Because Apple obviously desires to expand its Mobile OS (formerly known as the iPhone OS) into more capable devices with the introduction of the iPAD/Apple Mobile OS 4.0.
What does that have to do with anything?
I couldn't care less what goals any corporation does or doesn't have. I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get.
It sounds good and desirable: "compatibility!"
But if you think about it, for even half a second, it just doesn't make any sense or matter.
Has anyone ever wanted their Android/iPhone/winMO apps on their laptop?
I'm talking about a free GUI method, approved, safe and secure, jail break/reverse program for those that need to run apps that are not going to be distributed massively on the App Store without resorting to the developers license and the command line.
Naturally I expect it to come with conditions, like disabling cell phone connections and not running illegal copies of sold apps on the App Store. But it would give users choice if they wanted to opt out of the App Store limitations and control.
too bad most people like the app store. Android already pulled an app last month because it was a trojan seeking financial info. not one security incident so far with stock iphones that weren't JB'd
I am always intrigued by these talks with people who have 100% certainty that Apple is coming to Verizon, seeing as how if they were they would have been testing said device and have leaked out by now VZW is the worst at keeping news "secret".
... I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get. ...
Basically, the answer is ... games.
At least at first, most iPhone apps will look ridiculous on the larger screen, with the exception of games, which (sadly), form the most popular segment of iPhone apps.
To do anything productive on the tablet, you will need apps made for the tablet, (hopefully iWork will be available at the start). Likely there will be a blended mode, so that you could use an email application for example that would spread out to take over the larger real estate of the tablet and show you more things than the same app running on the iPhone, etc.
But in a sense, you are right. It's a bullet point feature that will be of little use to those of us that don't play many games and actually use the iPhone (and intend to use the iPad), for actual work.
You are aware that the iPhone did not originally feature apps compatibility/an app store yet was still considered pretty 'amazing' by many?
Apple's app infrastructure is already in place, so I really don't consider a lack of apps at launch to be a factor in the success of the iPAD, as they will come very quickly.[/CENTER]
I am familiar with the history of the iphone and the app store. I am talking 'sound bite' marketing. If 'it' can run all the iphone apps you can be sure that will be one of the 'facts' that will be reported widely in the mainstream press. What is important for the success of the 'thing' is a consumer 'buy in'. If you can say - oh, it runs 800 000 apps right out of the gate' it adds an element of reassurance. {edit} This point will be mute by the time the 'thing' is actually on the market{/edit}
By the way, can you quit centering your posts, please. It draws attention to itself for all the wrong reason and makes it hard to read.
I'm talking about a free GUI method, approved, safe and secure, jail break/reverse program for those that need to run apps that are not going to be distributed massively on the App Store without resorting to the developers license and the command line.
Naturally I expect it to come with conditions, like disabling cell phone connections and not running illegal copies of sold apps on the App Store. But it would give users choice if they wanted to opt out of the App Store limitations and control.
In that case you're probably going to be out of luck. For YEARS Apple struggled to get apps made for the Mac platform that were available on the Windows platform. What they're doing with the app store is reversing the trend.
What I would like to see is, if I can record on my Touch, a dumb downed garageband (record at acc quality) would be really cool. iphoto or some photo editor just for simple mod b4 an upload would be nice. Photobooth would be cool, and iChat.
Most of all, being a musican, I want to use it as my mixer for Logic. NO knobs or slider, just a touch screen that can become any part of the mixing board. I know there's an app for the Touch to work with Pro Tools. This would blow it away!
... Visualise an environment in which 2 or more apps can not only operate simultaneously, but accept input and output to other apps in real time. ...
This is already possible for the most part in that apps can poll all the main apps like Address book, email, etc. and use that information in their own integrated solution. Most of the integration you are talking about would be of that type where the information needed was in the calendar, the address book, etc.
Sadly, no developer has published any apps that use this functionality, they are all off at the goldrush making stupid games. Hopefully the tablet will see the advent of actual, useful, productivity apps and the silly games will start to be de-emphasised a bit.
too bad most people like the app store. Android already pulled an app last month because it was a trojan seeking financial info. not one security incident so far with stock iphones that weren't JB'd
People should still have a choice, like they have on their Mac's today.
Should the Mac become a closed device just because of a trojan in a pirated copy of Photoshop?
And actually the iPhone has a ton of Apple induced security and privacy issues.
