Comments on: Wishes for the Apple iTablet http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Apple iPad Wishes vs. Reality — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54668 Apple iPad Wishes vs. Reality — The Gadgeteer Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:29:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54668 [...] Dave and I posted our wishes for the Apple iPad and now that the curtain has finally been raised and the device that so many [...] [...] Dave and I posted our wishes for the Apple iPad and now that the curtain has finally been raised and the device that so many [...]

]]> By: Mark http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54636 Mark Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:29:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54636 Meh. Meh.

]]> By: Jim Latimer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54631 Jim Latimer Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:20:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54631 499 for 16gb...699 for 64gb with no 3G...$130 more for that...not bad I guess.... 499 for 16gb…699 for 64gb with no 3G…$130 more for that…not bad I guess….

]]> By: Jim Latimer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54630 Jim Latimer Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:17:02 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54630 but no contract and unlimited for 29.99....more stress on an already overstressed network.... but no contract and unlimited for 29.99….more stress on an already overstressed network….

]]> By: Jim Latimer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54628 Jim Latimer Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:16:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54628 3G available from AT&T...yuk 3G available from AT&T…yuk

]]> By: Andy Jacobs http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54627 Andy Jacobs Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:58:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54627 Well, it's official. It's called the iPad and it's all over the web at this point. Here we go... Well, it’s official. It’s called the iPad and it’s all over the web at this point. Here we go…

]]> By: Rob Tillotson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54626 Rob Tillotson Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:48:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54626 My wish for the iPad? To be able to figure out what I'd actually use one for, given that I can't use it to write or code, most likely can't run the one killer app I do everything in (and it's entirely keyboard driven anyway), etc. It's too big to carry as a PDA or in addition to the laptop or netbook I will still have (because of that whole "keyboard" thing). It might be okay as a casual e-book reader, but my eyes will still prefer a reflective e-ink display if I'm going to sit down and read for a few hours (yes, I sit in front of LCDs all day, but reading is, among other things, a way to give my eyes a break from that!). So why do I want one again? I guess I'm just too old and set in my ways. My wish for the iPad? To be able to figure out what I’d actually use one for, given that I can’t use it to write or code, most likely can’t run the one killer app I do everything in (and it’s entirely keyboard driven anyway), etc. It’s too big to carry as a PDA or in addition to the laptop or netbook I will still have (because of that whole “keyboard” thing). It might be okay as a casual e-book reader, but my eyes will still prefer a reflective e-ink display if I’m going to sit down and read for a few hours (yes, I sit in front of LCDs all day, but reading is, among other things, a way to give my eyes a break from that!).

So why do I want one again? I guess I’m just too old and set in my ways.

]]> By: Blacknimbus http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54624 Blacknimbus Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:29:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54624 It's a giant IPhone....that's it. It’s a giant IPhone….that’s it.

]]> By: Andy Jacobs http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54619 Andy Jacobs Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:11:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54619 I've also read a few rumors that an iPhone firmware update will be announced as well. Here's hoping! I’ve also read a few rumors that an iPhone firmware update will be announced as well. Here’s hoping!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54613 Julie Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:41:03 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54613 @Fred the site is blocked by my company's proxy, but just the thoughts of running Windows on the iTablet makes me feel a bit queasy. ;) @Fred the site is blocked by my company’s proxy, but just the thoughts of running Windows on the iTablet makes me feel a bit queasy. ;)

]]> By: Fred http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54611 Fred Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:30:05 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54611 I wish I could install Windows on the Apple iTablet. Like this : http://www.michaelv.org.nyud.net/ I wish I could install Windows on the Apple iTablet.
Like this : http://www.michaelv.org.nyud.net/

]]> By: Prince Hal http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54610 Prince Hal Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:18:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54610 Have you seen the number of e-ink eReaders lately ? They retail anywhere from $175 to $800, with the key ones such as Nook, Kindle and the Sony eReaders being $199 to $399, with screen ranging from 5 inches to 7 or 9. But they have limited ability to cut and paste annotations to transfer to Word on a PC for example - either limited ability or awkward - and of course you are limited to what you get. Try studying Bible texts that you can jump from one verse to another in a different book, or translation. For that you need a computer or an iPhone / iTouch. But then you are limited to screen size. I think Apple can take the bottom out of the eReader market with a 5 to 7 inch screen Super iTouch with the ability to run all the programs that the current iPhone OS can. This may also encourage eReader manufacturers to lower their prices for people who just want to sit and read for hours on end (oh the luxury and joy) - which is where the e-ink screen really comes into its own regarding reducing eye strain. Well only 2hours 45minutes to go. Have you seen the number of e-ink eReaders lately ? They retail anywhere from $175 to $800, with the key ones such as Nook, Kindle and the Sony eReaders being $199 to $399, with screen ranging from 5 inches to 7 or 9. But they have limited ability to cut and paste annotations to transfer to Word on a PC for example – either limited ability or awkward – and of course you are limited to what you get. Try studying Bible texts that you can jump from one verse to another in a different book, or translation. For that you need a computer or an iPhone / iTouch. But then you are limited to screen size.

