I think they should go with iMoses. When they do you all back me up when I sue them for billions for nicking my idea, okay? I'll buy you all a drink if I win.
That is the biggest d*** iPhone I think I've ever seen! Could I make phone calls with it? I mean, it seems it will do everyting else except rake my cats' zen gardens.
I'll stick with my MacBook Pro. This new creation is another piece I do not need. Plus that, in a few months they will release the "new and improved" version.
I'm hoping that there is a MacBook Pro in the near future for me. My PowerBook G4 is becoming a bit tired, thought to Apple's credit, the software is regularly updated.
There is no phone and no camera built into these models, so I would wait until it has been "refreshed" at least once to see where it was going. The iPhone (JUN) & iTouch (SEP) have been on a 1 year refresh cycle.
It has a built in mic and speaker so you could still make phone calls with one of the VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) apps for the iPhone & iTouch with an internet connection over Wi-Fi or G3.
But without a camera there is no live video chatting.
But they have solid state flash memory instead of hard drives like a laptop, so they are fast, very responsive.
Well, it would seem I would still need my phone, my camera and my laptop (for serious applications). I can download books to my laptop now using my Barnes and Nobel Reader software (which was free) that works also with the Nook. So if I still have to take all of that other stuff, why would I need this? If they add a phone and and camera, put in some word processing aps and a way to print, then I'll consider it. What we need is a compact, all-in-one device so that we don't have to take a gazillion different devices with us everytime we leave the house.
Oh, BC, it can do word processing. The 3 Mac iWorks apps, Keynote, Numbers and Pages, have been beautifully redesigned to work on the iPad, and are only US$9.99 each in the Apps Store when the iPad is available.
It would be very unwieldy for snapshots, but may eventually have a video camera for video chats. It has USB and card reader adapters to transfer photos directly from a camera or its memory card.
"wings"
ReplyDeleteROFLMAO that's what I was thinking too!!
Someone had posted a favorable comment about iPad and I almost commented "is this some kind of new sanitary product for women??"
On Mashable, which is reporting the unveiling in real time. It's shiny and new and I'm just mesmerized.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am watching the live blog from Gizmodo!
ReplyDeleteIt took me a few minutes to get the wings joke.
ReplyDeleteMuch does not translate.
I think they should go with iMoses.
ReplyDeleteWhen they do you all back me up when I sue them for billions for nicking my idea, okay? I'll buy you all a drink if I win.
I think the WSJ sort of beat you to the idea.
ReplyDelete"Last time there was this much excitement about a tablet, it had some commandments written on it."
More Shit We Don't Need.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Apple.
That is the biggest d*** iPhone I think I've ever seen! Could I make phone calls with it? I mean, it seems it will do everyting else except rake my cats' zen gardens.
ReplyDeleteiMoses?.... Why not iClaudius?
ReplyDeleteFeck off, Mexican!
ReplyDeleteI think the birth control tablets were a much bigger deal.
ReplyDeleteFWIW
jimB
More iCrap for the iCult to get all giddy over.
ReplyDeleteFeck off, david virtue's bountiful bosom.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Tracie and MP. Nice to see it acknowledged.
ReplyDeleteLMAO @ the wings thing.
ReplyDeleteThis is the biggest iphone I ever saw - and I love my iphone, but not sure I need this. Think I'd rather have a macbook pro.
Ah yes, the trusty macbook pro; shaped for comfort shaped for confidence.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet it's nowhere near as good as Vista.
ReplyDeleteIt's quilted!
ReplyDeleteRE: iClaudius
ReplyDeleteROFL!!
I'll back up MP on the iMoses idea but I want 20%.
ReplyDeleteThe Rev. Dr. Christian Trill must be disciplined!
ReplyDeleteI just got a MacBook Pro and I'm glad to report that it's all it's cracked up to be, and more...
ReplyDeleteI'll stick with my MacBook Pro. This new creation is another piece I do not need. Plus that, in a few months they will release the "new and improved" version.
ReplyDelete"...my cats' zen gardens."
ReplyDeleteOh, that's too funny, BooCat!
I'm hoping that there is a MacBook Pro in the near future for me. My PowerBook G4 is becoming a bit tired, thought to Apple's credit, the software is regularly updated.
ReplyDeletewww.youtube.com/watch?v=YFNQE_TzQNI&feature=player_embedded
I gotta say, MP, "wings" is cute but MadTV pegged it years ago.
ReplyDeleteIt is more an iPod Touch (iTouch) on steroids.
ReplyDeleteThere is no phone and no camera built into these models, so I would wait until it has been "refreshed" at least once to see where it was going. The iPhone (JUN) & iTouch (SEP) have been on a 1 year refresh cycle.
It has a built in mic and speaker so you could still make phone calls with one of the VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) apps for the iPhone & iTouch with an internet connection over Wi-Fi or G3.
But without a camera there is no live video chatting.
But they have solid state flash memory instead of hard drives like a laptop, so they are fast, very responsive.
I prefer the Dell Mini. At least the screen has a cover.
ReplyDeleteiAmunimpressed.
ReplyDeleteThe new Apple iPad’s the go
ReplyDeleteIt will suit a beginner, or pro
It’s comfy for sure
But it’s not for the poor
And it’s not for a heavy night’s flow
Trust an Australian to manage to lower the tone of a conversation that started out at rock bottom.
ReplyDeleteNo worries. Any time.
ReplyDeleteHurrah!! A limerick from Boaz. I was thinking there hadn't been one for a while.
ReplyDeleteTrust an Australian to manage to lower the tone of a conversation that started out at rock bottom
Yeah well, we beat you Brits at everything, don't we. Including this.
Well done, Boaz!!
Well, it would seem I would still need my phone, my camera and my laptop (for serious applications). I can download books to my laptop now using my Barnes and Nobel Reader software (which was free) that works also with the Nook. So if I still have to take all of that other stuff, why would I need this? If they add a phone and and camera, put in some word processing aps and a way to print, then I'll consider it. What we need is a compact, all-in-one device so that we don't have to take a gazillion different devices with us everytime we leave the house.
ReplyDeleteOh, BC, it can do word processing. The 3 Mac iWorks apps, Keynote, Numbers and Pages, have been beautifully redesigned to work on the iPad, and are only US$9.99 each in the Apps Store when the iPad is available.
ReplyDeleteIt would be very unwieldy for snapshots, but may eventually have a video camera for video chats. It has USB and card reader adapters to transfer photos directly from a camera or its memory card.