Shoutbox archive
Date/Time Name Message
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Shipping the 3G models within 90 days.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Wow. That is good pricing
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 add $130 to each base price for the 3G variant
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 $499 for 16 GB, $599 for 32 GB, $699 for 64 GB
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 DEFINITELY taking on netbooks.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 $499 US! (assuming that's for the entry-level 16 GB model with no 3G... but still!)
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 “We want to put this in the hands of LOTS of people. Just like we were able to meet or exceed our technical goals, we’ve met our cost goals.”
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 "When we set out to develop the iPad, we not only had very ambitious technical goals and user interface goals, but we had a very aggressive price for it"
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 "If you listen to the pundits, we're going to price at under $1K, which is code for $999."
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 "What should we price it at?"
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 So doing the review of features now.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 and of course you can just use regular WiFi too.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 each device is unlocked (but uses micro-SIMs) ... so you can just pop in a microSIM and use it with your existing plan.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 and...
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Internationally, they're looking to have deals available in June-July!
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Free use of AT&T WiFi hotspots
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 No contract, cancel anytime
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 $29.99 a month for "unlimited" with AT&T in the US
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 typically it's $60 a month if you've got a laptop, so let's see how this compares.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 $14.99 a month for 250 MB (good for email, etc)
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 They've made a deal with carrier(s):
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 talking about cellular data plans
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Every iPad is going to have WiFi - some models will also include 3G
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 syncs via USB (sigh. No wifi syncing?) just like an iPhone
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Talking about iTunes syncing
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 iWork demo is over. Steve is back on stage.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Compatible with the desktop versions of course.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Nice!
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 "you can easily connect to a projector with a small cable"
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Ah ha!
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 How much for iWork? $9.99 for each app (ie: Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 Nice picklist for choosing formulas based on category (scientific, engineering, etc)
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 No need to refresh this page by the way - your browser reloads this window every 4-8 seconds
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 custom input keyboards pop up depending on context - ie: when entering a number field, you get a numeric keypad with specialized keys to access formulas, etc.
Wednesday 27 January 2010
11:11
mike		 over to Numbers now, showing off some "typical spreadsheet tasks, without a keyboard and mouse"
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