Are you getting an iPad 3?

[DistantJ]

Mac is expensive but definitely not overpriced. You have to realise the kind of hardware (and no don't throw spec numbers at me, it's more about the quality of the speakers, screen, microphone etc. etc.) that goes into them before you claim they're overpriced. Most sub-$1000 PCs compromise in one way or another and a Mac Mini (the Mac in a 'tower' instead of the entire system with the screen, keyboard, mouse etc.) is priced the same as a PC of the same spec. It's just, if people don't need all these features, they don't need a Mac. Expensive yes, overpriced no.

Originally Posted by IntimidatedbyApple

You do realize that Apple invented the mouse and virtually redefined personal computing right? DO you also realized APple redefined what both a smartphone and a tablet is as well?

I do, yes, I was referring to the Fandroids. Apple basically made computers accessible and enjoyable.

Once Win8 steps it crap up, I sure as hell will be ridding myself completely of iOS

Again, here's the thing. It might look great but how do you know it'll be a good gaming platform? I agree that iOS is the best gaming platform, but how would Win8 overtake it? We don't know anything about what games are on Win8 and iOS has had about a 6 year head start. It'd be like looking at the form factor and menus of the next Xbox and saying it was going to be better than the next PlayStation or Wii U or whatever without having actually seen what games are even going to be on it.

I prefer Android for a tablet's OS but damn if that marketplace isn't a totally empty pile of crap in comparison. What am I even supposed to do with the thing when I'm not browsing the net?

[lord-sam]

Originally Posted by ImNoSuperMan

Samsung slate 7.

Ahh in that case, I won't get one! Lol.


Seems Goofy has p**sed off and made his own Win8 tread. Still ironic that it's on an iDevice gaming forum....

[GoofyJmaster.]

Originally Posted by lord-sam

Ahh in that case, I won't get one! Lol.


Seems Goofy has p**sed off and made his own Win8 tread. Still ironic that it's on an iDevice gaming forum....

It's the lounge and there are threads for Android, Xbox, Nintendo Ds, and PSP.

What's the point of talking about it on a Windows loving thread. i already know how they'll feel. I want to see how people on here feel after I've presented some more info.

[1337brian]

So how long is the average wait from the unveiling to it dropping retail? If I remember correctly, isn't it roughly a few weeks to a month? My guess is April 2 in stores, and I can't fracking wait!!

[ImNoSuperMan]

Originally Posted by 1337brian

So how long is the average wait from the unveiling to it dropping retail? If I remember correctly, isn't it roughly a few weeks to a month? My guess is April 2 in stores, and I can't fracking wait!!

Shouldn't be more than 2 weeks after march 7. And if rumours are to be believed, it could be sooner. A lot sooner http://www.macrumors.com/2012/02/27/...-u-s-en-route/

[1337brian]

Originally Posted by ImNoSuperMan

Shouldn't be more than 2 weeks after march 7. And if rumours are to be believed, it could be sooner. A lot sooner http://www.macrumors.com/2012/02/27/...-u-s-en-route/

Sweet, I hope you're right!

[killercow]

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/02/2...3-announcement

iPad 3 to drop "Home" button below the display?!

"Beyond that, there is a small detail that reveals something that most weren't even expecting. It's easy to see that that there is no home button below the display. While some may think that this is because the tablet is in landscape mode, the spacing between the icons tell a different story."

"In addition, they can potentially use this "gesture area" for swiping commands like moving forward and backwards in apps or a web browser, or to easily access something like notifications"

[1337brian]

Or the icons are off because it's in landscape and the wallpaper isn't formatted for the new retina display yet..

Either way, there will be a home button...

[killercow]

Originally Posted by 1337brian

Or the icons are off because it's in landscape and the wallpaper isn't formatted for the new retina display yet..

Either way, there will be a home button...

I don't think they would take a picture or present a product if it's not ready. That's not really the Apple way. They could well be reading too much into that (The ipad could be "upside down") but the rumour of a buttonless ios device has been around for quite some time now, ever since the gestures removed the need for it.

[triggywiggy]

Originally Posted by killercow

I don't think they would take a picture or present a product if it's not ready. That's not really the Apple way. They could well be reading too much into that (The ipad could be "upside down") but the rumour of a buttonless ios device has been around for quite some time now, ever since the gestures removed the need for it.

But by what they are saying it will use gestures where the button used to be. Which would not work.

I don't think they will remove the button as it signifies what an iPad and iPhone is all about.

I have been studying the image and I would say its landscape with maybe another app added on. But I doubt they will give away what is happening before the conference. There also appears to be no power adapter in that image further inhancing my theory.

Really IGN know nothing.