Apple expected to unveil 'Jesus' tablet today

[MTK]

At one point I thought the iPod wasn't a big need, same for the iPhone. I think tablets are going to be big in the near future, this is just the beginning.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

At one point I thought the iPod wasn't a big need, same for the iPhone. I think tablets are going to be big in the near future, this is just the beginning.

A new toy is always fun!

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by mredskins

A new toy is always fun!

I guess I'm just out of the main stream on these things. To me a new toy is a new driver,wake board, fishing pole, power tool, or something like that. I guess I look at computer stuff as work related items even though they are much more. Even though I'm into fishing and boating I find learning how to use the electronics a pain in the ass and not much fun.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I guess I'm just out of the main stream on these things. To me a new toy is a new driver,wake board, fishing pole, power tool, or something like that. I guess I look at computer stuff as work related items even though they are much more. Even though I'm into fishing and boating I find learning how to use the electronics a pain in the ass and not much fun.

that is becasue you are old! =)

and for the record I rather spend the day on the bay then playing with an iPad, I just know Matty loves his gadgets.

[MTK]

^^ Pretty much what it boils down to

[tryfuhl]

tablets are good

tablets without multi-tasking suck

[mredskins]

So any reviews?

[MTK]

Love mine so far. After using the iPad all weekend going back to the iPhone today is a little disappointing. No killer apps yet from what I've found, though Netflix streaming and ABC's app are both pretty damn good.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Love mine so far. After using the iPad all weekend going back to the iPhone today is a little disappointing. No killer apps yet from what I've found, though Netflix streaming and ABC's app are both pretty damn good.

I am thinking about getting one and then juts using my lap top for like Microsoft Office stuff. My surfing will be all on the ipad. Does it boot up quick?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Love mine so far. After using the iPad all weekend going back to the iPhone today is a little disappointing. No killer apps yet from what I've found, though Netflix streaming and ABC's app are both pretty damn good.

Isn't a bit of a pain to drag the iPad around vs. the iPhone?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Isn't a bit of a pain to drag the iPad around vs. the iPhone?

I'm planning on using it pretty much only at home. Figure it will be nice for taking on a plane too.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'm planning on using it pretty much only at home. Figure it will be nice for taking on a plane too.

do they have a slim case for it yet like the e-book readers?

one of those and a (forgive me for saying this) shoulder strap would be pretty ideal, slimmed down laptop bag type thing

seems like it'd be great to just chill on the couch with, check the weather before heading out to work, just a bit of coin for that

hopefully they'll eventually have a worthy OS on it or someone will port a Linux version to it that's stable and runs the apps

[MTK]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

do they have a slim case for it yet like the e-book readers?

one of those and a (forgive me for saying this) shoulder strap would be pretty ideal, slimmed down laptop bag type thing

seems like it'd be great to just chill on the couch with, check the weather before heading out to work, just a bit of coin for that

hopefully they'll eventually have a worthy OS on it or someone will port a Linux version to it that's stable and runs the apps

I bought this case from Apple, just got it yesterday. It's alright, but I'm going to keep shopping around for a better one I think.

[MTK]

It's very fast.

The screen is very nice too, perfect for the web and watching movies/TV.

[MTK]

Battery life is impressive too, though I haven't watched a full movie on it yet.

I used it all weekend and still had 40% left this morning before charging it back up.