ipad 2--early next year?

[OBLAMA2009]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/19/ipad-2-rumors-heat-up-new_n_785923.html

 

[Bateluer]

I have no doubt that Apple will refresh the iPad, they'll have to very soon. 2011 is likely going to be the year of the Android tablet and Apple will need to have a competitive offering.

 

[Eug]

Well, it's gonna have to happen sooner rather than later anyway. Even the iPhone 4 has more RAM (512 MB) than the iPad (256 MB).

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Well, it's gonna have to happen sooner rather than later anyway. Even the iPhone 4 has more RAM (512 MB) than the iPad (256 MB).

Yeah but the iPad has a faster processor than the iPhone 4.

 

[OBLAMA2009]

Well, it's gonna have to happen sooner rather than later anyway. Even the iPhone 4 has more RAM (512 MB) than the iPad (256 MB).

it also doesnt have a camera

 

[TheeIpad]

I had the galaxy tablet, and now the iPad, the android OS is cell phone ready...not tablet. Some websites/games don't fill the screen, it's like a cell phone without a phone chip on a bigger scree.


There's no flash on the iPad, and yes there's times I can't view a video, but no big deal, the OS is smooth and responsive. I think the release of an iPad 2 will, like all devices, will do...and have a few more features.

Typing from my iPad right now with the ability to make a call free in the U.S. (App) and send/receive text messages (free) make the iPad a real mobile device. With my Incredible acting as a hotspot my WiFi only iPad becomes an extension of my computer and cell phone.

Waiting for the iPad 2

 

[shortylickens]

Oh fine, I'll be nice.

 

[monkey333]

I had the galaxy tablet, and now the iPad, the android OS is cell phone ready...not tablet. Some websites/games don't fill the screen, it's like a cell phone without a phone chip on a bigger scree.


There's no flash on the iPad, and yes there's times I can't view a video, but no big deal, the OS is smooth and responsive. I think the release of an iPad 2 will, like all devices, will do...and have a few more features.

Typing from my iPad right now with the ability to make a call free in the U.S. (App) and send/receive text messages (free) make the iPad a real mobile device. With my Incredible acting as a hotspot my WiFi only iPad becomes an extension of my computer and cell phone.

Waiting for the iPad 2

What are you using for phone calls?

 

[Tiamat]

The Ipad "2" would be awesome if it came with a ~300dpi screen.

 

[cheezy321]

I have no doubt that Apple will refresh the iPad, they'll have to very soon. 2011 is likely going to be the year of the Android tablet and Apple will need to have a competitive offering.

Shouldnt it be the other way around? First android has to make a competitive offering to the original iPad.

 

[shortylickens]

Shouldnt it be the other way around? First android has to make a competitive offering to the original iPad.

They already have. Several things that are almost as good and a LOT cheaper.

 

[herkulease]

Yeah but the iPad has a faster processor than the iPhone 4.

aren't they both using the same 1ghz Apple A4. Unless something came out, apple does not tell what the the ipad and the iphone 4 are clocked at.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

aren't they both using the same 1ghz Apple A4. Unless something came out, apple does not tell what the the ipad and the iphone 4 are clocked at.

The iPhone 4 is clocked at maybe ~800mhz.

 

[TheStu]

aren't they both using the same 1ghz Apple A4. Unless something came out, apple does not tell what the the ipad and the iphone 4 are clocked at.

They did say that the iPad has a 1GHz CPU, and although they never mentioned the speed of the iPhone 4, most testing have pegged it at 800MHz.

 

[MrX8503]

I have no doubt that Apple will refresh the iPad, they'll have to very soon. 2011 is likely going to be the year of the Android tablet and Apple will need to have a competitive offering.

Actually it should be the other way around. Android needs to release something to compete with a year old tablet that has been wildly successful.

 

[cheezy321]

They already have. Several things that are almost as good and a LOT cheaper.

Like the samsung galaxy? The 'pocketable train wreck'?

http://gizmodo.com/5686161/samsung-galaxy-tab-review-a-pocketable-train-wreck

Name one thats comparable to the ipad.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Like the samsung galaxy? The 'pocketable train wreck'?

http://gizmodo.com/5686161/samsung-galaxy-tab-review-a-pocketable-train-wreck

Name one thats comparable to the ipad.

