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5 Reasons to Wait for iPad 2.0

2010-01-28T15:48:50Z

With yesterday's reveal of the iPad now past, we can finally put myth and speculation behind us and focus on the reality that is Apple's entry into the tablet PC business. Whether the iPad is revolutionary or evolutionary is still hotly debated, but what we do know is that the computer, despite its elegance and blazing fast speed, is a decidedly first-generation device. Although one day after the product's announcement may be too soon to discuss what's coming in the next version of the iPad, we've already come across several reasons to wait... and some of those reasons are hidden away in the new iPad SDK (software development kit) itself.

UPDATE, March 2, 2011. Version 2 of the iPad arrived just over 13 months after we published this post. Click here to check it out: All the Details on Apple's iPad 2: Specs, Pricing, Release Date

]]> 1. Wait for the Camera - It's Coming

As Mike Melanson pointed out yesterday, the lack of a camera in the iPad is potentially a "killer" issue for this once highly anticipated device. Without the ability to capture images and video, the iPad looks a lot less functional than the netbooks Steve Jobs happily ridiculed as "cheap" on stage during the event. Cheap they may be, but at least video chat is possible! Even the Facebook app he demoed - the same one ported over from the iPhone - is missing key features: the ability to post photos and videos shot with your mobile device.

But while the camera's omission is troubling, all hope is not lost. According to some early looks at the iPhone/iPad's SDK, there's an interface for a camera already implemented. In the Contacts application found in the kit's emulator, for example, you can tap the "Add Photo" button to add a picture to go along with the contact information. After doing so, a pop-up appears asking if you would like to "take photo" or "choose existing photo." Really, take photo? Of course, this is by no means definitive proof that the camera is coming to the next gen iPad - Apple could have simply reused the iPhone's Contacts app in the iPad emulator and forgot to remove this option. However it's likely that, if anything, a camera will be the next big feature added in order to encourage sales of iPad 2.0.

2. Voice Calls to Come Later

Another possibility for future iPad editions is that the (hopefully then webcam-enabled) device will also offer another critical component necessary for the implementation of video chat: voice. Although the iPad touts a microphone and speakers, how exactly voice chat will be implemented is still anyone's guess. The most logical choice, though, would be to allow for VoIP functionality via an app as opposed to a full-on cellular voice plan and the accompanying monthly bill that would require. Instead, allowing for VoIP apps would be something that could be added to any iPad model - even the entry-level, Wi-Fi-only one.

Plus, the iPad SDK reveals clues that this, too, could be coming in the future. Unless Apple just got really sloppy putting together the iPad emulator, then the "Touch to return to call" option that appears in some emulator screens could easily be a hint of things to come.

3. Annotations for iBooks

One thing the Kindle has going for it in the realm of e-books is its ability to allow for bookmarking, highlighting, and annotations of text. Not mentioned during the iPad demo of iBooks? Those three same features. In fact, no use case for education was even presented during the presentation and no giant e-textbook was projected on the screen behind Jobs' head.

Yet these features are especially are important in selling an e-reader, especially if you want to convince college students to buy the device. Today's students, who mark up their textbooks with notes and highlighting, would have little use for an iBook's "read-only" nature. That means if iBooks are ever to compete with Kindle e-books, Apple will have to add in more interactivity in a future version of the iPad. Until then, colleges are likely to hold off on recommending the device to students, just as they're doing now.

4. Hold out for Verizon

While there is no proof that Apple intends to end their exclusive contract with AT&T in order to offer a CDMA version of the iPhone (and now the iPad), there have been ongoing reports that the two companies are talking. Well, at least according to anonymous "sources," that is. However, journalists covering the tech beat aren't the only ones touting the imminent forthcoming Verizon partnership - analysts are saying so, too. According to Canaccord Adams analyst Mark Misek, a Verzion 4G iPhone model will arrive in June. Will a Verizon iPad soon follow? Possibly. But even if it doesn't arrive by iPad 2.0's launch, you'll still have plenty of other features to dull the pain of having to sign up - yet again, iPhone owners - with AT&T.

5. Wait for Multitasking via OS 4.0

Finally, there is the OS component. The iPad is built on the operating system that powers both iPhone and iPod Touch devices, iPhone OS. The current version of the tablet runs iPhone OS 3.2, but not, as hoped, a newer version of that same OS, version 4.0. According to sources, iPhone OS 4.0 is said to offer a new way to run applications in the background via multitasking. This feature, notably left out of the current operating system due to battery drain, says Apple, is a key selling point for the company's latest competitor, Android, the mobile OS designed by Google.

However, a somewhat overlooked bit from the iPad announcement is the news that the new device runs Apple's own processor, the A4. This new, speedy, high-performance 1 GHz chip is also touted on Apple's website as a "low-power system-on-a-chip." Not only does this proprietary tech make the iPad "crazy fast," its ability to use less power could mean that it will - you guessed it! - not drain the battery as fast as before.

So why not let the iPad multitask right out-of-the-gate then? Because Apple wants to push the multitasking update to all its iPhone OS 4.0 devices at the same time. That means cramming a smaller version of the A4 into the power-hungry iPhones and iPod Touches then announcing that those people with the new devices can multitask thanks to the new technology. Speculation? Sure. But possible? Definitely. Of course, you probably won't need new iPad 2.0 hardware for this - the feature will come via a software update and likely even sooner than iPad 2.0. It will just sweeten the deal when you get ready to buy the second generation tablet device.

Let the Early Adopters Have This One

So unless you're an early adopter, serious Apple fanboy or girl, or fortunate enough to have a good bit of disposable income for gadget buys, holding out for the next generation iPad may be worthwhile if all the above comes to pass.

That being said, those of us who pen reports such as these are already emptying our piggybanks and counting our change in anticipation of the iPad's arrival in Apple Stores. We won't hold it against you if you do the same.

