[Laminar]

This thread is specifically to discuss the events and updates as they happen, and to discuss the new device between the time it's launched and the time MacNN gets an official section for it. I fully expect imitation threads to pop up, but I trust they will be dealt with swiftly and harshly, as there is only room for one Official Event Update Thread.

[imitchellg5]

I see what you did there.

[SpaceMonkey]

I call dibs on the official post-event thread.

[MacinTommy]

[downinflames68]

But you have a wife and a life to attend to. I think we need a thread started by someone who will have time to monitor it's progress tomorrow.

[turtle777]

-t

[olePigeon]

You forgot to copyright the thread, so I'm taking it.

[iM@k]

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[starman]

Originally Posted by iM@k 

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[The Final Dakar]

I don't know how you keep making even more obnoxious thread titles, but well done.

[Lint Police]

not enough !'s

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by downinflames68 

But you have a wife and a life to attend to. I think we need a thread started by someone who will have time to monitor it's progress tomorrow.

But I have a salaried job that lets me sit around and browse the web all day, so I have plenty of time for this.

[osiris]

I'm making a copy of this thread in China at 1/5 the cost.

[MrsLarry]

Aww - you made a thread dedicated to my birthday! Thanks, Laminar!

[The Final Dakar]

Which thread am I supposed to post in?

[The Final Dakar]

Steve Health Watch 2010™

Maybe it's the dim lighting, but he looks mildly better than last time.

[The Final Dakar]

Server busy! Yay!

[osiris]

It's a free concert now.

[The Final Dakar]

Don't know if this'll post, but I'm pumped already that it's called iPad.

[osiris]

Please be $500....

[The Final Dakar]

Get real. How many times bigger than iPod Touch? Luckily the price won't scale exactly...

[osiris]

I know, I know....

Uh, did you wack everyone?

[Laminar]

Apple's own chip, too.

[The Final Dakar]

The server is.

[The Final Dakar]

I'm a little surprised at the size of the bezel, but since it needs the home button and to look good in landscape, not too surprised.

[The Final Dakar]

"A4" Chip. Like a homage to the G4.

9.7", a lot of people were wrong on that one(myself included).

64 GB max. Not surprised at all.

[Rumor]

Seems to be a lot of excrement in here. Why all the excitement?

[osiris]

It's basically a giant iTouch on steroids.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by osiris 

It's basically a giant iTouch on steroids.

Eug will be disappointed, but this exactly what I've been wanting.

The battery life (if it holds up) is phenomenal.

[osiris]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

Eug will be disappointed, but this exactly what I've been wanting.

The battery life (if it holds up) is phenomenal.

Yeah. The battery lasts 10 hours I think.
I was really hoping for OS X on this.
But if the price is right, this will be huge.

[The Final Dakar]

It's definitely no replacement for a laptop, as far as "getting things done" is concerned. It also looks like it'll need some time before apps make it shine. Lots of potential, though.

[osiris]

Lots of potential... I wonder how books look on that screen.

[The Final Dakar]

Anyone with the balls to predict the prices? I certainly don't, though I'm leaning towards a sub-$1000 16 GB (Maybe even $800).

[ort888]

Meh.

Maybe in the future I can focus on desktops for my main computer use and just use an iPad... but so far I can do all of this with my iPhone, and my iPhone fits in my pocket.

[Rumor]

Get bigger pockets.

[osiris]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

Anyone with the balls to predict the prices? I certainly don't, though I'm leaning towards a sub-$1000 16 GB (Maybe even $800).

I'm guessing 599, 799, 899.

[Rumor]

699, 799, 999

[boy8cookie]

they should've named it the iBezel

[ort888]

Starts at $999 is my guess.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by osiris 

I'm guessing 599, 799, 899.

Originally Posted by Rumor 

699, 799, 999

What a gutsy crew.

[osiris]

But they'll throw in a free Shamwow.

[The Final Dakar]

No 3G. Called that. Won' be surprised to see it offered in future revisions, though.

Edit: iBooks. There you go, Ort.

[Mrjinglesusa]

$499 (16gb), $599 (32gb), $699 (64gb)

[Mrjinglesusa]

iWork on the iPad. This could be huge.

[osiris]

Keynote!

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

No 3G. Called that. Won' be surprised to see it offered in future revisions, though.

Thank you for making me look like an idiot, Gizmodo.

[osiris]

Yes 3G. $14.99 for 250MB, 29.99 unlimited.... no contract.

[Laminar]

$500.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by Mrjinglesusa 

$499 (16gb), $599 (32gb), $699 (64gb)

Mrjingles wins it. ****ing optimism pays off.

My jaw is dropped, by the way.

[Mrjinglesusa]

Originally Posted by Mrjinglesusa 

$499 (16gb), $599 (32gb), $699 (64gb)

I NAILED that.