My Thoughts on Apple Jan 2010 Event
It was a big day for the tech industry, Apple Event! As expected, the Apple tablet was confirmed!
Called the iPad, it is just an oversized iPod/iPhone! 10 inch screen, WiFi N, iPhone OS, 3G (on some models). It is a nice thin looking design, with 10 hours of battery life. However, I am not that impressed with a larger iPod Touch, cause thats all it is. It does have nice exclusive apps, such as iBooks (Apple's eReader/Book Store), iWorks for iPad (which is very nice and slick, $9.99 per iWork app). All the apps work with the iPad, and can be up-scaled to the screen size. It has some accessories as well, one which stood out for me, was the keyboard dock. It could be a cheap desktop???
Its a nice new product, but I do not see the point of it. Its too big to carry around, and if you want a excellent Internet device on-the-go, you buy a iPod Touch/iPhone. Jobs seemed to sell it as a home device, but why would you spend at least $499 on a iPad to use at home, when you could just use your computer. I see no point to it, I wont be buying one, I believe it will be a flop!
The pricing, it not as expensive as I thought but still pricey!
- 16GB - $499
- 32GB - $599
- 64GB - $699
- 16GB 3G - $629
- 32GB 3G - $729
- 64GB 3G - $829
You can also buy a prepay plan (not a contract), its with AT&T. $14.99 for 250mb per month OR $29.99 for unlimited. What is surprising is that it is unlocked!
That was it, 90mins about the iPad! No new iPod/iPhone, no iPhone OS 4, no new Mac Updates, Not even iLife/iWorks 2010 (I was expecting that!)
The new iPad (click to enlarge)
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January 27th, 2010 - 20:12
I’m SO getting one!
January 27th, 2010 - 20:24
Getting one too!!
January 27th, 2010 - 20:46
Why, its stupid. There is no market or point to them. It will fail?
Ok, I know thats my opinion, please give me reasons why you want one, what will you use it and when will you use it.
Both of you have an desktop, laptop and a iPhone, why do you need the iPad???
January 27th, 2010 - 20:54
1) Because it’s apple
2) Because I can
3) Because I need something between a macbooka and an iPhone!
January 27th, 2010 - 20:58
Sam, they are not very useful or justifying answers. It appears I have proved my point why you should not buy one. Since you could not come up with any proper reason to buy one
January 27th, 2010 - 20:58
I don’t like reading books on my MacBook or iPhone, i don’t like watching movies in bed with my MacBook or iPhone, this the device that you need at home for things like reading or watching movies. The MacBook is useful for common stuff at home, my iPhone is for on the go, my iPad will be for relaxing stuff at home, I see a market for the iPad.
January 27th, 2010 - 21:02
Thanks Laurent, some suitable answers (SAM!). Yeah, I can see your point, it would make an excellent movie viewer, and if your into ebooks, its a great device. Though, some people seem to prefer e-link (like on the Kindle), since its easier on the eyes.
January 27th, 2010 - 21:22
The only question now is… to 3G or not to 3G
(silly question really – 3g all the way!)
January 27th, 2010 - 21:34
Ideal use is when I’m out and about, macbook is too big and valuable to move around and iPhone is too small and awkward to type on. This to me is the best of both – sure a netbook does it, but this is almost the same price for an apple product…