The Apple's rumoured (or almost confirmed) tablet device has been floating around the internet for quite some time now. It is likely to be announced on the 27th Jan 2010 Apple's product announcement event.

Anyone looking forward to own one?

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Apple iPad

Specifications:

1 GHz Apple A4 Chip
Wifi 802.11n
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
16-64 GB flash Storage
Full Capacitive Multi-touch , 9.7 inch IPS display
0.5 inches thin
1.5 pounds
Battery Life : 10 Hours
Accelerometer
Compass
Speaker Microphone, 30-pin connector

Price:


More info: http://www.apple.com/ipad/

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Jan 28 2010, 12:58 PM

so far no. but i'll be dreaming of it the day it launches hehe

Yup, see what's inside first.

no $$ no talk... it's gonna be pricey~

yes, to be on my 2010 collection

wanna see how it looks like first. but i doubt it'll reach our shores anytime soon after its announcement.

It won't reach any shores in the world anytime soon after its announcement since rumors say that it will be announced some time in January (27th Jan??? ) and start shipping in March..

i would get it from US if launch in KL is delayed

still cant imagine myself using a tablet. dropped my ipod touch a few times already ;S

erm
i think they will ship in march as rumours

still have to see what it does

looking forward to own one =D

Is it real ? Spec of Apple tablet ....

looking forward to it

It's obviously fake with that "clouded" thing.. Apple is not going to make that.. in fact there are still lots of things which are fake in terms of the hardware published (those hardware familiar men can tell you)..

2009 has been a pretty quiet gadget-buying year for me, except for the iphone 3gs (plus a few other non-apple gadgetry). So you bet I'm pretty interested in the tablet. I'm definitely jonesing for a new gadget, regardless of whether I need it or not (as bad as that sounds).

In a perfect world, I hope that the tablet would be part ebook reader with e-ink technology or something better, with the iTunes store starting to sell ebooks in .epub format. That would make it a killer device for me, hitting that sweet spot between functioning as a tablet/netbook and an e-reader or a multimedia device. That way I could let go of my hp netbook & my sony e-reader.

I'm more interested in how Apple would market the device's functions as, rather than the actual specs of the tablet. January 27th couldn't come soon enough...

If only the price is affordable and i have the extra money. If not, no money how to talk

ok i tell here hehe

1. if this thing is gonna use SODIMM rams, it'll be thick. even the macbook air does not use SODIMM. for portable 'tablet' thingy, it will have to use onboard RAMs like phones do
2. apple bought tons of toshiba's new 64GB NAND flash memory (for ipods n iphone), they can just put two of these in a tablet to get 128GB, so they wont use a mechanical 4200rpm HDD
3. why would the iSlate need an external optical drive that's different from the MBA, if at all?
4. built-in projector is a joke
5. ETHERNET?! even MBA doesnt have it...it's too fat lah
6. airport yes. airport EXTREME? no
7. "clouded leopard"? makes me think of a leopard with a sad face

hahha yeah clouded leopard!? hahhaha what a name for OS. but oh well, thanks for sharing anyways.

i'm looking forward more on the revision of Macbook Pro lineup with new Intel Arrandale processors (fingers crossed!) and maybe iPhone OS 3.x/4.0. nonetheless, i believe iSlate is gonna be another major breakthrough for Apple, just like iPod and the iPhone.

iPhone 4.0 maybe June/July like that.

i really hope it's not going to be named iSlate though. or iTablet. definitely not iPad hehe

Meh... still no press invitation for the event. Or they not going to have one haha.

yeah a major OS update should be in June, in line with the launch of the new iPhone. perhaps an update to the current OS (3.1.2) is possible, given that the last update was couple of months ago.

3.2 anyone?

i do hope iSlate is just another rumored name (so as iTablet bla bla bla). Jobs will definitely think of a better name for the tablet than those.

well, iSlate or ITablet (taking tablet medicine) if the price fall at rm2.5k might consider to grab it and play around.

Hope Apple wont come out with Netbook specs.
Im looking forward build in HSPDA+ or LTE technology with SSD?