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2011-04-27T01:48:54Z

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Comment from VIN BIOTECH SYSTEMS LTD. VIN B on 2011-04-24

2011-04-24T17:09:45Z

can i buy an ipad in the UK and use over here in India?Please tell me.
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Comment from Peter Shen on 2011-03-21

2011-03-22T06:08:56Z

History already has spoken. Whether you like iPad or not, it is a clear winner. Everyone else is just following Apple now. Peter, Koowie.com

Comment from Raghav on 2011-03-20

2011-03-20T07:55:14Z

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2011-03-06T09:29:14Z

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Comment from yank1938 on 2011-02-10

2011-02-10T13:25:08Z

ipad not all it is meant to be cannot download a flash player for doing cross words etc

Comment from yank1938 on 2011-02-10

2011-02-10T13:23:48Z

can not download a flash player to get cross words etc

Comment from shaniskinny on 2011-02-09

2011-02-09T19:43:02Z

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2011-02-04T05:30:06Z

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Comment from Stoffb on 2011-02-02

2011-02-02T16:53:56Z

If (and I guess it will) the iPad2 supports facetime (therefore webcam + voice) it will be (again) an amazing sales record for apple

Comment from rashmi on 2011-02-02

2011-02-02T09:51:53Z

I think it would be cool to have a camera on the IPad since it think it's very ideal for use Skype kinda applications.

Comment from Noah Byrd on 2011-01-27

2011-01-27T17:58:01Z

well its January 11th and still no announcement its been exactly one year sense the first gen was released

Comment from Magaret on 2011-01-27

2011-01-27T10:56:00Z

Also, there were rumors that Apple is readying a "world iPad," implying that it will run on both GSM and CDMA networks. Incidentally, Verizon, one of the iPad's carriers in U.S., uses CDMA technology.
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Comment from jessemomof2boyz on 2011-01-08

2011-01-09T01:41:58Z

Discriminate much?

Comment from latinoab on 2011-01-05

2011-01-06T01:53:04Z

HELLO OUT THERE MY FRIEND HAS IPAD1 WAS NOT WHAT I WANTED IN A TABLET.BUT IF THE IPAD2 HAS ALL THAT IT CLAIMS TO HAVE I WILL BUY IT.THEY NEED TO PULL THE IPAD2 OUT, ALSO LOOKING AT THE MOTOROLA EVEREST.WHO EVER COMES OUT FIRST GETS MY MONEY.

Comment from Frankin Bishop on 2010-12-29

2010-12-30T03:26:50Z

haha..you all know wat...i just read in my local newspaper yesterday that Apple may become one of the old days gadget that fade off its popularity and attractiveness in 2011...

eventhough i personally do not think so...hope there will be more features to be added in Ipad in 2011

happy new year
Frankin
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2010-12-07T08:38:14Z

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2010-12-07T08:33:41Z

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Comment from charles on 2010-12-06

2010-12-07T07:25:45Z

@khaled its not gonna come out till 2022....

Comment from shane on 2010-11-26

2010-11-26T15:06:27Z

hey guys!! now a chinese economy daily newspaper has said that 5 features will be available in the ipad 2. http://bit.ly/gby9lI

Comment from Seattle2MPLS on 2010-11-25

2010-11-25T16:06:17Z

TO MIKE RUDY:

As a college student I think the iPad would fill more of a need for me than anything, since its lightweight, can get iWork on it and it has bluetooth to bluetooth my work onto my mac at home. I think there is a need for every gadget, but just because it isn't YOUR need, no need to say that. Its innovative and new. Why wouldn't you want one? There is soooooo much to do on the iPad, obviously you have never experienced such a bright and amazing tool to life.

Comment from Liang on 2010-11-19

2010-11-19T08:43:52Z

Only camera is true.

No. 2/3/4/5 is available on a firmware upgrade.

I don't really like cameras on the iPad because I have to wave a huge tablet in mid air trying to take a picture when I already have a portable camera.

After all, that's the use of cameras and iPads are for gaming, business and such.

Comment from Nick on 2010-11-12

2010-11-12T09:59:54Z

I've been holding back from purchasing specifically because of a lack of a forward facing camera, yes to be able to skype whilst reclined on the lounge. 2 thumbs up, if they really wanted to be innovative then they would ditch the current SD card slot for the up and coming SD XC format which apparently has an upper storage limit of 2 TB (imagine that !), alas I can't see this happening because apple being apple will hold back on the tech whilst extracting as much capital out of old technology...

Comment from Santiago Speake on 2010-11-04

2010-11-04T12:09:36Z

I think the blogs are approaching death as so many useless comments are flooding our blog pages.
I wonder why I can't see full text in your RSS feed, do you allow full articles?
I say we just remove warning labels off everything, like someone suggested. This is a good idea.
I once was a boy and now I'm a girl. Do you know what if feels like?
When I see my comments being removed I get upset. I'm not the one who should get upset.

A diplomat thinks twice before saying nothing.

Comment from Martin on 2010-11-01

2010-11-01T18:59:49Z

I would like to see an SD slot and a USB port.

Comment from Nicholas on 2010-10-31

2010-10-31T09:59:29Z

So, now that some time has passed, I think we can safely say that the iPad was not a failure. I fully concur that those who purchased v1.0 are enjoying a short lived period of exclusivity, but then again these are probably the same individuals who were happy to buy the iPhone v1.0 for $699!

Over the past 10 years or so, we have been subject to an escalating swath of socially suffocating technological wizardry. It seemed as if we had to “adopt” a new piece of hardware or software every day, and it has been boggling our minds on an ever-overwhelming basis. Many have opted to “opt-out”, and are happily ignorant of many or all of the fantastic advances available to them: the mobile weather apps, Smartphones, advanced networks, streaming media, 3D TVs, ebooks, tablets, subcutaneous bar codes (ok, I made that last one up…maybe).

