tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post5940944308911523104..comments2024-03-18T22:39:50.137-07:00Comments on A Kindle World blog: Kindle-related news: A couple of quick articles on the new Apple iPad, w/ Update 2Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-56037017587635681782012-03-07T20:10:02.354-08:002012-03-07T20:10:02.354-08:00Tom, I forgot to reply to the 1280x800 for the scr...Tom, I forgot to reply to the 1280x800 for the screen display. Thanks for the reminder - I'll change it. I've been doing some videoclips which are taken at 1280x720 and what's nice is that this makes it all visible even with the status bar and sometimes the top bar they put on there before allowing full screen for most image things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-33496420848683394932012-03-07T20:01:18.056-08:002012-03-07T20:01:18.056-08:00Tom,
Great points and I'll make a link to your...Tom,<br />Great points and I'll make a link to your comment.<br />I did mention that apps will have to be rewritten for the larger resolution, and at the end, in 'Other articles' I linked to Gizmodo's points about how this will affect the amount of data you're using for your data plan, how much sooner you'll reach the max, etc.<br /><br />But your details and the added mention of very large textbooks and enhanced e-books now taking as much as 1-2 gigs should be read.<br /><br />The overall point that a 16-gig tablet would be a waste of money (with no expandable storage) is excellent. But Marketing considerations are pretty important.<br /><br />Like you, I'd pay an extra $100 for the retina display, even if I'm pretty careful with my money (getting a refurbished Samsung 10.1" Galaxy Tab at Woot!.<br /><br />After seeing the Kindle fire's little 7" screen with 1024 x 600 resolution and resulting PPI, I've not really been drawn to the iPad 2.<br /><br />However, as a photography-minded person, that will change with "the new iPad," except that I'm not going to invest in a 32 to 64 GB tablet right now that doesn't do Flash or have a USB port or an SD card at those prices -- and I would want 3G on it although I can tether other devices for WiFi access with the Samsung phone -- wearing down both batteries :-) at one time.<br /><br />With a 7" tablet, Apple would probably price it at $300 and do very well with it but the time spent on optimizing app versions for the 7" and testing them, with Apple being so strict about requirements probably wouldn't pay off.<br /><br />They should remain the one with the Rolls Royce tablet (with this improved screen although still with 4:3 movie display or letterboxing needed).<br /><br />They probably did order some 7" screens to test out the idea though. If people are saying late-2012 on that, then I'm sure your guess for 'not this year' is accurate even if they wind up doing one.<br /><br />Thanks for this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-74492421385908361572012-03-07T18:59:36.828-08:002012-03-07T18:59:36.828-08:00I would just point out that Apple has done its usu...I would just point out that Apple has done its usual PSYOPs in retaining the same price points as iPad2. But the reality is that if 16GB was good enough for you before, you'll need 32GB now. If you needed 32GB before, now you'll need 64GB. So they have effectively raised the price (albeit while also including improved performance, camera and display, offset by reduced costs for memory and economies of scale). The more honest thing to do would have been to have 32/64/128 models at higher price points, but that would have had a dampening effect on their marketing message.<br /><br />That is because apps that support iPadNew's retina screen will be significantly larger, as all bitmap resources grow by 4x, as will much of the content designed for it (1080p video, 5MP stills, for example). Some of the iBookstore textbooks are 1-2GB each, and may get larger yet if targeting iPadNew. Apple is rumored to be working on a higher def audio format, which will again be larger. And so forth. So if people want to replace their 16GB iPad 1 or 2 with an iPadNew, or are getting one for the first time, they had better think about getting one of the higher capacity models, since there is no way to expand storage (apart from wireless storage). (For reference, at last check, my 32GB iPod Touch is using about 1GB short of 16GB: 4GB for system, 8GB for apps, 3GB for content. 16GB is 'enough', but barely. Shooting a 20 minute HD video would eat it up.)