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I think Corning Gorilla glass is used by most of the smartphone and Pad makers.
I spent some time this morning at Verizon Wireless. I played with the New iPad and the new Samsung Galaxy 7.7. They both have brilliant displays. I could not tell any difference. For my needs I am leaning toward the Samsung 7.7 for these reasons.
Open architecture with Android OS. Google maps with GPS with turn by turn directions free. I can buy Apps from several sources. My Kindle books will download via free Kindle App. All my CDs are ripped to MP3. I have never owned any iTunes. Samsung is just half the weight at 12 ozs. Smaller footprint will fit in big pocket. Early reviews say new iPad gets rather hot under heavy usage. Verizon not offering iPad with 4G service yet. I can also get just a monthly data package with the Samsung tablet. I don't really want cell phone service. $499 with just a $30 per month data contract for 2 years. Which includes text messages.
The only thing I'll say is that after my experience with iPad and iPhone and the miserable experience I had with the Droid2 is all I want going forward in both spaces are Apple products.
I think that Samsung Galaxy is a realy nice device. But, if you want something small, you might as well get a powerful smartphone with a huge display... Like the Samsung NOTE. Otherwise, you need to know that the Android apps are NOT the same as the Apple apps.
Also, the media is dead wrong about the iPad getting too hot. They are making a ridiculous and unfair mountain out of a molehill. It gets warm, about 10-12 degrees warmer than iPad2... and MUCH cooler than many popular laptops... and well within every measurement of normal parameters. The media has run with this, and they should be ashamed of themselves... but Apple is a huge target, so they are taking their shots.
Bottom line... Get the iPad and the upcoming iPhone5. That's what I am doing.
The iPad is absolutely amazing.
TM
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-20/apple-ipad-being-tested-by-consumer-rep- - orts-amid-heating-reports.html
The iPad will indeed do everything you want... Do it best... And do more.
You have a choice of using AT&T or Verizon. You can use Google maps, and for a tiny fee of 99 cents, you can also get the highly-rated TeleNav GPS Navigation app made specifically for the iPad... and you can even upgrade to the high-end "plus" version for only 9.99/entire year... that's practically free!
As far as email goes.... iPad is perfect for email. And, as a reader, it is also perfect, as it can use your choice of the Kindle app, the Barnes & Noble Nook app, or the iBooks app, or all three!
Like I said, iPad will do everything you want... Do it best... And do more.
You deserve the best, and can easily afford it. That means iPad.
TM
Doesn't a Kindle Fire give you what you are looking for? Otherwise you may need to wait for a smaller iPad if Apple goes that route or see what Microsoft will offer. I like the large iPad though. Once it can't fit in my pocket I'd rather have a 10" tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy he posted about is a terrific device, if he must stay with the smaller size. In that size range, nothing is currently better, IMHO. However, waiting for a smaller iPad might pay off, as I have posted about that potential product several times... But the wait could likely be a long one (end of year or next Spring).
As you and I both know, the latest iPad is very versatile, and would offer Gary a huge bang for his buck, but if small form factor is a must, he will do well to choose the "Sammy".
It's a fantastic small tablet!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-review-verizon-wireles- s-lte/
TM
http://beta.fool.com/prohomes/2012/03/21/ipad-3-should-propel-aapl-700/2960/?sou- - rce=eogyholnk0000001
The other story is how the new iPad is a data hog. I've been watching Fox Business while working at home and they've done the story at least 4 times.
Here's the drill - the new iPad uses 4G on ATT. It's much faster so people are going through their data faster than expected. If you stream a movie, one can use 600 MB an hour and people are already reaching their data plan limits. Somehow, it's Apple's fault.
Fox has a history of tending to dig at California... so it could be that they see Apple as a "California company", but I admit that's reaching... I really don't know why they've been smacking Apple around like that. It's weird, and it is definitely not "fair and balanced". CNBC was also ridiculous about it yesterday.
TM
I wonder if you know of any way to make the ipad not so sensitive to touch? Sometimes I barely touch the screen and it jumps to whatever I didn`t intend to view...Thanks Tony
This is a case of all the morons (including some at CNBC) of the world united against Apple. I cannot believe these companies employ such morons.
Btw, I have no issue whatsoever with overheating or anything else on my new iPad. It is absolutely AWESOME.
I wonder if you know of any way to make the ipad not so sensitive to touch? Sometimes I barely touch the screen and it jumps to whatever I didn`t intend to view...Thanks Tony
Hello Tony...
Nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing great!
There is no "adjustment" for that... HOWEVER, we NEVER give up... so, I have heard that some of the screen protectors might help with that... because they place a thin barrier between your finger and the screen. No guarantee it will work, but they are not a whole lot of money, and there is even one that is anti-glare (which is actually a very nice feature for the iPad anyway), and it is typically available at the Apple Retail Store, along with other electronics stores. I saw it at the Apple Retail Store where I bought my iPad, and it looked great on the device!
If you are near an Apple Retail Store, you might be able to get the sales rep to put it on the iPad for you... that way if it gets messed up when putting it on, they would be responsible and have to give you another one. If you put it on the iPad yourself and mess it up in the process, you are S.O.L.
