So its another all in one device? What kind of battery power does this work on...iphone similar or is there an external power source? Battery life comes into play, is it wifi or a pay by month web fee like a netbook?
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Well as for me i'm not going to use it as a phone in that sense, i'll use it on wi-fi and use skype or one of the apps that allow it to be used as a phone, if i even use it that way at all. I'm not paying money for a monthly bill no matter who the provider is. I get my cell phone for free but i'm not up for adding another $30-40 to my monthly bills either.
As for how is it better than a decent laptop at that price..I think you all need to get it out of your head that this is a laptop. It should not really be compared to a laptop. It's an ipod, an iphone, e-reader, websurfing device and artistic sketch device. In other words more of a multimedia device than a PC.
I agree about the keyboard, i have read they will allow you to use an external one though like probably bluetooth like the Macbook Air does. Or maybe USB too.Streaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
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Actually the reason it's not coming out today and instead in March-June is that they are working on battery life. As for the e-reader aspect, no one really knows but i'm sure it'll function like the ipod touch does and allow you to use your wi-fi to download books and you pay for each book. Then for newspapers you probably pay a monthly fee to that newspaper to get it and it downloads automatically to your islate each day. That's just my opinion but I"ll bet that is how it's handled.Streaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
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Then essentially it's a big iPod touch or iPhone...i dunno, just personally don't see a need for it in my life, and my sentiments echo what a lot of tech columnists are writing. Apple could definitely surprise us all, but I just don't see the average soccer mom needing a iSlate....Well as for me i'm not going to use it as a phone in that sense, i'll use it on wi-fi and use skype or one of the apps that allow it to be used as a phone, if i even use it that way at all. I'm not paying money for a monthly bill no matter who the provider is. I get my cell phone for free but i'm not up for adding another $30-40 to my monthly bills either.
As for how is it better than a decent laptop at that price..I think you all need to get it out of your head that this is a laptop. It should not really be compared to a laptop. It's an ipod, an iphone, e-reader, websurfing device and artistic sketch device. In other words more of a multimedia device than a PC.
I agree about the keyboard, i have read they will allow you to use an external one though like probably bluetooth like the Macbook Air does. Or maybe USB too.
I'm not hating on you or anything...it does look cool
Just enjoy a good conversation about pros/cons, you're bringing up good points and none of us knows exactly what Apple's delivering, so I may have to rush out and buy one if it's that awesome
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I just got a Pre+ for Verizon, if they announce the iPhone will be avail for Verizon then I will definitely be making a return.“Nobody in the history of the game tried what I just tried. We’re talking about on the biggest stage, in New York, playing out of position and asked to hit fourth for the New York Yankees. I mean, that’s never been done.” - Sheffield on SheffieldComment
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Agreed. Based on everything I've read in this thread, it's going to be a rather useless product. But I'm sure Apple has something in store for us to make me think otherwise.Originally posted by DaImmaculateONeHow many brothers does Sub-zero running around in his clothing? No one can seem to kill the right one.Comment
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I don't think it would be useless even at about $800.
You gotta figure, it could hold your entire music, movie, and book collection all in one place.
Along with being a kick *** web browser.
We've seen what developers have done with the app store, I imagine they could create some pretty amazing apps for an apple tablet.“Nobody in the history of the game tried what I just tried. We’re talking about on the biggest stage, in New York, playing out of position and asked to hit fourth for the New York Yankees. I mean, that’s never been done.” - Sheffield on SheffieldComment
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You're luck Jobs doesn't read this thread or he may be rolling up his sleeves and taking some of you cats behind the woodshed, LOL!Streaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
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Maybe it's because I don't read on my computer... I don't know. And I don't see the need to replace my iPhone (hypothetically speaking... I don't actually have the money for an iPhone) with something that huge sometimes.I don't think it would be useless even at about $800.
You gotta figure, it could hold your entire music, movie, and book collection all in one place.
Along with being a kick *** web browser.
We've seen what developers have done with the app store, I imagine they could create some pretty amazing apps for an apple tablet.
www.tuaw.com has a Metaliveblog covering the event, keeping an eye on feeds from Engadget, Macworld, Ars Technica, MacNN, and Gizmodo.Originally posted by DaImmaculateONeHow many brothers does Sub-zero running around in his clothing? No one can seem to kill the right one.Comment
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i read mostly all on my ipod touch since i got it, much easier to read books on that then to tote around a large book, plus i can read in the dark while watching tv which i can't do with a regular bookStreaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
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Just a few minutes until Go Time. I'm more interested in any iPhone related news (new OS, new version, and what carriers). The tablet probably has zero relevance to me unless it prints money or employs some other awesome feature that no other product has.Check out my Tampa Bay Buccaneers CFM Thread.
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Eh, nevermind. Stick with Engadget on auto-refresh.
www.tuaw.com has a Metaliveblog covering the event, keeping an eye on feeds from Engadget, Macworld, Ars Technica, MacNN, and Gizmodo.Originally posted by DaImmaculateONeHow many brothers does Sub-zero running around in his clothing? No one can seem to kill the right one.Comment
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The big thing keeping me from e-readers is the fact that I enjoy reading books for free from the library. I don't want to pay 20 bucks to read something I can check out for free...Nintendo Switch Friend Code: SW-7009-7102-8818Comment

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