The point is, Moore’s law and its associate exponential trend markers are suffocating us with advances, to the point where the next generation is looking at us with bemusement, and wondering why we are swimming so hard upstream. They want the tools, plugins, add-ons, extensions, gadgets, gewgaws, and apps to serve them with utility, and not the other way around.

And I say “Hear! Hear!”

It has been a thrilling, albeit exhausting, ride: keeping up with the cyberjoneses, as I educated myself about all the latest multiplatform, multi-browser apps and extensions and add-ons; as I tested all the diversity of mobile devices, and patiently spent hours per week updating all my software applications. I marveled at my friends and associates who could not exercise any modicum of patience, and spent top dollar to add another hardware device to their growing arsenal, until they had a desktop computer with triple monitors, networked to their HDTV, augmented (but not replaced) by a laptop and Smartphone, and then accompanied by an e-book reader, Internet TV, and – most recently – tablet.

It is this latest device, however, that gives me the greatest cause for rejoicing (perhaps prematurely). I’m not just referring to the iPad, but to the imminent explosion of tablets that the iPad has facilitated, by dint of being the prettiest, although not the first (tablets have been around for over 20 years).

I believe that because of the very fact that we are simply overwhelmed by technology, the tablet has presented us with a new challenge: do we add yet another device to our asphyxiating arsenal of gadgets, or do we identify what current tools it effectively replaces, and dispose of a whole hardware subset or two? The decline of the Netbook is testament to the subconscious desire of consumers for a return to efficient and manageable technological lifestyles, and I predict (again) that – with the right marketing and product innovation – tablets will eventually replace laptops as well.

So bring on the iPad v2.0, and the Samsung version, Sony, HP (OK, maybe not that one), Blackberry et al! I'm looking forward to replacing my PC with a Tablet within the next couple of years, dreaming of the day I get control back of my life!

Comment from David on 2010-10-29

2010-10-30T00:20:09Z

An ipad with video chat for future editions will be a great improvement.

Comment from Ben on 2010-10-25

2010-10-25T19:02:51Z

Why does everyone want a camera in this thing? How lame to hold up this weighted slab and say "Smile." Or a face camera for that matter. As if we want to see your ugly mug anyways. And if you're going to use the word "I to want..." make sure you spell it right! "I too want..."

Comment from Tessah-Marie on 2010-10-14

2010-10-14T17:03:51Z

Will The 2nd Generation Of An I-Pad Have A Camera.?

Comment from james braselton on 2010-10-05

2010-10-05T20:07:52Z

hi there wow smaller ipad here is my dream ipad 24 inches 10,000 by 8,0000 resolution nasa/intel cpu 100 terabytes of ram 4,095 terabytes or light speed ram disk or 4.095 petabytes 300 hour battery life charge time 5 minutes

Comment from Sasquatch on 2010-10-02

2010-10-02T09:38:24Z

The truth of the matter is that the ipad is fantastic, and all naysayers are just too poor to buy one, so make up excuses to try and make themselves look good for refusing to buy one whe the truth is they just dont have the cash kicking around their trailors. Go out and find a decent job youpile of droogs then you might be able to afford it without resorting to bald face lying over pathetic miniscule issues being deal killers such as a lack of a camera, or inability to annotate books.

Comment from Milena on 2010-09-21

2010-09-21T10:23:49Z

Very informative article but i am looking forward for the released of Ipad 2 because I read that IPad 2 will support FaceTime video talks.

Comment from pakis on 2010-09-10

2010-09-11T03:42:27Z

2 cameras for facetime
hd recording
voicecalling
better display
lighter

that's what i think

Comment from Andrey on 2010-09-07

2010-09-07T13:44:33Z

Я на столько привык к iPad-одам, что уже жить без них не могу =) И конечно же жду с нетерпением новые модели =)

Comment from Mez on 2010-08-30

2010-08-30T20:45:05Z

I was going to go for an iPad now, but I get the feeling that it's going to be one of these things that gets updated within a year.
Instead I'm going to go for a Macbook and get the iPad gen2 when it comes out. Best of both worlds.

Comment from Muram on 2010-08-29

2010-08-30T06:51:15Z

anyone knows when the new Ipad will be announced or launched ??

Comment from Anonymous on 2010-08-08

2010-08-08T12:19:56Z

According to a recent poll, 60% of the people who want an iPad are waiting for the 2nd Generation. Steve Jobs HAS ALREADY SAID that iOS4 will come to iPad in Fall (2010).

A way to use the voice chat is to use the 'Skype' app. You can chat to other people on the messenger Skype using the microphone. Unfortunately Skype haven't optimized their app for iPad yet (it's an iPhone app), but I'm sure their going to release an iPad Skype app.

Comment from Roderic on 2010-08-05

2010-08-05T15:58:33Z

Well, at least they didn't include a dang SD card slot. Including one I suppose would ruin Apple's ability to drastically mark up any larger-sized internal memory they decided to put on board. SD media cards may be flexible, inexpensive, and used by all types of digital devices including cameras, camcorders, MP3 players and GPS', but you won’t find room for them on the iPad. No, sir. Those stupid little chips may hold more memory now than some hard drives were capable of just a decade ago and may be performing faster than hard drives - but why would you want one? And an upcoming generation of Android tablets may have made the idiotic decision to include SD card operability... Oh, heck, what GIVES Apple? How about joining the 21st century?

Yeah, yeah, I can clip on a camera adapter and get at my SD card that way - but why should I have to? What if I want to LEAVE the card in?

Comment from Jonathan on 2010-08-03

2010-08-03T11:18:47Z

Comment 44 amuses me. Doesn't Matthew Williams realise that it isn't called a mobile, but a MOBILE DEVICE. On a further point mobile doens't mean phone but portable(What an idiot). And on an even further note it does have an inbuilt microphone.