Pray hard everything is New and consumer cant imagine what is coming for Apple devices

sounds tempting!
do update if they are gonna launch it! =D

probably will run either nvidia targa or ARM Cortex A9
i think
atom processor is just not powerful enough yet

aiya you guys, we dont even know what it looks like, what kind of technology will be included with it or hardware specs and what benefits it may give you. when we dont have a clue of any of this how to know whether you'd own one or not?

mostly not going to buy it... a combination of iphone and mac?? a 7 or 10inch device? it seem stupid, i can browse internet, watch movie, play song and games with my iphone. y i need another bigger device that serve the same??

it's all over the news now. even our local The Star covers it.

The Star

lol... let see first la, product oso not yet announce..

wa.. not sure how much is it le?? hopeful not that too pricey lo

At least it serves more like a Mac, and slightly more portable than normal laptops including MacBooks. You can't use iWork on the iPhone to do your work, now can you ?

is it possible to coming out that iphone 4g? i don't think so lo.. bcoz 3gs just come out not long ago wor..

Apple is crazy with product launching. First with iPhone. I thought it would at least 3 years. After just a year, 3G comes out, and 3GS soon after. So it would'nt be a surprise.

if i want a slightly more portable than normal laptops i'd go for macbook air oh hahaha

am i the only one who wishes for a cheap-version MBA? make a polycarbonate version, slap an Atom in it, put a pair of toshiba's new 64gb NAND chips. all that around rm2k? i think quite nice already ;p

mac adi very portable le.. And I don think u will feel comfortable typing on a screen like a iPhone compare with mac with physical keyboard... So, sill no for islate unless it is somehing defferent from iPhone or mac... Maybe a....??

wow you must be a person who wishes technology never should advance and should stay the way it is. Apple releasing new iphone on a one year cycle seems crazy? what about sony ericsson or Nokia which launch new phones every month are they crazier?

you must be some sort of time traveller to be able to use that metaphor

apple dont like atom
it dont serve the purpose

The term "crazy" that I used is to regard their vigorous product marketing, releasing iPhones on an annual basis, eventhough they are new in the market. With this type of advancement, it wouldn't be fair to old iPhone owners, that supports for their currently iPhone would have been ceased. Look what happened to the old iPhone 2G. It was, and still is a very, very good phone, that could serve someone for a good lifespan of 5 years. But lack of third party support like cases, covers, and screen protectors would lead to an early downfall of such a good phone from a good phone manufacturer that has just came into the smartphone business, Apple Inc.

At least, Nokia and other major phone companies, do not cease support of their products. Well at least, I can still see 3310's original battery covers, battery itself, screen protectors and what not, in a Nokia service centre, and also in phone shops. I don't see why you regard me as a person who wishes technology never should advance and stay they what they are.

At least, when releasing a new iPhone, Apple should regard what is most important in phones, and make it irresistible. I wouldn't mind spending thousands on something that is new and fresh. Could you tell the difference between a 3G, and 3GS physically? I would be happy when the next line of iPhone includes flash, a higher megapixel camera and what not. Even my sister's cheap sony ericcson phone has flash They should really use the time to R&D, slash costs and come up with something new and fresh for the iPhone i reckon.

But all in all, way to go apple, lets bring us the islate!

This post has been edited by Kernkraft400: Jan 13 2010, 09:50 AM

iphone is in smartphone market. Lagging support on those fancy camera thing is ok, as this is not first priority of product design.
what they focus on is the OS and CPU/GPU, i think, as this is vital for smartphone market.

apple has no control for 3rd party products for the iphone, they can cut the product production for old phone. But as for original parts, you still can get it. YES you do, cuz apple products promise you can find the parts within 5 years from date of launch. BUT, here the catch, iphone 1st gen, never release in alot country. The warranty only applied to iphone purchase on origin country.

