But what new features, aside from a (rumored) 10-inch screen built for e-books and e-zines, might it have? Subscription services to TV networks has been speculated, but I'm thinking that the execs who fired Conan aren't ready to embrace anything that might save them. Wireless audio? Kleer's excellent wireless audio transmission, which sounds much better than Bluetooth, could probably fit in a tablet. And of course, a larger screen opens up a new world of possibilities for app and game developers. Also, rumors that the iPhone will be available via more carriers abound. Stay tuned, folks. The live blogging begins at 10 A.M. Pacific Time, 1 P.M. Eastern.

Apple Announcement: January 27, 2010

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Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:33

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CarolMangis:  Folks massing outside for the announcement. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:33 CarolMangis

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CarolMangis:  ...and they're heading inside. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:34 CarolMangis

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[Comment From jeffjeff: ]  will we see video inside? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:34 jeff

12:35

CarolMangis:  Hi all; we don't have a video stream here. I don't think there is an official one. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:35 CarolMangis

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[Comment From ChipChip: ]  Are they late starting or is the announcement scheduled later than this? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:35 Chip

12:35

CarolMangis:  The announcement starts at 1 PM Pacific. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:35 CarolMangis

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[Comment From TymethiefTymethief: ]  I thought it was 1PM Eastern, 10PM Pacific... Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:36 Tymethief

12:36

CarolMangis:  Um, right! Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:36 CarolMangis

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CarolMangis:  10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:37 CarolMangis

12:37

[Comment From MikeMike: ]  Are you blogging from an iphone? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:37 Mike

12:37

CarolMangis:  No! Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:37 CarolMangis

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[Comment From StanStan: ]  you should be Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:38 Stan

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CarolMangis:  I'm in New York. Tim Gideon and several others will be blogging from inside. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:38 CarolMangis

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bheater:  True. There is no official livestream this time. The video will likely be archived on Apple's site once it's up. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:39 bheater

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bheater:  I'm liveblogging from my Zune. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:40 bheater

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[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  oh snap! Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:41 nick fox

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[Comment From DerekDerek: ]  Is this just going to be about the tablet or are they addressing other products? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:41 Derek

12:41

CarolMangis:  Derek, no one knows yet! Believe it or not... Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:41 CarolMangis

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bheater:  There will likely be a handful of announcements. Apple rarely keeps these to one thing. I'm betting on some software-related updates, as well. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:42 bheater

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[Comment From ralphralph: ]  a verizon iphone is what im waiting for Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:42 ralph

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CarolMangis:  Very good chance of that. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:43 CarolMangis

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[Comment From Clay KnightClay Knight: ]  speaking of betting, where can we place our bets for this event? :) Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:43 Clay Knight

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bheater:  Not to mention various deals related to the rumored tablet, like partnerships with content providers--newspapers, book publishers, et al. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:43 bheater

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@joelSD:  Hello all on the #gearlog iPad livegblog. I'm blogging via twitter on my MacBook Pro #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:43 @joelSD

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@joelSD:  Derek, it's just going to be the tablet, after a few plays from the Apple keynote playbook: retail store praise, iPhone sales #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:43 @joelSD

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[Comment From ThomasThomas: ]  All of the managers in the four state region of verizon that I work for were called to one large city today for meeting...very short notice Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:44 Thomas

12:44

bheater:  Who wants to bet on what Steve will wear? Five bucks on a black turtleneck, khakis. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:44 bheater

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[Comment From danadana: ]  some say from solid sources that the screen has solar charging capabilities...be cool for sure. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:44 dana

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[Comment From StanStan: ]  the TV part will be a deal maker on the device. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:44 Stan

12:44

[Comment From bgrundibgrundi: ]  updates on the macbook air perhaps.. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:44 bgrundi

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[Comment From DonSDonS: ]  I'm curious about when it will be commercially available. Announcing it is one thing, selling it is another. I just hope its not out 6-12 months. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:44 DonS

12:45

[Comment From JMacJMac: ]  $10 on black turtlneck and jeans! Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:45 JMac

12:45

[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  unless my apple tablet can also be used as a hover board, i wont be sold... Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:45 nick fox

12:45

[Comment From kahunakahuna: ]  the rumored HDTV tuner had better equate to an equally impressive display resolution Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:45 kahuna

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[Comment From StanStan: ]  turtleneck and DEVO hat Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:45 Stan

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[Comment From manuelmanuel: ]  iphone 4g? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:46 manuel

12:46

bheater:  The rumored Verizon deal may well pertain to data on the tablet, rather than the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:46 bheater

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@joelSD:  Nice! @macnn is reporting that Disney's Bob Iger is attending, though I don't think it's going to be called the "iGer". #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:46 @joelSD

12:47

[Comment From ThomasThomas: ]  would a verizon iphone have enhancements previously unavailable...maybe to better compete with Nexus One? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:47 Thomas

12:48

bheater:  I'm not anticipating any major iPhone announcements. Apple has a good track record of making those in the summer. June/July. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:48 bheater

12:48

[Comment From GelGel: ]  Wonder if books, movies etc. will be available outside of the US or if the Tablets will be tied to the united states for latest content like HULU. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:48 Gel

12:48

[Comment From DennisDennis: ]  Apple store site is still up. Usually it is shut down for a time before to upload the new items. For what its worth... Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:48 Dennis

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[Comment From RossRoss: ]  have they given you guys in indication on how long it will last. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:49 Ross

12:49

[Comment From jahfurryjahfurry: ]  bheater is this device waterproof? can i use it in my tank? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:49 jahfurry

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CarolMangis:  No idea how long, but it usually goes over an hour. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:49 CarolMangis

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[Comment From BlightBlight: ]  True, so nothing shiny like new nano. Tablet will probably be announced and come out later in the year. Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:49 Blight

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[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]  Just in case you guys missed this on Digg: http://www.pidjin.net/2010/01/25/iwish/ Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:50 Daniel

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[Comment From BrianBrian: ]  McGraw hill is talking about selling electronic formats tomorrow though Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:51 Brian

12:51

[Comment From jitenjiten: ]  what are the chances of table arriving overseas? Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:51 jiten