Idiot

Comment from zisel on 2010-07-21

2010-07-22T03:49:36Z

It's difficult to imagine...
overall, I am sticking with my iPad. I think other will do the same once they try it and realize it is the perfect personal computer :-)
And some of my collections: http://www.ifunia.com/ipad-column/index.html
www.ipadhelpguide.net/
make the cool device more fun.

Comment from Nat on 2010-07-19

2010-07-20T06:40:39Z

Yep.. No webcam.. No deal

Comment from jime g. on 2010-07-19

2010-07-19T20:17:11Z

....the ipad does fill a need------the amazing ability to be a resource in a classroom!
the potential is astounding as I am sure any teacher who has tried out the ipad would be excited to claim!

Comment from Moe on 2010-07-12

2010-07-13T02:55:39Z

When will the 2.0 come out? And how much will it be? of course the ipad 1st generation will drop in price wise but will the ipad 2.0 still be 500 dollars? or will the ipad 2.0 be 100 dollars cheaper than the ipad 1st generation? While the first generation drops 200 dollars since the 2.0 would come out. is it better to get the 2.0 for more or the 1.0 for less? will the 2.0 really be THAT much better?

Comment from yoyoyoy on 2010-07-01

2010-07-02T01:14:45Z

dude the reason is has the take a picture option is becus y canbu and tchment wich as amera on it so they probably won't add a built in camera bthopefully they do

Comment from JacobV on 2010-06-26

2010-06-27T05:48:59Z

The only feature I think will be coming to the iPad 2g is a front facing camera, a company has already developed a web cam that plugs into the 30 pin connector. Its not available yet but will be soon, I'm just gonna buy the 64gb iPad with 3g and wifi and get the camera when its released.

Comment from TRaze on 2010-06-26

2010-06-26T17:59:05Z

Real reason to wait for IPAD2.0: retina screen - now that would be awesome.

Comment from gc on 2010-06-25

2010-06-26T00:16:05Z

@ tim jones the iphone was the most advanced phone when it came out and is still on the top of the list especially when you posted that comment jan 29th lol can't say evo it wasn't publicly known back then... most androids were not caught up back then and no other phone could touch it though the androids can probably go head to head with the iphone 4, especial the evo

Comment from Debt Advice on 2010-06-25

2010-06-25T10:07:48Z

The reason they will not is that currently the mobile network is not simply to deliver a video chat that Apple wants to put their name on it. And they sure as hell do not want to introduce someone who only works on WiFi.

Comment from Daniel K on 2010-06-24

2010-06-25T03:46:03Z

I purchased an iPad for the primary purpose of VIEWING electronic documents on it. It fulfills this function very well.

As a result I disagree with the review that a lack of annotation functions is a killer. I also disagree that not having a camera is a killer as who needs to camera to view an electronic document? I wonder if the person that wrote this article actually has used the iPad as he doesn't state anywhere that he has any experience with the device.

I also disagree with comment No 2 (Mike Rudy) that the iPad does not fill a need. I use it as a document electronic document viewing platform as I have a large amount of electronic documents that I need to view. In particular hundreds of pages from the university course that I am undertaking. I would not sit at a computer and read these documents. Laying in bed with a tablet is closer to the traditional reading experience than a PC or net-book provides.

Comment from Amy on 2010-06-03

2010-06-03T20:45:40Z

It doesn't have to be neccessary, you're missing the entire point!

Comment from s561999 on 2010-06-02

2010-06-03T04:52:54Z

Why would you wait for an iPad? If u like it then get it, otherwise don't.
1. Others might not want a camera, we've got iMac and MBPs to do all that.

2. Voice calls- use your iPhone!

3.iBooks, it's a good beginning, a lot of people don't want to wait for it. it is a lot better than other eReaders

Sarah Perez, if you wait on the next iPad then don't get one at all. A lot of people like the way it is, not the way you want it to be. If you are a true apple fan, you would get it now.

s561999

Comment from Emily on 2010-05-30

2010-05-30T14:46:23Z

There might not be a camera built in in the 2nd generation. It says (take photo) because you can hook up a camera to your ipad.

Comment from Mike Watson on 2010-05-04

2010-05-04T09:11:37Z

No USB ports? That kills it for me

Comment from Jpon9 on 2010-05-03

2010-05-04T01:08:43Z

The reson the ipad DOESN'T have these features (I think) is because they want to leave room for improovement. I am happily awaiting the iPad 2nd Generation. I expect it before 2011 or at the very latest, January 2011.

Comment from Matthew on 2010-04-30

2010-04-30T14:34:04Z

Look it has built in mic and yes it has iSight you just have to plug it in as a add on device and you all need to get a life our a job I got a iPad you all talk crap about because you don't have the money to get one

Comment from sophie on 2010-04-25

2010-04-25T19:46:19Z

persuade me. should i wait for second gen?

Comment from Johnathan Dedeke on 2010-04-24

2010-04-24T16:24:23Z

It is, because it has the rocker volume controllers, and a built in speaker, while it cant be a 3rd gen because its a 16gb and the 3rd gen doesnt have a 16gb version.

Comment from Reuben Testerman on 2010-04-20

2010-04-21T01:13:53Z

i downloaded the january update for ipod touch...and it is set up i can resive email but i cant send when i do it says...

Cannot send mail

the connection to the outgoing server "(null)" failed

Can some one help i also want to set up hotmail but i dont know how.

Comment from KGentry on 2010-04-11

2010-04-11T08:26:21Z

The almost picture frame-like size of this naturally lends to the concept of video chat, so it's a big loss in my book that the iPad comes sans camera.

One of the main draws to the Kindle has been the E-ink display. The technology may not be there yet, but I'm praying for something like this http://bit.ly/5FkbI3 to swoop in and save my hopes for the iPad. E-ink style display for daylight reading and battery saving that easily switches to full-color LCD for apps, videos, and *hopefully* Skyping my family? Yes please.