not only the iphone 2g... im using the 1st gen ipod touch now. few months ago i scratched the screen protector (luckily) and i had a very hard time so search for a new one in the market. all for iphone or ipod touch 2g (they say it wont fit on mine). i know this is probably not apple's fault, but resellers should still keep accessories for older models. same goes to casings. i cant find any shop who still sell ipod touch 1st gen casing around~

at least iphone 3g and 3gs have the same shape, so all casings can still be used.

should keep? OMG
in another way to say, all the old stocks stuck in the warehouse, if they 'keep'
sometimes, this is subject to availability

supplier tak dak stock, where can they get it from?

isn't it ALWAYS subject to availability?

i meant reseller + supplier + all the way up. maybe a few choices would do since not many people would buy it.

maybe you open your own shop?

its hard enough to keep track of the hundreds of casings for current iPod / iPhone. you want accessories for a product that was never sold in Malaysia ... that's not gonna happen.

I do sympathise with those who have iPod touch 1st gen, and the screen covers n casings are almost totally sold out. OTOH, production is limited... since the accessory makers are also worried that Apple will come out with a new model, they don't keep producing accessories after the product has been discontinued.

we have some iPod touch G1 & iPod nano G3 & G4 accessories on clearance in machines 1 Utama, for under RM100 ... do drop by and take a look...

i know its hard (im not talking abt iphone 1st gen anyway..i understand they're not sold here), but if one shop still got 2/3 choices okay already ;p

good to know machines 1utama still have. next time go kl i'll drop by

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voting for (very accurate) stylus input for quick scribbles and diagrams then being able to save in pdf. wont need to print out lecture notes anymore hehe

This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Jan 13 2010, 01:47 PM

support has ceased? , what are you talking about here, anyone with a first gen iphone with a valid ATT or o2 contract will still receive support, we are not talking about grey items here. Third party cases are not under apple's control, thats why they are called *Third party* aka alternative solution, please be realistic, no1 would keep making cases and screen protector for a product that is discontinued, how to make money like that, if there were only 20million iphone 2g ever made, do you make 100 million cases for that one year period and keep on making 5-10 million products annually and make losses? and heck humans are never contented they will never stick to one gadget for long maybe you do but people will always get something new, maybe not today but someday.

What support are you talking about here? service support? apple still offers this to first gen iphone owners and also the 3G. Everything about the iphone is non removable why are you comparing it with 3310? which has a totally removable parts? So do you want all the resellers to keep iphone service parts?

What are you blabbering about? form versus function? cmon no phone to date can match the iphone OS, its never about the hardware its all about the software, the app store and the support an the ease of use, hell if its about flash or camera i'd get a cheaper phone like SE that has 7MPX but would i get the same experience? no. To date all the three iphones has received similar software updates, can nokia or SE make sure all their line up of smartphone of yesteryears be able to install the latest symbian? no cause its a closed environment.

This post has been edited by nimrod323: Jan 13 2010, 10:25 PM

Come on.... We have a full section dedicated to iPhone "blabering" already.
A tablet is a computer, not a phone. Unless Apple planning to change that "again". That is until it's announced.

So let's not turn this thread into junk post. Or another fighting post.

Back to topic... I'm waiting for such product since the day I own my very first PowerBook. So yea, I would be the guy that might pre-order it, LOL. Call me crazy or what.

But looking at the reading I gather so far, Apple might going to launch it with some smashing services like AppStore to pull in more $ than selling hardware alone.

Imagine if Adobe could push out Photoshop Lite for free test. And the Photoshop paid version that will allow you to add in plug-in or feature along the way just like some games in Appstore... Well that might solve alot issue with conventional way of selling desktop app. We might even able to customize a single app to cater to our personal needs. Let say I won't need extra filters or effects, I will just keep the basic app.

I am not trying to disregard Apple's contribution in the Smartphone business and to be honest, Apple's iPhone is my first and by far the best phone that I have used in all my entire life. I am not a major in business and marketing, but I do understand the concept of basic supply and demand. Lack of first party accessories by Apple has not only cause major disappointments by consumers, not only on the iPhone, but also the macbook and other apple hardwares. Now, it is such a problem, if we need screen protectors, or maybe, a new casing for the iPhone 2G. Like Sony, although the have discontinued the PSP-1000s, they still allow limited cycles of accessories for the phat PSP going around in Sony Centres for their customers.

