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Saturday, March 31, 2012, 12:33 am
Third-generation iPad passes Taiwan certification, could see May debut
Apple's new LTE-equipped iPad has reportedly passed governmental certification in Taiwan and could be hitting shelves as soon as May.Both the Wi-Fi and "4G" version of the tablet have been inspected (machine translation) by Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) and were found to be in accordance with all wireless laws, reports the Mandarin language Economic Daily News.
Taiwanese users will only be able to use the iPad's 3G functionality, however, as the country has yet to introduce 4G LTE. The nation's largest wireless operator, Chunghwa Telecom, only offers up to WCDMA service and other carriers operate 4G WiMAX networks.
Also inspected were the iPad's battery and wall charging unit.
There has yet to be an official announcement regarding the official launch of the iPad, but Taiwan could possibly get the tablet ahead of the Chinese mainland if Apple follows its iPhone 4S release calendar. The newest iPhone launched in Taiwan in December and was followed by China a month later.
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Originally Posted by tylerk36 
Don't forget properly describe the true meaning of the cell type service technology and it's limitations on Taiwan's Apple web site or you may get a law suit like the one in Australia.
Don't forget properly describe the true meaning of the cell type service technology and it's limitations on Taiwan's Apple web site or you may get a law suit like the one in Australia.
It's too bad the air interfaces weren't marketed by the carriers because then there would haven't been an any issue. It makes a lot of sense to use them because it's the air interface that is the reason for the incompatibly and use of different operating bands. When talking about LTE I'd rather call it E-UTRA. It just sounds cooler.
I love my iPad 3: it is faster, lighter and higher res than my iPad 1. But one thing I noticed: it hasn't taken me any closer to the idea of tablets taking over from PCs. That is, with the purchase of an iPad 3, no additional tasks that I do on my PC have moved to my tablet. Am beginning to doubt the idea of tablets taking over from computers.
Steve Jobs never thought it would be a total takeover, just a takeover for the general case, with specialised tasks still needing a PC. But I am wondering if the takeover might not be so complete. Yes, there will be a takeover, but only of the low end, the $500 PC, the general case will still be a laptop, although a much smaller and lighter one.
Mine's arriving on April 4. That's a 7 day shipping time to Ireland; not bad.
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Originally Posted by tylerk36
Don't forget properly describe the true meaning of the cell type service technology and it's limitations on Taiwan's Apple web site or you may get a law suit like the one in Australia.
Don't forget properly describe the true meaning of the cell type service technology and it's limitations on Taiwan's Apple web site or you may get a law suit like the one in Australia.
I bought mine (Wi-Fi + 4G) to replace 1st gen WiFi only not because of the 4G or even LTE but because it is lighter than the 1st gen., it is newer and Retina Display. It's a pity those who sell need to educate those who buy when the buyer is the one who give their hard-earned money, they should know what they are committing to. No corporations no matter how philanthropic they are can get away with anything nowadays.
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Originally Posted by ascii
I love my iPad 3: it is faster, lighter and higher res than my iPad 1. But one thing I noticed: it hasn't taken me any closer to the idea of tablets taking over from PCs. That is, with the purchase of an iPad 3, no additional tasks that I do on my PC have moved to my tablet. Am beginning to doubt the idea of tablets taking over from computers.
Steve Jobs never thought it would be a total takeover, just a takeover for the general case, with specialised tasks still needing a PC. But I am wondering if the takeover might not be so complete. Yes, there will be a takeover, but only of the low end, the $500 PC, the general case will still be a laptop, although a much smaller and lighter one.
I love my iPad 3: it is faster, lighter and higher res than my iPad 1. But one thing I noticed: it hasn't taken me any closer to the idea of tablets taking over from PCs. That is, with the purchase of an iPad 3, no additional tasks that I do on my PC have moved to my tablet. Am beginning to doubt the idea of tablets taking over from computers.
Steve Jobs never thought it would be a total takeover, just a takeover for the general case, with specialised tasks still needing a PC. But I am wondering if the takeover might not be so complete. Yes, there will be a takeover, but only of the low end, the $500 PC, the general case will still be a laptop, although a much smaller and lighter one.
I used to carry a laptop to work every day. Now I only bring the iPad third-generation. I have a 27 inch iMac that I use for editing photos and movies. Pretty much for everything else I use the iPad.
My poor laptop has been sitting dead in the closet since the 16th. I think Steve Jobs was right, in order to have a successful product line in the tablet market it has to be better than a smart phone and the laptop.
So considering android tablets are glorified oversized smart phones and small netbooks laptops are basically tablets with keyboards I truly think the iPad is the future of personal computing. With the new iPad's voice dictation and easy typing interface, a physical keyboard to type faster really isn't as needed as it was years ago.
The days of needing a 15 or 17 inch laptop with a DVD burner and USB drives are coming to an end.
I think for the basic house hold, in the coming five years the home desktop will remain, laptops will slowly fade, and the tablet market with optional physical keyboards for those that still feel they need them will dominate.
