carlcurtis83 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) Just been browsing the Yahoo news thought it may appeal to some... Apple has finally announced that the iPad will be available to international markets, including the UK, from 28 May, but eager Apple fans in this country will have to pay a premium for the device. IPad sales in the US reached the one million mark earlier this week, and the device is currently available to pre-order in the UK from 10 May, meaning that customers will have to wait around two weeks for their order to arrive. However, UK prices are significantly more than in the US. The 16GB Wi-Fi model has a recommended retail price of £429, around £90 more than a straight conversion from the $500 US price. The 32GB version will retail for £499, and the 64GB for £599. Wi-Fi and 3G models will retail for £529 for 16GB, £599 for 32GB and £699 for 64GB, all markedly higher than in the US. All prices are inclusive of VAT. The international release could harm developers of notebook and netbook products after a study by Morgan Stanley/Alphawise found that the iPad is cannibalising the market in the US as consumers buy Apple's new device and reject competing products. Apple claimed that developers have already created over 5,000 applications for the iPad, and that 1.5 million e-books have been downloaded by US users from its new iBookstore site. The iPad will be launched on the same day in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, and Switzerland. Edited May 8, 2010 by carlcurtis83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage-rage Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 it looks nice but is not for me as it will bne an iphone in big size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midi-mania Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) apple needs to go bankrupt even though im hunting a bargain on a 160gb ipod classic Edited May 8, 2010 by midi-mania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnersRC Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Only people with more money that sense will buy this, its going to be a complete and utter failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgey Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) Only people with more money that sense will buy this, its going to be a complete and utter failure. Obviously not, if they have sold 1 million i-pads in a month (in the US alone). One of Sony's e-readers sold 300,000 units globally in over two years. I'm personally intrigued to see what it's like and actually have a play with it. Edited May 8, 2010 by Bridgey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I'm going to be in possession of an iPad tomorrow for about a week. Can't wait to get to know it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza1304 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I'm personally intrigued to see what it's like and actually have a play with it. Ask someone with an iPod touch or iPhone if you can have a go and you'll get a pretty good idea Just imagine it bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Jeez its quite big dollar, although most Apple stuff is, had an Iphone for about 20 months and still loving it. Be good to see how this Ipad is, wouldn't mind having a go with 1. Cheers for the info Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgey Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Ask someone with an iPod touch or iPhone if you can have a go and you'll get a pretty good idea Just imagine it bigger Fair point lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaaay Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) people with more money that sense in the US Can't see the point of it tbh. Edited May 8, 2010 by timaaay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 People who complain about what it /can't/ do are just ignoring what it /can/ do. Let the flames commence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indie Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I've had a play around with an iPad and have got one at work to use. I have to say, they are brilliant. Can't fault them at all. Thankfully I'll not be paying retail for mine as I think the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Me on an iPad. It's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgey Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Me on an iPad. It's amazing. How you managed to get your hands on one mate? What sort of things do you use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) How you managed to get your hands on one mate? What sort of things do you use it for? Know people in the right places . It's not mine for keeps, just playing with it until the end of May. I'm looking into getting one for use on client shoots etc. So far it's stunning, only been using it like 3 hours, and it's fabulous. Not blowing my mind, as it were, but it's just ticking away perfectly, and doing what I want. The screen is MUCH better than I expected, really nice, impossible to fault it so far, so it's stunning without being mental. Going to buy one, the one I've got is only Wifi, so I'll be getting a 3G version. Edited May 8, 2010 by halcalanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgey Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Know people in the right places . It's not mine for keeps, just playing with it until the end of May. I'm looking into getting one for use on client shoots etc. So far it's stunning, only been using it like 3 hours, and it's fabulous. Not blowing my mind, as it were, but it's just ticking away perfectly, and doing what I want. The screen is MUCH better than I expected, really nice, impossible to fault it so far, so it's stunning without being mental. Going to buy one, the one I've got is only Wifi, so I'll be getting a 3G version. Nice lol. I look forward to having a go at the Apple store later. I would probably buy the 3G version too tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeza_uk Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Ive seen one installed in a car as a media centre looks the mutts nuts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartek Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I love Apple and their products, I think that iPad is awesome for some one that travels alot on longer journeys, sometimes laptops can be pain the a!s when iPad is small, light and battery last ages. It's screen is awesome for movies and games and the fact that it's an open software that is shared with iPhone will bring millions of apps in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I'll probably get one, For no reason, But ill probably get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebh123 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 My dad's probably going to get one, i should be able to use it from time to time which is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperhumding Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 These look so good! But at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger906 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 i looked at getting one the other day as theres some import ones in the uk already, but after doing a little research i was put off completley. Its processor is the same speed as the iphone 3gs, it has more ram than an iphone, but uses the same operating system so basically has the same limitations, and at the end of the day its just a big iphone that cant make calls an ipod touch and a magnifying glass is 1/3rd of the the price the only thing i do like about it is that it has an anti finger print screen, something i wish they would have shoved on the iphone as my first on got a face full of zip... as i wiped it down my hoody forgetting it had a zip in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indie Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 i looked at getting one the other day as theres some import ones in the uk already, but after doing a little research i was put off completley. Its processor is the same speed as the iphone 3gs WRONG, the iPad uses a 1GHZ A4 processor, WAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY faster than the processor in the iPhone The 3GS also has the same anti-fingerprint coating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 My dell laptop needs a fingerprint resistant coating... Please manufacturers, fingerprint resistant or matte! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 WRONG, the iPad uses a 1GHZ A4 processor, WAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY faster than the processor in the iPhone The 3GS also has the same anti-fingerprint coating It FLIES. Fingerprint coating isn't as good as on the 3GS for some reason (I have the entire iPhone family in the flat to compare it to). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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