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Ben B 27-01-2010 19:26

The Apple iPad Thread
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8483654.stm

So what use would anyone have for a Tablet PC really?

iFrankie 27-01-2010 19:29

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 34953273)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8483654.stm

So what use would anyone have for a Tablet PC really?

Its not really a computer is it, id love one! but im not getting one because they will have a newer version by the end of the year.

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Hugh 27-01-2010 19:30

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
I had Compaq Tablet in 2003, and it was useful as a general office gadget (handwriting recognition as well as the standard laptop stuff), and the keyboard detached. I liked it, and kept it for travelling.

Only problem was that it was painfully slow - underpowered for what it was trying to do.

Derek 27-01-2010 19:32

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
I want one. :drool:

Ben B 27-01-2010 19:34

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
A giant iPod touch

iFrankie 27-01-2010 19:34

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 34953286)
A giant iPod touch

But better :D:D:D

dilli-theclaw 27-01-2010 19:35

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
Well I like the look of it. As for people buying it. It's a mac - build it and they will come lol

Ben B 27-01-2010 19:37

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
I'd rather have a touch screen laptop, then at least I have a keyboard to type on

Chris 27-01-2010 19:43

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
I would love to have a keyboard free, touchscreen Mac - but I don't think that's what this is. I think it may be running the iPod/iPhone OS rather than a version of OSX.

dilli-theclaw 27-01-2010 19:45

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 34953293)
I would love to have a keyboard free, touchscreen Mac - but I don't think that's what this is. I think it may be running the iPod/iPhone OS rather than a version of OSX.

I have heard rumours it does indeed run firmware 4.0 (Which is what I'm hoping they are going to announce).

Bluffdemon 27-01-2010 19:48

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
and what rip off price will this be i wonder !

Hugh 27-01-2010 20:03

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
Who cares - I'll get work to buy me one.... :D

Stephen 27-01-2010 20:10

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
I was totally underwhelmed. It is essentially a giant iPod touch with some extra features thrown in. Not worth it at all.

DocDutch 27-01-2010 20:23

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
it does look sweet :) but have to see what the $ price is and what the £ or € is going to be for this device.

for the basic 1 with Wifi and 3g $629.... quite steep if your asking me.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/l...reation-event/

martyh 27-01-2010 20:24

re: The Apple iPad Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 34953293)
I would love to have a keyboard free, touchscreen Mac - but I don't think that's what this is. I think it may be running the iPod/iPhone OS rather than a version of OSX.



"Bandwidth revealed that device will run on an extension of the iPhone operating system"


according to sky news if this helps


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