Anyone Stoked for Apple's Tablet Release?

[papajohn56]

Ipad.....

incoming maxiPad jokes. it looks pretty nice though

 

[B 4 I Fu Ru 18]

LOL they're off to a good start.

Jason Chen:
Jobs clicked a story and there is a missing plugin error (is this flash? Does this mean that the iPad won’t have flash?)

 

[HealthConverter]

engadget has a sick live feed of the event if anyones interested.

 

[amanda11]

Pic straight from the conference

Expect to see paper thin OLED tablets everywhere within the next 10-15 years.

 

[blank_czech]

Pic straight from the conference

Expect to see paper thin OLED tablets everywhere within the next 10-15 years.

Which is why this is good. Apple can actually design a good looking product. And then in a few months (or years), everyone else copies off their design, and we all get cheaper and better products.

 

[HealthConverter]

their shares should skyrocket if they decide to go with verizon.....but theres gotta be a sim tray in that thing somewhere....or maybe WiMax networking?

 

[invisible777]

apple stock is crashing

 

[HealthConverter]

it'll skyrocket as it always does

 

[machinecontrol]

Can anyone explain to me the appeal of this thing? I seriously don't get it. It's just a giant iPhone. If you already have a laptop/netbook and an iPhone, why would you get this?

 

[amanda11]

Can anyone explain to me the appeal of this thing? I seriously don't get it. It's just a giant iPhone. If you already have a laptop/netbook and an iPhone, why would you get this?

Oh -- it's simple, really. Trendy hipster fag and soccer moms and rich suburban teenagers will line up and buy this, so the can tweet while taking a shit at Starbucks.

I don't care if Steve Jobs puts the launch price at $3500, those trendy hipster consumer sheep will put it on their credit card and pay off the minimum monthly balance until the end of time.

 

[HealthConverter]

it's a much more pleasant device to use because of all the engineering thats gone into it. its like buying a CLS benz or a VW. they both drive really well and get the job done, but obviously the CLS benz is gonna be nicer to use and obviously a better car.

 

[blank_czech]

Can anyone explain to me the appeal of this thing? I seriously don't get it. It's just a giant iPhone. If you already have a laptop/netbook and an iPhone, why would you get this?

Because reading pdfs and watching movies on a laptop is a pain in the ass if you're not at a desk.

 

[DollasnCents]

This thing blows dick so far, nothing ground breaking. yawn

 

[machinecontrol]

So in your analogy a crippled 1Ghz keyboardless machine running iPhone OS is the Benz and a full-featured laptop with a real OS is the VW?

 

[Brandon]

Here is a live stream: Apple Announcement LIVE VIDEO: Streaming Updates From 2010 Apple Event (VIDEO)

 

[HealthConverter]

it was referencing the brand in general......thats the mindset ppl have when looking at these products.

So in your analogy a crippled 1Ghz keyboardless machine running iPhone OS is the Benz and a full-featured laptop with a real OS is the VW?

 

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[blank_czech]

God, fuck yes. I can't wait to get one of these. Leo Laporte Live, Ustream.TV: Live from the TWiT Cottage, non-stop technology news and conversation with Leo Laporte and friends. . Computers <--- live stream. Also can't wait to quote people in this thread when everyone has a tablet-like device in the next two years.

 

[productionhead]

this is just an oversized ipod touch. i am going to get one just cause it looks good, but that's all apple products are good for - the design. practicality can be found elsewhere

 

[blank_czech]

$499. Fuck yeah. I am definitely buying this.