Posted on 01/27/2010 11:00:03 AM PST by Federalist Patriot
Here is video of Apple's Steve Jobs unveiling their new "Ipad" device today. It is a tablet-type computer that seeks to be a whole new category of device that can do multiple things in a superior way. There has been tremendous buzz about the unveiling of the new device.
Calling it "way better than a laptop, way better than a phone," Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled his company's long-awaited iPad tablet-style multi-touch device Wednesday.
The device weighs just 1.5 pounds -- lighter than any netbook, Jobs noted -- and sports a 9.7-inch display. It also includes a 1GHz Apple-built ARM A4 processor which includes the CPU and graphics.
"Everything is one chip, and it screams," Jobs said.
He also touted that device gets 10 hours battery life watching video, and has a one-month standby charge. It will come in capacities of 16GB to 64GB of flash storage.
As expected, the device also can connect to the existing App Store. It was revealed that current iPhone and iPod touch applications will work on the iPad. With just a tap, existing applications can be run in full-screen mode.
Jobs noted that the hardware is a "dream to type on," and demonstrated how to read, view media and content and access applications on the hardware.
It includes calendar, address book, maps and music applications built-in. It also connects to the iTunes store.
"You can discover music, you can purchase it," Jobs said. "Movies, TV shows, podcasts, iTunes University -- everything built right in."
It also has access to YouTube the streaming service's high-definition streaming content.
"Using this thing is remarkable. It's so much more intimate than a laptop, and it's so much more capable than a smartphone," Jobs said. . . . (VIDEO)
So you think this will take off?
It *might*, but I’ll be surprised if it is really anything great. I’m never surprised at what Apple is able to push as if it’s the latest/greatest and the people believe it.
But this appliance looks better to hang on the fridge or stove...quick easy internet access. Kind of like my kodak picture frame, but with better input.
Well if you (and others here) don't, I suggest you short Apple stock and make a killing.
Just because this may not take off like the iPOD doesn’t mean their stock will tank.
The next device will be an I Brain. It will wire directly into the brain and tune in Obama as the primary feed. All information will come in through the department of information directed by the I Czar appointed by Obama. There will be immediate feedback to Obama in case you need reeducation or possible execution for the party.
$499 to $629.....
A big iTouch?... I hope they don't use that song for the commercial
It's the ObamaPad
It will if the guidance that Apple gave the street on earnings expectations from it don’t materialize.
5 Year Returns:
Dell -66.85% (ouch)
Microsoft +13.63%
HP +153.72%
Google +188.23%
Apple +472.47%
Ya, Jobs & Co. have no idea what they’re doing. /s
That doesn't set the stock price...the street sets the stock price. The street considers what he says then they evaulate what it is that Jobs is selling.
Just like with Microsoft...they often say they are going to make x eps. Let's say they said they were going to make $1.00/share. And then they announce and they made $1.02/share...wow stock should go up, right? Well most times it doesn't because the street thought MS was going to make $1.03.
Past performance doesn’t predict future results.
But yes in the past Apple has been very successful. What is their market cap compared to Microsoft and Google?
MSFT - 263.44B
AAPL - 187.24B
GOOG - 171.97B
Also, since it's able to use AT&T's 3G network for data, how hard is it to sync a bluetooth headset for phone calls?
Also, since it's able to use AT&T's 3G network for data, how hard is it to sync a bluetooth headset for phone calls?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.