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[Comment From RyanRyan: ]  r my comments goin through bc i dont c them Wednesday January 27, 2010 12:52 Ryan

1:01	@joelSD:  CoveritLive seems to have the lions share of liveblog tools for this event. I count 5 so far: macnn arstechnica SFChron neimanlab #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:01 @joelSD

1:01	@lanceulanoff:  9 Minutes to go. Can this Apple announcement possibly live up to the hype--could anything? #apple #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:01 @lanceulanoff

1:01	wwwendyyy:  I'm tired of girding my loins. Let's get on with this thing. @pcmag is live blogging @gearlog (.com) #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:01 wwwendyyy

1:06	@lanceulanoff:  Al Gore is here. #apple #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:06 @lanceulanoff

1:06	@joelSD:  Silence your phones, here it comes. No other work will be done in tech journalism for the next two hours #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:06 @joelSD

1:06	@joelSD:  Steve is on! Updates 250 million iPods sold #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:06 @joelSD

1:11	@joelSD:  there it is on the screen: Apple NY store. Check one box on bingo #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:11 @joelSD

1:11	@saschasegan:  If you want to randomly redefine "mobile devices," Steve, isn't Toyota bigger? They're a mobile device company, right? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:11 @saschasegan

1:11	wwwendyyy:  Young Woz looks endearing somehow. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:11 wwwendyyy

1:11	@joelSD:  aaand it's a tablet. cue question mark between iPhone and macbook. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:11 @joelSD

1:11	@saschasegan:  Steve "goes back to 1991" to talk about the Powerbook but we know his secret shame: http://bit.ly/5vlng #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:11 @saschasegan

1:11	wwwendyyy:  Steve: "If there's gonna be a third category, it has to be better at these tasks -- otherwise it has no reason for being." #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:11 wwwendyyy

1:11	bheater:  It's called the iPad, after all. Meh. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:11 bheater

1:15	@joelSD:  iPad?, commence MacsiPad jokes from the pundits. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:15 @joelSD

1:15	@ciscoc:  It's called the iPad #gearlog darn, I was hoping it would be called something else Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:15 @ciscoc

1:15	@joelSD:  iPad: wow that's a big bezel #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:15 @joelSD

1:15	@saschasegan:  iPad is running close to, but not quite iPhone software. Calendar icon, browser bar, QWERTY are all different from iPhone #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:15 @saschasegan

1:15	@joelSD:  The big bezel needs to be big for the home button, but why is it so big all around? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:15 @joelSD

1:15	@ciscoc:  Where are the rest of the apps? The iPad looks depleted, more like a large photo frame #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:15 @ciscoc

1:20	@saschasegan:  Wow, the calendar app REALLY doesn't look like the iPhone's. Is this a new 4th variant of Mac OS X? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:20 @saschasegan

1:20	@ciscoc:  Wow, the virtual keyboard takes up half the screen #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:20 @ciscoc

1:20	@joelSD:  iTunes store built in. no surprises there #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:20 @joelSD

1:20	@ciscoc:  Two pane e-mail viewing is nice #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:20 @ciscoc

1:20	@saschasegan:  Steve hasn't convinced me of why people want this yet. Anyone else? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:20 @saschasegan

1:22	CarolMangis:  Next: music...a built-in iPod that looks more like iTunes than anything we've ever seen in terms of an iPod user interface Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:22 CarolMangis

1:23	bheater:  Steve is showing off the multi-media capabilities of the device. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:23 bheater

1:24	bheater:  He's leafing through the contacts and address book. This thing really is a big iPod touch. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:24 bheater

1:24	[Comment From johnjohn: ]  Ok, good, that's needed for 21st century ebooks Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:24 john

1:25	bheater:  According to Jobs, it's an attempt to bridge the gap between the netbook and smartphone. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:25 bheater

1:26	bheater:  He's showing off video now. It's "Wonderful." Playing a YouTube video. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:26 bheater

1:27	@lanceulanoff:  Jobs on the iPad: PDFs, metadata from photos, lots of multi-touch features,. Me: Still don't know the device's dimensions. #apple #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 @lanceulanoff

1:27	@ciscoc:  Cable attached to the iPad right now is video-out, not power or network #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 @ciscoc

1:27	@joelSD:  there's a cable on the iPad, but he had one on the iPhone in 2007. it's probably a one-off for video demos. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 @joelSD

1:27	@ciscoc:  So everything that Steve Jobs is doing with the iPad I can pretty much do with the Macbook Air. More please! #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 @ciscoc

1:27	@ciscoc:  I don't see a front-facing webcam on the iPad #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 @ciscoc

1:27	@joelSD:  iPad: so far he's only demoed the capabilities of the iPod Touch circa 2007 #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 @joelSD

1:27	CarolMangis:  Calendar app looks nice as well, but hardly a highlight thus far...same for address book...we have seen most of this before. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 CarolMangis

1:27	[Comment From jahfurryjahfurry: ]  but can it core a apple? Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 jahfurry

1:27	[Comment From SeanSean: ]  i'm assuming he's leaving e-books for last? Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:27 Sean

1:28	bheater:  Quote of the day. "The problem is that netbooks aren't better than anything." Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:28 bheater

1:28	CarolMangis:  Video: we go to YouTube first...watching hi-def video in portrait, then landscape...looks good--for YouTube. iTunes Videos look fantastic--Star Trek in portrait mode lookin' good. Controls at bottom of screen just like iPod touch or iPhone. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:28 CarolMangis

1:29	bheater:  "Thinner and lighter than any netbook" Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:29 bheater

1:29	bheater:  Weighs 1.5 pounds. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:29 bheater

1:30	CarolMangis:  9.7-inch IPS display--super thin. Full capacitive touch. iPad is powered by 1 GHz Apple A$ chip. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:30 CarolMangis

1:30	CarolMangis:  16GB-64GB of storage (also 32GB). WiFi 8201.11n and BlueTooth. Accelerometer, speaker, mic, 30-pin connection...battery life of (supposedly) 10 hrs. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:30 CarolMangis

1:30	bheater:  9-inch screen. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:30 bheater