Whether it's ready in time for the next gen, none can tell, but as soon as this type of screen becomes the reality, I will not hesitate to buy.

Comment from Alexander on 2010-04-06

2010-04-07T06:06:22Z

APPLE IS FOR THOSE "FREE LOVING" "SPIRITED" FOOLS THAT ALL HANG OUT AT THE COFFEE SHOPS LIKE STARBUCKS AND COFFEE BEAN AND TRY TO BE ALL "WHOLE GRAIN" SO ANNOYING. IF YOU WANT EVERYTHING, BUY A DAMN BLACKBERRY. SERIOUSLY YOU MUST NOT HAVE A LIFE IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE ALL THESE "APPLICATIONS". APPLES CAMERAS SUCK (still no flash after how many years?) THEIR BATTERY LIFE SUCK, THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS AND THEIR WARRANTY PLANS SUCK. APPLE IS ALL SHOW NO GO. THUS THE REASON FORTUNE 100-500 COMPANIES

Comment from Max on 2010-04-03

2010-04-04T06:30:47Z

well with the multitasking thing it is in our reach like if u hack an iphone there is a hack so that you can multitask so i don't see y they wont do it?

Comment from MrTip on 2010-03-25

2010-03-26T01:50:55Z

I was in the market for a cheap mac laptop because my wife keeps hogging up my Macbook Pro to sit on the couch and Facebook with all her friends. This iPad is going to be perfect for her to surf the web, chat on Facebook, read eBooks, and send emails. And it will be smaller and a fraction of the cost of buying another laptop. I hope she will let me use it occasionally too.

Comment from Luke on 2010-02-17

2010-02-17T08:40:24Z

I am not a huge fan of apple, I'm a PC but admire apple's intuitive designs. I got the 1st gen ipod touch and loved it, still do, it's right here in front of me :) was extremely excited about the iPad and still am, was bummed about it not having a camera but this seems like a real, easy and fun to use and carry, and cheap device. I'm a student and I already have a laptop (pc) but I hate lugging it up and carrying it around. The iWork app pack for the ipad looks really intriguing and I'm sure there will be some sort of note taking app later on, or now, I don't know. Not to mention the case looks freakin awesome. My friend has an iPhone and I adore the map app, especially with the 3G for only a max of $30 a month, being able to hold that map and google street view will be awesome.

Camera: I've come to the conclusion that it's really not needed and I'm sick of everyone bashing on both apple and pc. This is no longer an "iPad killer" for me, when will you really need it.

Software updates come out for the ipod regularly and I think they'll do the same with the iPad, annotation is easily done and apps are amazing

I really could care less about iBooks sure it's nice once in a while but if there is a book I love to read, I love to hold it and read it.

lol at voice calls, it has a mic but i doubt I'll use it for anything other than app extremities. I do usually get the first generation but with apple, I'm happy with it. The ipod touch's second gen was a little smaller, added volume buttons and speakers, the rest I got through software, though the speakers bummed me out, but good news; the iPad's got 'em :D

Comment from MediaMentions on 2010-02-07

2010-02-07T19:16:34Z

As for the current model, here's a good analysis of the model: http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=TBMRNGI9AM2&preview=article&linkid=d3bbe21b-693c-4c46-9f72-1771fe786f24&pdaffid=ZVFwBG5jk4Kvl9OaBJc5%2bg%3d%3d

Personally, I think the iPad could be much better.

Sincerely,
MediaMentions

Comment from bed and breakfast playa del Carmen on 2010-02-04

2010-02-05T06:43:32Z

wow.....apple has reallllyy gone far since the first ipod.....i still have one of those xD....its a fat mp3 player....but look at how far they have gone.

Comment from Jason Z on 2010-02-04

2010-02-04T17:14:36Z

I would like to see this type of technology for the design industry. Example: If this thing could run adobe software flawless with the speed of an Apple mac book!!!

Comment from Diana on 2010-02-04

2010-02-04T11:47:42Z

Yes. This new gadget is something interesting. But I can't understand is it so necessary in our daily life? I can't find any very important features that could be necessary for daily use.

Comment from Steve on 2010-02-02

2010-02-03T05:25:52Z

Three words, Mr. Jobs: Need More Real Estate. Please make an 8 1/2 x 11 version. Magazine page size. Plus, I need the real estate for sheet music in pdf form (how cool is the swipe gesture to turn the page!?!?!?)

Comment from PhoneFreelancer.com on 2010-02-02

2010-02-03T01:12:58Z

Check out http://www.PhoneFreelancer.com if your looking to find an iPad developer, your app idea could strike gold just like when the iPhone came out!

Comment from Matthew Williams on 2010-02-02

2010-02-02T20:22:36Z

What Microphone. I dont see that in the specs. They dont want this device being used with Skype etc to get around the fact it doesnt have PHONE even though its called a MOBILE.

NO MIC... please tell me im wrong!???

Comment from Janine on 2010-02-02

2010-02-02T16:00:43Z

Interesting post. I was surprised that there wasn't a camera included. Seems like such an easy thing to add. I wouldn't buy this right away, of course I'm not a serious apple fangirl.

Comment from blu_mint on 2010-02-01

2010-02-02T02:08:38Z

The iPad is NOT a computer, please ... It's never been introduced as a notebook and if you don't like it that way you are not the market target ... It's a reading/viewing device that has the potential to rescue the newspaper industry (not a small deed !!). I still need to get convinced that iChat would be needed and I agree Apple would not settle with bad image quality. I bet Apple is testing the market and will adjust as needed (adding is better than removing !). Never underestimate the brain power behind an Apple product, they went over all those issues for a LONG time.

Love postings 9, 6, 11 in that regard. Multitasking makes no sense if you can load fast and the app remembers a state. Only techies can "see" the difference ... It's the fabulous concept of the always ON device that was introduced in the (failed) Newton. Has nothing to do with a computer view of the world which is all about DOING.

