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[ZedIndyLil]

Sorry, meant to write portentous.

http://www.wordnik.com/words/portentous?suggested_from=portentous

adj. Full of unspecifiable significance; exciting wonder and awe: "Such a portentous and mysterious monster roused all my curiosity” ( Herman Melville).

The link could be wrong as well. In any case, this is something to do while waiting for my order status to update

Edit: haha, you changed your response Gary!

 

[noah111]

That seems kind of crazy that a twitter app becomes that much bigger when retina-ized.

Well the be fair the ENTIRE UI for tweetbot is highly customized and intricate rather than using the standard api/UI. Who knows how well they compress stuff versus Apple's UI assets.

But at the same time, I won't be at all surprised if we see more and more of this.

PS. When we sync a universal app to an iPhone, does it take up the space of the iPad resources along with it?

This could become a huge problem with 480x320 + 960x640 + 1024x768 + 2048x1536 resources being included in a synced app all at once, regardless of the device you're using.

 

[planar1280]

I changed my order 16 gb wifi which i got on march 7th 5 pm to 32 gb wifi whcih i ordered at 12 pm on march 8th. is this the reason my information has not moved from processing to processing shipment yet?

 

[Chris R]

Still processing...

Thinking about heading down to my local Apple store sometime this weekend to check out all the different cases they have there in person to see if I can try to nail the one I want down. Too many options and companies to choose from

 

[planar1280]

Still processing...

Thinking about heading down to my local Apple store sometime this weekend to check out all the different cases they have there in person to see if I can try to nail the one I want down. Too many options and companies to choose from

would they even have iPad 3 cases 1 week before launch?

 

[DJ88]

Here's a couple tips for anyone who is already looking for native retina display wallpapers for the new iPad.

For you DIY hands on guys:
Turns out an official resolution called QSXGA already exists that comes in at 2560x2048. So instead of searching for random image sizes you can refine your search to those exact dimensions to get a lot more results like this:

Search for whatever you're looking for and then just crop the extra width in an image editor to make a perfect 2048x2048 wallpaper for your new iPad.




For the rest of you, here's a site that's already gathering some nice 2048x2048 wallpapers for the new iPad.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/date/apple/3rd_gen_ipad/index1.html

Anyone whose ever played Zelda: Link's Awakening DX will love this. Click the pic to see the big ass, full size image. I still can't believe this whole image will squeeze down to the size of the iPad screen and not lose one bit of detail.

 

[Leona Lewis]

PS. When we sync a universal app to an iPhone, does it take up the space of the iPad resources along with it?

This could become a huge problem with 480x320 + 960x640 + 1024x768 + 2048x1536 resources being included in a synced app all at once, regardless of the device you're using.

Yep, this could make previously content 16GB owners very unhappy if all their apps suddenly take up 2 to 3 times as much space as before. Those predicting an 8GB iPad were really off the mark since everything seems to be trending upward (even with iCloud).

 

[Nemo]

Here is a nice difference

YES!! This is what I needed to see. Thank you. Black it is

 

[giga]

Interfacelift has qxga walls: http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/date/apple/3rd_gen_ipad/

 

[noah111]

Yep, this could make previously content 16GB owners very unhappy if all their apps suddenly take up 2 to 3 times as much space as before. Those predicting an 8GB iPad were really off the mark since everything seems to be trending upward (even with iCloud).

I disagree (with the latter part). They WILL find a way to be smart about it, since this is just bullshit. Tripling the size of each app on my iPhone 4 just because they have iPad 3 support (which say I don't own) is fucked up.

They will figure out a way to have it sync one of two options, iPad retina or iPhone retina, but not both; there's no need.

YES!! This is what I needed to see. Thank you. Black it is

That's three in a row now.

 

[mrklaw]

Well the be fair the ENTIRE UI for tweetbot is highly customized and intricate rather than using the standard api/UI. Who knows how well they compress stuff versus Apple's UI assets.

But at the same time, I won't be at all surprised if we see more and more of this.

PS. When we sync a universal app to an iPhone, does it take up the space of the iPad resources along with it?

This could become a huge problem with 480x320 + 960x640 + 1024x768 + 2048x1536 resources being included in a synced app all at once, regardless of the device you're using.

Universal apps should be able to selectively download the art assets after installation, based on the device its running on. Or download everything, but then throw away unneeded assets when first launched

 

[Betta Lines]

YES!! This is what I needed to see. Thank you. Black it is

You chose wisely.

