Apple unveils iPad 2
As predicted, Apple used its event today to debut the new iPad. Most of the rumors about its feature set proved true, including dual cameras (front...
As predicted, Apple used its event today to debut the new iPad. Most of the rumors about its feature set proved true, including dual cameras (front and back), dual-core processors, a gyroscope, and a thinner, lighter frame.
The new model sports a 1 GHz dual-core processor, which Apple claims provides "up to nine times the graphics performance" to make gameplay "smoother and more realistic." Nine times!
Other new features include an HD camera in back, and a VGA camera in the front to support the FaceTime app. The newly-included gyroscope is built to work in conjunction with the accelerometer and compass in previous models. Finally, this model is about 33 per cent thinner and 15 per cent lighter than last year's iPad.
Apple also introduced a new accessory called the Smart Cover. It's a tri-fold piece of magnetic-lined leather that serves to protect the screen, can wake the iPad or put it to sleep by covering and uncovering it, and can fold to become a keyboard or video stand.
The new iPad goes on sale starting at 5 p.m. on March 11. The WiFi-only versions cost $499 (16 GB), $599 (32 GB), and $699 (64 GB). The 3G models, now available from AT&T or Verizon, cost $629, $729, and $829 for the same space tiers, respectively.
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Comment on Apple unveils iPad 2, by Steve Watts.
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He thinks Apple is still being controlling with the App Store, but he's been using Android for too long and doesn't know that they fixed that.
But that said, the new in-app subscriptions thing is kind of retarded for developers (though awesome for users!), but it will probably get fixed, as it has already been refined to not apply to "Software as a Service" apps.
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If they made it with 160gb (or at least 128), and the ability to just transfer music files over without iTunes or any other software (think a USB hard drive...my Archos can do it Nd it's so fucking convenient and quick), and the ability to browse my music in the file folder structure it's stored in when I copy it over (like my Archos or anything running rockbof), I'd be all over this. I have an iPod touch right now that I use as a PDA...but for music I just find my Archos to be better...but if Apple would make something that would just work for all my needs (at least my music and portable video needs) I'd be fine with buying it. Hell, as a PDA I've been fairly happy with this iPod Touch (I'm typing this post out on it right now), I just wouldn't want to use the thing as an MP3 player.
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Questions i'll need an answer to before i 'upgrade' my already awesome 64gb 3g one.
1) Speaker - is it any louder? That would be a nice selling point for me
2) HD video - VLC media player couldnt cope with HD videos, if the new processor can that would be another selling point
3) Charging compatability - will it charge of a normal USB pc cable or will i still get 'not charging' on lots of things
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The iOS gaming market is at 24%. That's larger than the PSP market share. That's why it gets reported on, just like the NGP or Nintendo 3DS.
http://www.macworld.com/article/148226/2010/03/iphone_gaming.html-
Farmville has over 80 million people playing it. By your logic all we should talk about is that, and a few outliers like console games and world of warcraft.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/20/farmville-community-surpasses-80-million-players/
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It looks like the iPad isn't trying to kill the competition with hardware considering the Xoom is similarly spec’d if not a bit better, but apple know they already own the market this year anyway. It's funny that Microsoft were the first to start talking about tablets and they seem to be the last to actually release one. If they do I really hope it's good and can compete.
In terms of gaming:
Apple – Apps, MobileMe? But no flash.
Market share – > 80%
Android – Apps, flash and PlayStation suite.
Market share - < 20%
Microsoft – XBLA, Microsoft Surface? Kinect intergration? and Apps? (Angry bird and PVZ are coming).
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wow, it really is a lot thinner http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2011/03/MG_5154-copy.jpg
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