Spy Car Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Steve Jobs just announced the new iPad 2. It will be really thin (thinner than an iPhone), lighter, with a much faster processor, two cameras (front and real) and an HDMI output for HDTV. A 16 gig WiFi only version will be $499. ships March 11. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Can you print from it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Can you print from it? I'm not sure. It is still breaking news. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Does it have a usb port? If so, I'm caving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm not a huge fan of the iPad, but my kids are. I can't imagine allowing them to play with a thinner version though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Does it have a usb port? If so, I'm caving. I think (but don't hold me to it) that it has the same sort of port as the old version. No true USB II direct transfers. I could be wrong, but that is what I'm gathering. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I just went and watched the video about it on Apple.com. Honestly, it doesn't look like there's very many changes. The best two things is that it is thinner and lighter....plus faster. There's no USB and it didn't mention anything about printing capabilities (and if it had them, you would think it would have mentioned it because that would be a major selling point). I've been holding out on getting an iPad to wait for the second version....now I'm not so sure about getting one. Not much different. ETA: They did add a camera on both the front and the back, but this is not a selling point at all for me. I'm not going to hold up an iPad to be taking photos of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You can print from the first gen iPad, but only with very specific HP printers. I think there are only 6 you can print from?? A usb port and the ability to print to more printers would have been perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 ETA: They did add a camera on both the front and the back, but this is not a selling point at all for me. I'm not going to hold up an iPad to be taking photos of things. The big draw there is to be able to use the iPad for "FaceTime" or "Skype." It will also "shoot" 720P HD video and there is a iMovie editing app. Maybe not the most practical video camera in the world, but wow! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thinner? I was afraid of that. Still, 'only' $499. Wow. I wonder what the 'old' iPad will cost now? So dang excited. I can have a bigger screen on which to focus while ignoring the Y moms. :D Just kidding!! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm glad I waited. Garage Band and IMovie were two apps on my oldest's wish list. He also is excited about the dual cameras. My brother has a 1st generation and I love it but I kept telling myself to wait just a little bit longer. Cannot wait to get one. Will be after we get Christmas paid off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 There is a cool feature coming with iOS 4.3. It seems if you have an iPhone 4 you can use it to have a "personal hot-spot" to connect a WiFi only iPad to the Internet. I hope (assume) that includes original iPads. Fingers crossed. That is cool. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LibraryLover Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 OK. That's something I don't get. I do not want to look at anyone while I am talking on the phone and I don't want anyone looking at me. Nice for grandparents and kids , but eewww otherwise. ;) The big draw there is to be able to use the iPad for "FaceTime" or "Skype." It will also "shoot" 720P HD video and there is a iMovie editing app. Maybe not the most practical video camera in the world, but wow! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 OK. That's something I don't get. I do not want to look at anyone while I am talking on the phone and I don't want anyone looking at me. Nice for grandparents and kids , but eewww otherwise. ;) I imagine it will provoke arguments over "etiquette" in the near future. Is it rude that so-and-so won't "face" me? ;) Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Oooh...I thought it wouldn't be out until April. Although I was hoping for a few more updates... Still might "need" to have it though. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I was sort of hoping it would be one of those "has more bells and whistles AND it's cheaper!" upgrades, like some of the iPods have been. I'd take an iPad if someone gave it to me, and use it every day, but I just can't justify the price when I have an iBook and an iPhone. However, I wonder how much the first generation iPads will cost now, like on eBay? If I could buy a first generation iPad for $350, I'd be inclined to save up my pennies for that. My mom bought me an ereader for Christmas which didn't work out, so I returned it. She has encouraged me to choose a different one. Maybe I could ask her to give me the cash to put towards a first generation iPad? Hmm. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 We just bought a 1st generation iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi) - and yes, we knew the new ones were coming out any day. Our plan is to have two though. We used it last night to score ds#1's baseball game (iScore) and the boys have been playing educational apps on it. I just tried out Kindle on it and found it a pleasant experience. I'm excited about getting a new one too though - especially in white. The new one will have to be 3G though (no iPhones here ... we're taking what we would spend a month in cell bells to have iPhones and applying that towards the iPad instead - we have cheap, non-texting phones instead). On the features page, it did mention being able to print from it wirelessly. I also like the idea of using the Apple TV little box for schooling and want to look more into the HDMI port/cable accessory. Dh and I have been talking about how to use the iPad as a SmartBoard at home. Dh is also interested in using one in his classroom hooked up to this projector in place of a SmartBoard. It seems the possibilities are pretty endless ... (or at least I'm telling myself that to justify buying another one! :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 OK. That's something I don't get. I do not want to look at anyone while I am talking on the phone and I don't want anyone looking at me. Nice for grandparents and kids , but eewww otherwise. ;) I can't imagine using it for ordinary phone conversations, but I have many friends and relatives who live far, far away, and my dh travels frequently - Skype is a huge blessing - I love being able to see faces - it makes me feel much closer to them. