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Kanda
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Kanda
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Well, no, it's not. Every PC since god knows when has had numerous +12v from the supply... and for years I've had devices that have said 'fuck you, I need more power'
elbows
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I think you are proving that its understandable that some people are confused or sad about this issue. Although related to voltage in some ways, we need to talk about watts or amps to make proper sense of it.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/ipad-battery-charging/#ixzz0kMRfQPIP
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/ipad-battery-charging/#ixzz0kMRfQPIP
Crispy
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Yeah, but the USB spec says 5V maximum, which is why many DVD burners come wih two USB plugs in order to get enough power
elbows
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I repeat that this talk of volts is only demonstrating the confusion. Although for the average user its not about the precise nature of the detail, but a failure of the USB scene to remain as simple as the basic 'usb 1' and 'usb 2' labels would imply.
But just to be anal about it, its not about volts, USB standard is still around 5 volts, the only 12 volt USB stuff is 'Powered USB' which is something used by certain business equipment and has additional connections beyond what we are used to with USB.
Over time the amount of power that can be drawn by devices according to the USB spec has been increased, by increasing the current not the volts. And now there are additional 'Battery Charging Specifications' which allow for even more power to be drawn from a single USB connection, up to 9 Watts I believe.
But just to be anal about it, its not about volts, USB standard is still around 5 volts, the only 12 volt USB stuff is 'Powered USB' which is something used by certain business equipment and has additional connections beyond what we are used to with USB.
Over time the amount of power that can be drawn by devices according to the USB spec has been increased, by increasing the current not the volts. And now there are additional 'Battery Charging Specifications' which allow for even more power to be drawn from a single USB connection, up to 9 Watts I believe.
Sunray
Its sunny somewhere.
I just think that their implementation of it is quite poor from an ergonomic point of view. I also think its misses the mark in the size and weight stakes.
It has to be much thinner, I'd say 1/2 the size and 1/4 the weight before it becomes a ubiquitous computing device which is what I think that Apple are striving to achieve.
I think they also know this but technology isn't there to properly support it right now, but want to get in there 1st as a land grab, the iPhone nailed it in this respect.
Not sure if getting in there way behind the technology curve does anything for you as such, just tarnishes the brand producing clunky heavy and functionally light products.
elbows
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A Different issue, one that the USB charging stuff does not shed any light upon as far as I can tell.
Certainly I think it would be a mistake to assume that the USB dongle is going to support a wide range of uses, its being sold as a camera connection kit and I would be somewhat surprised if it fully supported USB hard drives etc, even leaving aside any power issues there are a variety of other reasons that it wont be quite like having a USB port on a computer.
Crispy
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It does some things a netbook does and some things it doesn't. And vice versa. I don't think it can be put in a pithy one-liner. The Ars review comes close with "The ipad is not a big ipod touch, the ipod touch is a small, restricted ipad"
stupid dogbot
Haughty and Superior
Not a bad review, by any means.
Structaural
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Cheers, been waiting for that.
editor
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I've bigged up that review on wirefresh and added a few observations of my own:
http://www.wirefresh.com/apple-ipad-gets-comprehensively-reviewed/
grit
an ugly force for good
A review of a review!
Weren't you just moaning about the useless iPad articles just recently?
Crispy
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What a heady concoction!On a more serious note, your familiar "Herr Jobs" quote is a bit offensive maybe? Herr just means Mr, and not all male germans are authoritarian nazis (as implied by the usage) - not sure how I'd feel about that if I was German...
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hiraethified
I guess you're still smarting after your last pathetic attempt to slur me as "anti-Apple" backfired so spectacularly in your face, but pray tell what's so 'useless' about my article, please?
I offer my opinion on the iPad based on what I've seen and read thus far, and then I direct users to what is quite possibly the best review available.
Kid_Eternity
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Apple admits its Ipad can't do wireless very well
LOL! Kinda undermines the whole idea of this being a wireless device if you have to stand in a certain spot to connect. I read somewhere the wifi ariel is actually under the black apple logo which is why they think it's not working as well as it should. I expect the 3g version, with is black plastic ariel bit at the top, will fix this issue...
LOL! Kinda undermines the whole idea of this being a wireless device if you have to stand in a certain spot to connect. I read somewhere the wifi ariel is actually under the black apple logo which is why they think it's not working as well as it should. I expect the 3g version, with is black plastic ariel bit at the top, will fix this issue...
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hiraethified
Oops! That's not what I meant to write. It's rubbish publishing without a sub editor. You can read your article five times over and still not see really obvious typos and mistakes.
Edit: no, I don't think the 'Herr Jobs' comment is offensive. It's a clearly jokey reference that has been coined for years and I don't think I've ever seen any one complain.
No doubt grit will be here soon though, claiming to be outraged on behalf of all Germans.
stupid dogbot
Haughty and Superior
Ok, 'Herr editor'.
grit
an ugly force for good
"Attempt to slur" lol get over yourself. Maybe anti apple is too restrictive a description for how you express your views. I was just referring to the boredom myself (and I presume other posters) experience with your constant linking to articles that highlight apples less than desirable practices. We know, that you know now please quit it.
Personally I dont give a fuck about apple anymore. I did when I was a iPhone 3g user for 2 years but once the iPhone became dated and better alternatives appeared I jumped ship.
I just didnt think that a cut and paste of an Ars review is worthy of an article itself. Seemed strange after your comments regarding the guardian. But hey all those wirefresh links in the forum must do something for your SEO right?
Also why would I express rage on behalf of all Germans? When have I ever done something similar?
Structaural
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yeah it's something all new gadgets have when first released, a few bugs/glitches etc...
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hiraethified
Hey how about you keep your ad hominems and dishonest "criticisms" to yourself and do something really wild like discuss the iPad instead?
What do you reckon? Could be a winning idea, you know.
grit
an ugly force for good
Where was I dishonest?
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sunnysidedown
caput mortuum
Thanks for the heads up, i've been waiting for Ars to get their review out - ncie and in depth, one thing I'm hoping gets sorted soon is decent PDF support in iBooks.
And it's nice to finally read something well researched/written by people who have actually used the device...
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