Comment from Azael on 2010-01-31

2010-01-31T15:41:17Z

As on my post before, I agree with DAN and disagree with ronji. No digital ink, no handwriing recognition, it's not a pad, or for that matter, it's not slate or tablet, it is just a crossover between NintendoDNSx and iPhone/iPodTouch but with badly injected steroids. It should not even be named iPad, there you have the Fujitsu lawsuit. Apple may try to get away with it in the US, but in the rest of the world iPad is a Fujitsu trademark. The slate prototype for the One Laptop for Child project is way better than the iPad or should I say "iTap" -that is the name it should have cause it only work by tapping-. And the OSsystem is open source.

Comment from Azael on 2010-01-31

2010-01-31T15:27:04Z

One thing about iPad I did not hear and not sure is in the SDK is writing and writing recognition. Without capacity for digital ink, the iPad is not a Pad at all. And this functionality is crucial for education. I am an educator and frankly do not have time to sit down and do a program, which would free for students and teachers, that really gives the name its worth. And it is not just annotation, is full writing, including equation writing. In that respect, multi-touch tablet pcs still have the upper hand for a while. We need to see if the HP Slate does digital ink, if so, the Slate will be the winner in the education market.

Comment from gwynethjones on 2010-01-30

2010-01-31T06:42:03Z

Great post! I also blogged about this today apple ipad vs. the lenovo U1 hybrid....and my big disapointment as an ardent Mac fangirl is that i want usb, firewire, AND a video out for an LCD projector ...i want a lightweight flexible solution to take to presos and conferences!

Comment from twunt on 2010-01-30

2010-01-31T04:16:53Z

It will be enjoyable. Good for gaming and watching video. Low resolution for reading books for any great length of time. Would be nice if it had usb and didn't require another computer for syncing. This and all other digital devices with displays will benefit greatly from using LED screens instead, but give that around 4 or 5 years.

It's a toy, just like the iPod Touch, and just like the iPod will prove to be very useful at times as well. Fair price.

Comment from Dutch Oven Guy on 2010-01-30

2010-01-30T17:18:54Z

I have a great netbook with a camera. I never use the camera. I see no need to broadcast my mug to the world and my iPhone, BlackBerry, and pocket camera work well on everything else.

I would rather the iPad had an SDHC card slot.

Comment from Moo21 on 2010-01-30

2010-01-30T15:28:45Z

I really highly doubt that it's going to iclude a camers. considering how it's about as big as a piece of paper, it'll be like oh, let's take a picture, and you hold up a computer screen. Plus, i personally never much multitask. I mean, if i want to take a picture, i take out a camera, if i want to ake a call, i'll whip out my phone. For that split-second moment that you have to take a picture of Bobby in the kitchen with banana cream pie all over his face, your gonna think i need my camera, not i need to get my iPad and then go into the camera function.

Comment from tim jones on 2010-01-29

2010-01-30T07:47:36Z

Multitaking, Flash, cut and paste, live video broadcasting, higher quality camera, camera flash, are some features on phones way before the iPhone had them, or still don't have. The iPhone was already outdated when it came out, and is still trying to catch up to other phones.

Comment from psm on 2010-01-29

2010-01-30T06:02:48Z

Skype over the 3G data plan ability was added today, 2 to 3 months before the iPad is even released. iPhone OS 4.0 will also probably be delivered before the iPad is even shipped. 90% of all other complaints will be free software upgrades. Who's to say the camera wont be available in 3 months as well (tho its hardly a crucial feature). Seriously bub, its a fine machine as it was presented and will get better with software, not necessarily hardware upgrades. You need to stop thinking like a windows fanboy, where yr PC hardware is oudated every month. Its all about the software now.

Comment from CS on 2010-01-29

2010-01-30T02:25:07Z

What's the problem with signing up with AT&T?

Comment from Galen on 2010-01-29

2010-01-30T00:02:55Z

@ukdavo

There's a Kindle iPhone app. You don't need to waste your money on an iPad.

Comment from Peter on 2010-01-29

2010-01-29T23:24:58Z

i think it is totally uselesss my ipod touch does 99% the ipad does and it fits in my pocket

Comment from Daryn St. Pierre on 2010-01-29

2010-01-29T22:25:10Z

I have zero use for this device regardless of what they add or change. That's just me though. It would just be another toy. If it offered the same features and multi-tasking as a laptop, it would be something to consider. It would also be way more expensive.

Comment from Manzoor on 2010-01-29

2010-01-29T20:04:51Z

We are missing the point with all this negativity. This is not a replacement of Mobile Phone, Camera, Laptop, Kindle or Desktop (for that matter). It is another choice. As for waiting. we can wait all our lives for that Next Best thing and lose what we have today. Tomorrow is a Mystry, enjoy the day and hope for a better tomorrow, but dont wait for iPad 2.0, it will lack something else. Just a thought.

Comment from Khaled on 2010-01-29

2010-01-29T18:34:07Z

I can't wait for the Sony PlayStation 4

Comment from steve on 2010-01-29

2010-01-29T14:54:17Z

Smart article. The stuff on multitasking was helpful. It makes sense. Once these things start shipping and the wrinkles get ironed out this will be one amazing device. Apple knows how to make something that works and then build from there.

Comment from vivek on 2010-01-29

2010-01-29T08:07:39Z

I do not know what Apple is thinking but it seems they decided to take a fancy iPod Touch device, enlarge it and call it iPad. On the face of it, I think the only difference is that for iPad you need a bag and for iPod Touch your pocket will do.

Comment from benjamin on 2010-01-28

2010-01-29T06:29:39Z

I'm surprised that more people don't understand the potential of a user oriented camera in the ipad. the reason people don't use video chat away from their desks is that video chat devices aren't easily portable. most web cams (like the one in my mac book pro) are attached to rather large pieces of machinery: ones very difficult to use while in motion.