Probably, you don't see this as a problem, but i am sure many does. I use my gadgets until they worn out, I dont just replace mine just because they have another product that succeeded them, and also for economic reasons.

This post has been edited by Kernkraft400: Jan 14 2010, 01:19 AM

nimrod i think u're taking our arguments a little bit too extreme. we dont demand 100 million cases and 5-10 million cases annually. as i said, a small fraction would do, so early adopters still have some choice. obviously no one is going to upgrade just so they have more choices on accessories. and of course manufacturers would concentrate more on current products. all im saying is i dont think it would hurt much for a few choices. if my current ipod touch casing breaks, i won't have anything to replace it

obviously kernkraft wasnt talking about removable covers and batteries or service parts. dont stretch it

and the last part is pure fanboy. if its never about the hardware, all of us are using Apple II right now. and the iphone, admittedly with excellent software, is only possible with its hardware: the capacitive multitouch screen. the iphone might be the best ever phone today, but it's not like it doesnt have any cons at all. to dismiss that is just fanboyism.

it certainly should not be a phone. i dont get why people want iSight on it. iSight on iPhone would be nice, but on a tablet aiyah, gonna be awkward holding it?

something like microsoft's Courier concept would be great. more of a computerized scrapbook rather than a full-fledged computer being able to be a secondary display for Macs would be a seller!

Dude, an he isnt anywhere near extreme? cmon. I'm just putting a basic mathemathical equation, lets say during that 1 year period of june 07 to june 08, on average people change about 5-6 casings, the initial production of 100 million cases or whatever accessories would have justified it, the part i dont get is do the third party manufacturers being third party in the first instance make extra and lose money on a saturated market? think, even the smallest amount of items will shoot the cost up, they have to keep their stamping machine running on older moulds, and if its not mass production it isnt gonna be cheap for manufacturers. If your casing breaks well, just look for surplus cases that some retailers have an auction in ebay, or a sleeve case, the apple sock is something good.

right, and this line below doesnt not at all talk about that? and im stretching to far eh? how to compare that line with a phone that dont have removable parts? of course have to talk about service partsla



Ah dude cmon, calling me a fanboy? on this thread really? even after i said whats the point of talking bout the islate when you dont even know whats its use or whether or not it'll benefit us? and am i the one who says stuff like "i'll be dreaming about it", reality check please. Look read back what i said, form vs function. Even if we were using the latest core i7, would you be running os 9 on it? lets say with all the hardware advancement that apple put into the phone and they installed win mobile on it? would it be the same? without the app store or the developers would it be the runaway success that it is now? of course the iphone has cons, never did i say it was perfect, heck nothing man made is perfect. dont try to add words that were never in my posting, let me quote you what i said and do indicate at which point i made it all godlly without any imperfection?



This post has been edited by nimrod323: Jan 14 2010, 05:25 AM

here's my wishlist for iSlate / iTablet / iPad / God-&-Steve-only-know-what-its-gonna-be-called :

oleophobic screen,
onscreen keyboard (on demand only like iPhone)
additional 3 + 4 finger gestures,
1 USB port
audio out
video out (miniDisplay is good enough)
Mac OS X (not iPhone OS)
bluetooth + wifi.

here's what would make it killer :
sandbox iPhone apps (run them like widgets) *but then how the accelerometer and GPS*
docking / syncing accessory for Mac users.

if they could sandbox iphone apps, yes that would be killer i really want that for my mac hehe. so much more games to choose from (n cheap!)

stylus input please stylus input please

nah, i dun want a stylus. we can always buy a capacitive stylus. that's why I said oleophobic screen... so that we can use our God-given styli (all 10 of them) and do some really cool stuff.

my idea of a tablet is that we can scribble on it. i imagine typing on a 7" (or bigger) device is quite hard. its too big to type like with an iphone (we probably need one hand to hold the tablet, so only one hand to type with), and if we put it down on a flat surface to type, it wont be a good angle. so yeah, stylussss hehehe ;p

of course, included kickstand and able to support normal external keyboards is welcomed

i think for a tablet, it should be very portable rite? I think we don't need the ethernet port, instead they should put in for a 3g connection perhaps. and pls la, no stylus... it's soo not apple lah if they use it with stylus. hahah..

i wan it with a built in camera though...