Anyway, a quality screen protector might just solve the problem, so it might be worth a try!
TM
Only thing that I discovered was that when I use GarageBand, I have to remember to go to settings and disable the multi-fingered gesture feature. This is because it is normal to use multi fingers on some musical instruments, but the app doesn't automatically disable the multi-finger gesture setting, so as a result, the iPad sometimes responds to the use of multiple fingers as though they were a deliberate command... such as sliding the screen to something entirely different on the next page.
I must say, with all honesty, that the device is awesome, but I still think it could use better printing features. I did find a Canon printer app that allows direct printing of photos taken by the iPad, and the new AirPrint feature on the some of the newest printers is supposed to solve the whole problem anyway. But, it would be great if people could just use the printers they already have, IMHO.
And, I do hope that Microsoft makes a "Word" app for the iPad. I loaded Apple's "Pages" word processor app, and it's pretty darned good (but it's not Word, that's for sure) and it even saves documents as a Word .doc file or a pdf file and can email those files directly from the application. I tried it, and it works perfectly.
I absolutely love the speed of the new iPad... it's very fast... and it's a genuine pleasure to use the Safari browser, and the screen size is big enough to really be able to enjoy it. I had formerly used the Nook Color as my tablet, and although it truly has some very nice features, this new iPad simply blows it away.
Anyway, stay in touch, and good luck.
TM
That is where I am right now. Do I really want a touch screen with all the fingerprints etc? Or an ultra light laptop? I have lugged around a Dell Inspiron laptop on vacation for going on 6 years. It still works great. What ever I get will replace it while traveling. I could get the iPad and one of those great aluminum keyboards. Why not just get a very light laptop. I hate typing on the tablet. That is why I sent the Kindle Fire to my grandson. Him and his dad love it. The only appeal a tablet has is super up to date NAV. I am tired of going to restaurants and gas stations that have been out of business for 3 years. I am not convinced the NAV app on the iPad are as up to date as Google Maps. I know NavTeq is WAAAAAY behind. I have a Magellan with the latest maps that are a good 2 years behind. So I am still searching. Over the years I have dumped enough money into the leading edge to be a lot more cautious in retirement.
I have the iPad with two cases. One is by ZAGG and contains a built-in keyboard I will use when I travel and/or need to type a lot. It is quality, and well-rated and not the typical junk that you often see. I also have the Apple aluminum keyboard, if needed, but the aluminum ZAGG keyboard in the case has been awesome so far. Otherwise I use a beautiful leather case that allows the iPad to be used in 7 different positions!
Google maps is standard on the iPad, and the optional Navigon GPS navigation app is a very heavy-duty application. I have a Navigon app on my Android phone and it is state-of-the-art, with real-time traffic. I have no doubt that there is a fabulous NAV for the iPad.
EDIT: This new keyboard case looks interesting. Just announced!!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/crux360-new-ipad/
TM
Apple's Next Version Of iPhone Will Feature Bigger 4.6-Inch Screen - ReportFont size: A | A | A
10:04 PM ET 3/21/12 | Dow Jones
SEOUL (Dow Jones)--Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) next version of its iPhone will have a 4.6-inch display, larger than the current 3.5-inch screen, the Maeil Business Newspaper reported Thursday, citing an unnamed industry source.
The latest model of Apple's popular iPhone will be launched this summer and the device will use liquid crystal displays rather than organic light-emitting diode screens, the report said.
The paper also said that the iPhone maker has already placed orders with its display suppliers.
The world's two largest display makers, Samsung Mobile Display and LG Display Co. (034220.SE), which count Apple as a major customer, declined to comment to the Maeil newspaper about whether they had received any orders.
-By Seoul Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; 822-3700-1900; djnews.seoul@dowjones.com
Here is another article, but this one puts some doubts upon the 4.6" size, and suggests that 4" may still be the next screen size. Personally I really hope it's 4.6", because I am used to the larger screen On my current phone and absolutely love it.
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/21/on-next-iphone-but-4-seems-very-possible/
You might want to bookmark this website... Sometimes they have good info about Apple.
TM
Opportunities to buy AAPL shares under $600 will be soon be going, going, gone.
TM
As I posted, I use the ZAGG FOLIO iPad case, which won 2012 CES awards (Innovation: Design and Engineering Showcase Awards), but I just pre-ordered this new Crux360 case. If it is nicer than the ZAGG FOLIO, I will return the ZAGG to Best Buy. If it is not better, I will ship it back to Crux.
TM
Even with this recent down market, consider that the VIX hasn't gotten worse, so I don't see signs of trouble.
This means to me that as soon as the overall market gets back into positive motion, AAPL will never see share prices under $600 again.
The Apple product pipeline is in good shape, and we will see product updates to almost every single product. In addition to the the new dividend. That's all terrific. I think Tim Cook and crew are doing a fantastic job.
TM
trading is HALTED!!
TM
trading is HALTED!!
I was watching CNBC (yes I still watch it since it's the best of all the choices) and the guy was saying something like someone had a trigger finger. Instead of 100 lots, they must have added a bunch of zeroes. Does that remind you of anyone you know?