Read this PDF (Windows users should avoid using Adobe Reader just in case)
I am always intrigued by these talks with people who have 100% certainty that Apple is coming to Verizon, seeing as how if they were they would have been testing said device and have leaked out by now VZW is the worst at keeping news "secret".
Nexus One is coming to Verizon soon and the Pre just started being sold by Big Red. if the iphone is really coming to VZW then you need to leak the news a few months early or people will just buy the Pre or N1
I hope this is true. Lessen the load on AT&T and make all iPhone user's experience better.
yes but they can do that and not go to Verizon, making a second phone etc. Just unlock the sim and let T-Mobile take on some of the load. The unlockers have proven the phone works on T-Mobile aside from the visual voicemail which could be set up for official support.
Frankly I still think that the iphone is NOT the issue. not this go around.I do not believe that Apple is going to make any comments about the iphone other than announcing to app develops that an SDK for 4.0 is about to release and as with last year, they need to have their apps tested by the official release in the summer if they want the apps to stay on the store.
I believe that folks are hearing "iphone os device" and assuming the phone. when it is not. it's the tablet. it is larger and can have a larger battery, plus simply more junk in the trunk. such as two chips for 3g. and they could unlock the works (plus make it optional) and hit all the various combos of users in ways the iphone with the required contract can not.
for the iphone itself, it is most logical that the start time on the contract was the first official iphone sale and ATT likely has clause upon clause prohibiting Apple from announcing anything that would cut into sales 5 months before any major change. So regardless of whether they do a
CDMA phone. Which I doubt, or at least that it would be all models( maybe THAT is the 8 GB 3gs that is coming out) or just unlock, we aren't likely to know until WWDC which will be only 2-3 weeks before release date.
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Is anybody surprised by the short sightedness of the TV execs? Greedy and stupid as usual
if they were greedy they would be jumping in for the extra few cents.
the thing is (and I work in said industry as a content producer so I have a few clues) are not easy to set up. Studio contracts with production companies and Network contracts with Studios typically have clauses about profit sharing due to the requirement to pay royalties to the major cast and writers. So before committing, all the layers have to be reviewed. So it could simply be that not all the networks have been able to devote the time to this. Especially NBC which still has their legal department dealing with the failout of the Great Conangate. and if they don't feel confident that folks will sign up, why speed up things.
So what. so this subscription thing starts with only a few networks and shows. Each of us can examine how the system is going to work and how much we'd get out of it. If 50% of the shows you watch are in the system and the mechanics are to your tolerance (say you can have up to 10 shows downloaded at any time and they are expiring files similar to rents that last one week or one view. but you can redownload anything you want so that is okay with you). ANd you can tv.com/hulu etc the stuff that isn't there yet and drop cable and say a ton of money. You'll go for it. When the other kids see that yes it is a working system, they want to play also so they do what they need to jump in.
and another good point to consider. TV.com is owned by CBS and Hulu is owned by NBC. they are probably having to balance the notion of what they make there with this plan. especially with the rumors that hulu might add a paid no add premium service in the near future. Keep in mind that right now ad money is THE thing that keeps or cancels a show (which is what the ratings are all about) so anything that cuts into that is a bad thing. at least until the other stuff makes enough money to pick up the slack. and have the proper breakdown (which actual shows are being downloaded on any given day etc) to spread the money to the right folks.
I do not feel that the availability of television shows will have any bearing on the success of the tablet. Apple will not stick hdmi on this thing to hook up to your televisions. However, they will gladly sell you an apple tv (who's success hinges on the quantity and quality of content available through itunes)
I couldn't care less what goals any corporation does or doesn't have. I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get.
It sounds good and desirable: "compatibility!"
But if you think about it, for even half a second, it just doesn't make any sense or matter.
Has anyone ever wanted their Android/iPhone/winMO apps on their laptop?
[CENTER]
Well...
That largely depends of the app in question and the users needs. - Now Doesn't it?[/CENTER]
That largely depends of the app in question and the users needs. - Now Doesn't it?
You do know in the USA we write from left to right THEN top to bottom. NOT the other way. SO I corrected it for you. Being different to be different isn't a good reason to be different. It just makes you look stupid. A Lot f the times I think your post is an ad and you almost get skipped. Not sure you want to be wasting all that energy typing if people just going to skip your post. Seems it's having the reverse affect you may have been looking for. Not all attention is good attention. Sometimes it's ok to listen and take advice. Hint Hint.
