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Re: Live from Apple's iPad 2 event

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from the iOS 4 page: "the built-in dictionaries support over 50 languages and dialects"

Hmpf, I just splurged on German-English, French, and Korean dictionaries a few days ago... :-( Still, if this means I can tap a word in any app, say Le Monde, and an explanation/definition pops up, I'll be superhappy. At the moment, one needs to switch back and forth between dictionary and app.

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For me, the most exciting announcement has to be the line of Smart Covers. iPad covers aren't new, but this cover looks like it could solve the ergonomic problem of typing on your iPad or watching a movie/TV show while you're not sitting on a couch. It also protects your iPad's screen without adding bulk. EDIT: @marcoarment: "The Smart Cover might be the best feature of the iPad 2. I can't possibly express how much I…

I think Apple will make more profit on their Smart Covers than Motorola, HP and RIM will on their tablets.

http://twitter.com/#!/kawika/status/43024891062124545

Re: Live from Apple's iPad 2 event

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The aren't using an AJAX refresh because this way they can pretend they got xx pageviews/visit.

After all AJAX will not bring content from nowhere, they can still count the feed's requests.

But not the ad views.

Re: Live from Apple's iPad 2 event

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For me, the most exciting announcement has to be the line of Smart Covers. iPad covers aren't new, but this cover looks like it could solve the ergonomic problem of typing on your iPad or watching a movie/TV show while you're not sitting on a couch. It also protects your iPad's screen without adding bulk. EDIT: @marcoarment: "The Smart Cover might be the best feature of the iPad 2. I can't possibly express how much I…

Anyone notice at the end of the video on Apple's site the disclaimer about the colors potentially wearing off on the leather versions? Still love the concept and I'd just go with a poly one anyway. Definitely agree with the ergonomics aspect as well. I think the Smart Cover is pretty brilliant in its simplicity.

Lots of dyed leathers have a tendency to take scratches, scuffs, etc., and generally weather over time. A lot of folks love this effect, especially on furniture, shoes, jackets, and other items made of leather. Other folks either don't care for the effect, or simply haven't owned leather items long enough for the distressing to kick in. My guess is that Apple is preparing that latter set of consumers for some sort of weathering/distressing over time.

Re: Live from Apple's iPad 2 event

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It was mentioned, and to huge applause. Shipping white from the launch.

Why are people so interested in white versions of the iPhone/iPad? Is it merely a matter of preference or is there some kind of significant difference? (I ask this earnestly, and not to troll.)

I’m guessing that was ironic enthusiasm – more applause for the joke, really, than for the color.

Re: Live from Apple's iPad 2 event

#100

For me, the most exciting announcement has to be the line of Smart Covers. iPad covers aren't new, but this cover looks like it could solve the ergonomic problem of typing on your iPad or watching a movie/TV show while you're not sitting on a couch. It also protects your iPad's screen without adding bulk. EDIT: @marcoarment: "The Smart Cover might be the best feature of the iPad 2. I can't possibly express how much I…

I think Apple will make more profit on their Smart Covers than Motorola, HP and RIM will on their tablets. http://twitter.com/#!/kawika/status/43024891062124545

These are the new "iPhone bumpers:" accessories with low cost of production and incredible margins. Apple is very, very good at doing this.
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