The concept of a highly portable video chat device is extraordinary. While the ipad with on-board web cam would most certainly be a first step, the tool itself would raise video communication from the level of business tool/consumer novelty to the status of communication standard, possibly even replacing audio only communication itself.

It's without doubt that this change will eventually occur, its just disappointing that with its first real opportunity, Apple decided to pass.

Its without doubt that this change will eventually occure, its just disapointing that with its firt real opportuinty, apple decided to pass.

Comment from Spencer on 2010-01-28

2010-01-29T02:43:08Z

Wow - your comments match mine. I think that the iPad is a great device, but every time I see it, I see what's missing. Things like multitasking, lack of iChat, and voice calls can be added via software upgrade - but the lack of a camera and no Verizon can't. I won't be buying an ebook (glad I waited) but I won't be getting an iPad just yet. Version 2.0 sounds right to me.

Comment from Jason on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T22:51:48Z

The people who think this is going to hurt the Kindle don't understand why people like the Kindle.

If I wanted to read a book on a screen, I can already do that with virtually any device on the market at this time, including my netbook. But I don't want to read a book on the screen, backlit text gives most of us eyestrain after awhile. It's much easier on the eyes to read normal text, especially in bright lighting which makes it easier to read instead of harder.

E-Ink readers like the kindle are the only types of screens that visually function the same way as text on paper, with the added bonus of VAST battery life as a result of not needing a backlight. When I go camping, I usually take a book - but I'd consider a kindle or other e-ink reader. I wouldn't even dream of taking something like the iPad to read by, because even at 10 hours, it's going to run out. And who wants to plug their book in?

Further, for students like me, annotations and highlighting are a big deal. A static book is a no-no, I've done that before and it sucked.

Comment from KLH on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T21:00:43Z

I'm going to wait for the replaceable battery. bwhahahahahahah

Comment from Simon on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T20:05:36Z

I still haven't heard many people talking about the fact that whilst this may potentially be a great device, if you cannot browse network drives on your home network it loses a huge amounts of the appeal. With the ipod touch, i know it's a small device, it's designed to be used on the move so I accept I need to sync up with my MacBook Pro in order to watch a movie or listen to music. However, lots of the iPad video was a guy sitting at home using it. In that instance if I want to watch a film i DO NOT want to go to my computer, attach the device, wait for it to sync, disconnect and then go off and watch, I want to browse to a folder and hit play, job done.

Without that functionality the iPad is, for me, quite seriously flawed.

Comment from Ari on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T19:26:36Z

Reading on an LCD panel, even an IPS LCD panel, is going to cause eye strain. The brightness, contrast and glare are not well-suited to book reading, and the relatively-low pixel density of 132 ppi won't help matters either. I believe that people who try reading on the iPad for extended periods will experience eye strain and headaches.

That is the main difference between an e-reader like Kindle which has an E-Ink panel and reading on devices with an LCD screen. If you're serious about reading ebooks, Kindle and other E-Ink readers are a far better option. I think the iPad may offer a superior web browsing and entertainment experience, but it's not a replacement for the Kindle and other devices of that ilk.

Comment from Garance A Drosehn on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T19:19:55Z

wrt "Seems like you have to use Moblie Me to access mail and other stuffs" -- Why do you say that? My ipod touch is not limited in that way. I use it for my mobileMe account, but I also use it for my "standard IMAP" account (from the college I work at), and I use it with an email account I have on an MS-Exchange server. So what makes you think that the iPad "apparently" won't allow access to these services that the iPod Touch can already access?

I do understand that for many people, it will make a lot of sense to wait for the 2nd-generation iPad. But for me, what they came out with for this 1st-generation is very much worth getting. I do wish it had a front-facing camera, and I do wish the screen was large enough for full-HD resolution. But the price point of both the device and the data-plan is much better than I was expecting, and is much easier for me to justify than the expense of a cell phone. (I do not own a cell phone, but I've been increasingly tempted to get one).

I think it's impossible to guess whether this device will be a run-away hit, especially for those of us who haven't actually touched one yet. But I do think it will be popular-enough that we'll see a second generation, and I do think there's a lot of potential here. The success of this device is not going to be some stupid hardware feature like the camera, it's going to be what kinds of content (newspapers, books) show up for it. And we don't know that yet, so we'll just have to wait and see.

Comment from tabletcommunity.com on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:39:30Z

I like the price-point on this device. However,I will probably wait until the 2nd generation before I make a purchase.

Comment from ronji on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:36:41Z

i use gmail with exchange sync to my iphone. it syncs my mail, contacts, calendars. why would that not work on the ipad? i also use a lot of other google products. they work just fine on apple devices. a netbook or a windows tablet will still not have the incredible multitouch input system that apple has. i have an acer aspire one netbook running mac osx snow leopard (because it performs better than windows xp or 7 - i've tried both) and i would get rid of it in a heartbeat for the ipad.

Comment from Vyacheslav on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:34:51Z

@Richard: It's sad that you make yourself stuck in that "not too locked" stuff - anyway this "too locked" is and will be better. I hope you will find space for this gadget too - for some very simple "locked" activities :)

@Sarah: Nice title! :) and you can already make something like "5 Reasons to Wait for iPad 3.0 [4.0 ...]" - There are always something better ahead but our time as passing

Don't you thing that this kind of "waiting" can be too big price. ?

Comment from ukdavo on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:30:19Z

Can't you just access GMail via browser on the iPad?

Comment from Richard on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:22:06Z

This makes a netbook even more wanted by me. Either a Windows 7 netbook or a Android netbook. Ipad is to locked down for my taste. Seems like you have to use Moblie Me to access mail and other stuffs. I mostly use Google email and other Google products. So no Ipad for me.

