The fast app switching, multitasking, and folders of iOS 4 plus the retina display on the iPhone 4 have left my enthusiasm for using my iPad lacking. Granted, it's still much easier for me to read longer material on the iPad than it is for my phone, but I can't help but yearn for the sharp, crisp text that I see on the iPhone.
It's interesting. I think Apple is really going to have to step up their game in terms of the iPad when they release the next version. A retina display would be amazing, but probably prohibitively expensive. Doubling the screen resolution on the iPad would result in 2048 x 1536 pixels. That is *a lot* of pixels to push around. Can Apple's custom silicon really support moving around that much when it comes to games and such?
Also, if FaceTime catches on, a front facing camera is going to be necessary as well! (I don't think the iPad needs a rear camera.)
Anyway, with iOS 4 for the iPad rumored to be released in November, it's going to be a really long wait!
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Thanks to using iPhone 4/ iOS 4 the past few days, I've enjoyed using my iPad less.
I can't wait for iOS4 on the iPad. I had been using iOS4 on my 3GS for a few weeks before its release to the wild. I kept finding myself double clicking the home button on the iPad to switch to a different app. No unified inbox *really* bothers me now too.
One thing you have to remember is that the iPad still has a slightly higher resolution over the iPhone 4.
I seem to be returning back to using the iphone more now in combination with my iPad. Usually I will be playing a game on the iPad while checking scores/facebook on the iPhone.
What the new phone does solidify is the fact that opting for a wifi only version of the iPad was a great decision, taking into account the added fact of limited data for 3G under the new plans.
The iPad still performs great on tasks that are nicer on a larger screen, including typing, which I have become quite accustom too on the iPad.
I seem to be returning back to using the iphone more now in combination with my iPad. Usually I will be playing a game on the iPad while checking scores/facebook on the iPhone.
What the new phone does solidify is the fact that opting for a wifi only version of the iPad was a great decision, taking into account the added fact of limited data for 3G under the new plans.
The iPad still performs great on tasks that are nicer on a larger screen, including typing, which I have become quite accustom too on the iPad.
Yes, but resolution does not equal pixel density! The iPhone 4's screen is perfectly crisp. I find it jarring to pick up my iPad after using the iPhone for any amount of time. It's akin from reading something with glasses, to taking your glasses off. It's like things are slightly fuzzy and out of focus.
I agree. With Apple positioning the iPad as an e-reader to compete with the Kindle and Nook it's going to be important for them to get the pixel density up as soon as possible. Currently the iPad has worse pixel density then even the iPhone 3G/3GS had.
"Currently the iPad has worse pixel density then even the iPhone 3G/3GS had."
Good point. I didn't think about this! I always assumed the iPad had a similar density to the older iPhones, but it doesn't. It's 132 PPI vs. 163 PPI on pre-iPhone 4 devices.
So, even doubling the resolution on the iPad will result in a density of "only" 264 PPI. Roughly comparable to the Motorola Droid (which is no slouch), but not as crisp as the iPhone 4.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_displays_by_pixel_de....
Good point. I didn't think about this! I always assumed the iPad had a similar density to the older iPhones, but it doesn't. It's 132 PPI vs. 163 PPI on pre-iPhone 4 devices.
So, even doubling the resolution on the iPad will result in a density of "only" 264 PPI. Roughly comparable to the Motorola Droid (which is no slouch), but not as crisp as the iPhone 4.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_displays_by_pixel_de....
It will be interesting to see what Apple does. I stand by my prediction that we won't see an increase in resolution or anything dramatic done to the iPad till it's 3rd generation in 2012, but can they get the PPI high enough by then to call it a "retina display" under the current marketing definition they have set? Who knows.
Having said that, I dream of the day of getting an iPad that's lighter, has a front facing camera and a display as amazing as the iPhone 4's.
Having said that, I dream of the day of getting an iPad that's lighter, has a front facing camera and a display as amazing as the iPhone 4's.
So I agree with you guys, but it seems a difficult trend is happening. If they were to increase the ipads pixel density, all the applications would need to be updated to reflect it. I guess this went seamless on the iPhone as most developers released updates, but once you get into that territory (2048 x1536) it might be mor prohibitive.
As for the front facing camera, which I have held odd on commenting about. Couldn't you just use the iPhone and Bluetooth as a way to have camera functionality on the iPad?
As for the front facing camera, which I have held odd on commenting about. Couldn't you just use the iPhone and Bluetooth as a way to have camera functionality on the iPad?
I'm kind of surprised that nobody has hacked together a roulette system for FaceTime with Twilio yet.
I was actually talking about this with a friend of mine the other day. I don't expect next years' (2011) iPad to have a "retina display." If anything it's going to be a minor bump in specs like the 3GS was to the 3G. They may add a front facing camera, but I would only count on that if the next iPod Touch has it. The design will more then likely remain unchanged too.
The 2012 iPad should be the one that we see some big leaps in design and functionality. By then they will have sold many millions of iPad to the general public and there will be a lot of owners of the original iPad who will be willing to buy a new one. It should also allow for enough time to get display prices down enough and processing power for the A4 high enough to support a 2048 x 1536 iPad Retina Display.
Don't be surprised if the iPad will follow a similar release pattern as the iPhone is looking to have. Major design and function upgrade, followed by a spec bump, followed by another major upgrade and so on. Every other year. It makes sense and will keep the public buying.
The 2012 iPad should be the one that we see some big leaps in design and functionality. By then they will have sold many millions of iPad to the general public and there will be a lot of owners of the original iPad who will be willing to buy a new one. It should also allow for enough time to get display prices down enough and processing power for the A4 high enough to support a 2048 x 1536 iPad Retina Display.
Don't be surprised if the iPad will follow a similar release pattern as the iPhone is looking to have. Major design and function upgrade, followed by a spec bump, followed by another major upgrade and so on. Every other year. It makes sense and will keep the public buying.
I think Apple is going to be more aggressive with the iPad update schedule then they are for the iPhone. What holds them to the schedule of releasing major upgrades every two years is the 2 year wireless contracts. I don't expect to see a retina display in the next update, but I think it will at minimum have a front camera and additional goodies we have not heavily considered...
I agree with you. The display really makes looking at other screens, including my iPad, seem like a chore or step backwards. It is really amazing. That said, I have no functionality remorse when using my iPad, and you needn't either. Jailbreak. Simple and frankly, the combination of Backgrounder and Music Controls offers a better multitasking experience than what's offered in iOS 4.
The Spirit jailbreak was fast and simple, but I found that the digitizer tracking was off. iOS 4 can't come quickly enough for the iPad. I need the multitasking alone but even the folders are needed badly. You notice how much more cluttered and hard to navigate having a several apps even spread across 6 pages an be?
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