Author Topic: iPad 3 (Read 13127 times)

Reb · « **on:** February 29, 2012, 06:27:05 AM »

I skipped the iPad 2, so I'm ready to get suckered into this one!

Are we expecting anything crazy besides retina display and a better camera?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:38:51 AM »

Do you really need anything else besides an awesome screen?

Momo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 29, 2012, 07:23:12 AM »

Does it come with ice cream sandwich?

Brehvolution · « **Reply #3 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:22:51 AM »

I'm guessing a 4G model and rectal thermometer.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #4 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:45:41 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #5 on:** February 29, 2012, 10:40:05 AM »

The only real debate it seems at this point is if it's using a quad core processor or not.

chronovore · « **Reply #6 on:** February 29, 2012, 11:02:48 AM »

And whether or not Apple will buy Poland.

Reb · « **Reply #7 on:** February 29, 2012, 11:13:34 AM »

They should be quick, before Germany snatches it up.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2012, 11:16:58 PM »

I don't know what it is about Apple products but my iphones and ipads always seem to easily lose their internet connections. I hope that's something that's improved in the Ipad 3.

MCD · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2012, 01:17:15 AM »

Maybe it's your router?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2012, 01:21:56 AM »

I wish it was. No other devices have this issue except the ones I mentioned. They just drop bars and sometimes lose connection and then I have to reconnect. My laptop never does this.

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2012, 01:33:14 AM »

you're probably holding them wrong

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2012, 02:26:14 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on March 05, 2012, 01:21:56 AM

I wish it was. No other devices have this issue except the ones I mentioned. They just drop bars and sometimes lose connection and then I have to reconnect. My laptop never does this.

I had this a lot but it seems to have gone away recently without me doing anything consciously - maybe it was the latest OS upgrade that fixed it.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2012, 02:54:59 AM »

conf is March 7 so possibly even as soon as that. More likely is a week or so after that though.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2012, 03:34:24 AM »

Quote from: The Business on March 05, 2012, 02:38:24 AM

When's it coming out? I finally figured out a way to justify to myself an iPad purchase: I use the iPad for recreational internet use while devoting my computer only to work/school. Sure, it means spending $500(+?), but think of all the time saved not dicking around on my computer! That time is money!

how the hell does it save time? you're simply substituting one good for the other. either way, has there ever been any particular item or service that has existed that could possibly keep you or anyone else away from what they rather be doing with your own time? you're going to end up spending the same amount of time surfing the internet regardless of whether you're using your ipad or your mac, probably more so given how far less inefficient the ipad is in comparison.

the only solution would be to take a baseball bat to your computer and use your universities computer lab whenever need be, though then you'd be one of those guys who spends day and night at the lab which will eventually lead to you installing world at warcraft at your one very special computer you'll learn to call your own and it'll be all you have.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2012, 03:35:47 AM »

i really need to sell my first gen ipad quickly before resell prices drop dramatically.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2012, 04:02:37 AM »

Going to buy one, god knows why.

Huff · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:59:12 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 05, 2012, 02:54:59 AM

conf is March 7 so possibly even as soon as that. More likely is a week or so after that though.

what time is the conference tomorrow?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2012, 10:00:10 PM »

Allow me to google that for you

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2012, 10:27:37 PM »

1pm/12pm c

I have a reminder already set

(I need to photoshop nerdy glasses on that emoticon)

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2012, 11:16:47 PM »

There's a concept video floating around that shows some mock up iPad that has the screen extended all the way to the edges. From a manufacturing standpoint I'm not sure how viable this would be but i'd be pretty cool. Make it so you can choose between extending the a projected image to the edges if you want and the OS UI will use the plentiful resolution to place a software level bezel (by making it completely black) for usability purposes.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2012, 11:56:45 PM »

newest rumor is it might be $70-80 more expensive than past ipads

might as well, it's not like they have any real competition or anything

although if that's the case i could see them keeping around the iPad 2 as an entry-level model

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:50:13 AM »

fuck and I was waiting for them to go down in price.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:20:11 AM »

I can see them hiking the price, then following with a 7'' version later in the year...

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #24 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:30:12 AM »

Justify my love ipad 3

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #25 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:33:16 AM »

I thought the price hike rumor was shot down?

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There was a rumor last week that gained traction which indicated that the US prices would increase by $70-$80. That doesn’t appear to be the case.

We’ve gotten word that iPad pricing is going to be the same across the board as the current iPad 2 models which should be no big surprise given Apple’s history – they rarely raise prices. Even better, some countries with currencies doing better than the US dollar should expect to see marginal drops in prices.