U mean those webcam type of camera?

I am really looking forward for the macblet, but will go for the 2nd upgrade version instead of the brand new product release.. spare parts always expensive and you will always find better refinement in upgraded which could be a year from the initial release.

Have some not so good experience with 1st gen iphone...and spart parts is really expensive for 1st gen, so.. will be patience this time.

i would hope for more than 1 usb... at least 2, 3 would be great.

at least 10", A4 size would be wonderful

comes with some sort of stand/dock

and - built in hdspa modem (but no call function). true connectivity on the go.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4034253/yout...t_islate_video/

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4016250/appl...manyphones_com/

Looks real enuf to me.. just a bigger iPhone.. maybe?

p/s: If anyone else have any other leaks pls post here...

omg. apple tablet was so nice but confirm the price will get shock when we see it

Erm.. i cant really say if it's the real thing or not.. it's just a possible leak...

It is nice enough in my opinion but totally not worthy of the hype surrounding it... i dont know, i just feel like everyone been talking bout it like it's the next best thing after the invention of fire.. lol...

Was honestly expecting something more than just a glorified bigger iphone... am i the only 1 that feels the iphone is boring now... it's great when it's released but it's past the point of being new... i mean they could have at least changed it's design a bit... but then, if it aint broken, why fix it?...

This is interesting. I may grab one when it is readily available since my portable MB is used mostly by my wife and I am stuck with the iMac which I can hardly mobilize.

is price is justified with the throw in hardware in iSlate and is cheaper than MBP guess is worth of trying the new toy for 2010

"Tonight going be a good, good night"

IPad has surfaced finally. Keeping romours aside n bringing all fans to the bright side. I personally waited 1 week for the launch. Quite disppointed with the iPad. No multitasking, no camera, no HD capability. Would keep fingers crossed if this device can be jailbroken.

Otherwise ill scrap the idea of this ipad and upgrade my old 2g to new 3gs n im done.

think i'll be getting the 3G version for my wife via Sg Apple store since already allocated some budget for it.

This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jan 28 2010, 04:53 AM

everything was as expected, except

no USB
no webcam
no multitask

and whats with the A4 chip? better use market available chip than propriety chips

here's to waiting for version 2 with all thats missing and a proper cpu

no USB n webcam nevermind..but no multitask is a huge disappointment

from the demo, the A4 chip looks pretty good. i wonder why they named it A4 though... what happened to A1 A2 A3...

was secretly hoping they name their proc G6 or something continue from powerpc heheh

but still, 'iPad'?? i thought iSlate was a horrible name, but i actually preferred that

This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Jan 28 2010, 05:23 AM

Yup.ipad lack of everything.Sure the price will make ur jaw drop when it arrived in malaysia.i dont think its something that i expect from apple

dont really like the name: iPad. wonder when will it reach our shores.

This post has been edited by llsphinxll: Jan 28 2010, 07:50 AM

1ghz processor is not ready for multitask. Later whole ipad hang & lag. Same goes to android, multitask multitask end up jammed.

Ipad look really interesting. Wonder if the lack of multitasking can be patch later with newer firmware or not? I think a lot of ppl wanted this function, just imagine surfing net and listening to music with this device in starbucks.

The price for US is USD499 (the cheapest one without 3G).... wonder how much it will cost here?

Mac OS "Clouded" Leopard took my attention!
Plus, 10.7..