I am familiar with the history of the iphone and the app store. I am talking 'sound bite' marketing. If 'it' can run all the iphone apps you can be sure that will be one of the 'facts' that will be reported widely in the mainstream press. What is important for the success of the 'thing' is a consumer 'buy in'. If you can say - oh, it runs 800 000 apps right out of the gate' it adds an element of reassurance. {edit} This point will be mute by the time the 'thing' is actually on the market{/edit}
By the way, can you quit centering your posts, please. It draws attention to itself for all the wrong reason and makes it hard to read.
[CENTER]Actually, there will be a near 6-month period between the iPAD's introduction and actual 'on sale' date, so there will be plenty of time to get many essential apps up and running. Having an existing catalog of 100k plus apps will afford users a degree of comfort with the device from the very start.
As far as your request, NO... I take it that 'for all the wrong reasons' is because you don't like it, and your being bothered by something so trivial/insignificant speaks more of your intolerance than anything I'm doing. [/CENTER]
Actually, there will be a near 6-month period between the iPAD's introduction and actual 'on sale' date, so there will be plenty of time to get many essential apps up and running. Having an existing catalog of 100k plus apps will afford users a degree of comfort with the device from the very start.
As far as your request, NO... I take it that 'for all the wrong reasons' is because you don't like it, and your being bothered by something so trivial/insignificant speaks more of your intolerance than anything I'm doing.
I completely agree. I, for one, don't need or want another monthly bill. I'd be perfectly content using the tablet via WiFi.
as am I. I live and work in West Hollywood where the city wired wifi on all the major streets. between that and numerous bookstores, coffee shops etc (all with open wifi), and my own home, I can stay on 95% of where I am.
Now if I start doing more desert shoots I'll need 3g, but until then, I'd rather stay wifi only.
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Unless, they can add it to my existing AT&T data contract for another $10-$15 month max.
dream on. ATT's gig (and I hear it's pretty much the same across the board) has been to require any not your phone device to have its only line and it's own $30-50 a month (no voice just data).
this is the untold reason why they keep putting off tethering. they don't want to lose that monthly fee or the ETF they can charge if you cancel a contracted line.
I couldn't care less what goals any corporation does or doesn't have. I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get.
It sounds good and desirable: "compatibility!"
But if you think about it, for even half a second, it just doesn't make any sense or matter.
Has anyone ever wanted their Android/iPhone/winMO apps on their laptop?
You do know in the USA we write from left to right THEN top to bottom. NOT the other way. SO I corrected it for you. Being different to be different isn't a good reason to be different. It just makes you look stupid. A Lot f the times I think your post is an ad and you almost get skipped. Not sure you want to be wasting all that energy typing if people just going to skip your post. Seems it's having the reverse affect you may have been looking for. Not all attention is good attention. Sometimes it's ok to listen and take advice. Hint Hint.
[CENTER]Given your (obviously) bitter/hostile attitude, I'd much rather you skipped my posts anyway.
If the Tablet requires a (another) cell phone contract, it's going to be very painful for a lot of folks to accept.
agreed. and more painful if it is a singular carrier. not matter which one is the chosen one
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Also locking it to the App Store will put off a lot of traditional computer users used to having control over their machines.
that depends on how it is presented. if it is presented as a smaller sized full powered computer sure. if it is presented from one word as a member of the iphone family, those traditional users will know that that lock down exists and will just go get a Macbook.
what will be curious to me is the Macbook Air. that baby has never really had the power to be more than a netbook with a little word processing and your itunes. so will it stick around after this or will it phase out.
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Originally Posted by iReality85
I'm betting that the Tablet will feature the new dual-band CDMA/GSM chips. Seeing as how the Tablet will be a world product (the world is heavily GSM), and the rumors of Verizon gearing up for a big day Wednesday, I don't see how it could be any other way. You'll have your choice of signing up with either AT&T or Verizon for coverage. I also bet that Jobs will announce that the iPhone will sport the same dual band chip as well, for the revision coming this summer. Verizon (and all its customers) I'm sure must be excited. I, for one, would gladly switch back.
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Originally Posted by masternav
but just not right for us geeks. Sux to be us sometimes, but if we demand full control and minimal interference then we can't expect our little minority to directly impact Apple's plans for a rich, controlled consumer experience.
that is the most logical and well put comment I have ever seen in regards to the 'it has to, they have to' demands that often turn up on forums like this (where 95% of the posters are geeks). be it the table, blu-ray, whatever.