1:31	CarolMangis:  Over a month of standby life... environmentally: arsenic, BFR, Mecury, PVC-free. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:31 CarolMangis

1:31	@saschasegan:  So far, the iPad is a media consumption device. It's a big iPod, not a big iPhone. So far. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:31 @saschasegan

1:31	wwwendyyy:  OK, 28 minutes in and we have no details. Steve, cough up some specs, please. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:31 wwwendyyy

1:31	@joelSD:  16-64Gb storage, 9.7"LCD, but it's an Apple exclusive CPU #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:31 @joelSD

1:31	bheater:  10 hours of battery life. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:31 bheater

1:36	CarolMangis:  New 3rd party apps...Scott Forstal takes the stage, reminds us of 3 billion downloads from over 140, 000 apps. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:36 CarolMangis

1:36	CarolMangis:  [Guys, sorry for this! We are able to update text at least, but can't get images in yet.] Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:36 CarolMangis

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CarolMangis:  Looking at a game: X Games Snocross...playing it in smaller size, centered on screen...looks a bit silly, so small on such a huge screen, but once he goes full-screen, it is much more engaging...we rewrote all of our apps to fit the iPad. The new enhanced SDK for developers will be released today. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:37 CarolMangis

1:38	@saschasegan:  OK, looks like the iPad runs iPod Touch apps. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:38 @saschasegan

1:38	@joelSD:  Ok Steve, so how much for all this? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:38 @joelSD

1:38	wwwendyyy:  I'm TANKING in the @pcmag pool. That's what I get for betting against 'iPad' #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:38 wwwendyyy

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CarolMangis:  iPad-specific apps will be highlighted in the built-in iPad's App Store...you can still access older apps, but new iPad apps will be front and center. Gameloft is a game developer for App Store. Mark from Gameloft is now demoing the app they created in supposedly the last 14 days. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:38 CarolMangis

1:39	CarolMangis:  Demoing Nova--shows how more screen space allows for more buttons and gizmos on display, obviously...he slides two fingers across a screen and throws a grenade at an evil robot. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:39 CarolMangis

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1:40	CarolMangis:  [We have images! I'll upload several; they'll be a little out of sync with the event, though.] Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:40 CarolMangis

1:40	CarolMangis:  The new version of Nova allows you to draw a box around multiple evil robots and blow them all away with one trigger pull. Sweet. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:40 CarolMangis

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1:41	@lanceulanoff:  There's a lot to take in here on the iPad. They haven't even talked about the new-paradigm publishing model for old media. #gearlog #apple Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:41 @lanceulanoff

1:41	@saschasegan:  You know, there will probably still be a "one more thing." #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:41 @saschasegan

1:41	@joelSD:  So far what we've learned: iPad is a big iPod Touch, liveblogging is taxing the ability of the Internet to keep up. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:41 @joelSD

1:41	wwwendyyy:  Doesn't look like this thing has cell data. Interesting. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:41 wwwendyyy

1:41	CarolMangis:  Martin Nisenholtz from the New York Times is onstage with assistants. Three weeks ago, NYT developed a new app for iPad. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:41 CarolMangis

1:42	CarolMangis:  "Joining best of print with best of digital"...it does look beautiful. It looks more like a newspaper than a website or app--down to the old Times font. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:42 CarolMangis

1:43	CarolMangis:  Save articles to read later, resize text with a pinch, skip to sections like Sports with ease. There's embedded video for some articles. Turn on updates to get breaking news. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:43 CarolMangis

1:44	CarolMangis:  Next up: Brushes, the iPhone painting app. Brushes is made by one guy: Steve Sprang. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:44 CarolMangis

1:45	CarolMangis:  A recent New Yorker cover was made using Brushes. New iPad Brushes allows sharing to Twitter, Facebook, and also allows for easy editing, obviously better views. Poor Steve Sprang sounds quite nervous...impressive app, though. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:45 CarolMangis

1:46	Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:46

1:46	CarolMangis:  Can zoom in up to 32x by pinching. Your fingertips are the paintbrush...like a high-tech, multi-color etch-a-sketch. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:46 CarolMangis

1:47	CarolMangis:  BTW, the iPad weighs a pound and a half. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:47 CarolMangis

1:47	wwwendyyy:  "We're incredibly psyched to pioneer the next generation of digital journalism." [Journalists all over the world scratch heads] #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:47 wwwendyyy

1:47	@joelSD:  Embedded video in the newspaper app is kinda cool iPad #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:47 @joelSD

1:47	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  What about verizon!!! and FLash!!! Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:47 Guest

1:47	Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:47

1:48	CarolMangis:  Travis Boatman from EA demos Need for Speed for iPad. 3-D gaming on the iPad screen looks pretty awesome, though steering using the accelerometer on the large iPad might actually look like you are steering a real wheel. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:48 CarolMangis

1:49	Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:49

1:49	[Comment From DaveDave: ]  I bet the "One More Thing" is going to be either carrier availbility or release date Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:49 Dave

1:50	Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:50

1:50	@joelSD:  the iPad screen aspect ratio looks like 4:3 or 5:4, so widescreen movies are VERY letterboxed. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:50 @joelSD

1:51	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  I bet the 'one more thing' is going to be site to site teleportation Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:51 Chris

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1:52	CarolMangis:  Now up: MLB.com. This should be good. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:52 CarolMangis

1:52	@lanceulanoff:  Apple wants to make it crystal clear that apps can not only be ported to the iPad, but easily extended, as well. #gearlog #apple Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:52 @lanceulanoff

1:52	wwwendyyy:  Is Apple marketing this thing as the ultimate gaming machine? That's so iPod touch. Boring. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:52 wwwendyyy

1:52	@saschasegan:  OK, you can watch baseball. I guess that's the killer app? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:52 @saschasegan

1:53	CarolMangis:  SDK will be available for all developers today...Steve Jobs is back onstage now. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:53 CarolMangis

1:54	Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:54

1:54	CarolMangis:  Time to demo Ebook App. Says Kindle from Amazon looks great, but the new iBooks app, with a virtual bookshelf, see both pages in landsacpe mode if you wish...color feature, looks like a real paper and ink...uh oh, Kindle. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:54 CarolMangis