 

[Leona Lewis]

I disagree (with the latter part). They WILL find a way to be smart about it, since this is just bullshit. Tripling the size of each app on my iPhone 4 just because they have iPad 3 support (which say I don't own) is fucked up.

They will figure out a way to have it sync one of two options, iPad retina or iPhone retina, but not both; there's no need.


That's three in a row now.

It might be the end of universal apps if Apple doesn't intervene. And I don't think they will.

Some apps had an interesting model to stay under the (now increased) 20MB 3G limit - Retina assets as IAP. This might be another option.

 

[soldat7]

Eh. 16GB should be plenty for me. I stream and read and play games. If you need to upgrade, you can always take it in to an Apple store and do an exchange (within the 14 days, I believe.)

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Here's a couple tips for anyone who is already looking for native retina display wallpapers for the new iPad.

For you DIY hands on guys:
Turns out an official resolution called QSXGA already exists that comes in at 2560x2048. So instead of searching for random image sizes you can refine your search to those exact dimensions to get a lot more results like this:

Search for whatever you're looking for and then just crop the extra width in an image editor to make a perfect 2048x2048 wallpaper for your new iPad.




For the rest of you, here's a site that's already gathering some nice 2048x2048 wallpapers for the new iPad.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/date/apple/3rd_gen_ipad/index1.html

Anyone whose ever played Zelda: Link's Awakening DX will love this. Click the pic to see the big ass, full size image. I still can't believe this whole image will squeeze down to the size of the iPad screen and not lose one bit of detail.

Holy shit that's awesome! Thanks

 

[planar1280]

Eh. 16GB should be plenty for me. I stream and read and play games. If you need to upgrade, you can always take it in to an Apple store and do an exchange (within the 14 days, I believe.)

I had 16 but i cancelled it for 32 . why?


because

1. Lots of PDF files, finally a screen with clear text
2. Image editing on that screen will result in big sized images
3. Apps themselves will take up more space. my iPhone 16 gb is already at 13 with no music/video/pdf files

 

[noah111]

Universal apps should be able to selectively download the art assets after installation, based on the device its running on. Or download everything, but then throw away unneeded assets when first launched

It's really simple, when you download a universal app on iTunes, it DL's everything, obviously, and stores it. But when you SYNC it to the said device, it will only sync iPhone content if on an iPhone, and vice versa.

If you DL the app on your phone though, then there's no way around that, it will stay bloated until you sync with iTunes, where it will re-sync the streamlined app after sending the full universal package into iTunes.

This is how it should be done.

It might be the end of universal apps if Apple doesn't intervene. And I don't think they will.

I wouldn't go that far. Not enough people care about the size increase to even notice the root causes of it, so the developers won't either, and thus Apple might just leave it be, too. I hope not, though.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Gary you think it's worth an egg to predict minimum iPad sku next year will be 32gb?

 

[noah111]

Gary you think it's worth an egg to predict minimum iPad sku next year will be 32gb?

If this app size deal doesn't get sorted out, yes. If it does, though, I can see the 'premium' iPad going that route, but there will still be 16GB and maybe even 8GB iPad 'minis' or whatever the low-end becomes.

 

[Salmonax]

My black 64 gig wifi is still "Preparing for Shipment." I knew things would fall apart under Cook.

 

[Keylime]

Oh shizzle...the pre-order window is shifting:

 

[Flo_Evans]

I don't see them ever going 8GB at this point.

Memory just gets cheaper and cheaper, they can still charge $500 for 16GB and they fly off the shelves.

 

[Stumpokapow]

This could become a huge problem with 480x320 + 960x640 + 1024x768 + 2048x1536 resources being included in a synced app all at once, regardless of the device you're using.

I expect 480x320 support for new apps will be dropped around the time the next iPhone model comes out, and 960x640 will probably be enabled on the iPad (maybe iPad 2 or 3 only?)

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Oh shizzle...the pre-order window is shifting:

Yup it's beginning. To be fair, everyone did have a pretty ample window to get in.

 

[MThanded]

Oh shizzle...the pre-order window is shifting:

Well damn lol

I'm hoping my in store pickup goes smoothly. I already preordered it online.

 

[threetri333]

Is it possible to sell an iPad (3rd Generation) for more than its retail value?

 

[DJ_Lae]

Whee, mine just left Shenzhen according to the UPS info.

Now to try and find a case for this thing.

 

[shantyman]

Is it possible to sell an iPad (3rd Generation) for more than its retail value?

How could anyone actually know this?

