DDI and IPAD

[WizarDru]

Since there are already tablet PC's out there that already do more than the iPad, well it's not hard to believe that HP could and would build a tablet of this sort and not be exaggerating on it's capabilities.

In fact, HP already makes tablet PC's. Look up their TX line of laptops.

Well, specs just dropped on the Slate, per Engadget. Decent, but I don't think it's going to be enough to fulfill the title of "iPad Killer". Only 5 hours of battery life is going to be an achilles heel. Running Windows 7 with 1GB of RAM on an Atom processor may not provide the speed of the iPhone OS on the iPad, though I'm sure it will be decent for most casual tasks. The iPad has gotten marks for being fairly fast at its tasks...it remains to be seen how well the Slate will perform. It looks like a good piece of hardware, but I'm not seeing it stealing a huge chunk of the iPad's market share. Especially since it comes in around the same price point as the least expensive iPad and has no 3G options by itself. Also, the lack of speakers seems pretty odd, when they're showing the use of skype video in the ad.

I think a large part of the problem is that many are looking at the iPad as a laptop replacement, when at best it's a netbook replacement. Great for a specific set of tasks. Just like I don't consider my iPhone to be a replacement for a real laptop or even netbook...but for e-mail, facebook, twitter, youtube, wikipedia access, online store browsing, gps maps and most web browsing tasks, it's become my platform of choice.

 

[Traveon Wyvernspur]

I'm waiting for this summer and the Lenovo Hybrid. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid: laptop by day, unhinged tablet by night -- Engadget

This looks to be pretty sweet to me, it's a coming out to be a little more expensive than the top of the line 3G iPad, but it will provide you with the functions of a "tablet" and netbook. I can see myself using this for everything on a normal pc/laptop as well as a multi-media device like the iPad.

 

[Longtooth Studios]

I'm waiting for this summer and the Lenovo Hybrid. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid: laptop by day, unhinged tablet by night -- Engadget

This looks to be pretty sweet to me, it's a coming out to be a little more expensive than the top of the line 3G iPad, but it will provide you with the functions of a "tablet" and netbook. I can see myself using this for everything on a normal pc/laptop as well as a multi-media device like the iPad.

Drool!
The fact that the pop out screen gets a power boost when it it docked into the folding case makes it much more versatile.
Thanks for the tech update!

 

[Traveon Wyvernspur]

Drool!
The fact that the pop out screen gets a power boost when it it docked into the folding case makes it much more versatile.
Thanks for the tech update!

No problemo

 

[WizarDru]

I'm waiting for this summer and the Lenovo Hybrid. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid: laptop by day, unhinged tablet by night -- Engadget

That's....huh. I'm not sure what to think of that. It's an interesting idea, but I'm not sure how practical it actually is. A linux tablet that doubles as the monitor for a netbook? It's an interesting concept, certainly. Kind of like having a regular laptop the undocks to become a tablet for more casual use. But hopefully the production models perform better than their initial hands-on at Engadget. That think is awfully sluggish, at times and the viewing angle problem would be a deal-killer for me.

 

[Traveon Wyvernspur]

Yeah prototypes are exactly that prototypes, they work out the bugs and make things more responsive after the initial testing. I'd want to certainly handle it in the store before committing $1k to buying it, but if all the bugs are worked out I can certainly see using this for DM'ing games putting my PDF's on, and use it for my college classes as well. It'd be the perfect new gadget for my everyday life.

 

[catsclaw227]

I am confused about something. Does the iPad come with 3G browsing out the gate? According to this article, it only does Wi-FI, and the Wi-Fi is sketchy.

iPad has Wi-Fi problems, some users say - CNN.com

 

[ki11erDM]

I am confused about something. Does the iPad come with 3G browsing out the gate? According to this article, it only does Wi-FI, and the Wi-Fi is sketchy.

iPad has Wi-Fi problems, some users say - CNN.com

For $630 it does.

Oh and a nice monthly bill.

I don’t think people understand how hugely expensive this item really is.

 

[OchreJelly]

3G models won't be out until the end of the month.
Apple - iPad - Price starting at $499

The service is still through AT&T, however, there is no contract. So you can buy a month of 3G with no obligations. Otherwise the 3Gs will work like the wireless ones.

 

[catsclaw227]

For $630 it does.

Oh and a nice monthly bill.

I don’t think people understand how hugely expensive this item really is.

If I already have an iPhone, can this piggy-back on my wireless plan, or do I have to register it as another device like a second phone? Also, can you talk on it like a phone?

I can imagine someone holding a huge iPad to their ear while driving....