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The new iPad |OT|
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You can get something like this:
It's the elago p2 stand (not a dock) but as you can see it easily becomes one. It's made from aluminum and is $30.
FunnyBunny
Member
Sorry for a potentially silly question, but has the iPad reached a point where it can be a full on laptop replacement? And if not, why?
I went ahead and ordered one of these, they say its for ipad 2, but I figured because it's leather, it should be flexible enough to fit a slightly thicker ipad 3. Apart from the thickness, the only other difference is that the ipad 3 has a slightly larger camera lens. The camera hole cutout seems big enough to accomodate the new camera too I think.
So far, it seems quite popular on some forums and had a few glowing reviews on youtube.
Yoobao Executive Leather Case Version 3
So far, it seems quite popular on some forums and had a few glowing reviews on youtube.
Yoobao Executive Leather Case Version 3
Depends on what you use your laptop for.
ThisWreckage
Banned
It depends on what you want out of the device. I would say so, but that's me.
BuggyDClown
Member
So pumped. Have my 64GB 4G iPad and Apple TV on pre-order. Next week is going to be awesome.
I had to go to 64GB, my 32 3G iPad 2 only had 4 gigs left. Games, Comic Zeal, about 100 other apps, Magazines and photos destroyed my storage space.
Photos should also be taking up more room since when the iPad optimizes them it changes the resolution, now that it has a much greater resolution the photos should be larger. One would assume anyway. I had about 2Gigs of photos and videos alone.
I had to go to 64GB, my 32 3G iPad 2 only had 4 gigs left. Games, Comic Zeal, about 100 other apps, Magazines and photos destroyed my storage space.
Photos should also be taking up more room since when the iPad optimizes them it changes the resolution, now that it has a much greater resolution the photos should be larger. One would assume anyway. I had about 2Gigs of photos and videos alone.
I created a couple Yoobao threads over on MacRumors and they became pretty big with all the interest in their cases. Definitely one of the more popular case manufactures.
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The Everyman
depends on what you use your laptop for. heres what it cant do or cant do well:
high end games
coding
pc software
have a keyboard attached to it (like physically hinged on... at least as far as i know)
have peripherals up the wazoo attached to it
seamless multitasking
For me, the iPad (and touch based tablets in general) is a great consumption device, but not the ideal creation device for me. My Macbook Air will still be my preferred choice for composing blog posts & Twitter updates w/ complex link manipulations. The most "content creation" I would ever see myself doing is the odd light e-mail or Twitter updates.
freenudemacusers
Member
yes and no... The only thing I am keeping my macbook around anymore for is heavy multitasking (ie, watching video while browsing, etc), which is weak to nonexistent on the iPad, and general processing power. By the time the iPad 4 or 5 rolls around, I don't think the differences will be so substantial. My desire to plumb the innards of a computer has dropped off a lot since my CLI days. I could see myself at one point getting a mac mini and using that as a central server of sorts in conjunction with a couple of ipads.
How does the case hold up after a couple months? Do you still use it? or have you switched to another?
Let's hope not, since at least one competitor (Windows 8) will be able to handle those types of tasks. I don't think lack of multitasking hurt the iPhone in its first few years, though.
I only had the original iPad for a few months but here are the links to the threads:
iPad: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=914451
iPad 2: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1118179
Lots of reviews in both threads.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
That's where we're headed. Use the mac mini for the heavier stuff (and work, if need be - iPad is a long way off from doing anything useful for a designer/illustrator) and the iPads for browsing/vids etc. I've used my ipad 1 for ages to browse the net or watch videos lying on my side in bed, something you can't really do on a laptop. Just simple stuff like that. I love the 'always on' aspect of it - just pick it up and start browsing/playing/whatever. Either way, it's now up on eBay ready for the 3 next week. Goodbye, SweetCheeks. You will be missed. For about 3 days.
freenudemacusers
Member
I don't think it did either, but tablets aren't really the same and phones, IMO. If at some point iOS lets me display a given number of content windows simultaneously, my need for a laptop would drop off a cliff. But I think this is more of an issue of horsepower and implementation than anything else. I'm ok with the overall tradeoffs right now.