Reb · « **Reply #26 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:42:38 AM »

eel is getting old.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #27 on:** March 07, 2012, 06:31:35 AM »

http://venturebeat.com/2012/03/05/ipad-hd-not-ipad-3/

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Apple’s next-generation iPad will be called the iPad HD, not the iPad 3, a reliable source tells VentureBeat. Additionally, we’re hearing that Apple is now buying 7.1-inch screen components in preparation for a smaller iPad release later this year.

Gizmodo reported on the potential iPad HD name last week, citing accessory listings from Belkin and Griffin. Additionally, the Verge (back when it was called “This is my next”), reported on the iPad HD name way back in July. Our source has been accurate about Apple releases in the past, so combined with Gizmodo’s report, it seems like a very strong indication that Apple will be announcing the iPad HD on Wednesday.

Why iPad HD? As I discussed in my rumor roundup, Apple’s next iPad is expected to sport a ridiculously high-resolution display running at 2,048 by 1,536 pixels. By comparison, current iPads feature a much lower resolution 1,024 by 768 display. The higher-resolution display will not only make text and pictures sharper, it’ll also make the iPad HD the only tablet to support 1080p high-definition at its full resolution (1,920 by 1,080). Expect Apple to market the hell out of that feature.

Android tablets have been sporting 720p HD displays (1,280 by 720) for some time now, but if the reports are true, the iPad 3′s display will blow Android slates out of the water. (Update: A few 1080p Android tablets were shown at the Mobile World Congress last week from Asus, Acer, and Huawei. Still, the iPad HD would be the first one actually released.)

The iPad HD moniker is also a further sign that the new tablet won’t sport a quad-core A6 CPU, as some rumors have speculated. Instead, it’ll likely ship with an improved version of Apple’s dual-core A5 processor, dubbed the A5X.

Our information on Apple buying up 7.1-inch screen components comes from another source, and it differs slightly from recent Digitimes reports indicating that Apple is working on a 7.85-inch iPad for later in the year. Honestly, an iPad close to 8 inches doesn’t make much sense to me, especially since that’s only two inches smaller than the current 9.7-inch iPad display.

Something closer to 7 inches makes more sense for Apple, since it would be able to compete directly against Amazon’s $199 Kindle Fire, which will likely see a significant price reduction this Fall. Our source says Apple is particularly keen on taking back ground from the Kindle Fire, which is estimated to have sold 6 million units over the holidays. Apple is positioning the smaller iPad for launch later this year, but those plans could easily change, our source notes.

I might pass on it if it's only a dual core.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #28 on:** March 07, 2012, 07:12:31 AM »

Selfishly I'm hoping it'll only be dual. It'll help me stick with my IP2.

Also why were you banned? Is it eternal?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 07, 2012, 07:19:22 AM »

Yeah I will stick with my 2 if it's dual core.

If they're doing a larger screen version later this year I can see that being quad core.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #30 on:** March 07, 2012, 08:45:19 AM »

I'll throw this on the rumor pile:

http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/6/2849384/sources-apple-tv-update-ipad-3-ipad-hd-lte-verizon-att

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #31 on:** March 07, 2012, 08:54:37 AM »

What is the best place to order this to avoid getting stuck with delays? Apple.com?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #32 on:** March 07, 2012, 08:58:59 AM »

Quote from: Borys on March 07, 2012, 08:50:21 AM

So uhh... why is it having only a souped up dual core a bad thing now? Is iPad 2 slow now or what?

No one is trying to stop you from getting one. If I was getting a new one I would get this.

The problem for me is that the resolution bump may not be a big enough deal to sell what I already have and get this. I'd much prefer a quad processor. I'll wait to see what they show to see if I think its worth it but I was really wanting a quad processor since the better android tablets have that or will certainly have it this year.

Quote from: Martin Raperman on March 07, 2012, 07:12:31 AM

Also why were you banned? Is it eternal?

permed. I started mocking the mods and the pets of the mods. I don't miss the place.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #33 on:** March 07, 2012, 11:08:49 AM »

Haptic rumors are fukkin hotttttt

Reb · « **Reply #34 on:** March 07, 2012, 11:45:28 AM »

Haptic would blow my mind. Not counting on it.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #35 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:07:54 PM »

I am 80% sure we will soon be entering a new haptic reality. gURL let me touch u

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #36 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:30:20 PM »

My rule is to wait 1-2 gens between switching and that's done me pretty well so far, plus it makes the jump a lot more significant.

Also I'm poor these days SOOOO

Reb · « **Reply #37 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:48:00 PM »

No haptic, 5x, retina, LTE, same prices.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #38 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:53:05 PM »

Same prices

Was a bit worried about a price jump

Bebpo · « **Reply #39 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:55:50 PM »

What is a "haptic"

What is a "5x"

Reb · « **Reply #40 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:58:39 PM »

A5X CPU.

Haptic feedback, feeling things on your touchscreen.

