March 7 Apple Event

[Robb]

LIVE:
Apple iPad live blog (Wednesday, March 7) | CNET

Okay discuss!

Going to buy whatever they announce?

[Tracy]

wish I could...however, the DMV has my time and money spoken for today

[Robb]

The live thread is also discussing whether they will release a new Apple TV product.

[Bellicose]

Robb I just want prices on the new iPad that is all.

[Robb]

iOS 5.1 comes out today

[Robb]

Preorders today, comes out March 16th.

[Robb]

iPad2 stays on the shelves with $100 price break.

iPad3 is now just called "The new iPad". Confusing.

[Bellicose]

iPad3 is now just called "The new iPad". Confusing.

Cool name, way to be different. Which iPad do you have? The new one, ok I get that but which new one? The NEW one.

[Robb]

Cool name, way to be different. Which iPad do you have? The new one, ok I get that but which new one? The NEW one.

Imagine that conversation next year when the next new one is out.

[Bellicose]

Imagine that conversation next year when the next new one is out.

The NEW iPad 2

You buying one Robb? The New iPad of course.....lol

[Robb]

I dunno, too expensive... I don't think I'd use it at work or home, only when going away on weekends. I might wait for the Amazon Kindle Fire 10 inch rumored for later in year.

[Bellicose]

I dunno, too expensive... I don't think I'd use it at work or home, only when going away on weekends. I might wait for the Amazon Kindle Fire 10 inch rumored for later in year.

Yeah I'm up between the 32gb Wifi, or the 16gb 4G.

Then again i questioned the whole thing,a nd thought about the iPad 2 16gb for $400.

Think it is worth paying the extra???

[hockey]

Definitely get the wifi (AT&T is better bc it's Global). It's worth the extra cost.

Oh and for those that have an iPad, iPhone or iTouch now.... the new iTunes update 10.6, released today, has the iOS 5.1 for your device.

Here are the new features and fixes for iOS 5.1

Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout)
Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
Camera shortcut now always visible on Lock Screen for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)
Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces
Redesigned Camera app for iPad
Genius Mixes and Genius playlists for iTunes Match subscribers
Audio for TV shows and movies on iPad optimized to sound louder and clearer
Podcast controls for playback speed and a 30 second rewind for iPad
Updated AT&T network indicator
Addresses bugs affecting battery life
Fixes an issue that occasionally caused audio to drop for outgoing calls

New iPad Information, iPad 2 Price Drop And iOS 5.1 - Platform Nation

[Bellicose]

Definitely get the wifi (AT&T is better bc it's Global). It's worth the extra cost.

Yeah think that is what I am going to go with, just WiFi. Everywhere has WiFi now. Don't think I would really need the 4G all too much. Could just use my cell phone if need be. Thought about AT&T because of Global, but like VZW so I would stay with them. Coverage is what I would be more concerned about.

32gb Wifi, here I come!

Thanks!

[hockey]

Yeah think that is what I am going to go with, just WiFi. Everywhere has WiFi now. Don't think I would really need the 4G all too much. Could just use my cell phone if need be. Thought about AT&T because of Global, but like VZW so I would stay with them. Coverage is what I would be more concerned about.

32gb Wifi, here I come!

Thanks!

Sorry Bellicose..... I typed wifi but meant 3G or 4G w. AT&T. I'm sorry. I think you'll appreciate having the ability to go online from anywhere with the 3G iPad 2 or 4g "new" iPad. Sorry for the confusion.

[Bellicose]

Oh it's OK, was a little confused, but got what you meant still.

Really not that worried about the going online anywhere part. Never had it, and would jsut use my phone, so not sure it is something I would miss. Now if I didn't have my phone, then it would probably be a real strong consideration.

Would rather have the space, instead of the online ability. Wanted to stay in a certain price range, if it wasn't for that then I would of went with the 32gb 4G.

Thanks for the info though!
Wifey already has it pre-ordered. She's the bestest!

[Panama Girl]

I won't buy it, but I won't complain if I'm gifted one...

[hockey]

I won't buy it, but I won't complain if I'm gifted one...

My birthday is in August... I'm already dropping hints. I'll probably give my daughter the older one for college... unless she balks at the idea.

[Robb]

I'll probably give my daughter the older one for college... unless she balks at the idea.

If she balks, there might be a person you know that could use a bigger screen for their mobile radar.

[Chase]

Bought a ipad2 today to replace Angela's, helluva deal for 100 off.