iPad starts shipping; did you get one?

manufacturing cost is only a fraction of the retail price. think R&D, software devt, brand building, advertisement, intellectual property protection, etc. you think a company gets all these for free?

basta ako, i realized something. those nifty things i criticize as being overpriced and unnecessary are usually those that i cannot afford to buy but would definitely buy if i had extra disposable income…..i’m sure marami sa apple hateboys ganito din….aminin

guys, read the article

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/icds-tegra-2-powered-gemini-is-the-most-feature-complete-tablet/

mas astig ang gemini compare to joojoo at iPad.

i just got mine today, keyboard is very easy to use and very fast processor. i love it! :-)

I’m waiting for the 3G version which I hope isn’t a lot more expensive than this current one. iPad + Logmein for remote login to my work PC means no more heavy laptops while traveling or presenting to clients! No if only I could play WoW on this…:)

one thing to know about iPad for would-be owners – it does not charge using powered USB hubs and non-Macs. So you’ll be tied up with the AC outlet and your Mac for juice.

Sharing a few of the videos I made:

Claiming the iPAD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T22B4pNWZsQ

Unboxing and setup at apple store: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUJBAVWmh0A

Using the iPAD as a PDF viewer via Goodreader application: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkWpOV7CHms

@Topaz
a Kindle is still better if you’re just opting to read.

@topaz: hijo/hija, I can see where your logic is getting at. However, though I love to read so much, my friends call me a bookworm, it doesn’t follow that I would get myself an iPad.

I might get one, but not because of your “love to read; hence, got to have the iPad” point.

Also, equating dislike for the iPad with not loving to read sounds a little arrogant, don’t you think?

Having said that, I very much applaud your push for the written word and love for reading.

There’s a very simple reason why you should get an iPad: It’s the future. I understand this because I work for the magazine industry and it’s dying. But with the advent of the iPad, publishing will now be available on the iPad. It’s like Harry Potter’s magic newspaper!

So if you love the written word, an iPad is a must. If you don’t like to read, then of course you’d think the iPad is ridiculous. And that’s just one aspect of the iPad.

I think anyone with an eye towards the future should at least be interested in what this gadget has to offer. It may not be what everyone wants but I’m pretty sure it’s going to change how we live tomorrow.

http://www.thirdworldnerd.com/2010/04/should-you-get-ipad.html

I want an iPad…but I think I’ll stick with my iPhone 3GS for a while ;)

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@Adrian – are you in Manila? Did you have your unit delivered by a freight forwarder or through a relative/friend?

Less than US$100 manufacturing cost & selling it for US$499 is ridiculous. I can’t believe so many people are just crazy about “overpriced” Apple products.

Very well said Rico…

@Rico

Be efficient dude. Spend time googling and reading stuff before jumping into an Apple pad.

ricpac, meron ka alam other companies like JAC..
I used it for years to ship stuff and wonder if
meron pa iba.

anyone has any idea how much local apple dealers will
sell it? Digihub is selling the ipod touch 32gig
for P13,400 cash payment and its cheaper than
$299 in the US. So unless the IPAD will be sold much
more expensive.. i may just wait for it instead of
getting one via JAC…

walang WOW factor, butas ang bulsa. just like the iPhone I got for almost a year. dati parang it was the ultimate gadget, ngayon, parang wala lang, pinagsawaan. instead of iPad, i’d rather buy a macbook.

For those who will get their unit/s days from now, congratulations! :)

Well, expensive or not, it’s not worth $499 for me. Not even $399. Pretty bad move for the Apple guys, for sticking onto the design of the iPod touch. hindi naman araw-araw, pasko hahaha

i won’t get one because Asus, Acer and/or any Taiwanese tech firm are bound to make something better and cheaper than this IPAD.

@Phillip – I’m heading over to the Apple store to get a reservation. But won’t it be available in 60 days pa? :(

bukas po dating nung sa akin :)

with the way Apple / Mac / Safari performed on PWN2OWN 2010, being very expensive for 16GB, no flash support (i think) and limited functionality…
hmmm..think quadruple times guys…

@RicPac – I decided to skip on JAC this time. Yup, their services are cheap and trusted but it usually takes a week to deliver the package. I couldn’t wait that long. :-)

@Rico – Yup, will definitely put up an-in depth review once I get to play with it.

I’ll get mine when my friend arrives form the US next month. Tagal pa! For now Kindle & Stanza on iPhone will do.

@Arnold looking forward to an in depth review :)

@Jade I wouldn’t call $499 (base model) as expensive, the price is in line with your average netbook or a high end phone. If you’ve tried the iPhone and loved reading ebooks via Kindle or Stanza and occasionally browsing the web and playing some casual games on the side then this device is a perfect fit. You should try it, I’m pretty sure you’ll like it as well :)

Headed to the local Apple Store in a few hours. Pre-reserved mine.

Mine got through the April 3 shipping. But won’t get it until a couple of days depending on how fast my friend in Cali will have it shipped to me. But I’ve already downloaded several apps from the iPad App Store. Hindi naman halatang excited ako…:-)