Whee, mine just left Shenzhen according to the UPS info.

Now to try and find a case for this thing.

Mine is in AMERICA already.

 

[giga]

Whee, mine just left Shenzhen according to the UPS info.

Now to try and find a case for this thing.

TAKE THAT NUMBLER

 

[Salmonax]

Is it possible to sell an iPad (3rd Generation) for more than its retail value?

If they are scarce in stores and backordered online, I would certainly think so.

 

[noah111]

I don't see them ever going 8GB at this point.

Memory just gets cheaper and cheaper, they can still charge $500 for 16GB and they fly off the shelves.

Right, but can they charge $399 or $299 with that same storage capacity? I think the point is they'll keep making the entry point cheaper (as we've seen in the way they retained the iPad 2 16GB for $399).

The tablet market may not look good right now after this announcement, but I guarantee you more hitters will come out with cheap and affordable prices that a lot of the market dives for.

The cheaper they get, the more "unbeatable" the iPad becomes in the tablet market.

I expect 480x320 support for new apps will be dropped around the time the next iPhone model comes out, and 960x640 will probably be enabled on the iPad (maybe iPad 2 or 3 only?)

Good point, there's practically no retina devices anymore. But ditching that doesn't really do anything to lessen the weight of apps. The universal bloat will still be an issue for the near future.

 

[RukusProvider]

Here is a nice difference

Still going with white. Getting a white iphone5 later this year. Keep my Apple white and the rest of my devices black. In person and at night, I'm sure the screen won't be absolute black so having a black border will actually be worse. The white is make the black seem blacker. Welcome to video land suckers!

 

[Gary Whitta]

STILL PROCESSING.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

My initial order has been shipped but I'm thinking about buying my fiancée an additional iPad as a wedding present so she can use it on the honeymoon and so I won't have to share mine. If I order today, do you think it would get here by 3/27?

 

[peetfeet]

Oh shizzle...the pre-order window is shifting:

UK Site says 'Dispatched: 2-3 Weeks'

 

[Pagusas]

Oh shizzle...the pre-order window is shifting:

yay Now push it back months apple, pleasssseee.

 

[LyleLanley]

STILL PROCESSING.

Same here.

Tim Cook, why have you forsaken me?

 

[Jeff Albertson]

STILL PROCESSING.

Same but im in the uk and not sure any have changed yet other than to be put back

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Are the black levels improved? It looks like it based on those images.

 

[soldat7]

Interfacelift has qxga walls: http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/date/apple/3rd_gen_ipad/

These are...amazing. First thing I will do with my new iPad is load some of these up.

 

[Mashing]

I've joined the ranks of the SHIPPERS! *does happy dance*

 

[planar1280]

Still going with white. Getting a white iphone5 later this year. Keep my Apple white and the rest of my devices black. In person and at night, I'm sure the screen won't be absolute black so having a black border will actually be worse. The white is make the black seem blacker. Welcome to video land suckers!

does this mean you will only enjoy it when its off?

 

[MThanded]

Still going with white. Getting a white iphone5 later this year. Keep my Apple white and the rest of my devices black. In person and at night, I'm sure the screen won't be absolute black so having a black border will actually be worse. The white is make the black seem blacker. Welcome to video land suckers!

LOL

 

[MrDenny]

Apple Japan also showing 2-3 week shipping now.

 

[giga]

Are the black levels improved? It looks like it based on those images.

Those are iPad 2s.

 

[numble]

Apple Hong Kong went from Mar. 16-23 to "currently unavailable" within one hour.

 

[LCfiner]

Are the black levels improved? It looks like it based on those images.

what giga said.

but Apple did say the new ipad screen has a wider color gamut than the old screen.

 

[bigwinnerx]

Sticking with my 16GB. Even now, with everything I want on there (and still some filler) I have about 3GB free.

I don't keep any/many pictures on the device itself, as I use Flickr. I did for a short time keep PDFs when I was taking classes. But, even something like Dropbox has solved that problem especially as the PDF editor programs have direct interfaces to the cloud.

I say this, but, it could be likely this is my last 16GB device. Guess I'll see how it plays out. Worst scenario is I only keep 30 games on there instead of 60.

 

[Heel]

what giga said.

but Apple did say the new ipad screen has a wider color gamut than the old screen.

Yeah, 40% better color saturation. Not sure if that helps black levels but it'll be interesting to see comparisons.

 

[Az]

yay Now push it back months apple, pleasssseee.

Why would you want that?