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What did you want it to look like?
![]() Funny thing is, if Samsung brought out the S3 and it was identical to the S2 they would be mocked etc. Apple do this and people say "so?". Very odd indeed! |
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What did you want it to look like?
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Uhm.....slightly different maybe? You know, updated looks etc like most companies do.
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What did you want it to look like?
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Uhm.....slightly different maybe? You know, updated looks etc like most companies do.
Funny thing is, if Samsung brought out the S3 and it was identical to the S2 they would be mocked etc. Apple do this and people say "so?". Very odd indeed! Back on the presentation: CNET speculating that it really will only be called "the new iPad" as STILL no name revealed. |
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Why change something just for the sake of it. I can't recall anyone ever saying they were unhappy with how an Apple product looked. So why change?
Who wants a item that looks the same each time? I have to agree that the look is now dated and old. |
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So i missed the iOS 5.1 announcment.
Whats gonna be different? All i can see is a Jap Siri. Is that it? |
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I think that, whether you like Apple or hate them, it's got to be acknowledged that they don't really need to do very much for the iPad 3 to be a success. The iPad 2 sells in massive numbers and sales are still on the increase, not in decline.
Therefore, a screen upgrade and spec bump is all that's required. The form factor is already there - people obviously like it. The demand is already there. It's not a whole new world for the iPad, but why mess with a formula that clearly works? |
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"But how will people know we've got the latest model?"
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engadget gives release date of 16 March.
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So i missed the iOS 5.1 announcment.
Whats gonna be different? All i can see is a Jap Siri. Is that it? |
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So i missed the iOS 5.1 announcment.
Whats gonna be different? All i can see is a Jap Siri. Is that it? |
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I think that, whether you like Apple or hate them, it's got to be acknowledged that they don't really need to do very much for the iPad 3 to be a success. The iPad 2 sells in massive numbers and sales are still on the increase, not in decline.
Therefore, a screen upgrade and spec bump is all that's required. The form factor is already there - people obviously like it. The demand is already there. It's not a whole new world for the iPad, but why mess with a formula that clearly works? |
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Is it correct that there isn't a wifi only version?
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To be honest its underwhelming. I was genuinely hoping for more to keep driving the market forward but there is nothing new there.
The retina (!) Display at that level is nothing new on a tablet. The camera is fairly standard. The chip I guess is the unknown. 4g/LTE is already about but currently pretty pointless in the UK. And as for a microphone button on the keyboard .... now where have I seen that before????? Nothing innovative there at first glance. Any news on NFC as if the apple masses have access to that then it might finally take off in the UK
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I think that, whether you like Apple or hate them, it's got to be acknowledged that they don't really need to do very much for the iPad 3 to be a success.
Now, (open question) do you think people who haven't got an ipad yet for whatever reason will be won over with the ipad 3? |
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"But how will people know we've got the latest model?"
![]() You buy it to suit your needs nobody elses. |
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So much for Apple leading the market in Innovation. They have just stalled.
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Is it correct that there isn't a wifi only version?
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How is that an issue unless your buying to say "hey look at me, i've got the latest"
You buy it to suit your needs nobody elses. |
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Is it correct that there isn't a wifi only version?
WiFi only - same prices as now. WiFi + 3G (with 4G LTE in the US too) - same prices as now. Pre-orders start today. Release date for the US, UK and other initial countries is 16th March. |
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Is it correct that there isn't a wifi only version?
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The retina (!) Display at that level is nothing new on a tablet.
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So, does it have that Home button then?
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Any news on NFC as if the apple masses have access to that then it might finally take off in the UK
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