UK iPad prices and launch date annouced

[Rik]

We're all waiting to see how you get on. 

[Steve]

Either the date has slipped or all the available stock for the 28th has gone. Pre-orders today are now due 7th June.

[Glenn]

From a survey, it looks like Apple may have trouble selling iPads in the UK initially. http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2010/05/12/ipad_british_consumer_reactions/

[Steve]

I would agree my thoughts about the iPad entirely. I don't need it due to the overlap with other devices but I need to see one and use it.Then when the price comes down with v2 I can make a decision with some knowledge and less ignorance.

[Rik]

I bet Sebby buys one.

[Steve]

Just one

[Rik]

Or two.

[Gary]

I guess with a moving wallpaper it would make a great tray 

[Rik]

[rgt247]

Will it Blend ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAl28d6tbko

[pctech]

 

Love those videos, the glowsticks one was particularly impressive.

[psp83]

I'm thinking about getting an iPad. It all depends how many clients request iPad version of their sites.

Still think the prices are to high thou.

[Rik]

That's Apple for you.

[Adam]

I really can't fault the iPad that much. It's annoying Apple delayed the OS4 update (multi-tasking, etc) for the iPad, and it will no doubt be 10x better with the update. But for it's exactly what Apple said it would be. I can read books and watch films when travelling, browse from the couch, and many other things which simply are too frustrating with an iPhone and too inconvenient to use a laptop.

[Gary]

I really can't fault the iPad that much. It's annoying Apple delayed the OS4 update (multi-tasking, etc) for the iPad, and it will no doubt be 10x better with the update. But for it's exactly what Apple said it would be. I can read books and watch films when travelling, browse from the couch, and many other things which simply are too frustrating with an iPhone and too inconvenient to use a laptop.

I can do that too! On my Imac, on my TV and with a book, technology hey 

[Adam]

If you're taking an iMac out when travelling, presumably with a fairly large battery or generator, then I'm impressed. But I get your point, all possible without an iPad, but it's more convenient to have an all in one device.

[Gary]

If you're taking an iMac out when travelling, presumably with a fairly large battery or generator, then I'm impressed. But I get your point, all possible without an iPad, but it's more convenient to have an all in one device.

No I have my iMac bolted to the front of my Wheelchair with a small generator hooked up via the wheels  I like the idea of the iPad but Jobs has broken it without flash support, I guess I don't like being told what I can't have on my machines, I never missed flash on my iPhone because I only browse a very small number of sites but for a true rich media experience I would want flash tbh. Also the Jobs grip on apps is getting to be downright weird. Not saying I want an app with breasts in it, but why block erotic content when you could surf for it, is Apples CEO a puritan? I think Apple will do better when he steps down thats just how I see it.
I may look at an iPad (that so much sounds like something incontinent people use) when V2 comes along but also a small laptop resting on my legs works well. Holding a 1.5lb electronic tea tray till your arms quake to get the right viewing angle seems to me to be missing the point. But I would be interested to see what you think of it in  a month or so.

[Simon]

  No I have my iMac bolted to the front of my Wheelchair with a small generator hooked up via the wheels 

Ah, so that's why we've had reports of a mad bloke speeding up and down the road in a wheelchair, yelling, "CHARGE!!" 

[Glenn]

 

[Rik]

I'll second that.

[Gary]

Ah, so that's why we've had reports of a mad bloke speeding up and down the road in a wheelchair, yelling, "CHARGE!!"