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Re: IPad 2 Official Specs

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Post by dedward »

cletus wrote: post #18
TomOfTTB wrote: post #12

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Simple. They... 1. Take steps that make it easier to identify leakers (like embedding secret numbers into promotional photos so they can tell who leaked them if they get published) and 2. They pursue anyone who dares leak information with the ferocity of a rabid dog. No real mystery here.

While I don't disagree with your observations, I think it would be remiss to exclude the fact that many Apple employees are incredibly loyal and believe in the company.

Right - because the ones that dind't - see previous comment :)

Re: IPad 2 Official Specs

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Post by code_duck »

Someone wrote: post #102
code_duck wrote: post #99

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Not 'weird'. That is unrelated and dependent upon other factors. I'm not referring solely to the iPad. Apple charges an extra $100 for 16GB of flash storage for iPhones and iPods. That's not market rate. The whole idea of pricing storage like that came from the iPod, and I think by the time you have devices that are used for general computing like iPads, it's time to drop it. I would prefer to have a card slot. (By t…

I would prefer to have a card slot I am not sure whether I would want one. Having one would introduce a lot of opportunities, but also would remove lots of ease of use. Install an app => user must select where to install it. User interface-wise, what would happen to the home screen if I take out a card with some applications on it? What if I plug in another card? What if that card contains an application that already…

Motorola handles the card setup the same way (it's behind the battery).

I'm confident that Apple could figure out how to do this right. You're not?

Re: IPad 2 Official Specs

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Post by dakotasmith »

pmjordan wrote: post #112
illumin8 wrote: post #79

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It looks like HDMI output is available to all current gen iOS products, as well as iPad 2: http://macdailynews.com/2011/03/02/apples-hdmi-cable-works-w...

That's pretty curious. Why would they keep that capability quiet for so long?

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC953ZM/A#overview

The iPad2 is the only device which supports video mirroring.

For all other devices, restricted video out remains, even with the Digital AV Adapter. It will only send video when the application supports it.

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Post by megablast »

kaptain wrote: post #81
cletus wrote: post #18

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While I don't disagree with your observations, I think it would be remiss to exclude the fact that many Apple employees are incredibly loyal and believe in the company.

When I started working for Apple (about 5 years ago now) it was my dream job (I had serious fanboitis). The new hires got a security orientation which was your basic "We spend lots of money protecting things; don't do anything lame." But the reality of working makes the magic unicorn dust wear off. I saw a bunch of prototypes and I knew a bunch of information that nobody else 'knew' but lots of outsiders suspected. I…

Surely if you were encouraged to 'eat your own dog food', that would mean people inside apple would be testing stuff themselves, so would mean eventual public releases would be better?

Re: IPad 2 Official Specs

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Post by jonknee »

smackfu wrote: post #65
r00fus wrote: post #35

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It's clear to me you don't understand the market then. Being the thinnest is a clear differentiator. Having aesthetic style means a LOT to a lot of people (ie, customers). Furthermore, Apple did increase the processor size, memory, and probably battery (considering it has same 10hr life) and also decreased the total volume of the enclosure. Finally, if you've ever used an iPad at length you'd realize it doesn't need…

Apple even like to "cheats" the thinness, by making the edges thinner than the rest, so it seems thinner in photos and is just hovering over the desktop.

Cheating or not, 8.8mm is really thin.

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Post by TomasSedovic »

smackfu wrote: post #65
r00fus wrote: post #35

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It's clear to me you don't understand the market then. Being the thinnest is a clear differentiator. Having aesthetic style means a LOT to a lot of people (ie, customers). Furthermore, Apple did increase the processor size, memory, and probably battery (considering it has same 10hr life) and also decreased the total volume of the enclosure. Finally, if you've ever used an iPad at length you'd realize it doesn't need…

Apple even like to "cheats" the thinness, by making the edges thinner than the rest, so it seems thinner in photos and is just hovering over the desktop.

Yes, that's an old optical trick that magicians use.

However, it also makes it easier to pick up from the table, right?

Re: IPad 2 Official Specs

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Post by daniel02216 »

sciurus wrote: post #76
olivercameron wrote: post #72

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Yet they still manage to make the iPad cheaper than every other tablet out there. Weird, huh?

Really? There are some decent Android options in the $300 range, e.g. http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/archos-70-and-101-interne...

And a refurbed iPad 1 is $349 from Apple, $399 new, as long as they last. Presumably, they're still making a profit.

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Post by nlogn »

dr_ wrote: post #110
Gilpo wrote: post #87

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These iPads ain't for you. Apple doesn't want two important kinds of customers: power-users and penny-pinchers. Simple as that.

What tablet would a "power user" use then? And what practical tablet is cheaper?

For "power users", the Xoom should be a clear winner, no? More free customization, tabbed browsing (and plenty of RAM to handle it nicely), and most importantly, it is free to develop for the Xoom from any OS.

As far as cheaper, maybe the Nook Color would be a smarter buy for the "penny-pincher".

Re: IPad 2 Official Specs

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Post by orangecat »

jkahn wrote: post #84
sciurus wrote: post #76

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Really? There are some decent Android options in the $300 range, e.g. http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/archos-70-and-101-interne...

That looks like trash compared to the iPad. We've seen in the market so far that building a tablet that is remotely close to iPad in terms of hardware build, let alone software, costs more.

The $250 Nook Color has solid build quality and is trivial to root and turn into a full Android tablet.
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