The "Apple Inc." Thread iPad Mini

[Sigz]

I still don't understand what the point of this thing is.

[antigoon]

Jordan Rudess is gonna have a field day with this. I can't wait to see what kind of music apps are developed.

[Sigz]

Jordan Rudess is gonna have a field day with this. I can't wait to see what kind of music apps are developed.

 

[antigoon]

BEBOT XL

[Adami]

So it's basically a huge ipod/iphone?

[Sigz]

Looks like it. But without the phone.

[antigoon]

So it's basically a huge ipod/iphone?

It's a revolution. *jazz hands*

[black_biff_stadler]

Can you imagine heated arguments taking place over that thing? The guy's holding it in front of him, and the girl's face is in the viewscreen like a webcam. All the sudden he yells "DON'T TALK TO ME THAT WAY YOU WHORE!!!" and shakes the tablet around wildly like a little kid. And then, he hurls it across the room like a discuss. That's when you walk in the door and miraculously catch it. You look into the screen, she looks through her screen at you, and instant love is born. Hopefully the first guy will let you leave with his iPad. Just tell him it would have been broken anyway if you didn't catch it.

[ariich]

Looks like it. But without the phone.

Yeah, so it's just a giant iPod Touch. I don't understand the excitement.

[lordxizor]

I can see this catching on. Let's face it guys; the vast majority of people use a computer for email, internet browsing, viewing/organizing pictures, watching videos, and playing some basic, time killing games. This is a slick, small computer that does exactly that without all of the extras they won't need. It's not a computer to do work on, it's a computer to kill time on, which is all most people do on their computers at home. The great thing about Apple is that it makes it's interface so damn easy to use. The average computer user doesn't give a crap about being able to manually organize their computer. They just want to push a button and get what they want. The only real drawback I see to this is the price. You can get a basic laptop which will do more for less.

[Volk9]

Title made me think this was about an actual apple, and I was trying to think how an apple could suprise someone

[Space Invader]

Title made me think this was about an actual apple, and I was trying to think how an apple could suprise someone

For some reason (probably because it's been the subject of study around my school the the last week), my first thought was of the Isaac Newton apple.

It sure surprised him.

[ariich]

Does it come with a stand or something? If not, then it's considerably less convenient than a laptop as you need a wall to lean it against.

[AcidLameLTE]

I imagine that will come in the form of an accessory

[mizzl]

I can see this catching on. Let's face it guys; the vast majority of people use a computer for email, internet browsing, viewing/organizing pictures, watching videos, and playing some basic, time killing games. This is a slick, small computer that does exactly that without all of the extras they won't need. It's not a computer to do work on, it's a computer to kill time on, which is all most people do on their computers at home. The great thing about Apple is that it makes it's interface so damn easy to use. The average computer user doesn't give a crap about being able to manually organize their computer. They just want to push a button and get what they want. The only real drawback I see to this is the price. You can get a basic laptop which will do more for less.

You hailed the nail right on the nead.

[veronica]

BEBOT XL

I'll buy it!

[tri.ad]

I'll pass up. Nothing that I need. Those who are willing to buy it, whatever their motives are, go ahead. Those who aren't, fine. I have what I need, so there's no need for me to buy this thing.

[AcidLameLTE]

I've never understood the need for tablet PCs at all.

[tri.ad]

I've never understood the need for tablet PCs at all.

Me neither. But in my opinion, it might be an idea that might develop into something bigger in the future, with adapted/function-serving technology etc. But as of today, it's rather superfluous than really useful.

[Volk9]

I've never understood the need for tablet PCs at all.

Me neither. But in my opinion, it might be an idea that might develop into something bigger in the future, with adapted/function-serving technology etc. But as of today, it's rather superfluous than really useful.

I agree

[emindead]

In any case, the only thing I can see this working as is as a netbook alternative.

Does this iPad come with a pen? Otherwise, who's gonna bother tipping class notes when you don't have a screen in front of you? Might as well break your neck.

If you are an artist, I can see this being handy to you (but if it has a pen), like the Cintiq. Elseways, what do you need this for? Are they gonna try to compete against Amazon for e-books?

More detailed info on this iPad: https://i.gizmodo.com/5458292/the-apple-tablet-is-here-and-its-called-the-ipad

[TL]

Any guesses on when either Jobs or other people will say Apple keeps revolutionizing the industry even though tablets have been out for years?

Yes, unfortunately, this will happen as it has several times in the past. People who laughed at tablets and e-readers will suddenly think they're awesome, and that Apple invented the entire concept. They'll pay significantly higher prices for it, in spite of the cheaper competing products being just as good, if not better.

I can't imagine trying to type on a non-physical keyboard. I touchtype, and as anyone who touchtypes knows, it's pretty much impossible to do without tactile response.
Also, the name sounds like someone with a brain injury trying to say iPod.

[orcus116]

I can see this catching on. Let's face it guys; the vast majority of people use a computer for email, internet browsing, viewing/organizing pictures, watching videos, and playing some basic, time killing games. This is a slick, small computer that does exactly that without all of the extras they won't need. It's not a computer to do work on, it's a computer to kill time on, which is all most people do on their computers at home. The great thing about Apple is that it makes it's interface so damn easy to use. The average computer user doesn't give a crap about being able to manually organize their computer. They just want to push a button and get what they want. The only real drawback I see to this is the price. You can get a basic laptop which will do more for less.

...so it's a netbook?

[AcidLameLTE]

Also, the name sounds like someone with a brain injury trying to say iPod.

[faemir]

I thought "eh, looks okay", until I saw it can't multitask.

Er, what?

[Sigz]

I thought "eh, looks okay", until I saw it can't multitask.

Er, what?

[emindead]

[Global Laziness]

I still think Maddox is right about all these stupid touch-screens. Nothing beats tactile response.

Agreed. I could never get an iTouch or an iPhone for that reason, let alone an iPad.

So it's basically a huge ipod/iphone?

Looks like it. But without the phone.

Also, this article seems to suggest that it will have phone capabilities.

[kirbywelch92]

*snip*

Apple really should have seen this coming. I mean I can see the resemblance between POD and PAD, but someone must have snickered a little bit at the board meeting.

[MetalManiac666]

Wow, reading that article that emindead posted, this thing looks like an epic fail.

[orcus116]

The more I hear I'm just wondering, does it run OSX or a modified iPhone OS? If the former, ok we're talking. If the latter, aaaaaaahhahahahahhahahahaha.

[Sigz]

The more I hear I'm just wondering, does it run OSX or a modified iPhone OS? If the former, ok we're talking. If the latter, aaaaaaahhahahahahhahahahaha.

It's a modified iPhone OS. Many lulz ensued when I heard that.

[antigoon]

Well tablet PCs running a PC OS didn't work out too well, did they? The no multitasking thing is fucking ridiculous, though.

[BlobVanDam]

So it sounds like Apple just released a version of the iPhone that's almost as big as a laptop, yet not as useful as one. Awesome.
The only benefit I see of this is the larger touchscreen, which will be great if they release some apps specifically for it. The iPhone has some apps that make great use of the touchscreen, but that screen is just too small to reach the full potential of the ideas people are trying to use it for.

[Scurvy!Dreams]

I think it's got potential. Apple will iterate and make it better, quickly, and developers have a really interesting new plaything.

It's positioned a lot better than people seem to think too. Netbooks and e-readers like the Kindle have been pretty damn popular, and this looks about 50 billion times better than both.

Apple haters are lame. "Oh no, they make popular products and the media likes to cover them. Let's dismiss everything they do out of hand!"

The name is fucking awful though.