iPads! The (almost) perfect Cathlete gadget

[Vee]

Seen the announcement of the new iPad?

Seems like the equivalent of what a laptop is to a computer for DVD/TV/Music System/++. It has Wi-Fi, 3G and aplications include reading books (like Kindle), watching video, listening to audio, email/browsing, watching TV broadcasts and supports applications so you can use it ostensibly for simpler PC uses such as word processing!

I wish ALL workouts would be available as H.264 downloads. I would love never having to buy another dvd.

The things I like are that it has built in speakers (can be used without headphones) and has bluetooth support (can be used with bluetooth headphones). For 3g phone features, the SIM is not locked to any specific network, so you can use it with any provider.

If SNM were to make downloads available in both one file or multi-file options, the iPad comes with itunes (playlists are supported) for those who want to mix+match their own workouts.

What I wish it had - support for an external usb flash/hard drive for additional content. Otherwise it seems like such a PERFECT device.

[THARTMAN]

OMG! I can't wait for this... I have been checking the apple website about 100 times a day waiting for this to be released...It's driving me crazy :-) !!! I hope I don't have to wait in line like I did for the Iphone..
Tracy

[Aquajock]

I'm holding out for the iPon myself . . .

a-j

[Stebby]

Originally Posted by Aquajock

I'm holding out for the iPon myself . . .

a-j

*snort *
Too funny! I guess when you're using it, you forget it's there!

Stebby

[Calendar Girl]

I'm not liking the name of the iPad, just doesn't work as well as iPod and iPhone. I lusted for an iPhone but I'm just not feeling the love for the iPad.

[Vee]

I think not feeling the love will be a good thing.

On closer look, some things seem incomplete about the iPad. It doesnt multi-task. The USB port is on an uptional attachment. I wish it had been integrate into the device. I am not sure you can print directly from the iPad (though technically, if you have the printer driver on the iPad and pulg in the USB adapter which they call a camera adaper, it should work).

I feel the love, but plan to wait until the next model when they will iron out the kinks hopefully.

[Vee]

Originally Posted by Aquajock

I'm holding out for the iPon myself . . .

a-j

LOL! The net is full of jokes about the name. Like "I'll take the Maxi iPad with wings".

[hawgwild]

Apple is a shrewd company. Don't think for a second that the iPad is lacking in certain areas because Apple just hasn't gotten to it or hasn't thought of it. (or is unable to do it) On the contrary... Apple has left room for newer models, version & software. More sales, more money. I will wait for at least TWO ipad models to come out before even considering to buy an iPad. Even though they do look cool!

[christosz]

Originally Posted by hawgwild

Apple is a shrewd company. Don't think for a second that the iPad is lacking in certain areas because Apple just hasn't gotten to it or hasn't thought of it. (or is unable to do it) On the contrary... Apple has left room for newer models, version & software. More sales, more money. I will wait for at least TWO ipad models to come out before even considering to buy an iPad. Even though they do look cool!

I second that!!! I bought an iPhone 3-4 years after its initial release (first there was no 3g, then there was 3g but the cam was below average, then they fixed the cam but you could not shoot video... now you can shoot video and the iPhone has a faster processor... go figure!!!).

There's a brilliant site to check for Apple product updates and when is the best time to buy something (iMac, iPhone, iPod etc...):

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

In any case, unless I had money to spend, I'd wait for at least the first release plus 2-3 updates on the device before I'd invest in an iPad.

Chris.

[Vee]

Apple is a shrewd company. Don't think for a second that the iPad is lacking in certain areas because Apple just hasn't gotten to it or hasn't thought of it. (or is unable to do it) On the contrary... Apple has left room for newer models, version & software. More sales, more money. I will wait for at least TWO ipad models to come out before even considering to buy an iPad. Even though they do look cool!

I second that!!! I bought an iPhone 3-4 years after its initial release (first there was no 3g, then there was 3g but the cam was below average, then they fixed the cam but you could not shoot video... now you can shoot video and the iPhone has a faster processor... go figure!!!).

Isn't that true of most electronics makers and software makers? The revenue model is based on releasing successive upgrades. I concede, Apple has been extra-shrewd with deliberate obsolescence. I dont buy Apple's no-flash-support argument for the iPad. And yet...I plan to get an iPad (Version 2)! With all their craftiness, I still find their devices have something special in terms of design.