1:55	@saschasegan:  Ahhh ... it's an e-reader! #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:55 @saschasegan

1:55	CarolMangis:  5 largest publishers in the world are participating now, more to come--all available via iBooks store. You click a button in top corner of screen to buy a book...Steve is demoing. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:55 CarolMangis

1:56	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  looks like real paper and ink, but backlit screen makes my eyes go owowow Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:56 nick fox

1:56	CarolMangis:  Looking at bookshelf, clicking on store button turns bookshelf around, and you're in the store. NYT bestseller list is right there. Steve buys Ted Kennedy's memoir, and downloads, which takes about two seconds... Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:56 CarolMangis

1:56	[Comment From iPhone useriPhone user: ]  I cant wait for this to come out...so i can make fun of everyone who buys it. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:56 iPhone user

1:57	CarolMangis:  ...then he taps on its icon on bookshelf, and we are reading. Flipping pages is simple--tap on the right for fwd, or back, or drag finger... Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:57 CarolMangis

1:57	@joelSD:  it's the iBook store! sorry to everyone that just bought a Kindle or nook! #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:57 @joelSD

1:57	@lanceulanoff:  Steve Jobs is showing off a virtual wooden bookshelf. Kind of quaint. #gearlog #apple #ipad Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:57 @lanceulanoff

1:57	wwwendyyy:  iBooks! 9.7-inch screen is the same size as the Kindle DX. #gearlog. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:57 wwwendyyy

1:57	@saschasegan:  But wait. LCDs cause eye fatigue that e-ink doesn't. That's one reason to go with e-ink. No? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:57 @saschasegan

1:57	@ciscoc:  $7.99 to $14.99 for books. Apple takes 30%. Not too shabby #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:57 @ciscoc

1:58	CarolMangis:  This is a better looking Kindle...with a better iPod touch built-in...impressive. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:58 CarolMangis

1:58	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  iPhone user...you say that...but then you will buy it Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:58 3G User

1:58	[Comment From elmegilelmegil: ]  e-ink has lousy contrast Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:58 elmegil

1:58	CarolMangis:  Uses the e-pub format, the most popular open book pubbing format in the world. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:58 CarolMangis

1:59	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  epub .. excellent! Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:59 Guest

1:59	CarolMangis:  Now: iWork. The iPad will have a new user interface for iWork apps. Here comes Phil Schiller to show us. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:59 CarolMangis

1:59	[Comment From iPhone useriPhone user: ]  y, everything this thing does my iphone basically does Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:59 iPhone user

1:59	[Comment From DaveDave: ]  Say goodbye to the kindle Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:59 Dave

1:59	[Comment From LacyLacy: ]  the question is if the iPad will be comparable in price to the kindle .... even with its extra functionality ... can't wait to see the price point on this thing. Wednesday January 27, 2010 1:59 Lacy

2:00	[Comment From KisbyKisby: ]  This was what I was waiting for. A reason to buy one.... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:00 Kisby

2:00	[Comment From iPhone useriPhone user: ]  there is no need to carry 2 devices that virtualy do the same thing Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:00 iPhone user

2:00	@joelSD:  top 5 publishers seen, but they're consumer. Where's Mcgraw-Hill? college texts would ROCK on this. iPad #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:00 @joelSD

2:00	Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:00

2:01	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  this seems more novelty than practical Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:01 Shale

2:01	[Comment From joejoe: ]  think someone at amazon is sweating right now? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:01 joe

2:01	[Comment From JRJR: ]  the price will be insane just like their laptops Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:01 JR

2:02	bheater:  iWork, looks like this thing may have productivity applications, after all. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:02 bheater

2:01	[Comment From DaveDave: ]  I'm guessing 699 799 and 899 Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:01 Dave

2:02	[Comment From elmegilelmegil: ]  don't discount screen real-estate, iPhone user. Some of us care a lot about that. I won't read ebooks on a phone. Tried it, and it sucks. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:02 elmegil

2:02

CarolMangis:  iWork team has been hard at work for a year now, building a completely new version of Keynote, designed just for iPad. Pages and Numbers is redesigned, too. Launches Keynote in landscape mode. Scrolling through a slide library of older presentations, looks a lot like Adobe Acrobat documents, but with simplified Apple interface. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:02 CarolMangis

2:02	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  Slightly different finctionality. I am sure MANY iPhone users will buy the iPad Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:02 3G User

2:03	Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:03

2:03	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  I'm guessing $500-$1000.00 for iPad Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:03 Chris

2:03	[Comment From iPhone useriPhone user: ]  bingo! shale Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:03 iPhone user

2:03	CarolMangis:  Arrange slides by selecting and dragging them with finger--seems pretty intuitive. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:03 CarolMangis

2:03	wwwendyyy:  iWork update? Does anyone even use it? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:03 wwwendyyy

2:04	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  Cross between iTouch and iMac. Really great iTouch. No keyboard iMac. If the iTouch is 250-350 for 32-64GB we'll be lucky if the price is double. I'm guessing triple. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:04 Stranex

2:04	Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:04

2:04	[Comment From konstantinkonstantin: ]  I'm using iWork daily; an excellent suite Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:04 konstantin

2:04	[Comment From mixartistmixartist: ]  Lots of people here at (major entertainment company) use it for major presentations (keynote) Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:04 mixartist

2:05	CarolMangis:  Animations, transitions are a piece of cake, preview mode fills entire screen, tap to advance slides. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:05 CarolMangis

2:05	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  "this seems more novelty than practical" If you are really concerned with what is practical you are not into apple products...don't kid yourself Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:05 3G User

2:05	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  phone?!? Im waiting for speakerphone feature when calling people Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:05 Shale

2:06	@lanceulanoff:  Apple hasn't talked about iPad's screen resolution, looks high. Still no stylus. Maybe Steve will pull that out of his back pocket #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:06 @lanceulanoff

2:06	bheater:  Oh Lance, I thought he was just happy to see us. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:06 bheater

2:06	[Comment From ChiDanChiDan: ]  So where's the keyboard. I'd like to see Carol update this blog with thi iPad. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:06 ChiDan

