Don't really see what they can put in the next one.
Change the design? Add more HDD space?
That's all I can think of. There's not much more that can be done/is needed in the speed department and the screen can't really look any better.
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Change the design? Add more HDD space?
That's all I can think of. There's not much more that can be done/is needed in the speed department and the screen can't really look any better.
Diablohead
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16 GB does seem a little low now but if you only play a few big games at a time its alright, after buying a 32GB touch after owning an 8GB one I can't really go back to a lower storage space now.
SuperPac
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I don't think they're worried about selling you one every year. From what the sales suggest, far more first-time customers come through the door with the release of a new model than people upgrading. IMO, none of their decisions are to hold back features so they have something for next time - it's more about hitting the features they think the majority of the market wants at the prices they've already established the market will accept widely. Is any competing tablet manufacturer offering a 128 GB tablet to cover the market you think apple is leaving on the table?
Valkyr Junkie
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So how possible will it be to swap out an iPad at the Apple store during the grace period? I'm thinking that within a week or so I will know whether or not 32GB will be enough for me, but I can't imagine there will be anything less than massive shortages for a while.
brotkasten
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Inductive charging would make me buy a 2013 iPad day one. Still can't believe there are no reasonably priced options for current models.
I think his point was more about Apple offering 32GB at the $500 pricepoint. Given that the high res display will likely cause the size of apps to explode, that probably would have been a prudent idea. They increased the size of the battery to account for the new display, but did not adjust the internal storage.
bodyofanamerican
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Anyone who ordered on the 7th still "preparing for shipment"?
16gb will be fine for me despite the increase of app size. I use my iPhone for damn near everything and I have 10gb free on a 16gb phone.
I generally believe that those of us who are going to be more focused on web browsing and streaming will have no issue with 16gb. I have never had an app-heavy apple device, as I typically just purchase only a few really solid apps that suit my needs. I hate picking up an iPhone that has multiple pages of apps installed on it.
I generally believe that those of us who are going to be more focused on web browsing and streaming will have no issue with 16gb. I have never had an app-heavy apple device, as I typically just purchase only a few really solid apps that suit my needs. I hate picking up an iPhone that has multiple pages of apps installed on it.
How many apps does the average 16GB iPad owner buy? I have no idea, but I'm sure Apple does.
16GB is way too small for me, I'll max out whatever they offer. My Dad could get by with 16GB, even with the new file sizes.
I don't understand the appeal of inductive charging. You can't use your iPad as normal while it's laying down on a surface...you can still use it if it's plugged into the wall or your computer.
I don't get it either. Charging over the air would be awesome, laying the iPad on a dock instead of plugging it in doesn't really help me appreciably.
Got my shipping notice tonight! Shipped via Kuroneko Yamato to be delivered on 16th.
Yeah I was hoping they would move up to 32/64/128 at the same price points as the current 16/32/64. But with the new screen/processor/ram they probably felt they've added enough for this update and bigger storage sizes will have to wait and be a selling point for next years update. With apps taking up even more room my new 64gb version will feel smaller than my current 64gb 2. A 16GB pad would suffice for the current low res device, but with the ballooning size of apps I wonder how tight they will feel a year from now. Probably would feel like my old 8GB iPhone 3G. That was a miserable experience the last year of its use.
Yeah I was hoping they would move up to 32/64/128 at the same price points as the current 16/32/64. But with the new screen/processor/ram they probably felt they've added enough for this update and bigger storage sizes will have to wait and be a selling point for next years update. With apps taking up even more room my new 64gb version will feel smaller than my current 64gb 2. A 16GB pad would suffice for the current low res device, but with the ballooning size of apps I wonder how tight they will feel a year from now. Probably would feel like my old 8GB iPhone 3G. That was a miserable experience the last year of its use.
everthustodeadbeats
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I always get the 64 gb iPad because I like to look at seeing 25 gb of space free.
My iPad has been picked up in Nashville, TN. It has that stain of 'future delivery requested'
I wonder how hard it would be to talk FedEx into lifting that? I wouldn't berate the customer service rep. It would be more like sweet talk.
My iPad has been picked up in Nashville, TN. It has that stain of 'future delivery requested'
I wonder how hard it would be to talk FedEx into lifting that? I wouldn't berate the customer service rep. It would be more like sweet talk.
everthustodeadbeats
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I'm ready for white as I want people to see that yes, it is an iPad and when you see the screen, you'll know it is the new one.
White is for bold and ostentatious. Black is for conservative, refined, and mixing with the other tablets.
When you download a universal app, the device should just automatically strip out the code that isn't needed. So download -> Device removes code that isn't needed. That would work.
I think that if they do put out a 7-8" model, it will either have to have a new resolution/form factor or use the iPhone's aspect ratio to run iPhone apps. The problem is that when they released the original iPad, they decided upon certain size of UI elements in regards to the physical display.