I think it was a glitch at the BATS exchange? I was personally trading a little at the moment it happened, and then my activity was halted, along with everyobne else's, and when it resumed it cost me about $300... not enough to get me even slightly upset, because it could have been much worse, but it does show us that there are continued dangers.
BTW, I also watch CNBC. When I set up my Scottrade Elite software, I setup all my preferred data windows in their respective spaces, and I deliberately left a small rectangle open in the lower right corner. In that spot, I placed a small 4" X6" PIP (picture in picture) of CNBC. So, along with all the streaming data, and charts... I can watch CNBC (or anything else) on the same screen... it's very cool.
TM
Btw, it's rather obvious today that some fund(s) are trying to drive AAPL down at this time since the overall market is doing fairly well.
Absolutely... Over 70% of the activity is due to HFT. Look at the way APPL shares take erroneous intra-day "dives"... on a regular basis, and then miraculously recover. What is really happening is that the HFT computers are "sweeping" profits from the small traders that are not equipped to handle that kind of situation. They sell during those massive and sudden declines, and then just when the HFT computers caluculate they have "swept" enough money from those poor suckers, the stock "miraculously" rebounds within minutes, and sometimes within seconds!
Also, there are HFT computers that work in tandem. One system shorts and another buys at the dips, and then they can profit as the stock dips and then also when the stock rebounds. The more movement, the more they profit from that movement. They literally manipulate and control their own profits.
Is that fair? NO! It's BS.
TM
The media is once again making it into a bigger deal than it is. CNCBC is currently reporting it as "yet another problem" as the very moment I am writing this. Truth is, there wasn't a "first" problem, so how can this be "yet another" problem.
In the end, I think the important thing is that there are, IN FACT, no real-life major issues that anyone has actually found, which would jeapordize the product... even though the media has been trying to sensationalize the warmer operating temperature, and now the battery charge indication.
BTW, I love the iPad so far. It is a fantastic device.
EDIT: CNBC is now saying the battery issue is a "new concern"... well, I guess that sounds a little better, but we'll see how much they exaggerate it.
TM
This means nothing to you folks, but it means the world to me. This is the town where I was born and spent the first 11 years of my life in southern Albania. I am blown away. It brings back so many wonderful memories and at the same time reiminds me of the incredible contrasts in my life. I encourage you to take a look at the photos, listen to some of the the songs and more on the website. Believe it or not, I use to sing some of those traditional polyphonic Greek, folk songs with older Greeks (from Politsani of course) when I came to this country. These songs are specific to my town, Politsani. I also use to solo these songs to the old ladies in Brockton, MA and they loved it. I can still sing them but unfortunately, I forgot most of the lyrics.
I am pretty sure that a couple of those old photos has my father as a young man in his 20s. You can see on the recent color photos, both the beauty and how rugged the landscape is. I hope what I am posting here is not out of line.
I also love the new iPad. I have had zero issues with it. Btw, you and Len should download the new Angry Birds HD apps. They are rather spectacular. I am not into games, but my son told me about it today. My oldest granddaughter (4 years old) loves to play the Angry Birds.
Whenever I read about WWII, I am totally shocked that so much evil could exist and actually be perpetrated upon so many millions of human beings, while much of the world never even lifted a finger to stop it, and in fact, too much of the world supported it. I am still shocked when I consider that soooo much of the world still turns a blind eye to the evil that so clearly still exists.
Anyway, I think it will be interesting to explore that website more at a later time. The geography of the area looks so beautiful.
Thanks for sharing that. I am glad you did.
EDIT: Already downloaded the new ANGRY BIRDS late last night. Fun.
TM
By the way I think they have found where Corzine siphoned off more of your money.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-23/mf-global-s-corzine-ordered-funds-moved- -to-jpmorgan-memo-says.html
We can come visit you......
I think you would be surprised at how many of us here, at least in my age group, had a similar early life. I think I was about 10 years old when the Rural Electric Administration (REA) finally made it to the wilds of Arkansas, where I grew up. No electricity until then, but a wonderful life and people.
Thanks again for sharing a part of your heritage.
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Charlie,
Think about it. They have such a narrow window of time to do it in. Once the earnings news is released it's over.
That website is a new home for you. Great discovery. The age of buildings, structures, villages and towns in Europe give it a perspective that we can never have in the US.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bats-exchange-withdraws-ipo-stumbles-033832179.htm- l
The events of the past few days have also brought about a burning desire to visit the place where I was born.
Good luck on the book...and write your visit off as research ! I finished my first book a couple of weeks ago...now I think I will write one.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
I share your thrill when I find something that enables me to travel to a place from long ago, with many memories.....The two gentlemen in the little movie appeared to be doing the same thing you now want to do, and you could hear their excitement when they were speaking of `building a house`....It just goes to show the imprints that a person picks up in their early life, never go away, and beckon a person to return....
The biggest impression I got, was remembering you harrowing escape , and how over the years you have made such a wonderful life for yourself and loved ones...It makes me so respectful of the people who got you on your way, and the courage it took to do so......That is what bring `tears` to my eyes.....Tony