fanboys rejoice, there really is an ipad

[damage]

http://i.engadget.com/2010/01/27/live-from...-creation-event

 

[123]

The posted comments on the Gizmodo site reflect my sentiments towards this vastly over-hyped device. Like a large "novelty iPhone".

This technology from Light Blue Optics has the potential to be a more influential game-changer.

 

[Rupp]

Looks like an iPod that was dropped in water and it expanded Have they mentioned the price?

 

[sic0048]

Watching now too. I had forgotten it was today until your post.

No price mentioned yet. But the unveiling isn't over yet.

 

[sic0048]

PRICES - not as bad as I thought!

 

[jaysonc]

Pricing is starting at $499.

 

[sic0048]

And data plans through AT&T (prepaid - no contracts) seem very reasonable for 3G service

 

[damage]

that's great pricing. it helps they're not paying any markup on the processor since it's from their PA semi buy. this should pressure other manufacturers & i'm hoping for a bunch of $200 android/linux/etc tablets.

looks like the 'joo joo' ( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34316774/ns/te...ch_and_gadgets/ ) is doo doo.

 

[sic0048]

looks like the 'joo joo' ( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34316774/ns/te...ch_and_gadgets/ ) is doo doo.

Yup, they missed the window for both time to market and price. If instead of trying to steal the product, had continued to work with TechCrunch and had released it near the original target price of $200, they might still have a chance. At $499, they are in direct competition with Apple and will simply be crushed.

 

[ewiz]

So for $499 for a sexy iPad why would anyone want to buy a Vidabox at $2599 (no offense) or buy an ELO Touchscreen and separate computer?

I'm not an apple fan boy, but I do think the iPad's and Joo Joo's are bad news for the traditional computer-in-a-wall players.

 

[az1324]

at this price and battery life how could you use anything else as a HA touch panel?

 

[sic0048]

So for $499 for a sexy iPad why would anyone want to buy a Vidabox at $2599 (no offense) or buy an ELO Touchscreen and separate computer?

I'm not an apple fan boy, but I do think the iPad's and Joo Joo's are bad news for the traditional computer-in-a-wall players.

Still no flash on the iPad, no concurrent running programs, etc.

I agree that this does help the automation community (especially the DIY community) by reducing the entry price for a nice sized "all in one" type touch screen. But don't kid yourself into thinking it replaces a computer completely. I agree however that certainly for a lot of automation type tasks, the iPad would make a good, realitively inexpensive alternative.

 

[Monk]

at this price and battery life how could you use anything else as a HA touch panel?

Indeed - you wouldn't be able to use the 499.00 model tho - right? Would have to buy the 699.00 model.

 

[roussell]

at this price and battery life how could you use anything else as a HA touch panel?

Indeed - you wouldn't be able to use the 499.00 model tho - right? Would have to buy the 699.00 model.

No, the $499 model will be fine as it comes with wifi.

Terry

 

[sic0048]

But 3g would be really nice Probably not worth the $30 a month data fee if you were only using it for automation purposes. But I still love the idea of taking it on a trip and connecting with my system at home from the road.

What I really want is a iTouch with 3g capabilities and a $30/mo data plan. I have a work phone, so I don't need a $100 month voice/data/text plan!