2:06	[Comment From Glenn in PhoenixGlenn in Phoenix: ]  I'm sensing some tough sells in this audience... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:06 Glenn in Phoenix

2:07	CarolMangis:  On to Pages: scrolling through various documents he's created on the iPad...tapping anywhere on text brings up the keyboard...horizontal brings bigger keyboard, portrait mode allows for more tools at top of screen. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:07 CarolMangis

2:07	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  It's going to be all about price Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:07 Stranex

2:08	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  Why have an iTouch and laptop or iMac AND an iPad? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:08 Stranex

2:08	[Comment From Glenn in PhoenixGlenn in Phoenix: ]  Not sure I'd use this (Pages on iPad) for serious layout & design work. Maybe at a pinch, but otherwise... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:08 Glenn in Phoenix

2:08	CarolMangis:  Embedding an image in text is interesting--he demos with a giraffe pic. Its long neck enters the middle of a paragraph and the text moves to accomodate it immediately. Pretty cool. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:08 CarolMangis

2:09	CarolMangis:  All these work apps are more fun to play with than Microsoft Office, but I wonder if the business world will ever really move away from it's Office suite addiction? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:09 CarolMangis

2:09	[Comment From oldmanoldman: ]  What does the OS look like? Giant iTouch? That could detract from serious work with files Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:09 oldman

2:09	bheater:  For the iPad, maybe. What are the odds Word will ever come to this device? Online, maybe... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:09 bheater

2:10	CarolMangis:  In Numbers, a calculator appears and helps people who suck at math, like myself, arrange stats in a simple manner with cool graphics. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:10 CarolMangis

2:10	[Comment From RichRich: ]  Eye fatigue will be key if it's gonna get at Kindle... iphone is making even the business world app-friendly Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:10 Rich

2:10	bheater:  Realistically, what are the business applications? Presentations? Meetings? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:10 bheater

2:11	bheater:  For serious work, people still demand real keyboards. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:11 bheater

2:11	CarolMangis:  Create pie charts, separate sections to highlight them just by touching and tagging. It's like using Photoshop but never having to switch tools, because your next move is anticipated... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:11 CarolMangis

2:11	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  Business? Not tradiional businesses. You'd need to lock down apps, etc. No games. No cool stuff. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:11 Stranex

2:11	bheater:  $9.99 for each iWork app. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:11 bheater

2:11	CarolMangis:  All of these apps are $9.99 each...so they are not preloaded. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:11 CarolMangis

2:11	bheater:  Compatible with Macs and projectors. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:11 bheater

2:12	CarolMangis:  Easily connect the iPad to projectors fro presentations. Okay, demo finished, Steve is back... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 CarolMangis

2:12	@ciscoc:  I wonder how does the virtual keyboard look in portrait mode #gearlog #iPad Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 @ciscoc

2:12	@ciscoc:  pixel-double is like a nice way of saying digital zoom #gearlog #iPad Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 @ciscoc

2:12	CarolMangis:  A few other things... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 CarolMangis

2:12	[Comment From ChiDanChiDan: ]  Apple sells cool......ways to waste time. Where's the killer business app? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 ChiDan

2:12	bheater:  Syncs with your PC via USB, like the iPhone. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 bheater

2:12	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Guess not too many people like it. Apple stock went from $215 at 1PM and it is at $203...$202 now Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 Guest

2:12	[Comment From mojoe7mojoe7: ]  cannot imagine using this to create a pivot table Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:12 mojoe7

2:13	[Comment From Chris in EuropeChris in Europe: ]  Write on virtual keyboard and look at horizontal screen will give neck problem! Or? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:13 Chris in Europe

2:13	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  ummm does it have a stand? Or do you have to have it in your lap or hands at all times? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:13 Shale

2:13	CarolMangis:  iTunes syncs over USB with iPad, just like iTunes--syncing photos, music, TV shows, contacts, etc. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:13 CarolMangis

2:13	CarolMangis:  Every iPad has 3G and Wi-Fi built in. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:13 CarolMangis

2:13	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  Stock always falls... pay attention to historical data... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:13 3G User

2:14	CarolMangis:  Wi-Fi and 3G data plan usually costs about $60/month. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:14 CarolMangis

2:14	[Comment From MikeDMikeD: ]  Where do all these documents get saved, how do you view and open, and more importantly, how does it sync? Over a wire? Over the network? To a computer, or the cloud? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:14 MikeD

2:14	CarolMangis:  iPad plans--two of them: up to 250MB of data/moth for just $14.99/month...if you need more, the second plan is unlimited for just $29.99/moth Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:14 CarolMangis

2:14	[Comment From efjayefjay: ]  This looks to me like a step in evolution, add gesture (control) voice input and here we go into the future Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:14 efjay

2:14

[Comment From Andrew in IllinoisAndrew in Illinois: ]  I don't understand why everyone is concerned with doing business type stuff with a touch screen don't you pay attention to technology this is the way it is going to be in the future. I am very excited for this type of stuff Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:14 Andrew in Illinois

2:15	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  Please say 3G for both AT&T and Verizon... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:15 3G User

2:15	[Comment From ScottScott: ]  Needs to sync via Wi-fi or Bluetooth... no more dang cables, etc. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:15 Scott

2:15	CarolMangis:  Breakthrough deal with...AT&T Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:15 CarolMangis

2:15	CarolMangis:  Free use of AT&T Wi-FI hotspots ion top of the two plans...The plan is activated on the iPad itself, and there is NO CONTRACT. Pre-paid, cancel whenever. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:15 CarolMangis

2:16	[Comment From superacrossthewaysuperacrosstheway: ]  I'm skeptical about the whole "eye fatigue" argument. Reading a book or a screen is the same as far as I'm concerned as long as the brightness/contrast is adjusted properly. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 superacrosstheway

2:16	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  Nice niche product. Could replace some iTouchs and some laptops. I agree with efjay. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 Stranex

2:16	@ciscoc:  So is it HDMI-Out or DisplayPort? #gearlog #iPad Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 @ciscoc

2:16	@joelSD:  $9.99 each, so iWork suite is $30 on the iPad. yay? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 @joelSD

2:16	@saschasegan:  The iPad will have 3G. There we go. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 @saschasegan

