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AAA

10013 posts since 15/12/02

7 Apr 2010 17:00

nick2 wrote:

AAA wrote: Geeky Gadgets has received a tip on how much the Apple iPad will retail for when it goes on sale in the UK. The base 16GB WiFi iPad will be available for £389, the 32GB WiFi model will be available for £439 and the 64GB WiFi model will be available for £489.

Will definatly get one if they're only £389 on release

is 16Gb the total storage it's got, thats not much for a PC, can you extra memory in it ?

Yeah thats the total storage. I dont think its supposed to be considered as your pc though

Guido

12884 posts since 20/4/05

7 Apr 2010 17:04

for apps, music, pics, videos 16gb is fuck all. I really hate apple shit. although may get the next iphone

guffer

8474 posts since 28/5/04

7 Apr 2010 17:04

nick2 wrote:

AAA wrote: Geeky Gadgets has received a tip on how much the Apple iPad will retail for when it goes on sale in the UK. The base 16GB WiFi iPad will be available for £389, the 32GB WiFi model will be available for £439 and the 64GB WiFi model will be available for £489.

Will definatly get one if they're only £389 on release

is 16Gb the total storage it's got, thats not much for a PC, can you extra memory in it ?

yeah, the base model. it isnt really comparable to a PC though, at the moment its pretty much a big ipod touch, but some of the apps are a lot better than what you can do on a smaller screen. i would have thought even better apps will start to be released before it is out in the UK. nobody seems to know what its exactly for yet, but it isnt meant to replace a PC or laptop - you need to hook it up to one via itunes to get any files on to it for a start…

phelen

6752 posts since 16/8/06

7 Apr 2010 19:59

Just had a 10 minute spin on it

- The pixel density is low (as already mentioned). Not a huge deal though.
- The refresh rate is low too. Swipe from one screen of apps to another and they all smear.
- Apart from the low pixel density and refresh rate, the screen is amazing. Bright and viewable from all angles. iBooks is very life-like, almost appears 3D.
- Typing in landscape mode is amazing. Just as fast as using a real keyboard. I'm very impressed and can easily see me bashing out lengthy emails in no time.
- It feels wonderful. Expensive too. A nice weight to it and just the right size.
- The screen gets covered in smudges and grease. Just like my iPhone I guess.
- It really does feel like a game-changing device. Makes my iPhone look like a piece of crap.
- Can't wait to get my own come the UK release!

Homer

23926 posts since 8/5/03

7 Apr 2010 20:05

Guy at work had one today, did look impressive

Kingmob07

9199 posts since 11/5/07

7 Apr 2010 20:33

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/05/hp-slate-to-cost-549-have-1-6ghz-atom-z530-5-hour-battery?icid=sphere_blogsmith_inpage_engadget

phelen

6752 posts since 16/8/06

7 Apr 2010 20:44

The 5 hours would probably be more like 3 hours which isn't much cop.

haz

4334 posts since 7/1/04

7 Apr 2010 21:09

Cost 549 as well…Probably will run like a boiled turd and won't have the app support. They ought to stick to printers and brown sauce

phelen

6752 posts since 16/8/06

7 Apr 2010 21:12

^Its running Windows 7 and you're talking no app suppport?, the hardware behind it is sound and blows the Ipad which runs a glorified smartphone CPU. The problem lies with the battery lifespan being so short and how well optimised the OS is for it.

Kingmob07

9199 posts since 11/5/07

7 Apr 2010 21:27

haz wrote: Cost 549 as well…Probably will run like a boiled turd and won't have the app support. They ought to stick to printers and brown sauce

It's cheaper than the iPad.

haz

4334 posts since 7/1/04

7 Apr 2010 21:34

Slate = $549. Ipad = $499. Now my maths is pretty good but maybe I missed that day at school where they told you the special rule when numbers could hold a different value

Your telling me the slate is going to be hyped up enough to move 300,000 units in a on first day sales?

If the slate does better than the ipad I will put all my items of clothing in the classifieds section and will even pay for P&P even if it is to some made up address in Guam.

Kingmob07

9199 posts since 11/5/07

7 Apr 2010 22:14

I'm guessing you read the spec against those prices, right?

AAA

10013 posts since 15/12/02

14 Apr 2010 15:24

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8620195.stm

Markus

4876 posts since 21/4/04

15 Apr 2010 20:08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9NP-AeKX40&hl=en_US&fs=1&;

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stelfox

8488 posts since 11/3/09

15 Apr 2010 20:13

I wonder are cats only capable of linear movement? Can they make circular motions?

Cool video though, I just showed my mum and she loved it even more. Becuase she loves cats

Sleuth

5376 posts since 12/9/04

15 Apr 2010 20:16

Can I have that 2 minutes of my life back please?

Markus

4876 posts since 21/4/04

15 Apr 2010 20:43

Sleuth wrote: Can I have that 2 minutes of my life back please?

you have a life?

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nothingelseworked
nothingelseworked avatar

3593 posts since 21/2/10

16 Apr 2010 23:25

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSnIXfoSU6I&hl=en_US&fs=1&hd=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsvog8tb8dc&hl=en_US&fs=1&hd=1

phelen

6752 posts since 16/8/06

22 Apr 2010 14:27

Eat my words, going to get one now!. HP Slate is disappointing I hear and god knows when the courier will come out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKIVZeYiTN4&hl=en_GB&fs=1&;

DuffMan

14389 posts since 21/2/07

22 Apr 2010 14:58

Somewhat geeky graphic designer in buying Apple products shocker!!!

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