Bifurcator wrote:
You sure? What's the 3G for then? Only the location and data connection? Skype phone?
To download books wirelessly (same as Kindle).
I don't want 3G (extra running costs) but would be good to have an iPad to iPhone connection to use the iPhone as a modem (if I was going to buy one, which I probably won't)
But can't that be done through the 802.11 that every iPad has? So you're saying the ONLY advantage of the 3G is that I can DL such kinds of data in the field? Yeah come to think of it if the iPad could be used as a phone-like device then Steve surely would have highlighted that ability in his presentation. Hmm, O-Well, another thing to add to my "I wish they would have..." list.
so far it's a "iwhat were you thinking". well they have that 60 days to shipment run to think of what to really do with it other than a pricey chock. sort of like mac tv.
I was really disappointed with the 1024x768 resolution ... pretty worthless. I like the concept and have been looking for a capable tablet (I just bought the newly released HP Tm2, but returning it) ... just one that can really be used for internet browsing.
chefboyarlee wrote:
Do you think that there would be a way to shoot tethered into it?
Highly doubtful.
I shoot tethered on an older Windows 7 Tablet PC though. It has much more storage and of course runs Lightroom, Bridge, CS4, Camera Control... as well as Kindle reader, Flash, etc. http://twitpic.com/10j5v9 It's a much more capable mobile photographer's tool than the iPad ever will be.
UCSB wrote:
I was really disappointed with the 1024x768 resolution ... pretty worthless. I like the concept and have been looking for a capable tablet (I just bought the newly released HP Tm2, but returning it) ... just one that can really be used for internet browsing.
What didn't you like about the TM2? I love the "Touch Pack" applications on that. Did you try the multi-touch Surface Globe?
I hear that the TM2 is the first Tablet to support Wacom's ‘Feel IT’ technology which combines its EMR pen technology with multi-touch capacitive sensors. http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/showthread.php?p=171495
If that's the case, it should be great for Photoshop. The multi-touch features in the web browser are pretty cool too.
UCSB wrote:
I hear that the TM2 is the first Tablet to support Wacom's ‘Feel IT’ technology which combines its EMR pen technology with multi-touch capacitive sensors. http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/showthread.php?p=171495
If that's the case, it should be great for Photoshop. The multi-touch features in the web browser are pretty cool too.
The HP TM2 is really an extremely nice computer. I was probably one of the first people to order one and I have only had mine less than a week. Mine is a custom order and is pretty much maxed out on the configuration. It has the faster processor, ATI graphics and all of the other options. I really like the computer and only have two problems with it.
The first issue is that it has a relatively narrow angle of view on the screen (compared to the monitors/screens that I normally use) where everything is right. This was only a problem in tablet mode ... it was fine in notebook mode. But after using it for a few days, I have found out how to orient it in both landscape and portrait mode to minimize this problem.
My second issue was price. Even with a special HP discount (for members of the Golden Key International Honor Society) it was over $1,600; with tax just under $1,800. I had just picked up a new i7-975 based desktop system two months ago and also have a very nice desktop replacement notebook computer and felt that it would be hard to explain to my wife. My wife and daughter asked me about the computer yesterday and I gave them a demo ... they liked it and thought it was something I would enjoy using and felt that I should keep it. So I will review all of my options again and will probably keep it now.
The tablet support features in Windows 7 work well on the TM2. You can use all of the multi touch features and the supplied graphics pen at the same time. I am used to using my Wacom tablets on my other computers and really enjoy the option of using the touch control and pen control on the TM2 at the same time.
UCSB wrote:
The HP TM2 is really an extremely nice computer.
Wow! You must have 8Gb RAM in there! 64bit Photoshop must love you.
If you haven't already, try the Media Center multi-touch interface too. Extremely cool. I have an older version of that; the HP tx2000z which I got for $950 at the time and that was the least expensive Wacom Tablet PC around. I know what you mean about the narrow viewing angle especially in portrait mode. It seems better in landscape. The higher-end ones with better screens are so much more expensive though.
I can't stand not using a Wacom, so the Wacom enabled Tablet PCs were always a no-brainer for me instead of a laptop.
There are some other iPad-priced low-end light-weight Tablet PCs coming out (or already out) that I might also consider. Like this one... but they wouldn't be able to handle heavy graphics processing like what you've got... just your basic web browsing (including Flash), video/music playing, and Kindle book reading.
In as much as I am so much a Mac fanatic, this iPad product missed the mark. It is a great device (yup just an itouch with 3G) but on a device as large as it is one would have thought getting apple aps on there, you know, to be a bit more productive than a "toy". USB is a good idea but the darn thing is so thin, not sure that would fit. They have the ability to add a usb doc but thats an additional charge. I am not sure if they expected it to be viewed as a notebook or netbook device but that is what is happening. I really think the 2nd version will likely be the start of functionality on this one. I still think its a great device, just not in the same was as Apple may have promoted it. Just my thoughts.
Bill
Just like all other products from Apple, wait for at least the 3rd generation before you buy it. Don't worry, it won't take long, it should announced in a few months.
Well, the same sort of things was being said about iPhone - no keyboard, no zoom, low resolution camera, can't change the battery... The list could go on and on but, meanwhile, the thing has conquered the world.
. Those were kind of my reactions too. 
