Comments on: Initial notes on iPad http://www.fusioncube.net/index.php/initial-notes-on-ipad The online journey of a technophile, by Steve Brownlee Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:28:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Justin Carter http://www.fusioncube.net/index.php/initial-notes-on-ipad/comment-page-1#comment-34971 Justin Carter Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:28:45 +0000 http://www.fusioncube.net/?p=698#comment-34971 Yeah I see the extra adapters for USB and SD cards now, I just came back to update my post :) It really is penny pinching though, and it's one or two more little pieces to carry around and/or lose. Also noticed MSI announced their Android tablet today and it looks sweet - multi-tasking, flash (presumably coming soon), camera.. And the simple fact that Android has desktop widgets is a bonus for quick access to information too. Interesting times! Yeah I see the extra adapters for USB and SD cards now, I just came back to update my post :) It really is penny pinching though, and it’s one or two more little pieces to carry around and/or lose.

Also noticed MSI announced their Android tablet today and it looks sweet – multi-tasking, flash (presumably coming soon), camera.. And the simple fact that Android has desktop widgets is a bonus for quick access to information too. Interesting times!

]]> By: Troy L. Allen, Sr. http://www.fusioncube.net/index.php/initial-notes-on-ipad/comment-page-1#comment-34968 Troy L. Allen, Sr. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:33:26 +0000 http://www.fusioncube.net/?p=698#comment-34968 @Justin: The dock that comes with the iPad has USB 2 on it. If you look on the "Tech Specs" page on the Apple Website, it also shows the "iPad Camera Connection Kit" which includes two small adapters for the 30 Pin dock connector: A USB 2 port, and an SD Card reader. So yes, they did think about the photographers who want to use this device for proofing, showing to clients, etc. http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ (scroll to the bottom) Regards, Troy @Justin: The dock that comes with the iPad has USB 2 on it. If you look on the “Tech Specs” page on the Apple Website, it also shows the “iPad Camera Connection Kit” which includes two small adapters for the 30 Pin dock connector: A USB 2 port, and an SD Card reader. So yes, they did think about the photographers who want to use this device for proofing, showing to clients, etc.

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

(scroll to the bottom)

Regards,
Troy

]]> By: Justin Carter http://www.fusioncube.net/index.php/initial-notes-on-ipad/comment-page-1#comment-34962 Justin Carter Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:16:06 +0000 http://www.fusioncube.net/?p=698#comment-34962 Re #2: Why not put a camera on it? Since there's no USB port and no SD card slot you're already limited as to how you can easily get photos from a camera or other device onto the iPad - sync other device with computer, import into iTunes library, then sync with iPad? Maybe MobileMe can sync from iPhone to iPad? Still seems a long winded way of doing things. Microsoft's Courier concept included a camera and the concept video showed exactly why it would be useful - you can take a photo of something and use it *immediately*. I think Apple have simply rushed the iPad and made a mistake trying to sell a device at a reasonable price point. We all know their usual game plan is to aim high and price things higher. All iPad models should have 3G and all models should have front and rear cameras. The parts would cost them less than $40 and would have spared them from some of the ridicule they're getting today. But then again, they can release those hardware features on next year's models and everyone will have to pay again to upgrade ;) Re #2: Why not put a camera on it? Since there’s no USB port and no SD card slot you’re already limited as to how you can easily get photos from a camera or other device onto the iPad – sync other device with computer, import into iTunes library, then sync with iPad? Maybe MobileMe can sync from iPhone to iPad? Still seems a long winded way of doing things. Microsoft’s Courier concept included a camera and the concept video showed exactly why it would be useful – you can take a photo of something and use it *immediately*.

I think Apple have simply rushed the iPad and made a mistake trying to sell a device at a reasonable price point. We all know their usual game plan is to aim high and price things higher. All iPad models should have 3G and all models should have front and rear cameras. The parts would cost them less than $40 and would have spared them from some of the ridicule they’re getting today. But then again, they can release those hardware features on next year’s models and everyone will have to pay again to upgrade ;)

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