Yaska
Member
You can attach USB keyboards to ipad these days. You need that ipad camera usb kit thingy for that, no need to even jailbreak.
I've got one from when I had my iPad 2. Thing is quality. Hopefully it works with the 3.
iAmMaximus
Member
So the iPad 2 cases will work with the new model? Can anyone recommend any good cases that cover the front and back and add minimal bulk?
JustProgress
Member
Order on my white 16 is still processing. Date is still 16th. Hopefully means I'm good for delivery on launch!
iAmMaximus
Member
Oh damn. :\
Possibly many will as the thickness is only .03 inch greater and all the ports/sensors are in the same place. Best to wait a week and see online reactions.
Is this true? I didn't see any specs that said it was substantially thicker..
1. Totally called the last-minute haptic rumor as being bogus. They always are.
2. I'm super excited to learn iPad 3 supports Personal Hotspot. My MiFi's contract is up and I'm eager to drop it. (Preordered one LTE, one Wifi iPad)
3. Sick of Apple waffling on names. Either drop all numbers in the naming or only increment. I have no doubt they'll renege on this yet again in the future.
4. I think the only substantive disappointment is that Apple failed to deliver Siri on the iPad. Presumably because Siri is swamped just by 4S users, but I'm bummed nonetheless. Dictation at least suggests that the hardware has the appropriate noise cancelling to support a Siri software update in the future.
2. I'm super excited to learn iPad 3 supports Personal Hotspot. My MiFi's contract is up and I'm eager to drop it. (Preordered one LTE, one Wifi iPad)
3. Sick of Apple waffling on names. Either drop all numbers in the naming or only increment. I have no doubt they'll renege on this yet again in the future.
4. I think the only substantive disappointment is that Apple failed to deliver Siri on the iPad. Presumably because Siri is swamped just by 4S users, but I'm bummed nonetheless. Dictation at least suggests that the hardware has the appropriate noise cancelling to support a Siri software update in the future.
Slurpy2k20
Member
I can't believe how many people are asking questions that can be answered in 5 seconds from www.apple.com. ie. is there a 128GB iPad? The time it took you to post that question, and wait for a response (thats hopefully accurate) is infinitely more than going to the official source and checking. I mean, you'd think someone who posts on this forum knows how to use the internet, and realizes that Apple actually has a website. I don't mean to be an asshole, but this really blows my mind, in terms of the thought process involved.
There, I just answered like 30 questions in this thread.
There, I just answered like 30 questions in this thread.
So what are all the options for tethering/mobile hotspot? I'm going to picking up a new phone by the end of the year, but currently I don't use anything. I preordered a wifi, but I'm hoping not to have to spend the extra $$$ on a 4G model instead.
4G built into the ipad, which you can do month to month.
Hotspot from wireless provider, usually runs $50/month
Use a cellphone to tether (also a montly charge?)
Those of you that use one of these options, what do you find to be the best solution?
4G built into the ipad, which you can do month to month.
Hotspot from wireless provider, usually runs $50/month
Use a cellphone to tether (also a montly charge?)
Those of you that use one of these options, what do you find to be the best solution?
Isn't it only like .1mm thicker? Unless they drastically change the way it's shaped, I don't see why most cases can't fit it.
I can't believe how many people are asking questions that can be answered in 5 seconds from www.apple.com. ie. is there a 128GB iPad? The time it took you to post that question, and wait for a response (thats hopefully accurate) is inifnitely less than going to the official source and checking. I mean, you'd think someone who posts on this forum knows how to use the internet, and realizes that Apple actually has a website. I don't mean to be an asshole, but this really blows my mind, in terms of the thought process involved.
There, I just answered like 30 questions in this thread.
Do I get Siri with the 128GB ethernet model?