2:16	@joelSD:  $30 unlimited data on AT&T! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhghhhhhhhhhhh! #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 @joelSD

2:16	@saschasegan:  AND IT'S AN AT&T EXCLUSIVE!!!!!! #gearlog hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaauuugggghhhh ... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 @saschasegan

2:16	@ciscoc:  RT @zachhonig: iPad is on AT&T. OUCH. OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH! #gearlog #iPad NOOOOOOO. I am putting my iPhone up on Ebay Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 @ciscoc

2:16	Mark Hachman:  Looks like Apple is satisfied with AT&T's buildout plan, as they indicated on the earnings call yesterday. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 Mark Hachman

2:16	[Comment From more infomore info: ]  Noooooooooooo!!!! ATT sux Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 more info

2:16	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  lame Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 nick fox

2:16	[Comment From ChiDanChiDan: ]  AT&T only. That ends that. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 ChiDan

2:16	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  WOW....no contract!?!?!?!?! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 3G User

2:16	bheater:  Say goodbye to New York, Apple. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 bheater

2:16	[Comment From ralphralph: ]  im done with apple......hello google phone! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 ralph

2:16	CarolMangis:  International deals will be in place by June, but all iPad 3G models are unlocked with new GSM micro SIMS, so there's a "good chance" they will just work internationally anyway. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:16 CarolMangis

2:17	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  and SF Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:17 3G User

2:17	[Comment From twtw5201twtw5201: ]  I am wondering if the ipad supports flash or not Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:17 twtw5201

2:17	[Comment From GaryGary: ]  Haha, i love att, HATE verzion Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:17 Gary

2:17	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  what is 3g really required for? Not that big of a deal. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:17 Stranex

2:18	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  It's not a phone! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:18 Stranex

2:18

CarolMangis:  Steve is wrapping it up: best device I've ever seen for music, photos, videos..Internet in palm of your hand, runs a new generation of apps, as well as old ones, and the new iBooks app let's you take thousands of books with you, and iWork let's you take your work with you. So how much will this cost? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:18 CarolMangis

2:18	CarolMangis:  Pundits said under $1000 , which is code for $999, but Apple's goal was to offer it for far less. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:18 CarolMangis

2:19	CarolMangis:  So, the new prices are: starting at $499... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:19 CarolMangis

2:19	Mark Hachman:  @Stranex. Nope, not a phone. Looks like 3G is just for connectivity. Which is odd, when you think about it: it has a phone OS, but quasi-laptop functionality. Well, maybe not so odd, given the positioning. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:19 Mark Hachman

2:19	wwwendyyy:  "If your carrier uses micro-SIMs, there's a very high likelihood it'll just work." What does that mean exactly? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:19 wwwendyyy

2:19	@joelSD:  so since it's on AT&T, IF the iPad takes off, the 3G on the commuter trains will get even WORSE than now. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:19 @joelSD

2:19	[Comment From oldmanoldman: ]  the everyday usefulness of 3g seems actually higher with the iPhone than with a large tablet Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:19 oldman

2:19	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  starts at $499!!! :) Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:19 Shale

2:19	CarolMangis:  $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:19 CarolMangis

2:20	CarolMangis:  3G models cost an extra $130. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 CarolMangis

2:20	Mark Hachman:  Wow. Prices are expensive, but not outlandish. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 Mark Hachman

2:20	CarolMangis:  ...so $629, 729, and $829. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 CarolMangis

2:20	CarolMangis:  Shipping in 60 days, worldwide. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 CarolMangis

2:20	[Comment From skepticskeptic: ]  Still not sure why I'd trade in my iPhone Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 skeptic

2:20	CarolMangis:  30 days beyond that for 3G models...60 days from now for WiFi-only models. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 CarolMangis

2:20	[Comment From ScottScott: ]  I wish they would just let us freakin' tehther our iPhones... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 Scott

2:20	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  They stated at the beginning it doesn't do Flash. Sorry. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:20 Guest

2:21	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  3G is a plus, not a necessity Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:21 Stranex

2:21	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  Not an iPhone replacement, more of an iTouch replacement. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:21 Stranex

2:21	[Comment From GaryGary: ]  an itouch on steroids. if verzion had the ipad and iphone it would bring their service to its knees Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:21 Gary

2:21	@saschasegan:  I think they just killed the Kindle. I think that's the real point of this. #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:21 @saschasegan

2:21	@lanceulanoff:  Apple just made a lot of competitors cry. #gearlog #apple Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:21 @lanceulanoff

2:21	CarolMangis:  Accessories: a dock that stands it up like a digital photo frame; plus a dock with a built-in real life keyboard. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:21 CarolMangis

2:22	[Comment From ralphralph: ]  they can keep thier huge ipod touch and their iphones...jobs is an idiot to cut out 80 million phone customers Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:22 ralph

2:22	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  i like my iphone better, because its a phone also! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:22 Shale

2:22	CarolMangis:  Charges while you type. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:22 CarolMangis

2:22	[Comment From more infomore info: ]  830 bucks for a 64GB Ipod on steroids with no external memory support????? Yikes. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:22 more info

2:22	[Comment From BryanBryan: ]  Did I miss it?... no cameras for video ichat?? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:22 Bryan

2:22	[Comment From maybeitsaphonemaybeitsaphone: ]  will it run Google Voice? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:22 maybeitsaphone

2:22	CarolMangis:  Another accessory: good looking case that doubles as a kick stand. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:22 CarolMangis

2:23	CarolMangis:  Video ad time... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:23 CarolMangis

2:23	[Comment From Glenn in PhoenixGlenn in Phoenix: ]  No flash = no serious web browsing. So it's an "er"--biggER, strongER, fastER, but nothing really 'gotta have it' new? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:23 Glenn in Phoenix

2:24	[Comment From Chris in EuropeChris in Europe: ]  Charges while you type?? How? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:24 Chris in Europe

2:24	[Comment From more infomore info: ]  Try surfing the net on ATT's EDGE network. That is painful. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:24 more info

2:24	[Comment From oldmanoldman: ]  charging while you type: that would be through piezoelectrics? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:24 oldman

