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[dojokun]

That really does not seem like something Apple would do. Way too obscure with very little practical use for 90% of people buying them.

I think if it gets reliable enough, the audio thing would. Four guys with instruments standing in a circle. Place the iPad in the middle and record a 4 track audio recording.

As for the cameras, honestly I see potential for gaming purposes. Make a multiplayer map online that matches your backyard in seconds? hell yeah.

 

[Phreaker]

Seems like there have been a lot of compromises to the iPad 2's ergonomics to support the high resolution screen: Thicker, heavier, longer charge time, device gets hot.

Still thinner and lighter than the OG iPad, which I have, so I'm good.

 

[renitou]

lmao no. buy an appletv and never deal with dumb cables.

Just send Apple your bank's account info. They'll handle living.

Don't forget to breathe.

 

[Cheebo]

I think if it gets reliable enough, the audio thing would. Four guys with instruments standing in a circle. Place the iPad in the middle and record a 4 track audio recording.

I think Apple would rather you use Garage Band, especially with the new Jam Session feature they added.

 

[Nitsuj23]

Anyone have any experience with Odoyo cases? This one - http://www.odoyo.com/products/listing/2/53/pcategory:54/lang:eng

looks like a perfect combination of a smart cover and Apple's first iPad case. Looks nice in white too. Would love some input as I can't find any reviews.

 

[dojokun]

I think Apple would rather you use Garage Band, especially with the new Jam Session feature they added.

I think Garage band would make use of it.

 

[richiek]

I thought we were talking about Apple and not some 3rd rate hardware manufacturer. The fact that this thing doesn't fully recharge by solar rays like Superman is an outright disappointment that clearly spells out how Apple is flailing at the helm without Jobs running things.

The evidence could not be clearer.

They're working on it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBmM4VM8Bv8

 

[Takamura-San]

yep

Me too.

 

[Awesome Animals]

Alright, so my iPad is getting delivered to my office tomorrow. Some of my coworkers are excited to see the thing and experience the beautiful retina display. What would be the best website to visit and show off the display? Do you think the stock photos in iPhoto will be enough? Apple.com?

 

[DopeyFish]

Omg omg omg a new day! does the tracking info work?"?!?

EXPORT SCAN - MOUNT HOPE, ON

Fuuuuuuu

 

[Keylime]

Mar 15, 2012 12:50 PM
Departed FedEx location - NEWARK, NJ

...ITS MOVING! AAAAHHH!!!

 

[railGUN]

I just called UPS and the lady said my package hasn't even cleared customs yet... hope fading.

 

[123rl]

I think it's hilarious that people criticise the new iPad's extra size as if it's a legitimate problem. It shows how irrational their hatred is for Apple when they have to bitch about such irrelevant "problems". Battery takes longer to charge? That's because it's almost twice as large. Apple can't change the laws of physics, dumbass.

 

[Keylime]

Kindle App Updated for Retina

...for all you heathens who don't use the vastly superior iBooks.

 

[Kreven]

I just called UPS and the lady said my package hasn't even cleared customs yet... hope fading.

To or from Canada?

 

[123rl]

Kindle App Updated for Retina

...for all you heathens who don't use the vastly superior iBooks.

Awesome news. That's the one app I'll use more than any other

 

[malingenie]

I think it's hilarious that people criticise the new iPad's extra size as if it's a legitimate problem. It shows how irrational their hatred is for Apple when they have to bitch about such irrelevant "problems". Battery takes longer to charge? That's because it's almost twice as large. Apple can't change the laws of physics, dumbass.

I find stalwart opposers and stalwart defenders equally funny.

 

[dojokun]

I just called UPS and the lady said my package hasn't even cleared customs yet... hope fading.

LOL we are like, having definite #firstworldproblems syndrome when the day of getting our iPads is our worry. Not that I wouldn't be worrying if I was in your situation, just observing.