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Originally Posted by ilogic
Why don't the networks release an app that's $19.99 for the full season of a TV show which you can stream / download.
Cable and Satellite companies want to become the XM of broadcasting and own the content as well. Bad, Bad idea... Nobody wants to sit through commercials, or own cable boxes anymore, it's just that we have no other option at the moment.
the answer to both your comments is that there are options. the price point is off however, double it. and you've got tv show season passes on itunes, amazon on demand, the post season dvd box sets and even some blu-ray box sets.
all commercial free.
the trouble is that the networks can't figure out how to work such things into the budget recapture needed to keep a show on the air. right now that is all done via ratings and the ad money. some of it might be due to delayed turn over of said money so some work by the other side is also needed but the networks aren't pushing for it to happen and sticking with the questionably sound Nielsen ratings which keep pushing things like the Amazing Race 400 and the Biggest Douche Bags in America on us
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I sure hope the tablet is easy to clean because half of you are going to get jizz on it.
that's part of why it will be announced a month before release. accessories. including the new Jizz Screen. Slip on this sturdy clear plastic screen with a shock absorbing side and back plate and have at it. easy to clean up mess and no damage down if you drop it in the excitement.
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boygeniusreport ran a story yesterday that VZW warned stores of a big event on Wednesday. Out of norm of the normal 1Q launch of new devices
yes but that meeting could be to address the tablet being available on the network as ONE of the options, not necessarily THE option. cause they know that folks will be running in right away with questions. can they get it at the Verizion stores, what's the rate plans, will there be a subsidy. can you go no contract (with no ETF). what if you buy it at the store or someone gives you one as a gift. can you get service, will there be a rebate or anything if you do a contract and so on. and yes if nothing is said about a Verizon iphone, what reply should they give to "I heard a rumor"
Given your (obviously) bitter/hostile attitude, I'd much rather you skipped my posts anyway.
So... About that Apple iPAD...
Does that make you hard headed and ignorant? Just a question. It has been stated by MULTIPLE posters that your alignment is upsetting or annoying, as in, if it were a product they wouldn't but it.
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Because Apple obviously desires to expand its Mobile OS (formerly known as the iPhone OS) into more capable devices with the introduction of the iPAD/Apple Mobile OS 4.0.
What does that have to do with anything?
I couldn't care less what goals any corporation does or doesn't have. I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get.
It sounds good and desirable: "compatibility!"
But if you think about it, for even half a second, it just doesn't make any sense or matter.
Has anyone ever wanted their Android/iPhone/winMO apps on their laptop?
I'm talking about a free GUI method, approved, safe and secure, jail break/reverse program for those that need to run apps that are not going to be distributed massively on the App Store without resorting to the developers license and the command line.
Naturally I expect it to come with conditions, like disabling cell phone connections and not running illegal copies of sold apps on the App Store. But it would give users choice if they wanted to opt out of the App Store limitations and control.
too bad most people like the app store. Android already pulled an app last month because it was a trojan seeking financial info. not one security incident so far with stock iphones that weren't JB'd
... I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get. ...
Basically, the answer is ... games.
At least at first, most iPhone apps will look ridiculous on the larger screen, with the exception of games, which (sadly), form the most popular segment of iPhone apps.
To do anything productive on the tablet, you will need apps made for the tablet, (hopefully iWork will be available at the start). Likely there will be a blended mode, so that you could use an email application for example that would spread out to take over the larger real estate of the tablet and show you more things than the same app running on the iPhone, etc.
But in a sense, you are right. It's a bullet point feature that will be of little use to those of us that don't play many games and actually use the iPhone (and intend to use the iPad), for actual work.
[CENTER]Hmmm?
You are aware that the iPhone did not originally feature apps compatibility/an app store yet was still considered pretty 'amazing' by many?
Apple's app infrastructure is already in place, so I really don't consider a lack of apps at launch to be a factor in the success of the iPAD, as they will come very quickly.[/CENTER]
I am familiar with the history of the iphone and the app store. I am talking 'sound bite' marketing. If 'it' can run all the iphone apps you can be sure that will be one of the 'facts' that will be reported widely in the mainstream press. What is important for the success of the 'thing' is a consumer 'buy in'. If you can say - oh, it runs 800 000 apps right out of the gate' it adds an element of reassurance. {edit} This point will be mute by the time the 'thing' is actually on the market{/edit}
By the way, can you quit centering your posts, please. It draws attention to itself for all the wrong reason and makes it hard to read.