I think Apple can take the bottom out of the eReader market with a 5 to 7 inch screen Super iTouch with the ability to run all the programs that the current iPhone OS can. This may also encourage eReader manufacturers to lower their prices for people who just want to sit and read for hours on end (oh the luxury and joy) – which is where the e-ink screen really comes into its own regarding reducing eye strain.

Well only 2hours 45minutes to go.

]]> By: Jim Latimer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54604 Jim Latimer Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:39:03 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54604 Still trying to find out what it's niche will be... big Touch?...can't put it in my pocket... touch screen laptop?...so just bring my 13" macbook; more power and flexibility e-book reader?...lots of them and they are probably cheaper than this unit Maybe it will be so obvious what you can use it for that we're missing it, but I'll wait and see what this afternoon brings. ;) Still trying to find out what it’s niche will be…
big Touch?…can’t put it in my pocket…
touch screen laptop?…so just bring my 13″ macbook; more power and flexibility
e-book reader?…lots of them and they are probably cheaper than this unit

Maybe it will be so obvious what you can use it for that we’re missing it, but I’ll wait and see what this afternoon brings. ;)

]]> By: Jackson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54600 Jackson Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:50:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54600 Brushed aluminum, buttons, iPhone on steroids.... I need it NOW! Brushed aluminum, buttons, iPhone on steroids…. I need it NOW!

]]> By: Bea http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54599 Bea Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:48:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54599 Even though rumors about the Apple tablet have been around for a long time Evidence indicates that it will be announced in January 2010 and that it will go on sale March 2010. Even though rumors about the Apple tablet have been around for a long time Evidence indicates that it will be announced in January 2010 and that it will go on sale March 2010.

]]> By: Rayzer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54594 Rayzer Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:42:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54594 I just want the wait to be over - no matter what the spec is ! I just want the wait to be over – no matter what the spec is !

]]> By: TonyBostony http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54591 TonyBostony Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:23:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54591 everything the iphone has without a contract that is mandatory. I dont need another cellphone bill. I dont think anyone does. GPS, wifi, BT, app store, hmm.. front and rear cameras, speech to text, BING MAPS. everything the iphone has without a contract that is mandatory. I dont need another cellphone bill. I dont think anyone does.

GPS, wifi, BT, app store, hmm.. front and rear cameras, speech to text, BING MAPS.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54590 Julie Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:19:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54590 @Mycroft awwwww :( Sure, chrome is pretty and eye catching, but blink two times and it's smudged and scratched. Then your brand new gadget doesn't look so brand new anymore. If the back of the tablet case was made of the same type of plastic as the Kindle (not in that milky color though), I'd like that. @Mycroft awwwww :( Sure, chrome is pretty and eye catching, but blink two times and it’s smudged and scratched. Then your brand new gadget doesn’t look so brand new anymore. If the back of the tablet case was made of the same type of plastic as the Kindle (not in that milky color though), I’d like that.

]]> By: Mycroft http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54577 Mycroft Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:12:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54577 You don't like chrome gadgets?! Julie, I don't think I love you anymore! You don’t like chrome gadgets?! Julie, I don’t think I love you anymore!

]]> By: BOB http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54572 BOB Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:58:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54572 IHYPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the hype behind this product is incredible, the only product I own from apple is the iphone which I didnt rush out and get as soon as it came out, I got mine in 2008 to be exact I thought the iphone was a bit over the top when it came out but noticed how quick it became something, as for the tablet, its looking more like hype than anything else at the moment. IHYPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the hype behind this product is incredible, the only product I own from apple is the iphone which I didnt rush out and get as soon as it came out, I got mine in 2008 to be exact

I thought the iphone was a bit over the top when it came out but noticed how quick it became something, as for the tablet, its looking more like hype than anything else at the moment.

]]> By: Paul Grunwald http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/01/26/wishes-for-the-apple-itablet/comment-page-1/#comment-54563 Paul Grunwald Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:20:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=30820#comment-54563 iWish iAfford! iWish iAfford!

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