 

[MThanded]

Kindle App Updated for Retina

...for all you heathens who don't use the vastly superior iBooks.

This changes everything. Again.

Seriously though, Amazon had to get this fixed before the official launch date.

 

[123rl]

I find stalwart opposers and stalwart defenders equally funny.

Very true. I hate the die hard Apple fanboys but the people who blindly hate Apple are just as annoying.

 

[railGUN]

To or from Canada?

I'm in Canada - however, thinking about it, the product left Apple (China I assume) on the 12th and the tracking info on UPS hasn't changed since then, so I doubt it's been in customs for days, so I'm really hoping their system is just fucked and she didn't know what she was talking about.

 

[pxleyes]

Got my appleTV a day early! Hell ya!

Something to hold me over till tomorrow.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

Kindle App Updated for Retina

...for all you heathens who don't use the vastly superior iBooks.

I like the ability to take my books with me should I ever stop using an Apple device . But this is great news.

 

[kehs]

I think it's hilarious that people criticise the new iPad's extra size as if it's a legitimate problem. It shows how irrational their hatred is for Apple when they have to bitch about such irrelevant "problems". Battery takes longer to charge? That's because it's almost twice as large. Apple can't change the laws of physics, dumbass.

Apple should be spending some of it's massively accruing profits into developing new battery technology instead of resting on their laurels as people keep eating up whatever recycled marginally bloated thing they churn out year after year ad nauseum.

 

[dkeane]

HA - ifixit is down because of people looking for the iPad tear down. Let the madness begin!

 

[Keylime]

Apple should be spending some of it's massively accruing profits into developing new battery technology instead of resting on their laurels as people keep eating up whatever recycled marginally bloated thing they churn out year after year ad nauseum.

We should create a new euphenism: "Cook"

Cook (ku - uk): def <verb> to be fucking up royally.

ex. "The battery in the new iPad takes twice as long to charge as the previous generation?! Looks like Apple Cook'd up another product!"

 

[Salmonax]

My iPad successfully made the journey from Ontario to Oakland. Now it just has one little bridge to cross and the precious is ours. Hype!

 

[kehs]

We should create a new euphenism: "Cook"

Cook (ku - uk): def <verb> to be fucking up royally.

ex. "The battery in the new iPad takes twice as long to charge as the previous generation?! Looks like Apple Cook'd up another product!"

The new iPad is going to Cook my legs if I use it while charging.

 

[Keylime]

The new iPad is going to Cook my legs if I use it while charging or while connected to LTE

Fixed your Cook up.

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

Apple should be spending some of it's massively accruing profits into developing new battery technology instead of resting on their laurels as people keep eating up whatever recycled marginally bloated thing they churn out year after year ad nauseum.

You mean like the did with the new "recycled marginally bloated thing" aka the New iPad? I mean batteries with this much power in such a small space is new. And considering a number of the reviews have mentioned how remarkable it is that Apple was able to up the performance on the device without losing ground in battery life, and only making it slightly thicker, I'd say their R&D in battery technology is being put to good use.

 

[MercuryLS]

I'll take that thickness compromise.

*cancels pre-order*

 

[cyberheater]

This thread is going to be insane tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing the impressions of folks that got theirs and the rage venting from those that didn't.

 

[kehs]

You mean like the did with the new "recycled marginally bloated thing" aka the New iPad? I mean batteries with this much power in such a small space is new. And considering a number of the reviews have mentioned how remarkable it is that Apple was able to up the performance on the device without losing ground in battery life, and only making it slightly thicker, I'd say their R&D in battery technology is being put to good use.

Such amazing R&D that they couldn't manage to miniaturize it enough and had to make such a large regression in component design or even get it up to snuff to power a true retina display. Instead they settled. This is definitely a post-Jobs Apple, and it shows there's a new Cook Cooking up dennovations all around.