Comment from ukdavo on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:21:28Z

@Mike Rudy

"The iPad is a solution in search of a problem."

I'd quite like to have a eBook reader and was going to get a Kindle until the iPad was announced so there's a solution to a problem right there. I'll also get multi touch surfing to boot. Might not solve your problems but hey who cares :-)

Comment from ronji on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:12:19Z

i forgot to mention - why buy the kindle DX for $490 when you can get the ipad for $500? amazon will definitely have to lower their price to make their e-reader more viable.

Comment from ronji on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:08:38Z

come on.

1. the camera. it's probably best that they didn't add a camera to this thing. it probably keeps costs down to not add a feature that not everyone will need/use. remember how easily and quickly the thing can turn upside down? i see a dock connector camera peripheral coming for the ipad veeery soon.

2. voip is already possible on the ipad. it has a mic and a headset, and you could easily plug in one of the headsets that include an inline mic for this. all it would take is an app.

3. annotations? there will most likely either be a third party book reading app with more functionality, or it'll be added to the ibook app shortly after.

4. if you must be able to use your ipad on a cdma network, i suppose you really should wait until such functionality is released. still doesn't seem enough of a reason to wait for me, though.

5. multitasking... first off, it wouldn't require a full rewrite of the OS for multitasking. you can already multitask on an iphone/ipod touch with a jailbreak app called backgrounder. you simply hold the home button down to enable an app to be backgrounded, and it minimizes to the home screen with a little backgrounder badge to let you know it's still running. with the increased speed of the ipad, backgrounder will work even better - that is if people manage to jailbreak it and apple doesn't really release this functionality later on. honestly though, the speed that the ipad can open and close apps really does lend it to functional single tasking. the device can do the thing you're needing to do right now much more efficiently without worrying about other simultaneously running apps. you can already use IM in the "background" thanks to push. need to reply or send an IM? just exit the app to the home screen, launch the IM app, do your thing.

also remember - the iphone/ipod touch/ipad are not intended to replace your primary computer. if you need to edit video, do some hardcore long term word processing, high def gaming, or hardcore music production, you should have a workstation computer. this is why i'm still going to buy a macbook pro soon, and will then buy an ipad for casual internet activities anywhere i please. i'm really excited for the incredible multitouch tech with the larger screen.

Comment from undeadbydawn on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:02:30Z

plug in your iPhone and you have a camera that you can wave around *without* looking completely insane. Why is this not obvious?

Comment from Graham on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T17:01:10Z

Camera: I love this one. I'd like those who keep bringing up this point to add up how many minutes per month they currently spend in video calls, then subtract ones where you're already sitting at a desk. I believe the answer to that is also the answer to the reason for the lack of camera. That and you already have one in your pocket.

Voice: This is a tertiary device, ie you already have a phone and laptop. Would anyone really make calls with this even if it were possible? For the few who say yes there's Skype.

Annotations: Fair enough, but if there really is a market waiting for this I'm sure any of the thousands of app developers will do it up. It doesn't have to come with it.... See More

Verizon: Who cares, I live in Canada. Verizon's not going to give away data for any less money anyway. Since I already have a phone with internet I'll just tether.

Multitasking: Ya that might have been cool but I think the real use cases for running two things at once on a device of this type are minimal enough that it doesn't really make much difference most of the time. Sales will tell. Personally I have ProSwitcher on my iPhone for Pre-like multitasking and barely use it. Apps load fast and save their state obviating much of the need for this.

Comment from DAN on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:53:17Z

LACK OF HANDWRITING OR DGI INK WAS DEAL KILLER FOR ME

Comment from Zigzag Chen on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:49:17Z

Believe it or not, the #iPad define what a "notebook" should be. It will be sold much better than iPod touch. I can not wait to have one...

Comment from Ed Moore on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:46:38Z

I think the reason they don't have a rear facing camera is that a device this size is a ridiculous form factor for a camera. You're very rarely going to have it to hand for a photo when you wouldn't have your phone etc.

A user-facing camera for video calls would be much more interesting. My guess is that Apple would LOVE to implement this with their usual gloss; it'd be a big "boom" in a demo. And of course they have the technology already in iChat.

The reason they won't do it is that at present the mobile networks just aren't up to delivering a video chat experience that Apple would want to put their name to. And they're sure as hell not going to introduce one that only works on WiFi.

The moment we see WiMAX or one of those technologies widespread enough is when we'll see the front facing camera make an appearance on both iPhone and iPad.

Comment from Todd on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:45:37Z

Wait until the app store approval method is inverted ( "take down upon request" ) or abolished outright, media contains zero DRM, and Qualcomm's Gobi chip is used to allow connectivity to any data carrier.

And sign Defective by Design's petition:
http://www.defectivebydesign.org/blog/apple-ipad-drm-petition

Comment from Antoine Hébert on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:39:49Z

If the sofware of the Ipad is able tour use the Iphone ressources (camera, 3G) the Ipad 1.0 could be a great accessory for the Iphone ;) Synching with the Iphone could also be great.

Comment from Konstantin Gonikman on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:34:04Z

Forget multitasking, this is not going to happen. This is NOT just a technical issue. You need to re-think the entire user interface to allow the same easy experience. May be in iPhone OS 5.0.

Comment from Mike Rudy on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:30:07Z

The iPad is a solution in search of a problem.

The iPod, iPod Touch, and iPhone all filled a need. The iPad does not.

Comment from EkosDeux on 2010-01-28

2010-01-28T16:28:30Z

I am going ot wait until they have a forward facing camera. This kind of technology is here, and yet not used. Can you imagine the iPad version of skype, or any other chat app? It would be great, but they failed. Also, I fin 64gb very small. Sure its just the beginning, but 64gb is nothing. Why not have an expansion slot built in? I think I will wait a while, and if I have to buy the HP slate, and see if I kind put ubuntu on it...