2:24	[Comment From 3G User3G User: ]  Charges while you type if it is on the dock with an actual keyboard Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:24 3G User

2:25	@joelSD:  ahhhh $629 for the 16GB iPad with WiFi + 3G, so Kindle escapes the Fatality! #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:25 @joelSD

2:25	@ciscoc:  the keyboard dock is actually pretty nice looking #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:25 @ciscoc

2:25	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  $830 - kindle price ($259) = $571 for a big iTouch and a way to look at my keynote slides? no thanks Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:25 nick fox

2:25

[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  Those prices are great. This will do things the phone and iTouch can't, while the iTouch and iPhone are more portable, with all the restrictions that imposes. This is another device for "bigger" things. That's why the price falls between iMac and iTouch. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:25 Stranex

2:25	[Comment From timtim: ]  will there there be a new iphone this year? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:25 tim

2:25	[Comment From oldmanoldman: ]  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezoelectricity Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:25 oldman

2:26

[Comment From MikeDMikeD: ]  Really great accessories as well. There's a dock! Why is that so interesting? When you're in lock screen, it puts you in the slideshow, so you have a great picture frame. Another dock WITH A KEYBOARD. Just slide your iPad into it. Charge your iPad and if you need to do a lot of typing, this is the way to go. Third accessory is a really nice case, doubles as a stand for typing, or watching video. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:26 MikeD

2:26	[Comment From ScottScott: ]  If it had a phone and a camera I would buy it for $1000 in a second... no phone no camera, it ain't worth $300 Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:26 Scott

2:26	[Comment From mixartistmixartist: ]  In fairness, you have to compare it to the Kindle DX which retails for 489.00 Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:26 mixartist

2:27	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  Hopefully they will have the next gen iphone with front facing camera Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:27 Shale

2:28	[Comment From joejoe: ]  kindle fanboys are already bowing up. gonna be an interesting battle of the CoolKids on this one Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:28 joe

2:29	[Comment From more infomore info: ]  Kindle Battery lasts 2 full weeks of use, not 10 hours. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 more info

2:29	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  This is a typical Apple device. It adds to what we will expect from all other devices. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 Stranex

2:29	@ciscoc:  So will the keyboard dock work with the iPhone? #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 @ciscoc

2:29	@lanceulanoff:  Interesting that over the course of one presentation Apple killed and then resurrected the keyboard. #apple #iPad #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 @lanceulanoff

2:29	@ciscoc:  This is officially the longest Apple announcement for one product #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 @ciscoc

2:29	@joelSD:  The iPad WiFi+3G: a 9.7" iPod Touch with double screen resolution, always connected Internet, no phone calls (no contracts). #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 @joelSD

2:29	CarolMangis:  Video is loooong...not sharing much that we haven't already been told today. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 CarolMangis

2:29	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  meh, even if the iPad kills the DX i dont think many tears will be shed...do my books have to be THAT big? and backlit? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 nick fox

2:29	CarolMangis:  Not a TV ad. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:29 CarolMangis

2:30	CarolMangis:  This will be available for viewing on Apple's website later today. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:30 CarolMangis

2:30	bheater:  Nerd side note: comics fans finally have their e-book readers. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:30 bheater

2:30	CarolMangis:  So, who's ready to drop $500 on one of these? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:30 CarolMangis

2:30	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  the world started to turn again when the ad started Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:30 Shale

2:30	[Comment From ScottScott: ]  I guess I'll wait for V2.0 or a cheap one to show up on eBay.... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:30 Scott

2:30	[Comment From Glenn in PhoenixGlenn in Phoenix: ]  (sound of wind leaving sails) Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:30 Glenn in Phoenix

2:31	CarolMangis:  Steep price for only 16GB, but you are paying for the screen, the e-books... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 CarolMangis

2:31	[Comment From Andrew in IllinoisAndrew in Illinois: ]  I am Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 Andrew in Illinois

2:31	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  NOt me Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 Guest

2:31	[Comment From ScottScott: ]  Not me. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 Scott

2:31	[Comment From Lotta moneyLotta money: ]  not me Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 Lotta money

2:31	[Comment From CesarCesar: ]  for 16gb!? i might opt out for the 32gb model and shell out $100 more Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 Cesar

2:31	@lanceulanoff:  Apple built the CPU, the battery, software +, of course, the body. Apple: "Way bigger than a new product, this is a new category." #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 @lanceulanoff

2:31	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  cricket, cricket Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:31 nick fox

2:32	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  I'll be off to NYC to get one for that price, mark my words! Or two! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:32 Guest

2:32	[Comment From StudentStudent: ]  I really hate to say this, but I don't think I'm going to do it. How does it help me as a student? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:32 Student

2:32	[Comment From Screw VerzionScrew Verzion: ]  im might as long it has no connection to Verzion Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:32 Screw Verzion

2:32	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  each e-book costs $$ as well, just paying for the screen Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:32 nick fox

2:32	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  Evolutionary, my dear Watson. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:32 Stranex

2:32	[Comment From MikeMike: ]  Yaaaaaaawwwwwn!!! I'm not impressed Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:32 Mike

2:32	[Comment From CatCat: ]  my husband will be the first in line at the apple store and will ditch his kindle Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:32 Cat

2:33	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  is it bad im already waiting for the next gen ipad? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 Shale

2:33	[Comment From big$big$: ]  I'll buy it, I'm a fanboy Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 big$

2:33	[Comment From Joe RockheadJoe Rockhead: ]  I would be tempted if they would allow poker sites to have apps... the morality police role is not fitting. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 Joe Rockhead

2:33	[Comment From Glenn in PhoenixGlenn in Phoenix: ]  I might pay that much for one.....but I'd have to think long and hard about it first. So far, it doesn't seem to do much that A) the iPhone doesn't and B) I really have to have. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 Glenn in Phoenix

2:33	[Comment From JacksonJackson: ]  I'm under-impressed. (Sigh.) Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 Jackson

2:33	bheater:  What do you guys demand in the next generation? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 bheater

2:33	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  well If I were to get one I'd just get the Wi-Fi Version cause think about it..Wi-Fi is widely available..Not to mention @ Home, Library's,Most Fast Food Places Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 Chris

