The forthcoming iSlate or tablet ?
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So what does this do that an iphone 3g/gs can't?
l was hoping for mac OS on a big iphone and it hasn't happened. It can do video, tv, games, listen to music and browse the web which is exactly what I can do on my iphone. Only difference is this has a 25cm screen and an alleged 10 hour battery life.
l was hoping for mac OS on a big iphone and it hasn't happened. It can do video, tv, games, listen to music and browse the web which is exactly what I can do on my iphone. Only difference is this has a 25cm screen and an alleged 10 hour battery life.
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It can't make phone calls, so that's one deficit against it, and it does not have a camera, which I'm sure many will moan about.
One other interesting snippet I've found when looking round the pages for the iPad is that iBooks is US only at present. It'll be interesting to see what happens in other markets, one assumes similar Harper Collins type deals will be made.
I also wonder if epub books from other sources could be added into your iBook bookshelf.
One other interesting snippet I've found when looking round the pages for the iPad is that iBooks is US only at present. It'll be interesting to see what happens in other markets, one assumes similar Harper Collins type deals will be made.
I also wonder if epub books from other sources could be added into your iBook bookshelf.
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I think the reason it's not running a full version of the OS is that it would detract sales from those who would buy a macbook, which Apple obviously doesn't wish to do. They have positioned this as a device between the iPhone/Touch and the Macbook.
Is there really a market there for such a device, they obviously seem to think so.
I'm going to wait until I can have a play with one before I give a definitive verdict on it. I also want to see Canadian pricing and how much Rogers will shaft people for data plans. They don't like the term unlimited as they like to screw people when it comes to charging for data. I'm also interested to see what the definition of "unlimited" is from AT&T, as we know that "unlimited" typically isn't.
Is there really a market there for such a device, they obviously seem to think so.
I'm going to wait until I can have a play with one before I give a definitive verdict on it. I also want to see Canadian pricing and how much Rogers will shaft people for data plans. They don't like the term unlimited as they like to screw people when it comes to charging for data. I'm also interested to see what the definition of "unlimited" is from AT&T, as we know that "unlimited" typically isn't.
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I expect Tesco to be full of burberry wearing numpties any day now, all holding a "phone" the size of a sheet of A4 paper while making a call
The size of this new "phone" will let everybody else know they are "minted" (while they buy the thing via 2quid per week brighthouse deals)
But as above, if it cant even do calls, i dont see the point in it, buy a netbook and put linux on it ?
touchscreens are crap for typing
The size of this new "phone" will let everybody else know they are "minted" (while they buy the thing via 2quid per week brighthouse deals)
But as above, if it cant even do calls, i dont see the point in it, buy a netbook and put linux on it ?
touchscreens are crap for typing
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So its basically a big iphone with a high res screen that doesn't make calls or take pictures - but then why should it make calls or take pictures?.
I'd be interested, but just as a toy really, although I do a bit of photography work for websites and other media applications on a part time basis, and it woud be great for showing prospective clients work that I've done, as I don't have a laptop at home.
I also travel a lot, and it would be great for browsing/videos/emails on the go - although the iPhone does all that very well, albeit with a much smaller screen. It looks to be big enough to be more useable than the iPhone, but small enough to be very portable.
The price woud have to be right, though, for the hardware and the data plans. What I am thinking though, is that an ipad may be a more sensible proposition than upgrading the iphone to a 3gs or 4 (whenever that arrives)
So its basically a big iphone with a high res screen that doesn't make calls or take pictures - but then why should it make calls or take pictures?.
I'd be interested, but just as a toy really, although I do a bit of photography work for websites and other media applications on a part time basis, and it woud be great for showing prospective clients work that I've done, as I don't have a laptop at home.
I also travel a lot, and it would be great for browsing/videos/emails on the go - although the iPhone does all that very well, albeit with a much smaller screen. It looks to be big enough to be more useable than the iPhone, but small enough to be very portable.
The price woud have to be right, though, for the hardware and the data plans. What I am thinking though, is that an ipad may be a more sensible proposition than upgrading the iphone to a 3gs or 4 (whenever that arrives)
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I just happened to read this.
Personally I think the iPad is too large to be used as a phone in the normal manner, via a headset/headphones perhaps, but it's a tad silly as you'd need to keep them connected all the time to hear someone clearly/privately.
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I just happened to read this.
Personally I think the iPad is too large to be used as a phone in the normal manner, via a headset/headphones perhaps, but it's a tad silly as you'd need to keep them connected all the time to hear someone clearly/privately.
Personally I think the iPad is too large to be used as a phone in the normal manner, via a headset/headphones perhaps, but it's a tad silly as you'd need to keep them connected all the time to hear someone clearly/privately.
Let me clarify - rather than upgrading to a new 3gs or 4 (which would no doubt be without some cost), I would keep my existing 3g iphone and add the ipad.
Using the phone primarily as a phone and using the pad to browse, email, etc, when travelling.
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As with most people i dont reall see the point, also how would you carry it?
The only real thing that I can think it would be good for is when travelling by plane (if the plane had wifi) apart from that
Theres no way that would fit in my pocket (maybe ok for a big womans handbag) so it looks like your only option is a "man bag"
The only real thing that I can think it would be good for is when travelling by plane (if the plane had wifi) apart from that
Theres no way that would fit in my pocket (maybe ok for a big womans handbag) so it looks like your only option is a "man bag"
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so the iPad. I can see both sides. Sort of underwhelming - but I'm not sure how well a touchscreen tablet with full OS would work.
I LOVE the new UI and how the 'pop-up' context menus work.
Disappointed there's no front facing camera - and no Flash support in the browser. I can understand that on the iPhone but if we're being told it is 'the best browsing experience' and has no flash - on this size screen, how can it be?
But I'll probably get one. Maybe wi-fi only for this version. Looking forward to version 2.
So when are they going to annouce iPhone OS4?
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I think that what people thought would be OS 4.0 is actually OS 3.2, which is what the iPad is running.
My understanding is that they did not pre-release the 3.2 SDK as it would have contained all kinds of references to the iPad and they didn't want that leaking out.
Looking at the downloads, the 3.2 SDK is a beta, and thus not complete, but will allow you to code for iPad.
My guess would be that in up coming betas they may add functionality at a software level, perhaps, if we're very lucky, they'll unlock the iPhone software as they have done with the iPad.
My understanding is that they did not pre-release the 3.2 SDK as it would have contained all kinds of references to the iPad and they didn't want that leaking out.
Looking at the downloads, the 3.2 SDK is a beta, and thus not complete, but will allow you to code for iPad.
My guess would be that in up coming betas they may add functionality at a software level, perhaps, if we're very lucky, they'll unlock the iPhone software as they have done with the iPad.
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"Our product suite includes GS.Rich Media ad formats which serve Flash ads to the iPhone..."
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Flash adverts have been on the iphone for about a year
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"Our product suite includes GS.Rich Media ad formats which serve Flash ads to the iPhone..."
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What site? Just curious. I'd encourage the site owner to stop using flash, it's dying tech anyhow.
No one's mentioned the mini Sim yet, might be a deal breaker for me unless the iPhone 4 comes with a mini Sim, in that case all other manufacturers will follow anyhow.
No one's mentioned the mini Sim yet, might be a deal breaker for me unless the iPhone 4 comes with a mini Sim, in that case all other manufacturers will follow anyhow.
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Well for starters, rather than paying £1.79 for the Canabalt app I could play the flash version for free at CANABALT: Buy it with your moneys!!
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