2010-01-27, 09:15 PM
[I know there's a thread in the funhouse.... in the funhouse]
Well Apple showed it today.
Seems like it was all over-hyping, so much, it doesnt seem very impressive.
It's basically the same as an iPod Touch, except with a big screen.
For some reason, there is no flasf, which is a huge disadvantage to a 500$ item.
Also, the price is actually 1000$, if you don't want a glorified iTouch.
You have to pay to get 3g in general, and then pay monthly for 3g use.
499$ is wifi only.
The e-reader isn't realy special. Go read a real book, ITS LIKE ACTUALLY READING A BOOK! Steve said (along the lines of) "Its the most amazing way to read a book", my comment was "Besides actually reading the book".
The thing is also backwards compatible in apps, so, don't bother jumping, keep your iPhone/iTouch
The only different thing I heard was iWork. But since apple products don't do that very well, I'm doubtful of the program.
Basic Rating:
Revolutionary: Hardly. It's just a huge iTouch.
Different, New: No. Tablets already exist.
UI: IPOD TOUCH INTERFACE
Hype Live-Up: No
Overall: 3/5, mainly for being overhyped, and being an itouch with a huge screen. There was nothing that screamed WOW!
Well Apple showed it today.
Seems like it was all over-hyping, so much, it doesnt seem very impressive.
It's basically the same as an iPod Touch, except with a big screen.
For some reason, there is no flasf, which is a huge disadvantage to a 500$ item.
Also, the price is actually 1000$, if you don't want a glorified iTouch.
You have to pay to get 3g in general, and then pay monthly for 3g use.
499$ is wifi only.
The e-reader isn't realy special. Go read a real book, ITS LIKE ACTUALLY READING A BOOK! Steve said (along the lines of) "Its the most amazing way to read a book", my comment was "Besides actually reading the book".
The thing is also backwards compatible in apps, so, don't bother jumping, keep your iPhone/iTouch
The only different thing I heard was iWork. But since apple products don't do that very well, I'm doubtful of the program.
Basic Rating:
Revolutionary: Hardly. It's just a huge iTouch.
Different, New: No. Tablets already exist.
UI: IPOD TOUCH INTERFACE
Hype Live-Up: No
Overall: 3/5, mainly for being overhyped, and being an itouch with a huge screen. There was nothing that screamed WOW!