Typically, the point of a compromise is to bring together the best of both sides. The Tab is like a compromise's evil twin, merging the worst of a tablet and the worst of a phone. It has all of the input problems of a tablet, with almost none of the consumption benefits. With more apps geared to its tweener size, it could be a lot better, but it's not clear they're coming anytime soon, if ever. The Tab is an awkward first attempt at this kind of tablet—wait for somebody else to do it better.

Ouch.

 

[DMerz]

Hello new to forum so don't beat me up too bad...

So, does this mean I shouldn't buy the current iPad for an Xmas gift? Speculations on what will be different on iPad 2? I read that Huffington article but didn't get much out of it.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Hello new to forum so don't beat me up too bad...

So, does this mean I shouldn't buy the current iPad for an Xmas gift? Speculations on what will be different on iPad 2? I read that Huffington article but didn't get much out of it.

It depends, if you think that front and rear facing cameras are a deal killer, you should wait, if you're ok with a web surfing media consumption device the current generation is fine.

 

[OBLAMA2009]

Hello new to forum so don't beat me up too bad...

So, does this mean I shouldn't buy the current iPad for an Xmas gift? Speculations on what will be different on iPad 2? I read that Huffington article but didn't get much out of it.

no you shouldnt, it will be obsolete a month after you buy it. the hardware of the upcoming nonapple tablets is already much better, with dual core in the near future.

 

[zerocool84]

Like the samsung galaxy? The 'pocketable train wreck'?

http://gizmodo.com/5686161/samsung-galaxy-tab-review-a-pocketable-train-wreck

Name one thats comparable to the ipad.

Engadget gave it a much better review:

After spending the last couple of days with the Galaxy Tab, we can confidently say it's the best Android tablet on the market. Now, that's not saying much given the state of the Android competition, but we can also assuredly say that the Tab is the first true competitor to Apple's iPad. Its crisp display, compact form factor, touch-friendly software and dual cameras undoubtedly have what it takes to win over the average tablet seeker. However, we still have some reservations right now. Google hasn't yet provided any direction on Android as a tablet platform, which means that the Tab is held back by lagging application support and software that doesn't fully take advantage of the extra screen real estate. Remember, that when the iPad launched many developers were already working on tablet specific apps and Apple had an iPad app store in place. Put simply, without that ecosystem and support from Google, Samsung is left to its own devices -- literally. Just today Samsung rolled out an emulator for the Tab that uses the Android SDK and the company says it's working with Google and plans to use future iterations of Android, so we'll have to see what happens -- but for now it looks like the saga of the Samsung Galaxy Tab still has several chapters to go.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/samsung-galaxy-tab-review/

Engadget says it has some growing up to do but definitely isn't a trainwreck.

 

[Pliablemoose]

I used a Tab the other day @ a Verizon store, it was pretty cool, but I'd definitely wait till it has Android 2.3 if you're going to buy one.

For me, it's a no go, the size limits it's use for me, I'll likely always have a 4"+ phone, a 7" tablet makes little sense.

I could even be convinced to go with a Tab if it had 2.3 & Market access and worked as a conventional phone as well (I'd go the geek route with a holster or something )

 

[Mr.Holmes]

The iPad will evolve because of its popularity, Apple will create a need to buy an upgraded/new and improve iPad, its business. After finding out people except the iPad, upgrade editions will follow, be sure of it.

 

[QueBert]

LOL gotta love the talk on here about how Apple NEEDS to hurry up on a 2g iPad to compete with uhhh the Android tablets that might be coming out. And might be worth a shit. I bet 12 months from today the 1g iPad will still be outselling any single Android tablet.

 

[MrX8503]

What's even more funny was back when the iPad was first announced all the naysayers were saying "Giant iPod, FAIL".

Millions of iPads later and Apple sending the wannabe tablets running to their mommies we are still waiting for a competitor. Although I don't find a use for the tablet myself, Apple has brought the tablet market back to life from the grave.

Now all I hear from tech sites are "Tablet this, Tablet that..." its quite discouraging really. With the amount of tablet news you would think there would be hundreds of them on the market, but this isn't the case.

Just as what Apple did with the MP3 player market, Smartphone market, they are doing it for the third time to the tablet market.