I'm talking about a free GUI method, approved, safe and secure, jail break/reverse program for those that need to run apps that are not going to be distributed massively on the App Store without resorting to the developers license and the command line.
Naturally I expect it to come with conditions, like disabling cell phone connections and not running illegal copies of sold apps on the App Store. But it would give users choice if they wanted to opt out of the App Store limitations and control.
In that case you're probably going to be out of luck. For YEARS Apple struggled to get apps made for the Mac platform that were available on the Windows platform. What they're doing with the app store is reversing the trend.
What I would like to see is, if I can record on my Touch, a dumb downed garageband (record at acc quality) would be really cool. iphoto or some photo editor just for simple mod b4 an upload would be nice. Photobooth would be cool, and iChat.
Most of all, being a musican, I want to use it as my mixer for Logic. NO knobs or slider, just a touch screen that can become any part of the mixing board. I know there's an app for the Touch to work with Pro Tools. This would blow it away!
... Visualise an environment in which 2 or more apps can not only operate simultaneously, but accept input and output to other apps in real time. ...
This is already possible for the most part in that apps can poll all the main apps like Address book, email, etc. and use that information in their own integrated solution. Most of the integration you are talking about would be of that type where the information needed was in the calendar, the address book, etc.
Sadly, no developer has published any apps that use this functionality, they are all off at the goldrush making stupid games. Hopefully the tablet will see the advent of actual, useful, productivity apps and the silly games will start to be de-emphasised a bit.
too bad most people like the app store. Android already pulled an app last month because it was a trojan seeking financial info. not one security incident so far with stock iphones that weren't JB'd
People should still have a choice, like they have on their Mac's today.
Should the Mac become a closed device just because of a trojan in a pirated copy of Photoshop?
And actually the iPhone has a ton of Apple induced security and privacy issues.
Read this PDF (Windows users should avoid using Adobe Reader just in case)
http://seriot.ch/resources/talks_pap...onePrivacy.pdf
I am always intrigued by these talks with people who have 100% certainty that Apple is coming to Verizon, seeing as how if they were they would have been testing said device and have leaked out by now VZW is the worst at keeping news "secret".
Nexus One is coming to Verizon soon and the Pre just started being sold by Big Red. if the iphone is really coming to VZW then you need to leak the news a few months early or people will just buy the Pre or N1
I hope this is true. Lessen the load on AT&T and make all iPhone user's experience better.
yes but they can do that and not go to Verizon, making a second phone etc. Just unlock the sim and let T-Mobile take on some of the load. The unlockers have proven the phone works on T-Mobile aside from the visual voicemail which could be set up for official support.
Frankly I still think that the iphone is NOT the issue. not this go around.I do not believe that Apple is going to make any comments about the iphone other than announcing to app develops that an SDK for 4.0 is about to release and as with last year, they need to have their apps tested by the official release in the summer if they want the apps to stay on the store.
I believe that folks are hearing "iphone os device" and assuming the phone. when it is not. it's the tablet. it is larger and can have a larger battery, plus simply more junk in the trunk. such as two chips for 3g. and they could unlock the works (plus make it optional) and hit all the various combos of users in ways the iphone with the required contract can not.
for the iphone itself, it is most logical that the start time on the contract was the first official iphone sale and ATT likely has clause upon clause prohibiting Apple from announcing anything that would cut into sales 5 months before any major change. So regardless of whether they do a
CDMA phone. Which I doubt, or at least that it would be all models( maybe THAT is the 8 GB 3gs that is coming out) or just unlock, we aren't likely to know until WWDC which will be only 2-3 weeks before release date.
Is anybody surprised by the short sightedness of the TV execs? Greedy and stupid as usual
if they were greedy they would be jumping in for the extra few cents.
the thing is (and I work in said industry as a content producer so I have a few clues) are not easy to set up. Studio contracts with production companies and Network contracts with Studios typically have clauses about profit sharing due to the requirement to pay royalties to the major cast and writers. So before committing, all the layers have to be reviewed. So it could simply be that not all the networks have been able to devote the time to this. Especially NBC which still has their legal department dealing with the failout of the Great Conangate. and if they don't feel confident that folks will sign up, why speed up things.
