Posts Tagged ‘iPad’

It appears that Apple can celebrate a successful launch of its iPad, despite reports that the iPad did not sell out everywhere. Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster, who had sent out analysts to 20 sales locations across the country, lifted his sales expectations to about 700,000 units on its first day, which is two to three times higher than his initial forecast. Meanwhile, sales of netbooks are slowing, according to IDC.

Giving Apple credit for reshaping the way we use computers, well at least attempting it, would be a bit too much. Apple simply built a device that was imagined and described in detail in a research paper 38 years ago. Reading that paper is a spooky experience – it is fascinating how closely the author describes what the iPad is today. He even got the price right – almost four decades ago.

It’s iPad day! And if Apple (and all first ten reviews) are right, then this day will change the way you look at a computing device. Of course, the idea of a tablet isn’t entirely new. In fact, the first idea of what could be viewed as a tablet dates back 42 years. Over time, we have seen tablets come and go, each one making critical mistakes that kept them from establishing a true class of new computing device. Here are our ten most memorable candidates.

So you really can’t wait to share your iPad with the world? We have no idea how many iPads Apple will be selling on April 3, but we do get the sense there might now be enough and if you get your hands on one of Steve’s latest creations, you justifiably can feel special. So we invite you to share your first impressions with the world, other iPad owners and those who are still waiting to purchase one.

One of the things that stood out for Apple when the iPod turned into a household name last decade was their focus on simplicity and elegance.  To me, this scenario is closer to what the Kindle is than the iPad, which seems to be closer to what Microsoft brings to market in terms of a multi-featured device that does a lot of things – but is really nothing better than what other existing devices do already.

We are all excited about the iPad. And everyone wants to know how many of these tablets will sell. But can you really predict the sales volume of a new device in a new category, if there is virtually no knowledge about pre-orders and manufactured devices? Can you simply rely on preliminary surveys and Apple’s talent to market this new product. Apparently you can. Analysts believe that Apple will sell between 2 and 6 million units. Feel free to add your guess here ____ .

Apple is set to launch its iPad in the next few days, and rumor is that it’s already sold out its first batch and has to ration the devices. This isn’t any real surprise, as the Apple aficionados are always first in line to obtain the latest gadget. And this is a compelling gadget. But the question remains, can the iPad assume the market position and massive adoption so many have predicted for it, or will it be relegated to a fast, first impact, and then trail off in sales?

You can think of the iPad a number of ways, at the low end it is an oversized iPod Touch on the high side it is the most amazing consumer product ever brought to market.  The reality of this product will be something between those two extremes.  However regardless of whether this product will be an overwhelming success it has started a stampede towards the idea of portable connected entertainment device that is focused more on video and web interactivity than Music.

News from around the web you shouldn’t miss today: The WSJ has a pricey iPad version, a new version of Bing is coming up, Google testifies about China, Verizon talks 4G and Netflix for Wii is coming. iPad version of WSJ: $17.99 a month From the article: “The Wall Street Journal has reported on itself [...]

Briefly noted today: Europe rules in favor of Google, Firefox 3.6.2 released, Apple iPhone/iPad capture video game console market share, Dell Mini with WiMax, Intel has a many-core test result, Clearwire announces more WiMax locations, and a new security solution promises to beat hackers.

NewsByte - Amazon isn’t taking chances with the iPad and Apple’s iBook app idea. The company said that it will make the recently announced Kindle app available for the iPad “soon”. The software is already offered for iPhone, iPod touch, Blackberry, PC and Mac. Extra: SLIDESHOW