I also feel within 8 to 10 years the home desktop computer will begin to fade and smaller tablet like devices will become the mainstream source of interactive technology to the average consumer. For some users like those in the photography, video editing, graphic arts, etc. fields, the desktop will be around for quite a bit longer.
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX
It's too bad the air interfaces weren't marketed by the carriers because then there would haven't been an any issue. It makes a lot of sense to use them because it's the air interface that is the reason for the incompatibly and use of different operating bands. When talking about LTE I'd rather call it E-UTRA. It just sounds cooler.
It's too bad the air interfaces weren't marketed by the carriers because then there would haven't been an any issue. It makes a lot of sense to use them because it's the air interface that is the reason for the incompatibly and use of different operating bands. When talking about LTE I'd rather call it E-UTRA. It just sounds cooler.
You know a lot about this subject so I have to ask ... Why didn't Apple include more supported versions of so called 4G, was this beyond their control? Or are they trying to influence the uptake of those services they do support (assuming they have that much clout)?
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Originally Posted by SWS
I used to carry a laptop to work every day. Now I only bring the iPad third-generation. I have a 27 inch iMac that I use for editing photos and movies. Pretty much for everything else I use the iPad.
My poor laptop has been sitting dead in the closet since the 16th. I think Steve Jobs was right, in order to have a successful product line in the tablet market it has to be better than a smart phone and the laptop.
So considering android tablets are glorified oversized smart phones and small netbooks laptops are basically tablets with keyboards I truly think the iPad is the future of personal computing. With the new iPad's voice dictation and easy typing interface, a physical keyboard to type faster really isn't as needed as it was years ago.
The days of needing a 15 or 17 inch laptop with a DVD burner and USB drives are coming to an end.
I think for the basic house hold, in the coming five years the home desktop will remain, laptops will slowly fade, and the tablet market with optional physical keyboards for those that still feel they need them will dominate.
I also feel within 8 to 10 years the home desktop computer will begin to fade and smaller tablet like devices will become the mainstream source of interactive technology to the average consumer. For some users like those in the photography, video editing, graphic arts, etc. fields, the desktop will be around for quite a bit longer.
I used to carry a laptop to work every day. Now I only bring the iPad third-generation. I have a 27 inch iMac that I use for editing photos and movies. Pretty much for everything else I use the iPad.
My poor laptop has been sitting dead in the closet since the 16th. I think Steve Jobs was right, in order to have a successful product line in the tablet market it has to be better than a smart phone and the laptop.
So considering android tablets are glorified oversized smart phones and small netbooks laptops are basically tablets with keyboards I truly think the iPad is the future of personal computing. With the new iPad's voice dictation and easy typing interface, a physical keyboard to type faster really isn't as needed as it was years ago.
The days of needing a 15 or 17 inch laptop with a DVD burner and USB drives are coming to an end.
I think for the basic house hold, in the coming five years the home desktop will remain, laptops will slowly fade, and the tablet market with optional physical keyboards for those that still feel they need them will dominate.
I also feel within 8 to 10 years the home desktop computer will begin to fade and smaller tablet like devices will become the mainstream source of interactive technology to the average consumer. For some users like those in the photography, video editing, graphic arts, etc. fields, the desktop will be around for quite a bit longer.
I'd only disagree with the part about desk tops in five years being needed by the average household. You are right on the money IMHO except the time frame will be faster than you speculate. I suspect there will be larger iPads with more power within five years and the desktop will be a tool only used by those who are in the professional creation arena. New generations minis and main frames are coming for enterprise and iPads will become intelligent terminals for those folks I bet further reducing desk top usage.
Apple should look at buying Cray ... So as to create the next generation Apple Servers!
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Originally Posted by digitalclips
I'd only disagree with the part about desk tops in five years being needed by the average household. You are right on the money IMHO except the time frame will be faster than you speculate. I suspect there will be larger iPads with more power within five years and the desktop will be a tool only used by those who are in the professional creation arena. New generations minis and main frames are coming for enterprise and iPads will become intelligent terminals for those folks I bet further reducing desk top usage.
Apple should look at buying Cray ... So as to create the next generation Apple Servers!
I'd only disagree with the part about desk tops in five years being needed by the average household. You are right on the money IMHO except the time frame will be faster than you speculate. I suspect there will be larger iPads with more power within five years and the desktop will be a tool only used by those who are in the professional creation arena. New generations minis and main frames are coming for enterprise and iPads will become intelligent terminals for those folks I bet further reducing desk top usage.
Apple should look at buying Cray ... So as to create the next generation Apple Servers!
Yea, your probably right! I was being conservative with my projections.
I am ready for the change!
And Apple even owns the rights to the name iPad in Taiwan!
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Don't forget properly describe the true meaning of the cell type service technology and it's limitations on Taiwan's Apple web site or you may get a law suit like the one in Australia.