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

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.

Cause I just want it? Boleh?


Then open it

This post has been edited by wei: Jan 28 2010, 05:57 PM

At lease iTab wasn't replaced, hahaha.
I need a larger screen for most of my iPhone apps. My reason to get an iPad.

I hardly use the iSight. But on the phone it's handy cause the size of the phone and the phone is always with me.

But on the iPad I don't think it's practical, imagine holding a huge pad while trying to photograph something. Neither I'm a fan of video chat. Having it is a plus, but I won't dig around for complaint just because it doesn't have one.

I'm using VNC, Remote Desktop to minitor my own & client's OSX server.
iPhone screen estate is just too small for such task. iPad will save my day.

You don't want to use a 15" MBP inside toilet or in mamak. Which at the moment I have to.

I'm also using iBank. Hopefully they will update a version for iPad for near Mac version functions. Which I will then can do my finance on the go. Then again, I find it on the iPhone too small, can't even monitor my 1 week statements on single page.

I will also plan to have a digital invoice/DO/paperworks on my iPad, client just have to sign them on my iPad Or just give me green light. I can do so at the moment with laptop or iphone, but, pushing a MBP around on table is too bulky. Showing them my phone is just too personal. You don't want your GF/Wife picture pop up half way your client reading the doc, as she call. Passing them the iPad to look at is just nice IMHO.

This post has been edited by wei: Feb 2 2010, 02:08 AM

Anyone in US coming back early April?

LOL are you kidding?

It's been a while I seen any Apple stuff produced/manufactured/assembled outside China.

No if Apple not releasing a unique version of the iPad with larger SIM tray.
No if local telco do not support Micro SIM (at the moment still no).
Maybe, if you willing to risk cutting your current SIM into the size that fit into iPad tray.
In the end, still have to wait till the 3G version out and someone tested it.

I puzzled too. Maybe Apple trying to push it so they can save lot more space on next gen iPhone?

All iPhone so far uses standard full-size SIM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro-SIM

Like I said. Maybe they trying to adopt that as a standard for all Apple device that support cellular network. Shall wait till later this year.

For you moo-ni-ness comics needs: http://www.tuaw.com/2010/03/25/comic-zeal-...ipad-previewed/

I don't think it will free and open like PC. Most likely it will be in subscription or store based where you have to pay. Some might be free.
Maybe iComic store is coming on iPad 4.0? lol.

LOL I'm gonna see how many of the hater later turn hate to love when more and more excellent Apps being released.

I scrap the plan to get the US version. Reason being the App that I need wasn't that mature yet. So, by the time we get it here, iPad specific Apps should be plenty.

Teardown!!
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad-Teardown/2183/1

LOL, yes, it can.

LOL, another one switch over from hater camp. No wonder they called it "magical".

This post has been edited by wei: Apr 10 2010, 10:49 AM

Ok... I've dig around and found info on US iPad warranty.

I understand many have been pointing toward this policy:
http://images.apple.com/legal/warranty/doc...arranty_v20.pdf

Under this phrase:
"Apple may restrict service to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the hardware product".

It clearly stated MAY. Which is subjective. It's not a MUST.

Then further down:
"If you seek service in a country that is not the country of original purchase, you will comply with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties, V.A.T. and other associated taxes and charges. Where international service is available, Apple may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards."

Which definitely sounds like we could actually get support outside US.

Then you check this:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?m...49417�
Last post.

I need to know who and where is the proof stating "No International Warranty for iPad" came from. Is that just an assumption or there're some official statement that I missed.

This post has been edited by wei: Apr 15 2010, 01:46 AM

WTF. Who's the first who stated no international warranty huh?
Already sent email to Applecare will see what they say. I will call them up if no email!

read again. It says they MAY restrict it to where you bought it. Which means it MAY NOT also. And they never put in word about sending back to country of origin.

your statement is just your assumption or you've spoken to Apple Support?

I hope you are not plain assuming here. iPhone is a different story due to telco locking & profit sharing. Repair claim are channelled differently bypassing usual service route. iPad on other hand is more like iPod.