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Posted on 03-01-11 02:58:37 PM Link | Quote
Apple has a scheduled event tomorrow with an icon that eludes to the iPad 2.



Here are some things that can be expected.

- Front facing camera for Facetime
- New dual core processor
- Separate graphics processor
- thinner, lighter

Possibly but less likely
- High res display
- Rear facing camera
- SD Card slot

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Posted on 03-01-11 03:36:07 PM Link | Quote
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Originally posted by Orlandu
- SD Card slot

Never gonna happen.

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Posted on 03-01-11 03:38:02 PM (last edited by Orlandu at 03-01-11 12:38 PM) Link | Quote
Just about every competing slate/tablet has an SD card slot, so if they want to be fully competitive they may include one. Rumor was that it was originally slated to have one but due to time constraints and cost they removed it, along with the high rest display. We'll find out tomorrow.

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Posted on 03-01-11 04:24:27 PM Link | Quote
Why add SD card slot compatibility? That would make it too easy for people to sneak stuff onto the system!



I'm half hoping it's twice the size of the first iPad. Why break the trend?

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Posted on 03-01-11 04:46:52 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Orlandu
Just about every competing slate/tablet has an SD card slot, so if they want to be fully competitive they may include one. Rumor was that it was originally slated to have one but due to time constraints and cost they removed it, along with the high rest display. We'll find out tomorrow.

You could say the same thing about cell-phones, though...

I'm expecting to see a version with CDMA built in- it just seems inevitable at this point.

The potential for video chat is the main thing that interests me at this point- the larger screen may end up making this the first videophone that people might actually want to use.

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Posted on 03-01-11 04:53:24 PM Link | Quote


Originally posted by Peardian
Why add SD card slot compatibility? That would make it too easy for people to sneak stuff onto the system!



I'm half hoping it's twice the size of the first iPad. Why break the trend?


Nah, that's what the iBoard and iFloor are for.

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Posted on 03-01-11 04:54:09 PM (last edited by Orlandu at 03-01-11 01:54 PM) Link | Quote
Originally posted by Imajin
The potential for video chat is the main thing that interests me at this point- the larger screen may end up making this the first videophone that people might actually want to use.

Especially with Skype on iPhone able to call Skype on PC. That's what I really like. The CDMA version is definitely coming, if not available at launch of the iPad 2. Also, I'm thinking they may support the LTE 4G networks for Verizon and AT&T. That would make sense because of how much data the iPad can use if you're video chatting.

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Posted on 03-01-11 11:27:54 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Orlandu
Just about every competing slate/tablet has an SD card slot, so if they want to be fully competitive they may include one. Rumor was that it was originally slated to have one but due to time constraints and cost they removed it, along with the high rest display. We'll find out tomorrow.


It's Apple.

They could release anything and it'd be successful.

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Posted on 03-02-11 12:39:56 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Shadic
Oh man, I can't wait for an iTable.



Screw that, I want a SkiScraper.

But I'd bet that it STILL wouldn't support Flash.

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Posted on 03-02-11 12:44:45 AM Link | Quote
I just hope the next iPad has a better screen.

Compared to the rest of the iOS lineup, the iPad has a terrible screen.

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Posted on 03-02-11 03:13:26 AM Link | Quote


Originally posted by Zero One
Originally posted by Shadic
Oh man, I can't wait for an iTable.



Screw that, I want a SkiScraper.

But I'd bet that it STILL wouldn't support Flash.


I want a SkiScraper.

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Posted on 03-02-11 05:18:32 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Zero One
Originally posted by Shadic
Oh man, I can't wait for an iTable.



Screw that, I want a SkiScraper.

But I'd bet that it STILL wouldn't support Flash.

I'm personally holding out until I can get an iRoning Board for my kitchen
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Posted on 03-02-11 02:18:33 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Bloodstar
I just hope the next iPad has a better screen.

If it does, you can bet you'll be paying the difference. And then some.

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Posted on 03-02-11 04:57:50 PM Link | Quote


I want an iYe Ball!

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Posted on 03-02-11 06:12:58 PM (last edited by Bagel at 03-02-11 03:18 PM) Link | Quote
Summary:

- same price point (16GB Wi-Fi only $499), capacities (16, 32, 64GB), and battery life (10hr in moderate use, over a month in standby)
- 1Ghz dual-core "A5" that is about 1.7x faster than the previous model. "Up to 9x faster graphics performance" sounds pretty amazing, we'll see how that claim holds up.
- Dual cameras (rear one is 720p, front VGA)
- FaceTime video chat support, obviously (soon to also be available via Skype or GTalk or whatever)
- slightly lighter (1.3 lbs vs. 1.5 on the original iPad) and it is thinner than the iPhone 4 is
- gyroscope
- Photo Booth

Along with the new hardware, there are 3G GSM and CDMA models. No hybrid model.

Also introduced was an HDMI adapter that allows display mirroring and also charging, and a magnetic cover that also doubles as a typing/viewing stand, an upgraded version of the iOS iMovie, and iPad GarageBand.

iPad 2 ships in the US on Mar. 11th, and to Canada, Australia, and Europe on the 25th.

iOS 4.3 adds a faster Safari, some more streaming features (stream from computer to iOS device, or from iOS device to Apple TV,) adds Personal Hotspot to GSM iPhone 4, and will be out on the 11th as well. iPhone 3GS/iPod Touch 3, iPad 1 and up only (iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2 are now obsoleted.)


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Posted on 03-02-11 06:26:36 PM Link | Quote
Apple claims to own 90% of market share and have more user accounts than Amazon because Amazon doesn't brag about these kinds of numbers.


90% market share? Market share of what? The market for Apple products?

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Posted on 03-03-11 12:34:29 AM Link | Quote
I didn't actually pay attention to the live cast today. I was at home sick from work and didn't even bother getting on my computer. But after looking at the specs, it seems like a decent upgrade. I'm really disappointed that they did not increase the resolution. Even though its not all the bad, it definitely could be better. The dual core processor really speeds things up. I'm sure there will be more and more apps released after it comes out that take advantage of both cores. The demo videos I saw showed how fluid everything is, no lag or anything. I like the facetime cameras, too. I may be picking on up sometime this summer.

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