2:33	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  i'm waiting too shale...one with a video camera and mic so i can skype on the go Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:33 nick fox

2:34	[Comment From Chris in EuropeChris in Europe: ]  NO, still need to be able to run Windows apps. Has to go with Mac Book. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 Chris in Europe

2:34	@lanceulanoff:  Steve Jobs: Since there are 75 million iPhones and iPods sold "Over 75 million people who already know how 2 use the iPad." #gearlog #apple Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 @lanceulanoff

2:34	@ciscoc:  After you buy all the accessories, 3G, 3G service, and 64GB capacity, the iPad will easily run you over $1,000. Genius #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 @ciscoc

2:34	@lanceulanoff:  They do have a hands-on area next door. Yippee! #iPad #apple #gearlog Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 @lanceulanoff

2:34	[Comment From Bullfrog117Bullfrog117: ]  MORE GIGABYTES! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 Bullfrog117

2:34	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  I'm afraid Shoeless Joe was right: "...build it and they will come..." Does this mean Apple is a baseball field in Iowa? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 Stranex

2:34	[Comment From MikeDMikeD: ]  i wish it run osx. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 MikeD

2:34	[Comment From ScottScott: ]  Right, if Parallels runs on it, it would help a lot. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:34 Scott

2:35	[Comment From WendellWendell: ]  I'll buy but I'll have to stand in line for 6 mos. There will be a long wait list. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:35 Wendell

2:35	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  BUT..if this REALLY is ONLY gonna start @ $500 then I'm on board cause after all it's a MAC that's LESS then $1000.00!!!! are u Kidding.. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:35 Chris

2:35	[Comment From oldmanoldman: ]  I'm just excited to see some competition from Google. They're not about to give in to an I think they can beat it. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:35 oldman

2:35	[Comment From John CJohn C: ]  I still don't know why I want one. I have a $299 netbook with a world of applications, WiFi, 3G via my phone, and Flash. Oh, and a nice paperback. What am I missing? Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:35 John C

2:35	[Comment From JimmyBJimmyB: ]  I want to know about iPhone 4.0 already come on Steve!!!! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:35 JimmyB

2:36	[Comment From more infomore info: ]  More memory, 4G from Sprint or Verizon Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:36 more info

2:36	[Comment From maybeitsaphonemaybeitsaphone: ]  I never buy the first version of anything. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:36 maybeitsaphone

2:37	[Comment From nick foxnick fox: ]  really if it was an ebook reader with skype/mic/camera i would have bought it up quick...iwork on the tablet is going to be useful in very limited situations Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:37 nick fox

2:37	[Comment From i-touch useri-touch user: ]  it gives me hope that i-pod touch can became 3G one day Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:37 i-touch user

2:37	[Comment From JimmyBJimmyB: ]  Not the actual phone, what the update si going to consist of, I want facts already, not rumors.... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:37 JimmyB

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[Comment From Joe RockheadJoe Rockhead: ]  I do think that this is a new(ish) category... and it _will_ be the future. That being said, I'd like to see a front-facing camera and phone capability. I would like the phone functionality to be independent of the carrier -- that is, something like Vonage. Definitely needs Flash functionality in v2. Adding Verizon would be nice. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:37 Joe Rockhead

2:37	[Comment From more infomore info: ]  Put a few HD movies this thing and you got no more room for ANYTHING else Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:37 more info

2:38	[Comment From John CJohn C: ]  I like my iPhone but I'm a PC, so maybe that's why I don't get it. This seems to be a product for Apple customers--not new customers. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:38 John C

2:38	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  this is great for gifts for kids and education Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:38 Shale

2:38	[Comment From ScottScott: ]  I have to admit, I was anxiously awaiting something seriously awesome, but now I am non-plussed. It is a fine device, but not there yet. Maybe they just pushed it out too soon to get some revenue, etc. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:38 Scott

2:38	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  It's ALWAYS good too wait n See WHAT happens AFTER the first 1,000 or So are sold Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:38 Chris

2:38	[Comment From kk: ]  needs a memory card slot, at &t will be a problem - they already have issues with all the iphones, removable battery - i am not paying $800 to have it die out with no way to use it - like it otherwise! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:38 k

2:38	[Comment From johnjohn: ]  yes, it's an itouch/phone on screen roids. But, it should aid in moving the educational and training ebook market to next gen, integrating rich text and video, simulations, etc.. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:38 john

2:38	[Comment From pdpd: ]  Apple website updated. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:38 pd

2:39	[Comment From JimmyBJimmyB: ]  Im not impressed at all with the iPad, gimmie the 4.0 news!!! Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:39 JimmyB

2:39	[Comment From JacksonJackson: ]  ...keep in mind that cloud computing is about to explode. You're not gonna need a lot of local storage... Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:39 Jackson

2:39	[Comment From Glenn in PhoenixGlenn in Phoenix: ]  I think I'll wait 6 months for the "Non-Early Adopter" cheaper version. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:39 Glenn in Phoenix

2:39	[Comment From ShaleShale: ]  I cant really think of a situation when i have my iphone with me and say "ohh i wish i had my ipad with me" Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:39 Shale

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[Comment From Joe RockheadJoe Rockhead: ]  This device will make great in-roads to younger users by being a neccesary tool for school due to new formats for textbooks and course materials. Once they're hooked at a young age, the younger generations will bring the tool screaming-and-kicking to the older generation. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:39 Joe Rockhead

2:40	[Comment From kk: ]  i agree about the need for a webcam on this as well - everyone is hitting it right - a larger i pod touch - i already have one. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:40 k

2:40	[Comment From StranexStranex: ]  What's so great? We'll have the "Daily Prophet" newspaper and Star Trek pad computers! This will be a great personal movie platform, good games, email, plus real apps? Twitter and Facebook will be great. Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:40 Stranex

2:41	CarolMangis:  [OK, guys, I think that's it! Thanks very much for being here. We'd love to hear more in Comments below the post, if you are so inclined.} Wednesday January 27, 2010 2:41 CarolMangis

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Note: All comments from CarolMangis after 1:22 were actually written by Tim Gideon; I was posting for him because of connectivity issues. - Carol