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Re: Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event

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You mean it's still basically like devices that Apple sold about 10+ million of last quarter?

Yes, so why the attention to the 10 millionth and 1st? It's just more of the same.

I don't understand what you're getting at. You seem to be saying that because this new device builds on years of highly successful platform development that this is a bad thing. I disagree with that.

Re: Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event

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It's possible that touch makes a huge difference. People who never held an iPhone don't understand what's so special about touch, but pretty much all new owners spend first two days not being able to let go of the device poking it with a finger.

Are you sure? I'm a former iPhone owner, and the touch was main of it disadvantages. The touch keyboard is awfully slow. It is a very big step backwards, comparing to Blackberry or Android G1. And, I know, it sells under "don't expect that much it's a phone, you can live with it". As for the tablet, a portable machine - something between a laptop, and phone, I expect an option to use the actual keyboard. Otherwise, i…

Yes I am sure. Many of my friends weren't able to let go of the phone for several days. It should be noted that none of us are heavy SMS or other text users; the most I need keyboard for it to setup email/password so I can read email and an occasional quick web search.

Re: Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event

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Waiting on that wow moment, still basically just a huge ipod touch . . .

Hmm. So, we've got a handheld device with a slick UI, that can be used for video, audio, email, games, and reading, has a long battery life, and reasonable performance ... the first iteration of the mythical "tablet" that everyone's been talking about for two years now ... and the general reaction is that it's too much like a fancy Walkman?

I think the muted enthusiasm stems from the fact that there are multiple competitors at or close to release - it's good, great specs, but not 'like nothing else you've ever seen' (so far anyway). Mind you the price is going to help, a lot.

They probably won't build up the same market lead they did with the iPhone, which has only been technologically overtaken in recent months.

Re: Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event

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post #111

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Yes, so why the attention to the 10 millionth and 1st? It's just more of the same.

I don't understand what you're getting at. You seem to be saying that because this new device builds on years of highly successful platform development that this is a bad thing. I disagree with that.

No, he is suggesting that expectations on this one were way beyond what AAPL is delivering today.

Re: Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event

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post #111

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, so why the attention to the 10 millionth and 1st? It's just more of the same.

I don't understand what you're getting at. You seem to be saying that because this new device builds on years of highly successful platform development that this is a bad thing. I disagree with that.

It's not bad, but it is boring. This event was waaaaaayyyy overhyped.

Re: Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event

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post #31

Waiting on that wow moment, still basically just a huge ipod touch . . .

there it is, i think. the no-contract 3G deal with AT&T, it being priced at $30/mo unlimited data, and then the price of the tablet itself starting at $500.

that is pretty impressive.

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