Seems to be fake.. Lol

if safari work like desktop/laptop safari, then probably we can read pdf from safari

okay just watch the video. from what i see here are some worries for me -

1. battery life and non-user changeable
2. heat (it may get hot resting that thing on your lap)
3. its gonna get tiring holding it with one hand and tapping with your other. if you have to rest this on a desk then it defeats its purpose.
4. its gonna be slippery like the iPhone. Im amazed I havent drop mine yet after 6 months but have came close a few times.
5. no Ethernet port - I cant plug this thing at hotels or other Ethernet only places
6. no buildin SD memory card slot - need to buy connection kit
7. its not wide screen and only 1024-by-768
8. no multitasking

This post has been edited by DigitalKL: Jan 28 2010, 09:14 AM

Anyone know how many RAM inside ipad? got USB port and build in camera?

Thought of ipod touch 4G. But it came out iPad. Look like a bigger screen ipod touch.

estimated by my calculation will be 1999, 2399 and 2799 based on the WIFI model,
THe 3g, i think will be 2599,2999,3299
this is based on my estimation.......
but is true, it is just a bigger ipod touch!!!!!!!!

Not gonna buy it. It's a fail product by Apple.

I was so hype about all the rumors, but after they announced it, no multitask, no usb port, 4:3 screen, no camera built in, and iPhone OS 3.2? I thought it's gonna be MacOSX? Wow, I've been fool with this rumors. All the hype turn out to be overhyped, a fail product from Apple.

I'm no apple fanboy, but the rumors really do attract my attention, but after it's announce, I rather get iPhone 3gs or HP Slate.

If below RM 1500/= i will buy for :-

1) as car media center for my kid when travel outstations
2) unlimited games for adult and education games for kid , bigger screen as compare to DSI
3) remote controller for my My Apple TV and airport express
4) acts as digital photo frame when idle and tons of thirty party accessories will be in the market

same feeling here...... better off with the pocketable i pod touch.... this product is going down the road of macbook air

any price?

its 499 usd i think

Waiting for Ipad 2.0 now....never buy 1st generation apple products....

If you're looking towards the 2nd version of a product, you know the product is not right.

You are right. The iPad doesn't give me that "feeling" that makes me take out my wallet and rush to the nearest Machines store and get one.

I am actually looking forward to read from it actually, but the iBooks doesn't seem to be flexible enough to read .pdf books and other formats. Also no word whether I could use it to read books not bought from iBooks (I love to download *free* ebooks online). I love reading off Stanza using my iTouch.

Oh well, I guess I will be getting the iPhone instead.

I think iPad is not aim at the people who don't buy/read books. And not suitable for most Malaysian that do not read book in English.
Look at apple's strategy of having a digital bookstore called iBooks that will let users buy from publishers including Pearson Plc’s Penguin, News Corp’s HarperCollins, and Hachette Book Group.

The only think I would use iPad for is probably just manga reader... can't think of anything else I can't do on my iPhone..
Thinking of at least able to watch movie on it but the 4:3 ratio really spoils it, combine with the big bezel you will have really big black bar on most movie/anime that is now in 16:9 or wider.

This post has been edited by xenohawk: Jan 28 2010, 10:49 AM

Here is a parody on iPad

I've always wanted an over sized iPhone which I can't fit in my pocket nor make calls with....

reading manga with it is just too expensive......

i think my ipod touch are much more better, at least i can keep it inside my pocket =D

FYI you need to fork out for a "iPod camera connection kit" to get a crummy 1 port USB adapter.

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/




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Actually, I was kinda hoping that the books would be sold intergrated into iTunes, but to buy books you gotta pay additiona 9.99 just to download the iBooks app, then pay somemore....I think i will stick to Stanza thanks....

Regarding as to games...I already have a PC at home and Xbox360, so I am definately not using it to game. Also, it is too bulky to bring out unlike iTouch or iPhone, don't see why I would want to buy it at its current form

This post has been edited by tat3179: Jan 28 2010, 11:00 AM

For US only. No pricing yet for Malaysia.
Pricing starts at
$499 for 16 GB,
$599 for 32 GB,
$699 for 64 GB.

3G-capable
$629 for 16 GB
$729 for 32 GB
$829 for 64 GB

It's the worst Apple product in a while...iPad??? Kotex iPad? StayFree?? Wah-lau....

I think apple has the homerun product chain broken with this.