So what. so this subscription thing starts with only a few networks and shows. Each of us can examine how the system is going to work and how much we'd get out of it. If 50% of the shows you watch are in the system and the mechanics are to your tolerance (say you can have up to 10 shows downloaded at any time and they are expiring files similar to rents that last one week or one view. but you can redownload anything you want so that is okay with you). ANd you can tv.com/hulu etc the stuff that isn't there yet and drop cable and say a ton of money. You'll go for it. When the other kids see that yes it is a working system, they want to play also so they do what they need to jump in.
and another good point to consider. TV.com is owned by CBS and Hulu is owned by NBC. they are probably having to balance the notion of what they make there with this plan. especially with the rumors that hulu might add a paid no add premium service in the near future. Keep in mind that right now ad money is THE thing that keeps or cancels a show (which is what the ratings are all about) so anything that cuts into that is a bad thing. at least until the other stuff makes enough money to pick up the slack. and have the proper breakdown (which actual shows are being downloaded on any given day etc) to spread the money to the right folks.
What does that have to do with anything?
I couldn't care less what goals any corporation does or doesn't have. I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get.
It sounds good and desirable: "compatibility!"
But if you think about it, for even half a second, it just doesn't make any sense or matter.
Has anyone ever wanted their Android/iPhone/winMO apps on their laptop?
[CENTER]
Well...
That largely depends of the app in question and the users needs. - Now Doesn't it?[/CENTER]
Well...
That largely depends of the app in question and the users needs. - Now Doesn't it?
You do know in the USA we write from left to right THEN top to bottom. NOT the other way. SO I corrected it for you. Being different to be different isn't a good reason to be different. It just makes you look stupid. A Lot f the times I think your post is an ad and you almost get skipped. Not sure you want to be wasting all that energy typing if people just going to skip your post. Seems it's having the reverse affect you may have been looking for. Not all attention is good attention. Sometimes it's ok to listen and take advice. Hint Hint.
I am familiar with the history of the iphone and the app store. I am talking 'sound bite' marketing. If 'it' can run all the iphone apps you can be sure that will be one of the 'facts' that will be reported widely in the mainstream press. What is important for the success of the 'thing' is a consumer 'buy in'. If you can say - oh, it runs 800 000 apps right out of the gate' it adds an element of reassurance. {edit} This point will be mute by the time the 'thing' is actually on the market{/edit}
By the way, can you quit centering your posts, please. It draws attention to itself for all the wrong reason and makes it hard to read.
[CENTER]Actually, there will be a near 6-month period between the iPAD's introduction and actual 'on sale' date, so there will be plenty of time to get many essential apps up and running. Having an existing catalog of 100k plus apps will afford users a degree of comfort with the device from the very start.
As far as your request, NO... I take it that 'for all the wrong reasons' is because you don't like it, and your being bothered by something so trivial/insignificant speaks more of your intolerance than anything I'm doing. [/CENTER]
Actually, there will be a near 6-month period between the iPAD's introduction and actual 'on sale' date, so there will be plenty of time to get many essential apps up and running. Having an existing catalog of 100k plus apps will afford users a degree of comfort with the device from the very start.
As far as your request, NO... I take it that 'for all the wrong reasons' is because you don't like it, and your being bothered by something so trivial/insignificant speaks more of your intolerance than anything I'm doing.
.....
I completely agree. I, for one, don't need or want another monthly bill. I'd be perfectly content using the tablet via WiFi.
as am I. I live and work in West Hollywood where the city wired wifi on all the major streets. between that and numerous bookstores, coffee shops etc (all with open wifi), and my own home, I can stay on 95% of where I am.
Now if I start doing more desert shoots I'll need 3g, but until then, I'd rather stay wifi only.
Unless, they can add it to my existing AT&T data contract for another $10-$15 month max.
dream on. ATT's gig (and I hear it's pretty much the same across the board) has been to require any not your phone device to have its only line and it's own $30-50 a month (no voice just data).
this is the untold reason why they keep putting off tethering. they don't want to lose that monthly fee or the ETF they can charge if you cancel a contracted line.
What does that have to do with anything?
I couldn't care less what goals any corporation does or doesn't have. I'm asking why any person interested in the tablet would care to even use an iPhone app on a 10" screen? There's buzz around a marketing-bullet-point non-feature that I just don't get.
