MR

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:37 am**

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/the-apple-ipad/

After nearly a decade of rumors and speculation, Apple's finally unveiled the iPad. It's a half-inch thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds, with a 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD display, and it's running a custom 1GHz Apple "A4" chip developed by P.A. Semi, with a 10-hour battery life and a month of standby. It'll come in 16, 32, and 64GB sizes, and it's got the expected connectivity: very little. There's a 30-pin Dock connector, a speaker, a microphone, Bluetooth, and 802.11n WiFi. As expected, it can run iPhone apps -- either pixel-for-pixel in a window, or pixel-doubled fullscreen.

Apple says there's room for a third device between the smartphone and the laptop, and that it has to be better at tasks like browsing, email, photos, e-books, and videos than both -- netbooks, says Steve, "aren't better at anything." It looks just like the leak we saw, with a large touchscreen keyboard that Steve says is "a dream to type on," and an interface that's very reminiscent of the iPhone, although it's significantly expanded and altered. The built-in apps are much more Mac-like than iPhone-like, with versions of iPhoto and iTunes that look like touch-oriented versions of their desktop counterparts. There's also some built-in location services that lets the Map app auto-locate. Obviously the iTunes store is built-in for previewing and buying media.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:41 am**

So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

:roll:

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:42 am**

It's a half-inch thick and weighs just 1.5 pound

That's what she said.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:43 am**

I'll pass, some of this stuff is just getting absurd.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:45 am**

Ehwmatt wrote:I'll pass, some of this stuff is just getting absurd.

Agreed. Seems as though the Apple creativity well is drier than Cloris Leachman walking through the desert wrapped in ShamWows.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:47 am**

I just got an iTouch last week. It's WAY cool...

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:47 am**

It might give Kindle a run for it's money IF the price comes down. 700 bucks or so seems way expensive for an oversized IPOD.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:58 am**

I want one. I held off on the Kindle waiting to see what this looks like. So far, it looks like it's going to do more than expected. I just have to wait untill they do the first price drop. Definitely wouldn't buy one on the launch. Anybody see what the price is yet?

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:03 am**

RocknRoll wrote:I want one. I held off on the Kindle waiting to see what this looks like. So far, it looks like it's going to do more than expected. I just have to wait untill they do the first price drop. Definitely wouldn't buy one on the launch. Anybody see what the price is yet?

It's going to be subsidized by the phone companies, ATT I'm thinking. Yu'll get at at reduced cost but have to bundle a data plan with it probably. Maybe 700 dollars if you buy it without a contract.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:04 am**

Gunbot wrote:
RocknRoll wrote:I want one. I held off on the Kindle waiting to see what this looks like. So far, it looks like it's going to do more than expected. I just have to wait untill they do the first price drop. Definitely wouldn't buy one on the launch. Anybody see what the price is yet?

It's going to be subsidized by the phone companies, ATT I'm thinking. Yu'll get at at reduced cost but have to bundle a data plan with it probably. Maybe 700 dollars if you buy it without a contract.

UGH. Might as well just get a good laptop.

Um, sorry, but does the name "Ipad" just make you wanna run on the beach and scream "I'm beltless"???

(sorry ladies, no really I am)

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:06 am**

brywool wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
RocknRoll wrote:I want one. I held off on the Kindle waiting to see what this looks like. So far, it looks like it's going to do more than expected. I just have to wait untill they do the first price drop. Definitely wouldn't buy one on the launch. Anybody see what the price is yet?

It's going to be subsidized by the phone companies, ATT I'm thinking. Yu'll get at at reduced cost but have to bundle a data plan with it probably. Maybe 700 dollars if you buy it without a contract.

UGH. Might as well just get a good laptop.

Or a Dell Mini.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:06 am**

Gunbot wrote:
RocknRoll wrote:I want one. I held off on the Kindle waiting to see what this looks like. So far, it looks like it's going to do more than expected. I just have to wait untill they do the first price drop. Definitely wouldn't buy one on the launch. Anybody see what the price is yet?

It's going to be subsidized by the phone companies, ATT I'm thinking. Yu'll get at at reduced cost but have to bundle a data plan with it probably. Maybe 700 dollars if you buy it without a contract.

Showing my ignorance here, but do you know if you would need to get a separate/additional data plan since I already have an IPhone?