<br /><br />The price drop of iPad2 may make it attractive for some, but I would find it difficult to justify because I would rather spend a little more for a better screen. Having been hearing the retina rumors since before iPad2 shipped, and having enjoyed sharper screens on the mobile devices I've acquired in the mean time, I think I'd be disappointed with one at any price. Plus there will be some Android options soon for retina-like screen experience (Asus Transformer Prime for example, probably also something from Samsung/Motorola and perhaps Amazon), which I would want to include in the consideration. <br /><br />There are the iPad Mini rumors, but it's not clear how such a thing could do anything except needlessly and disruptively expand Apple's product line, something they should be institutionally averse to, if Steve Jobs had any impact. It would either have to represent a 3rd form factor in the iOS line (needing specific SDK/app support), or a shrunken iPad2 (so it could run existing iPad apps, which might not work well since some UI elements could thereby become too small to be manipulated). I don't think they will ship one this year. iPad2 fills this gap adequately, and should remain profitable for awhile even at the lower price.<br /><br />(note: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, like my Xoom, is nominally 1280x800, not 1280x720, though usually you lose some screen for the status bar)Tom Semplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127272649086914117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-62318321355829100332012-03-07T14:53:43.363-08:002012-03-07T14:53:43.363-08:00By the way, Edward, I fully agree with you on the ...By the way, Edward, I fully agree with you on the iPhone 4s numbering and hope they don't go to just "new iPhone" on the next one.<br /><br />With Kindle, even the idea of purest 'branding' is not necessary. The word is already treated (as the first very popular mainstream e-reader when Amazon decided to give free 3G) in the way that "Kleenex" or "Xerox" is.<br /><br /> BEFORE they simplified their naming recently, I saw people on general web forum areas referring to "The Barnes and Noble Kindle"<br /><br /> :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-79617042724516314362012-03-07T14:44:50.456-08:002012-03-07T14:44:50.456-08:00I just inadvertently erased my first reply when I ...I just inadvertently erased my first reply when I clicked on 'Add comment" instead of 'Publish' ! (Bad design there to erase a current edit w/o warning).<br /><br />Anyway, yes, I saw that gigaom article earlier and disagree, as a blogger who spends a lot of time trying to explain what all the different Kindle models do.<br /><br /> It's already a headache to remember what does what but if there are no Numbers or sub-name, then it is horrific.<br /><br /> Imagine trying to explain that the "Kindle" is not *The Kindle*-- and that it has no Touchscreen and no physical keyboard.<br /><br /> It's foolish, and especially foolish when it comes to customer support costs and pure confusion and frustration on the part of prospective buyers and for current customsers.<br /><br /> When I saw the columnist's idea that it shows the iPad has "arrived" - I thought that if THAT's his guidepost, then the "Kindle" arrived much earlier. I've always disliked that non-naming convention Amazon uses. Makes it tough on all of us, in the name of purest "branding' -- <br /><br /> Thanks for your inadvertent reminder on the display resolution.numbers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-26635478208706889232012-03-07T14:29:02.347-08:002012-03-07T14:29:02.347-08:00Edward, right.
I was keeping it simple (as my bl...Edward, right.<br /> I was keeping it simple (as my blog posts can be confusing), and I felt Target buyers would know it was via the general RedCard.<br /><br /> But non-Target users wouldn't, so they'll know it through your good reminder (which I might add later in the body too).<br /><br /> Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-86831234665958580842012-03-07T14:07:18.199-08:002012-03-07T14:07:18.199-08:00On the name thing: someone over at Gigaom:
http://...On the name thing: someone over at Gigaom:<br />http://gigaom.com/apple/the-new-ipad-name/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter<br />Pointed out that most of Apple's mainstream products (iPod, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, etc) don't have version or other distinguishing monikers attached -- even though these products go through constant revisions and upgrades. The "new" naming in their view is just an indication that the the iPad has "arrived".<br /><br />Of course begs the question then why are they still attaching version #'s to the iPhone which sells far more than the iPad?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856691481030828812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-28557743396574979452012-03-07T13:59:01.153-08:002012-03-07T13:59:01.153-08:00I think the 5% discount at Target is if you purcha...I think the 5% discount at Target is if you purchase it with a Target RedCard (debit or credit) that discount is for any purchase at Target using their redcards. Target has bundled kindles and iPads at different times with gift cards (the manufacturers prohibit discounting these items: the gift card dodge is a way of getting around this).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856691481030828812noreply@blogger.com