It sounds good and desirable: "compatibility!"
But if you think about it, for even half a second, it just doesn't make any sense or matter.
Has anyone ever wanted their Android/iPhone/winMO apps on their laptop?
Now that ya mention it... yes.
You do know in the USA we write from left to right THEN top to bottom. NOT the other way. SO I corrected it for you. Being different to be different isn't a good reason to be different. It just makes you look stupid. A Lot f the times I think your post is an ad and you almost get skipped. Not sure you want to be wasting all that energy typing if people just going to skip your post. Seems it's having the reverse affect you may have been looking for. Not all attention is good attention. Sometimes it's ok to listen and take advice. Hint Hint.
[CENTER]Given your (obviously) bitter/hostile attitude, I'd much rather you skipped my posts anyway.
So... About that Apple iPAD...
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If the Tablet requires a (another) cell phone contract, it's going to be very painful for a lot of folks to accept.
agreed. and more painful if it is a singular carrier. not matter which one is the chosen one
Also locking it to the App Store will put off a lot of traditional computer users used to having control over their machines.
that depends on how it is presented. if it is presented as a smaller sized full powered computer sure. if it is presented from one word as a member of the iphone family, those traditional users will know that that lock down exists and will just go get a Macbook.
what will be curious to me is the Macbook Air. that baby has never really had the power to be more than a netbook with a little word processing and your itunes. so will it stick around after this or will it phase out.
I'm betting that the Tablet will feature the new dual-band CDMA/GSM chips. Seeing as how the Tablet will be a world product (the world is heavily GSM), and the rumors of Verizon gearing up for a big day Wednesday, I don't see how it could be any other way. You'll have your choice of signing up with either AT&T or Verizon for coverage. I also bet that Jobs will announce that the iPhone will sport the same dual band chip as well, for the revision coming this summer. Verizon (and all its customers) I'm sure must be excited. I, for one, would gladly switch back.
but just not right for us geeks. Sux to be us sometimes, but if we demand full control and minimal interference then we can't expect our little minority to directly impact Apple's plans for a rich, controlled consumer experience.
that is the most logical and well put comment I have ever seen in regards to the 'it has to, they have to' demands that often turn up on forums like this (where 95% of the posters are geeks). be it the table, blu-ray, whatever.
Why don't the networks release an app that's $19.99 for the full season of a TV show which you can stream / download.
Cable and Satellite companies want to become the XM of broadcasting and own the content as well. Bad, Bad idea... Nobody wants to sit through commercials, or own cable boxes anymore, it's just that we have no other option at the moment.
the answer to both your comments is that there are options. the price point is off however, double it. and you've got tv show season passes on itunes, amazon on demand, the post season dvd box sets and even some blu-ray box sets.
all commercial free.
the trouble is that the networks can't figure out how to work such things into the budget recapture needed to keep a show on the air. right now that is all done via ratings and the ad money. some of it might be due to delayed turn over of said money so some work by the other side is also needed but the networks aren't pushing for it to happen and sticking with the questionably sound Nielsen ratings which keep pushing things like the Amazing Race 400 and the Biggest Douche Bags in America on us
I sure hope the tablet is easy to clean because half of you are going to get jizz on it.
that's part of why it will be announced a month before release. accessories. including the new Jizz Screen. Slip on this sturdy clear plastic screen with a shock absorbing side and back plate and have at it. easy to clean up mess and no damage down if you drop it in the excitement.
boygeniusreport ran a story yesterday that VZW warned stores of a big event on Wednesday. Out of norm of the normal 1Q launch of new devices
yes but that meeting could be to address the tablet being available on the network as ONE of the options, not necessarily THE option. cause they know that folks will be running in right away with questions. can they get it at the Verizion stores, what's the rate plans, will there be a subsidy. can you go no contract (with no ETF). what if you buy it at the store or someone gives you one as a gift. can you get service, will there be a rebate or anything if you do a contract and so on. and yes if nothing is said about a Verizon iphone, what reply should they give to "I heard a rumor"
Given your (obviously) bitter/hostile attitude, I'd much rather you skipped my posts anyway.
So... About that Apple iPAD...
Does that make you hard headed and ignorant? Just a question. It has been stated by MULTIPLE posters that your alignment is upsetting or annoying, as in, if it were a product they wouldn't but it.
Now.... about that "new creation"....