Bebpo · « **Reply #41 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:59:56 PM »

how would that even work (haptic)

Reb · « **Reply #42 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:01:23 PM »

I dunno man, magnets?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #43 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:14:52 PM »

I'm a sucker. I'll probably end up getting it.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #44 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:23:00 PM »

Yep. It's better than the one in the iPhone but it's still not all that great.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #45 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:26:39 PM »

I'm alright with the speaker. I wish it was a bit louder but I've taken it into the bathroom room and taken a shower while listening to a podcast.

demi · « **Reply #46 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:27:46 PM »

Wouldn't the condensation fuck with the internals?

And I'm not too impressed. Just an upgrade.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #47 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:29:06 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 07, 2012, 02:27:46 PM

Wouldn't the condensation fuck with the internals?

And I'm not too impressed. Just an upgrade.

Maybe but that's the next owner's problem.

Bebpo · « **Reply #48 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:30:31 PM »

I've never owned an ipad. Not sure why I would need one other than to play the iphone games I don't play anyhow on a bigger screen for $500.

Refreshing their store page to pre-order one now.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #49 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:33:15 PM »

So it is quadcore? Lots of people said this wasn't happening

Bebpo · « **Reply #50 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:37:00 PM »

Is quadcore going to be really helpful for multi-tasking in a tablet?

Reb · « **Reply #51 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:41:03 PM »

iPad 2 price dropped $100.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #52 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:41:43 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on March 07, 2012, 02:37:00 PM

Is quadcore going to be really helpful for multi-tasking in a tablet?

Probably not but it'd be cool to have some sort of future proofing in regards to apps that may utilize more threads down the line

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #53 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:44:17 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on March 07, 2012, 02:30:31 PM

I've never owned an ipad. Not sure why I would need one other than to play the iphone games I don't play anyhow on a bigger screen for $500.

Refreshing their store page to pre-order one now.

As someone that has owned an iphone since '08, I never thought I'd ever want or need an iPad until I bought one out of the blue last year. Now I can't imagine going a day without it. It's replaced my laptop and netbook as my portable browser.

Really considering getting a 3 now.....that screen

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #54 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:06:47 PM »

I get $500 to use for classes every year at work. The district does "iPad training" classes that show you how to use an iPad. You get an iPad as part of the class.

cool breeze · « **Reply #55 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:14:28 PM »

I'm considering this to replace a laptop/netbook. The thing is I'm not sure how well the iPad works for non-faffing applications going by my iPhone. At least I've had the 4S for a while now and I'm pretty sure I can't download MP3s from Safari; it's things like that that make me wary of buying an iPad for anything but leisure. Not that it is a bad thing, but it's just hard to justify spending $500 (minimum) on a device I don't really need.

Still, that screen resolution is amazing and I kinda want it just to look at stuff on it. I'm surprised by the cameras quality; neither is very good and will only look worse on the better screen.

and Infinity Blade Diabo looks cool.

Bebpo · « **Reply #56 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:26:37 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on March 07, 2012, 02:44:17 PM

Quote from: Bebpo on March 07, 2012, 02:30:31 PM
I've never owned an ipad. Not sure why I would need one other than to play the iphone games I don't play anyhow on a bigger screen for $500.

Refreshing their store page to pre-order one now.

As someone that has owned an iphone since '08, I never thought I'd ever want or need an iPad until I bought one out of the blue last year. Now I can't imagine going a day without it. It's replaced my laptop and netbook as my portable browser.

Really considering getting a 3 now.....that screen

Well, I don't have a laptop or a netbook either...

When I'm at work I have a computer. At home I have a computer. At my couch watching tv/playing a console, I have my iphone to check e-mail/websites. When out I have my phone and it's not like I'm going to lug an ipad with me wherever I go walking down the street. Pretty much the only use I see for an ipad is to internet browse and stuff in bed. Which I already do on my iphone but it would be easier with a bigger screen. And well, to play iOS gaming which I am not a fan of in the first place.

This is going to be a "buy first and then figure out why you like it" product for me.

Bebpo · « **Reply #57 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on March 07, 2012, 03:14:28 PM

and Infinity Blade Diabo looks cool.

Looks cool, but wouldn't want to play a game like Diablo with only touch controls. Sure you can tap on enemies to run up and kill them. But if you want range you'll need to hold somewhere to keep yourself in place and need fake buttons for 2ndary attacks and spells and items and ughh, I want a controller adapter for iOS that all games support ASAP. Would make me a much bigger fan of iOS gaming.

MCD · « **Reply #58 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:44:35 PM »

Everything gonna look upscaled and shit with that resolution.

Bebpo · « **Reply #59 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:59:16 PM »

Definitely going to be tough to make 3d games @ native resolution and stable framerate. That is true.

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