For example, Apple recommends that the minimum size of a UI element be 44x44 points, so that our fat fingers won't have trouble tapping it. (Non-retina: one point equals one pixel. Retina display: one point equals two pixels.)
So imagine if they keep the same screen dimension in points for a 7" iPad at 1024x768 points. They run into this problem where apps designed for this display with 44 point elements become even more smaller and harder to tap. Jobs talked about this before in a conference call, but I don't think many people actually understood what he was really talking about. (maybe because he was so blunt about it, sandpaper and all)
http://www.macworld.com/article/154980/2010/10/jobs_transcript.html said:
So I think that if they do decide to enter this 7" market, it will be a device that will look like a big iPod touch.
Original iPad: 132 ppi
960x640 at 7": 165 ppi
1920x1280 at 7": 329 ppi
Could be something they're working on for iOS 6.
brotkasten
Member
Everything about the iPad on the gaming side is a disaster. The ignorance of some people is incredible.
Sent from my iPad
I don't even know where to begin. I can't understand how so many people are antagonistic towards a piece of hardware, and are outright dismissive of any suggestion that someone could actually have a use for it.
Technosteve
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it's filled with Jr's they need to make a good impression on the SDF for them to be initiated in to the 599 club.
That isn't a big concern to Apple. While the internet may make it seem like everyone upgrades when the new one comes out it isn't the case. I can't remember where I saw it but for example 4S launch day sales had the vast majority being brand new users.
entremet
Member
I mean, I think I read a post on how someone believes an iPad's primarily purpose to pacify toddlers. lol. Hopefully it was trolling. And then another saying he sold it as a portable device. Portable media device? Really?
I can understand hating on Apple, tables, and iPads, but there was just so many clueless arguments.
TheExecutive
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Was in there last night and it was entertaining but apples and oranges.
IPads ROCK in the IT world. Bring on my RDP baby.
I think inductive charging requires a thicker case. You will also probably need to shell out some dollars at Apple's accessory prices to get one.
I think it's a slight gimmick. There are any number of docks that will charge the iPad if you just spend 1 second more to connect the dock connector.
The game industry is rapidly changing. And the so-called hardcore gamers feel threatened.
"Hardcore gamers" are more resistent to change than in technology anyone out there, even old people.
This could read either way for iPad detractors or PS3 detractors
Heh, I guess so. Why can't we all just get along?
go and buy this ipad. if you don't like it, just sell it for probably the same as it cost you a month later. But you'll love it. The increased screen size is so much more than just a larger screen, it enables more complex apps and makes browsing much more enjoyable - I find browsing on a smartphone a bit tiring, but fine when out and about.
I'm sticking with the iPad 3 for a few years. Retina display was the biggie, I doubt they will upgrade the screen any time soon, so i'm good for a few years. Also, considering that I web browse on a tablet a lot, 1gig of ram should go a long way to making using an iPad 3 easier over the next few years.
everthustodeadbeats
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I'm already there with the Macbook Pro.
I 'think' I won't upgrade over the 'new iPad' next year, but it's always tempting when the cost of the upgrade is selling your current iPad on ebay a month before the announcement and spending just 150 bucks or so to get the newest version.
Most likely a redesign and quad core A6 will be the big features.
Gapless screen would be very cool. There are like one or two phones that have that, and they look phenomenal. Gorilla Glass 2 will make the device even thinner next time around.
They have those "liquid metal" patents from 3-4 years ago that we haven't seen in a consumer product.
There's always room for innovation.
Baconsammy
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For me personally, get rid of the stupid home button and make the bezel smaller. But I'm sure Apple will milk Siri and make people think they're getting something special when they announce Siri on a future iPad.
As for this new iPad, I'm just really hoping that the Entertainment Weekly (my poop magazine) and Kindle(godly) apps get the retina treatment.
Yep, me too. I don't know what they're are cooking up for the iPad 4, but with an iPad 3 I wouldn't desire a new version simply because it has a new design, or Siri, or a faster CPU or a 1 MP better camera...
I just checked out that thread now.
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I try not to think this way but, man, theres a lot of people in there with bad opinions, lol. Just slinging nonsense without having any idea what theyre talking about.
LOL...I just threw that in there to jab you white ipad people. I think both look fine, but I prefer black. I do notice that mostly women have white iphones and ipads. This is just people that I know at work/friends.
I notice you resisted the urge to post in there. I folded. Lol.
I sold my OG iPad the day before the announcement and I actually miss it! It became such a fundamental part of my daily life since the first day I used it. when people say, what do you use an iPad for? What's the point etc, just let them use your one for a day or so and then take it away from them.
all over my face
I thought about it but reconsidered. the points that I could make had already been made by a few other posters but its not a thread where those points are being considered by the ones making it a shitstorm.
? Simulator?