Elsewhere in this area of the AppleInsider.com forum, we learned that the iPad is loaded inside--so much so that the device components alone account for a majority of the retail price. Every single component inside the iPad serves a critical function. A device or reduced size must necessarily be a different from the iPad.
C'mon. It can be as small as the Touch and still function in pretty much the identical manner.
I'd rather see it go the other way: 8-1/2 x 11" screen. Only then could I seriously consider scanning everything on a regular basis and expect instant access to all the mundane documents that otherwise clutter up my office.
Yes, you can read everything now in a scaled-down format, but that's imposing on the user for the sake of the hardware. Having the option for a larger iPad (obviously at higher cost) would virtually eliminate such compromises and put paperless on par with paper. And having a larger screen for video playback never hurts either...
(And one could still use a smaller model for longer reading sessions and better portability.)
Won't happen. "The world" uses the A4 format, 8.5 x 11" is only used in the US. Apple will want to sell their products globally.
I think it'll be right between what an ipod touch is and what the ipad is. So ipod touch is like 3.5 inches? ipad is 10? 7 inches seems to fill the gap the best. Both would be cool too lol
This raises some questions though, like will 9.7 ipad apps run on 7?
I don't see it happening at all. I think they should establish the iPad in it's position between the iPod Touch and the MB before worrying about squeezing something else in between the iPod and the iPad.
Didn't these idiots say that Apple would be coming out with a cheaper and smaller iPhone?
Uh, yeah.
I think the iPad is at the sweet spot IMO.
Yes, it's exactly like the smaller iPhone rumors* that have, and will lead nowhere. A smaller iPad, besides the resolution issues mentioned, still lacks the portability of an iPhone/iPod touch, but loses much of the advantage of the size of the iPad, like a reasonably sized keyboard, and providing a good size for reading, viewing web pages, etc.
I don't see apple doing this.
* if the word 'rumors' doesn't even give it too much credibility
Elsewhere in this area of the AppleInsider.com forum, we learned that the iPad is loaded inside--so much so that the device components alone account for a majority of the retail price. Every single component inside the iPad serves a critical function. A device or reduced size must necessarily be a different from the iPad.
Exactly.
Personally I think someone is blowing smoke. Found out that Apple, in testing, had gotten a couple dozen screens and ran with this 'knowledge'
for all we know, they could be test a new paying system to go to something a little bit than the touches they know. Or a touch screen for the new super Apple TV etc
I do think there's room for an iMac-like 22" or 28" screen - high resolution, touch?, iPad brains. It should do everything an iPad can plus act as a remote terminal to a regular Mac. So with one regular Mac in the house, you could have 5 screens capable of being iPads OR acting as Macs if they have a keyboard.
I think the more likely thing is that Apple will revamp all their monitors within the next year so that they are touch capable. Isn't Samsung already doing that? I know someone was telling me the other day some major company was making their entire line of monitors touch capable.
I don't think something that big being wall mounted and used largely with the touch interface makes much sense tho. I could see wall mounting an iPad and using it with some specialized apps to control your home. Maybe wall mount an iMac and use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control. As you walk in the room you could step up to it and get a movie or tv program started then sit down and use your remote for whatever. Touch only really makes sense when you are right there tho and not many people would be standing there like that for long.
it is if what he wanted was attention. you (and a couple others) gave it to him. you 'fed the troll' as the saying goes.
this world would be much better if folks would simply add them to ignore and not reposted their crap so those that are ignoring still have to read it in your quotes.
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Didn't these idiots say that Apple would be coming out with a cheaper and smaller iPhone?
Uh, yeah.
I think the iPad is at the sweet spot IMO.
Elsewhere in this area of the AppleInsider.com forum, we learned that the iPad is loaded inside--so much so that the device components alone account for a majority of the retail price. Every single component inside the iPad serves a critical function. A device or reduced size must necessarily be a different from the iPad.
C'mon. It can be as small as the Touch and still function in pretty much the identical manner.
As big as my dick and just as portable.
Not a good first post
I'd rather see it go the other way: 8-1/2 x 11" screen. Only then could I seriously consider scanning everything on a regular basis and expect instant access to all the mundane documents that otherwise clutter up my office.
Yes, you can read everything now in a scaled-down format, but that's imposing on the user for the sake of the hardware. Having the option for a larger iPad (obviously at higher cost) would virtually eliminate such compromises and put paperless on par with paper. And having a larger screen for video playback never hurts either...
(And one could still use a smaller model for longer reading sessions and better portability.)
Won't happen. "The world" uses the A4 format, 8.5 x 11" is only used in the US. Apple will want to sell their products globally.
As big as my dick and just as portable.
This story is about a smaller iPad, not the iPod Touch.
This story is about a smaller iPad, not the iPod Touch.
you mean the ipod shuffle
This raises some questions though, like will 9.7 ipad apps run on 7?
if it is borderless... maybe.
...I don't see it happening anytime soon.
I don't see it happening at all. I think they should establish the iPad in it's position between the iPod Touch and the MB before worrying about squeezing something else in between the iPod and the iPad.
Sort of sounds familiar.
Didn't these idiots say that Apple would be coming out with a cheaper and smaller iPhone?
Uh, yeah.
I think the iPad is at the sweet spot IMO.
Yes, it's exactly like the smaller iPhone rumors* that have, and will lead nowhere. A smaller iPad, besides the resolution issues mentioned, still lacks the portability of an iPhone/iPod touch, but loses much of the advantage of the size of the iPad, like a reasonably sized keyboard, and providing a good size for reading, viewing web pages, etc.
I don't see apple doing this.
* if the word 'rumors' doesn't even give it too much credibility
They.
Aren't.
STFU.
[Quadra 610] And the fragmentation continues [Quadra 610]
That being said, I call BS on this. After all, it's coming from DigiTimes, the National Enquirer of the tech news business.
You missed the "Great" part to that fragmentation.
Elsewhere in this area of the AppleInsider.com forum, we learned that the iPad is loaded inside--so much so that the device components alone account for a majority of the retail price. Every single component inside the iPad serves a critical function. A device or reduced size must necessarily be a different from the iPad.
Exactly.
Personally I think someone is blowing smoke. Found out that Apple, in testing, had gotten a couple dozen screens and ran with this 'knowledge'
for all we know, they could be test a new paying system to go to something a little bit than the touches they know. Or a touch screen for the new super Apple TV etc
I do think there's room for an iMac-like 22" or 28" screen - high resolution, touch?, iPad brains. It should do everything an iPad can plus act as a remote terminal to a regular Mac. So with one regular Mac in the house, you could have 5 screens capable of being iPads OR acting as Macs if they have a keyboard.
I think the more likely thing is that Apple will revamp all their monitors within the next year so that they are touch capable. Isn't Samsung already doing that? I know someone was telling me the other day some major company was making their entire line of monitors touch capable.
I don't think something that big being wall mounted and used largely with the touch interface makes much sense tho. I could see wall mounting an iPad and using it with some specialized apps to control your home. Maybe wall mount an iMac and use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control. As you walk in the room you could step up to it and get a movie or tv program started then sit down and use your remote for whatever. Touch only really makes sense when you are right there tho and not many people would be standing there like that for long.
Not a good first post
it is if what he wanted was attention. you (and a couple others) gave it to him. you 'fed the troll' as the saying goes.
this world would be much better if folks would simply add them to ignore and not reposted their crap so those that are ignoring still have to read it in your quotes.