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A worthy competitor emerges

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/8...rnals-windows/

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OOOhhh yeah - it will be able to read out loud ebooks :)

I was considering the kindle 2 because of this feature, now - well I think the iPad will do me a treat.

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/...book-features/

Mind you that's assuming apple sort out a uk iBook app.

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Still no official word on UK prices?

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I've not seen it mentioned anywhere yet. I've signed up to be emailed when they are pre-ordering so I'll post something as soon as I know.

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They've been delayed till late May in the rest of the world. :(

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Pre orders start on the 10th May on the UK site and O2 has exclusive tariffs for the iPad 3G version.

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As has Orange http://newsroom.orange.co.uk/2010/04...-release-1184/ :)

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And another ?

*Pads are for sharing it seems.

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The thing is from what I can see the competition are actually tablet computers whereas the Ipad is an extra large Ipod

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Pretty much but 'tablet' computers have failed before, probably because they run software much is designed with a keyboard and mouse interface before. The reviews I have seen of the iPad do confirm it's a large iPhone but prefer to see the iPhone as a smaller iPad. That is the idea of the iPhone's interface is greatly improved on the bigger screen which is also more responsive.

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but there is no multi tasking so I read?

Windows 7 is optimised for touch screen tech so maybe the day is dawning for the tablet pc?

I am sure the Ipad will be a wonderful peice of kit and arm processors have come a long way but the 3g versions of the Ipad are gonna be to expensive imo mind you I am sure the Tablets will be to. :)

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am I right that only the 3G models can be used as a phone and the wifi models are only ipods?

I did also read they use a micro sim which will make it hard to jailbreak and unlock these off the tarriffs which o2 orange and voda announced (without costs yet)

So I assume on US costings you are looking at £450/£500 for the lowest model with 3G and a data charge( will the ipad cost be subsidised?)

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The 3G is for amazon kindle-like iBook books to be downloaded in the background. They can't be used as phones perse.

There will be multitasking in the up-and-coming OS4 update (although its supposed to be late this year the iPad version).

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Midi control and music apps are appearing on the radar.

http://createdigitalmusic.com/2010/0...igger-picture/

Nothing really useful for Logic Studio or Ableton and nothing for Mainstage ie: live performance patch/instrument selections or manipulation.

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Best not to travel to Israel when carrying an iPad.

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Given that there are reports of the iPad having poor wifi signal, just think how bad the weaker European version would be.

Customer: Good mornin' me ol' mukka, moi iPad ain't working wiv me wifi
Apple: Ah, you're British, are you within 2 inches of your wireless router?