Engadget liveblogging from Apple's iPad 2 event tomorrow... be there!

erek · Mar 1, 2011, 11:30 PM

Tune in tomorrow to see all of the action about the iPad 2 tomorrow at Engadget

There's really no telling what could happen tomorrow at Apple's little event. Sure, the company could talk about its success with iOS devices, how well the iPad has sold, and then introduce a brand new version of the wildly popular tablet... but maybe there'll be surprises too. We can't say for sure at this point, but that's okay, because come 10AM PST (1PM EST), we're going to be delivering all the news as it happens with the industry's best liveblog right here on Engadget.

(please visit the source link for the direct url to follow the coverage)...

Source: Engadget

Zero · Mar 1, 2011, 11:31 PM

erek · Mar 1, 2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero

Enh.

what are you trying to say?

shoman24v · Mar 1, 2011, 11:41 PM

Ok, so let's predict the obvious new 'features'.

Front VGA /Rear 3.0mp cam
I'm gonna say 512mb ram
same screen
More space for all those pics you don't store on it lol
Revamped OS

at least a speed bump
Facetime, but really who uses it?
Same price, but new 128GB model for 999

Dual core seems a bit of a stretch, but I wouldn't be surprised.

I think just a refresh, then the eBay iPads will flood the internet.

Zero · Mar 1, 2011, 11:42 PM

Never been a fan of liveblogging. It's just so much hype. I can just tune in about an hour later and get the whole story.

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 12:07 AM

This thread wasn't enough?

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33974275

Or the inevitable Razeus thread where he slags off the iPad 2 but secretly buys one?

**logical** · Mar 2, 2011, 12:52 AM

I wonder if erek promotes rage3d as hard as he promotes other sites on the other sites he visits too.

erek · Mar 2, 2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logical

I wonder if erek promotes rage3d as hard as he promotes other sites on the other sites he visits too.

vitocorleone · Mar 2, 2011, 01:12 PM

I'm loving the spin Apple is putting on everything as Steve talks, especially the competition. Because, you know, with a one year head start you deserve credit, but then talking about the competition as if they should be equal to where you are with a one year head start is kinda funny - Apple has failed to have hardware, features, etc. vs. the competition that had a head start and Apple caught up, but you don't hear them mention that....

The repeated use of "magical" is making me sick. They keep smack talking the competition, which is boring cheerleading and kinda misleading.

Finally the hardware. Dual core A5. Yea thinner than an iphone 4!

OverclockN' · Mar 2, 2011, 01:16 PM

Watching it now over my lunch break. I wish they would stop calling everything magical...

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitocorleone

I'm loving the spin Apple is putting on everything as Steve talks, especially the competition. Because, you know, with a one year head start you deserve credit, but then talking about the competition as if they should be equal to where you are with a one year head start is kinda funny - Apple has failed to have hardware, features, etc. vs. the competition that had a head start and Apple caught up, but you don't hear them mention that....

I love the '100' Honeycomb apps bit, as if you can't run non-Honeycomb software on Honeycomb natively, without stupid pixel doubling. Also, the term 'post-PC' is hilarious. Maybe 'post-Mac' is more fitting since the Mac still can't make gains in market share and Lion hints that they are moving more towards the iOS sides of things, but saying 'post-PC' is hilarious, the PC isn't going anywhere.

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:18 PM

Wow, 'Year of the copycats'

Apple, so full of themselves. Funny enough, they put the Honeycomb bee up there again, that's not a copycat, it's a revolution.

vitocorleone · Mar 2, 2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

Wow, 'Year of the copycats'

Apple, so full of themselves. Funny enough, they put the Honeycomb bee up there again, that's not a copycat, it's a revolution.

Google putting out a tablet? Copycat = ok.

Android 3.0 a copycat? Not so much - it's in some ways better than iOS 4.

OverclockN' · Mar 2, 2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

Wow, 'Year of the copycats'

Apple, so full of themselves. Funny enough, they put the Honeycomb bee up there again, that's not a copycat, it's a revolution.

You act like they are insulting a family member. It all looks like typical corporate BS to me. :d

vitocorleone · Mar 2, 2011, 01:23 PM

Still no widescreen. Must be waiting for iPad3. Boo.

Lighter is good, but no mention of how much lighter yet. 0.2 lbs?

Same price is going to put the hurt on much of the competition.

And engadget crumbles - no service errors galore for me

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:23 PM

A5 is confirmed as dual-core, at least the spec bump is more than just modest. 9x graphics performance though? Will have to see it to believe it, would also love to see it compared to Tegra 2, that platform thus far has the strongest graphics core out.

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:25 PM

Who wants to put bets on whether the white iPad 2 beats the white iPhone to market or not?

vitocorleone · Mar 2, 2011, 01:29 PM

HDMI out... now for an additional $40!

(no mention of how Xoom has hdmi standar port built in as part of the device when comparing costs to slam the competition... factor this in and the table they showed starts to change)

Ego · Mar 2, 2011, 01:30 PM

I like the case they've just shown.
Cool concept.

OverclockN' · Mar 2, 2011, 01:30 PM

Eir new Snart Case is interesting, but a bit strange. I don't think I like it.

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:32 PM

That cover/case/whatever thing is pretty ugly looking... No like.

