Can you connect a USB port to the connector thingy? I''m not buying anything that doesn't have USB connectivity.
Apple will be selling such a thing, (look here and scroll down), but it looks like its functionality will be *very* limited.
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Tom Scola - Jan 28, 2010 8:47:36 am PST #12676 of 25501
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NoiseDesign - Jan 28, 2010 8:58:13 am PST #12677 of 25501
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The 30 Pin iPod connector includes USB functionality so my guess is that there will be some options available in that department.
Also you aren't limited to the keyboard dock, it will also work with bluetooth keyboards. While that doesn't open up everything, it does broaden the field a little. I also suspect that some companies will come out with a way to connect USB keyboards to the dock connector.
Zenkitty - Jan 28, 2010 9:10:24 am PST #12678 of 25501
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I'm kind of wanting the thing now. It's so pretty and shiny. I don't have the money to spare, though, and maybe it's just as well. If it had a phone app, it might be irresistible.
NoiseDesign - Jan 28, 2010 9:23:51 am PST #12679 of 25501
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While there isn't an official phone app, Apple has not opened up with api to allow for VOIP over 3G, so there will be ways to make calls from the device.
Jessica - Jan 28, 2010 9:25:23 am PST #12680 of 25501
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If the second gen version has a webcam, it would make a terrific Skype "phone."
brenda m - Jan 28, 2010 9:25:57 am PST #12681 of 25501
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Yeah it would. That might make it more compelling for me.
Theodosia - Jan 28, 2010 9:30:32 am PST #12682 of 25501
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Next step: personal rocket packs for commuting!
le nubian - Jan 28, 2010 9:38:25 am PST #12683 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
So, I suspect that sharing files will work with the Apple Tablet much like it does for the iphone/ipod touch:
there are programs where I can access other computers, access dropbox and google docs, etc. through wifi (touch) or 3G (iphone). Would this be enough accessibility for you all who want to transfer files?
NoiseDesign - Jan 28, 2010 9:49:46 am PST #12684 of 25501
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Since they announced a version of iWork for the iPad I'm going to assume that there will be a reasonably decent way of transferring files.
Even from my iPhone they have a pretty nice iDisk client that I use. I already keep a copy of all of my documents on my iDisk so that they are backed up and can be accessed easily from multiple computers. From the iPhone iDisk client I can already view documents and send them to other people.
Jessica - Jan 28, 2010 9:52:49 am PST #12685 of 25501
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I'm thinking more for traveling with media, since there's no cloud storage for iTunes yet. A 16GB flash drive would be a good way to carry an extra season or two of TV in case you run out of things to watch on the road.