The new iPad

[mirakon]

Not going to buy one. Don't seem the fuss. I wouldn't use the 4G so no point


I rather use a laptop, plus I have a Iphone and a Ipod Touch so no point. (Plus those shity netbooks i got)


Looks good though

the only time i ever use my ipad 2 is when im too lazy to turn the laptop on and for playing angry birds

[SnowFox]

the only time i ever use my ipad 2 is when im too lazy to turn the laptop on and for playing angry birds

I play angry birds on my computer.

[seremify007]

I play angry birds on my computer.

Just isn't the same IMO. I'm still impressed how Apple managed to turn the iOS platform into a gaming platform with some decent quality games/developers... and better yet, they're heaps cheaper than console games which suits very casual/occasional gamers like me

[_kuroo]

oopht. good point. unless your with telestra.

it won't work on australian networks as dont have our frequencies on LTE/4G so unless you want 3G.

[izzy88]

oopht. good point. unless your with telestra.

no it won't work on any 4G networks in Australia, including Telstra's. Telstra's 4G network runs on a different frequency to the 4G networks in the US, and the iPad only works the frequencies of the US 4G networks, not Australia's (or UK or most of Europe for that matter). Apple didn't really consider the rest of the world when they put the 4G technology into the iPad. Hopefully the next version of the iPad will work for Australia's 4G networks.

The iPad will work on the 3G networks still though. See this: http://www.zdnet.com.au/why-the-new-...-339333239.htm

[Azamakumar]

no it won't work on any 4G networks in Australia, including Telstra's. Telstra's 4G network runs on a different frequency to the 4G networks in the US, and the iPad only works the frequencies of the US 4G networks, not Australia's (or UK or most of Europe for that matter). Apple didn't really consider the rest of the world when they put the 4G technology into the iPad. Hopefully the next version of the iPad will work for Australia's 4G networks.

The iPad will work on the 3G networks still though. See this: http://www.zdnet.com.au/why-the-new-...-339333239.htm

http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-ne...tion-at-700mhz

[Dylanamali]

new ipad = let down..

Now, i'm patiently awaiting the new mac book pros / mac book airs.. hoping for something better then just minor spec boosts.

[Lolsmith]

new ipad = let down..

Now, i'm patiently awaiting the new mac book pros / mac book airs.. hoping for something better then just minor spec boosts.

what were you expecting from a tablet?

[pony_magician]

new ipad = let down..

Now, i'm patiently awaiting the new mac book pros / mac book airs.. hoping for something better then just minor spec boosts.

apple should re-release the regular macbook instead
i think there is a definite market for people who want a reasonably priced, average spec-ed laptop that has a cd drive on it.

[izzy88]

http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-ne...tion-at-700mhz

good point - however that was a trial and is only available where analogue tv has been turned off. Analogue tv won't be turned off completely until end of 2013 assuming all goes well. Until that time you won't be able to use the 4G capabilities of the iPad (3).

apple should re-release the regular macbook instead
i think there is a definite market for people who want a reasonably priced, average spec-ed laptop that has a cd drive on it.

I don't think its going to happen. Apple seems to think the cd drive should go die (which is sad), but kind of understandable. Although I would be unsure about purchasing a laptop without a cd drive, realistically I hardly use mine. A portable cd drive that I plug in would probably be fine in the end.

[seremify007]

I have only needed the optical drive once or twice in the past year- namely to install win 7 on my MacBook air. And I've actually done quite well without it and instead using portable usb dvd drive when needed.

[Dylanamali]

one major downer about the ipad 3 is that it is still incapable in playing flash..

i would purchase it if it could run flash.. coz most of my ebook textbooks run using flash.

[seremify007]

Damn. I have to admit I haven't had any issues with lack of flash on my iPhones but if you need flash you need flash.

[izzy88]

one major downer about the ipad 3 is that it is still incapable in playing flash..

i would purchase it if it could run flash.. coz most of my ebook textbooks run using flash.

that is unfortunate - although I don't think it the ipad/iphones will ever support flash. Isn't even adobe now not really working on flash anymore? (or something like that)

[seremify007]

Something like that. They're all pushing for other technologies which are more open. But I guess Dylan is right because even in my company a lot of the training material is in flash still.

[iRuler]

that is unfortunate - although I don't think it the ipad/iphones will ever support flash. Isn't even adobe now not really working on flash anymore? (or something like that)

Adobe gave up on the mobile version of flash, they came up with a flash to html5 converter for people to use instead. So keep designing in flash then convert to html5.

[seremify007]

I'm actually deliberating now whether or not I want an iPad HD just to see the net in super high resolution lol. Could be fun. But then also a bit of a waste of cash.

[OzKo]

Anyone have a better idea of how HTML5 is moving as the new standard?

[Power Rangers]

My mum bought one of these for my little sister, it's coming this week iirc


will report when it arrives

[Rafy]

I ended up getting one (my first tablet)

Pretty impressed so far. Useful when out and about. Sure beats looking stuff up on a small mobile phone screen.

[seremify007]

I ended up getting one (my first tablet)

Pretty impressed so far. Useful when out and about. Sure beats looking stuff up on a small mobile phone screen.

But do you find it inconvenient to carry it though? That's been my biggest gripe- I can fit an iPhone in my pocket and forget about it, but a tablet is something I always have to carry (or wear a bag for).

[Dylanamali]

But do you find it inconvenient to carry it though? That's been my biggest gripe- I can fit an iPhone in my pocket and forget about it, but a tablet is something I always have to carry (or wear a bag for).

true..
i bought one the other week as well - my first tablet.. pleasantly surprised with how good it is.

But yeah, your definitely right.. it is quite big, and in terms of carrying it around it's basically attached to me everywhere i go now which can get a little annoying at times.. but I guess because I go to uni practically everyday with a bag it makes things a lot easier.

[seremify007]

I think if I caught public transport as opposed to walking/driving to work then it might be more useful as a way to consume media. The only time I can think I'd use it is when I'm at the gym and want to watch movies on a screen bigger than my iPhone lol.

[seremify007]

I have surplus USD and no easy/cheap/effective way to convert it to Aussie. Tempting just to buy the 16gb iPad here.

[seremify007]

Ended up buying a 16gb black iPad 3 wifi today from Grand Central Station. I figured it'll keep me entertained on the 30 hours or so of flying I have coming up to get from here to Europe and back to Australia. Surprisingly Grand Central only had two models available- 16gb wifi black or 64gb 4g white.

And no it wasn't cheaper than Sydney but I had a bit too much cash left over and I know if I tried to convert it to anything I'd lose a lot on spreads at retail level