AllexxisF1 · Mar 2, 2011, 01:33 PM

I am really liking this new ipad...I keep checking the store but its down for maintenance...lol.

vitocorleone · Mar 2, 2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

That cover/case/whatever thing is pretty ugly looking... No like.

The blue color was clearly chosen for visibility during the presentation. If I got one (huh) it'd be black leather.

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:33 PM

March 11th launch, Razeus buys in 5... 4... 3....

OverclockN' · Mar 2, 2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

That cover/case/whatever thing is pretty ugly looking... No like.

Yeah, it's awful and serves no protection except the screen. It's just a flexible cover. I hate it.

Ego · Mar 2, 2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

That cover/case/whatever thing is pretty ugly looking... No like.

In all fairness you don't like anything bearing an Apple sticker

edit.
not that's a bad thing, mind you

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:35 PM

iOS 4.3 sure is a far cry from iOS 5

Elysian · Mar 2, 2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ego

In all fairness you don't like anything bearing an Apple sticker

I don't see an Apple sticker anywhere on that ugly cover

OverclockN' · Mar 2, 2011, 01:36 PM

Side switch preference, bless their ****ing hearts. About time they fixed something they shouldn't have changed in the first place. Faster browser is nice too.

OverclockN' · Mar 2, 2011, 01:38 PM

Damn, I'm out of time and can't watch the rest of it. You folks keep posting updates here for me.

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Mar 1, 2011, 11:41 PM	#4
shoman24v Radeon Southern Islands Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,819	Ok, so let's predict the obvious new 'features'. Front VGA /Rear 3.0mp cam I'm gonna say 512mb ram same screen More space for all those pics you don't store on it lol Revamped OS at least a speed bump Facetime, but really who uses it? Same price, but new 128GB model for 999 Dual core seems a bit of a stretch, but I wouldn't be surprised. I think just a refresh, then the eBay iPads will flood the internet. Last edited by shoman24v : Mar 1, 2011 at 11:45 PM.

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Mar 1, 2011, 11:42 PM	#5
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Mar 2, 2011, 12:07 AM	#6
Elysian SCAATSJW Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 50,222	This thread wasn't enough? http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33974275 Or the inevitable Razeus thread where he slags off the iPad 2 but secretly buys one?

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vitocorleone Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Seattle Posts: 9,415	I'm loving the spin Apple is putting on everything as Steve talks, especially the competition. Because, you know, with a one year head start you deserve credit, but then talking about the competition as if they should be equal to where you are with a one year head start is kinda funny - Apple has failed to have hardware, features, etc. vs. the competition that had a head start and Apple caught up, but you don't hear them mention that.... The repeated use of "magical" is making me sick. They keep smack talking the competition, which is boring cheerleading and kinda misleading. Finally the hardware. Dual core A5. Yea thinner than an iphone 4! __________________ "Healthy democracies don’t decay overnight. They gradually rot from within, with termites like Trump undermining their foundations." - John Cassidy, The New Yorker Last edited by vitocorleone : Mar 2, 2011 at 01:21 PM.

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OverclockN' Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 24,561	Watching it now over my lunch break. I wish they would stop calling everything magical... __________________

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Elysian SCAATSJW Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 50,222	Wow, 'Year of the copycats' Apple, so full of themselves. Funny enough, they put the Honeycomb bee up there again, that's not a copycat, it's a revolution.

Mar 2, 2011, 01:23 PM	#15
vitocorleone Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Seattle Posts: 9,415	Still no widescreen. Must be waiting for iPad3. Boo. Lighter is good, but no mention of how much lighter yet. 0.2 lbs? Same price is going to put the hurt on much of the competition. And engadget crumbles - no service errors galore for me __________________ "Healthy democracies don’t decay overnight. They gradually rot from within, with termites like Trump undermining their foundations." - John Cassidy, The New Yorker Last edited by vitocorleone : Mar 2, 2011 at 01:26 PM.

Mar 2, 2011, 01:25 PM	#17
Elysian SCAATSJW Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 50,222	Who wants to put bets on whether the white iPad 2 beats the white iPhone to market or not?

Mar 2, 2011, 01:29 PM	#18
vitocorleone Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Seattle Posts: 9,415	HDMI out... now for an additional $40! (no mention of how Xoom has hdmi standar port built in as part of the device when comparing costs to slam the competition... factor this in and the table they showed starts to change) __________________ "Healthy democracies don’t decay overnight. They gradually rot from within, with termites like Trump undermining their foundations." - John Cassidy, The New Yorker Last edited by vitocorleone : Mar 2, 2011 at 01:31 PM.

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Mar 2, 2011, 01:32 PM	#21
Elysian SCAATSJW Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 50,222	That cover/case/whatever thing is pretty ugly looking... No like.

Mar 2, 2011, 01:33 PM	#22
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Mar 2, 2011, 01:35 PM	#27
Elysian SCAATSJW Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 50,222	iOS 4.3 sure is a far cry from iOS 5

Mar 2, 2011, 01:36 PM	#29
OverclockN' Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 24,561	Side switch preference, bless their ****ing hearts. About time they fixed something they shouldn't have changed in the first place. Faster browser is nice too. __________________

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OverclockN' Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 24,561	Damn, I'm out of time and can't watch the rest of it. You folks keep posting updates here for me. __________________

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