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I imagine it will provoke arguments over "etiquette" in the near future. Is it rude that so-and-so won't "face" me? ;) Bill Not to mention people using it while driving :001_huh: and putting others in danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 But with the HDMI output doesn't that mean that the TV has just become the monitor for some internet surfing? I do think there are some apps for printing. Imagine WTM on a 50" HD TV... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 SO! When are the original iPads going to come down in price? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegum Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 The original Ipad has come down in price. :) 16GB $399 32GB $499 64GB $599 The 3G are also discounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I think it's great...for everyone but me. lol I will totally want to see my grand kids someday. :) I do understand it's a wonderful tool. I can't imagine using it for ordinary phone conversations, but I have many friends and relatives who live far, far away, and my dh travels frequently - Skype is a huge blessing - I love being able to see faces - it makes me feel much closer to them. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) I imagine it will provoke arguments over "etiquette" in the near future. Is it rude that so-and-so won't "face" me? ;) Bill LOL Noooooo! Of course it will mean the end of people answering their cell phones when they are in the bathroom. :tongue_smilie: I hope. Edited March 3, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 There is a cool feature coming with iOS 4.3. It seems if you have an iPhone 4 you can use it to have a "personal hot-spot" to connect a WiFi only iPad to the Internet. I hope (assume) that includes original iPads. Fingers crossed. That is cool. Bill You do have to pay extra to your cellular provider for that service, though. Verizon charges $20/month (on top of the $29.99 data plan). Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 OK. That's something I don't get. I do not want to look at anyone while I am talking on the phone and I don't want anyone looking at me. Nice for grandparents and kids , but eewww otherwise. ;) I even have stickers over the webcame on my computer. That story about the school spying on kids has made me paranoid. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 You do have to pay extra to your cellular provider for that service, though. Verizon charges $20/month (on top of the $29.99 data plan). Wendi Oh. Forget it. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetobehome Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 thanks for posting this....whee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I wish you could pre-order it ... dh is all amped up about buying one. ;) I'm wondering if they will be available through the education store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 ETA: They did add a camera on both the front and the back, but this is not a selling point at all for me. I'm not going to hold up an iPad to be taking photos of things. This reminds me of a review I read that compared an ipad with a camera to taking a picture with a clipboard.:lol: I like my ipad, but I just haven't used it much... It's great for keeping the kids entertained on a plane. I need to find some more uses for it, I guess. My kids do tons of video stuff, but they are WAY past wanting to use imovie for editing or a built-in camera for recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 We just bought a 1st generation iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi) - and yes, we knew the new ones were coming out any If you purchased it in the past 2 weeks you can get $100 back from Apple. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/03/apple-ipad-refund-100-dollars_n_831067.html Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 If you purchased it in the past 2 weeks you can get $100 back from Apple. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/03/apple-ipad-refund-100-dollars_n_831067.html Bill Well, that is impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsutsie Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I got an ipad about 3 months ago after my laptop died. I wish I just got another laptop... I'm spending a lot of time in the basement on my desktop now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 If you purchased it in the past 2 weeks you can get $100 back from Apple. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/03/apple-ipad-refund-100-dollars_n_831067.html Bill Oh, that is nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 The iPad doesn't appeal to me at all. I can't figure out why I would need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I think (but don't hold me to it) that it has the same sort of port as the old version. No true USB II direct transfers. I could be wrong, but that is what I'm gathering. Bill It's not physically thick enough to handle a regular usb connector. Perhaps a micro usb, but I don't know. Even a micro is almost 2mm think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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