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:06 am**

isnt that going to be their version of the kendel??? Or is something else coming out for that.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:09 am**

RocknRoll wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
RocknRoll wrote:I want one. I held off on the Kindle waiting to see what this looks like. So far, it looks like it's going to do more than expected. I just have to wait untill they do the first price drop. Definitely wouldn't buy one on the launch. Anybody see what the price is yet?

It's going to be subsidized by the phone companies, ATT I'm thinking. Yu'll get at at reduced cost but have to bundle a data plan with it probably. Maybe 700 dollars if you buy it without a contract.

Showing my ignorance here, but do you know if you would need to get a separate/additional data plan since I already have an IPhone?

I would think you could get some kind of unlimited bundle deal. Form What I Read, T-Mobile Europe will actually give you a free Iphone with your purchase of an Ipad. There will probably be similar kind of promotion here in the states, where you can have both under one plan.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:15 am**

I really don't see the point of this.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:17 am**

Gunbot wrote:
RocknRoll wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
RocknRoll wrote:I want one. I held off on the Kindle waiting to see what this looks like. So far, it looks like it's going to do more than expected. I just have to wait untill they do the first price drop. Definitely wouldn't buy one on the launch. Anybody see what the price is yet?

It's going to be subsidized by the phone companies, ATT I'm thinking. Yu'll get at at reduced cost but have to bundle a data plan with it probably. Maybe 700 dollars if you buy it without a contract.

Showing my ignorance here, but do you know if you would need to get a separate/additional data plan since I already have an IPhone?

I would think you could get some kind of unlimited bundle deal. Form What I Read, T-Mobile Europe will actually give you a free Iphone with your purchase of an Ipad. There will probably be similar kind of promotion here in the states, where you can have both under one plan.

CNBC just displayed "unlimited data plan with AT&T for 29.99", which is basically the same rate as the IPhone.

Price is $499 for 16 gig and 599 for 32 gig

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:20 am**

bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

that's too big to tuck inside your bra at the gym ...

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:23 am**

DrFU wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

that's too big to tuck inside your bra at the gym ...

iPhone is a minipad and this is a maxipad. :lol:

I'll stick with the laptop I just bought. This is too weird.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:25 am**

DrFU wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

that's too big to tuck inside your bra at the gym ...

I don't know, you could probably pull it off. :shock:

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:26 am**

bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

Would be funny to see someone try to hold that thing up to their head and talk on it though :lol:

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:27 am**

YoungJRNY wrote:
It's a half-inch thick and weighs just 1.5 pound

That's what she said.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:28 am**

16g $499
32g $599
64g $699

All are wifi models. No contract needed.Ships in 60 days.

A 3g version of each will be available in 90 days. Still no contract needed. Just $130 more for 3g.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:28 am**

KenTheDude wrote:
DrFU wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

that's too big to tuck inside your bra at the gym ...

iPhone is a minipad and this is a maxipad. I'll stick with the laptop I just bought. This is too weird.

They really need to change that name. :lol:

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:30 am**

Behshad wrote:16g $499
32g $599
64g $699

All are wifi models. No contract needed.Ships in 60 days.

A 3g version of each will be available in 90 days. Still no contract needed. Just $130 more for 3g.

Looks like you can do a pre-pay with no contract

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:30 am**

The coolest new feature is iBook.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:36 am**

Behshad wrote:The coolest new feature is iBook.

This is exactly why I want it since you have ebooks available as well as all the other stuff.

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:42 am**

RocknRoll wrote:
KenTheDude wrote:
DrFU wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

that's too big to tuck inside your bra at the gym ...

iPhone is a minipad and this is a maxipad. I'll stick with the laptop I just bought. This is too weird.

They really need to change that name.

I'm glad I'm not the ONLY one whose mind went there :lol:

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:45 am**

DrFU wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

that's too big to tuck inside your bra at the gym ...

Some of the bra's i've seen would fit that and still have room for a printer :shock:

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:52 am**

StevePerryHair wrote:
RocknRoll wrote:
KenTheDude wrote:
DrFU wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:So it's a huge-ass iPhone, basically.

that's too big to tuck inside your bra at the gym ...

iPhone is a minipad and this is a maxipad. I'll stick with the laptop I just bought. This is too weird.

They really need to change that name.

I'm glad I'm not the ONLY one whose mind went there

Nope, mine did too. I just couldn't come up with a halfway decent Stayfree joke.

iPeriod? :lol:

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:56 am**

iFuck You

MR

So, who wants an Ipad?

So, who wants an Ipad?