta include Thermal Camera, Mirror, X-Ray, Kaleidoscope, Light Tunnel, Squeeze, Twirl and Stretch.
Apple is expected to release the new iPad in the first quarter of this year.
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nifty.
nifty.
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Ok pass on this for now! It's like a direct port and it's not made for touch control at all. I can't seem to scroll lists. I was able access the movies on my WHS via SMB but I can't only choose the first 15 movies. It's made to be scrolled with a remote which doesn't work with an iPad. I'm sure it works fine on an ATV but......
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Ok this is bad ass! Since XBMC uses DLNA (an industry standard) it supports Windows 7 play to functionality! Play-to is the same thing as airplay except it came out first and works on many DLNA devices instead of proprietary apple devices
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Hold the phone, I can jailbreak an Apple TV and put this on it? I played with this on my original xbox and thought it was cool.
EDIT: Holy smokes, it does work with Apple TV. I need to look into this
http://xbmc.org/
EDIT: Holy smokes, it does work with Apple TV. I need to look into this
http://xbmc.org/
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So supposedly the motorola xoom comes out feb 17th for $800.
Can't wait to tinker around with this android honeycomb tablet.
Definitely a tablet I'd consider, of course ima wait to see what iPad 2 offers.
Can't wait to tinker around with this android honeycomb tablet.
Definitely a tablet I'd consider, of course ima wait to see what iPad 2 offers.
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LOL, I just got a funny phone call. Dude just bought an iPad and he was trying to run his business on it.
He went to mactopia.com and tried to install internet explorer on his iPad
Then he said he couldn't get his hotmail to work on his iPad.....
I had to have a heart-to-heart with him on how he couldn't use solely an iPad as your main business device.
He went to mactopia.com and tried to install internet explorer on his iPad
Then he said he couldn't get his hotmail to work on his iPad.....
I had to have a heart-to-heart with him on how he couldn't use solely an iPad as your main business device.