 

[Salmonax]

Such amazing R&D that they couldn't manage to miniaturize it enough and had to make such a large regression in component design or even get it up to snuff to power a true retina display. Instead they settled. This is definitely a post-Jobs Apple, and it shows there's a new Cook Cooking up dennovations all around.

First they came for the thickness, and I didn't speak out...

 

[MThanded]

Such amazing R&D that they couldn't manage to miniaturize it enough and had to make such a large regression in component design or even get it up to snuff to power a true retina display. Instead they settled. This is definitely a post-Jobs Apple, and it shows there's a new Cook Cooking up dennovations all around.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Newark!

 

[Beer Monkey]

The AAPL stock I bought a week ago has made enough (on paper) to cover my entire 32GB Wi-Fi (White) purchase.

 

[soul creator]

CoperniLad

 

[Crazymoogle]

The hyperbole is nice and all, but I'd also settle for pics of the (inevitable) lineups forming. Gotta think Pacific Centre (Vancouver) must have somebody stupid/crazy enough to be in line right now.

 

[mysterion86]

I have a 64gb ipod touch, which i use mainly for music on my daily commute.Should i sell it off after i get the ipad (32gb)?The issue is the Ipad isn't the best device to listen to music on the go.

 

[Salmonax]

I have a 64gb ipod touch, which i use mainly for music on my daily commute.Should i sell it off after i get the ipad (32gb)?The issue is the Ipad isn't the best device to listen to music on the go.

I personally wouldn't use the iPad as a primary portable music player. You'd have to carry some sort of a bag with you at all times.

 

[LunaticPuma]

I find it amusing that my iPad went from Middletown, PA to Indianapolis, IN considering I live in Pittsburgh. I guess FedEx felt like taking it on a road trip.

 

[MThanded]

I find it amusing that my iPad went from Middletown, PA to Indianapolis, IN considering I live in Pittsburgh. I guess FedEx felt like taking it on a road trip.

Damn a lot of Pittsburgh folks(including me) are in this thread. I pick mine up at the apple store tomorrow.

 

[planar1280]

I find it amusing that my iPad went from Middletown, PA to Indianapolis, IN considering I live in Pittsburgh. I guess FedEx felt like taking it on a road trip.

Indianapolis must be a sorting facility thats why

 

[tokkun]

My point wasn't that those regressions make the iPad 3 undesirable, but that it was unusual for Apple to push a technology upgrade in a specific product line at the cost of ergonomics.

This has been the previous rationale for not including LTE in iPhones, has it not?

 

[soldat7]

Kindle App Updated for Retina

...for all you heathens who don't use the vastly superior iBooks.

Can you change the dang justification yet? I hate fully justified text.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Kindle App Updated for Retina

...for all you heathens who don't use the vastly superior iBooks.

buh buh...they won't get it updated by the end of the weekend

 

[Friend]

Such amazing R&D that they couldn't manage to miniaturize it enough and had to make such a large regression in component design or even get it up to snuff to power a true retina display. Instead they settled. This is definitely a post-Jobs Apple, and it shows there's a new Cook Cooking up dennovations all around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk

 

[Crazymoogle]

My point wasn't that those regressions make the iPad 3 undesirable, but that it was unusual for Apple to push a technology upgrade in a specific product line at the cost of ergonomics.

This has been the previous rationale for not including LTE in iPhones, has it not?

1) Well, we've already covered the shape change, so that's not an issue
2) It's heavier, but Apple has always prioritized battery life (and yet, still not iPad1 heavy)
3) LTE wasn't previously included because it needed
- active networks worldwide (if it's only AT&T, why bother?)
- non-battery destroying chipsets (aka: small and low wattage)
- reasonable yield (Apple makes stuff in large scales)

 

[MThanded]

My point wasn't that those regressions make the iPad 3 undesirable, but that it was unusual for Apple to push a technology upgrade in a specific product line at the cost of ergonomics.

This has been the previous rationale for not including LTE in iPhones, has it not?

It's all a game of tradeoffs. I presume they think the concessions were worth it.