Slurpy2k20
Member
3- I'm assuming they decided to drop the numbering scheme all together. My prediction? They're gonna phase out the iPad 2 this year, drop the size, and rename it iPad mini or whatever (7.85") which will retain the 1024x768 resolution and that price-point. These 2 sizes will be refreshed and replaced on a yearly basis. I'd bet money on this if I could.
4- I can see alot of potential reasons why Apple has hesitated to include Siri. One would eb that many of the apps Siri is integrated with simply don't exist on the iPad, and Apple for whatever reason has decided not to make them available (ie. weather, stock, alarm clock, etc). I wish they would have, in some enhanced fashion, but I guess they have their reasons, possibly for differentiation.
Good point on the built in apps. That'd make Siri oddly inconsistent.
I still don't understand, is this supported for 3G as well or not? I'm overseas and use a 3G HSDPA USB dongle for internet access. Could I insert this sim into an iPad and share the internet to my MBP?
Almost certainly not. iPads are complete service plan anomalies from the carrier perspective. Priced like postpaid but with a prepaid style.
Also iPad has MicroSIM.
Sirolf
Member
Backfoggen
Banned
Mine says 16th and that's when I want it, Apple!
Slurpy2k20
Member
So who the fuck writes Financial Post articles? Anti-Apple trolls? I mean seriously. Not a single statement in this thing has any real truth to it. This is journalism?
New Apple iPad does little to fend off rivals’ advance
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/03/07/new-apple-ipad-does-little-to-fend-off-rivals-advance/
'Even less of a bold leap'? Tepid shuffle from an underwhelming top dog? Quadrupling screen pixels is now considered a tepid shuffle? Who the fuck is this guy, and why is he writing about Apple?
So what exactly DID you expect, Matt Hartley? You never actually told us. No, I'm pretty sure if RIM unveiled what was shown today it wouldn't have been met with 'scorn and derision'. Investors appeared disappointed? Says who? Sounds like Apple raped this guy's dog. No other way to rationalize the passive aggressive, utterly unobjective, blatantly biased tone he has throughout the whole article. Fine for a blog, but the business section Washington Post? This guy can't POSSIBLY believe what he wrote, so I'm assuming he did it solely for clickbait and ad impressions? Sad what we've come to, and even more shocking when reading his credentials. I couldn't care less if it was from a blogger, but this is someone who is being paid and spreading horseshit.
New Apple iPad does little to fend off rivals’ advance
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/03/07/new-apple-ipad-does-little-to-fend-off-rivals-advance/
'Even less of a bold leap'? Tepid shuffle from an underwhelming top dog? Quadrupling screen pixels is now considered a tepid shuffle? Who the fuck is this guy, and why is he writing about Apple?
So what exactly DID you expect, Matt Hartley? You never actually told us. No, I'm pretty sure if RIM unveiled what was shown today it wouldn't have been met with 'scorn and derision'. Investors appeared disappointed? Says who? Sounds like Apple raped this guy's dog. No other way to rationalize the passive aggressive, utterly unobjective, blatantly biased tone he has throughout the whole article. Fine for a blog, but the business section Washington Post? This guy can't POSSIBLY believe what he wrote, so I'm assuming he did it solely for clickbait and ad impressions? Sad what we've come to, and even more shocking when reading his credentials. I couldn't care less if it was from a blogger, but this is someone who is being paid and spreading horseshit.
Manufactures of ipad 2 cases are making separate cases for the ipad 3. example
Cases that only cover the front should work identical on the 3. It also seems all accessories that worked for the ipad 2 will work with the ipad gen 3.
LyleLanley
Banned
I heard a similar line, that this is just minor updates and it's essentially an iPad 2.5, from one of my friends. My question is what the fuck could Apple have introduced in the new iPad that would have satisfied people like my friend and Matt Hartley? I can understand how the ram, 4g, gpu and camera could be seen as minor updates but are people really not impressed by this screen?
Seriously. In my opinion, the display is the single most important hardware feature of a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone.
Sounds like they were impressed by the ipad, but it didn't exceed their every expectation.