http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/ Engadget Comments for iPad Netflix and ABC Player hands-on over MiFi 3G and WiFi (with video) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/This is really cool but still, its nothing that a netbook can't do. show me a use for the ipad that no netbook can acheive! please! then you'll have an excuse for this ridiculous amount of coverage. the only reason this thing will make it big is because of all this needless, undeserved media hype!]]>Apr 3rd 2010 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
Large = better apps]]>Apr 3rd 2010 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
My netbook has an instant on linux partition, I did it... it's battery lasts for 11 hours, and it runs everything a netbook should very well. I paid $342, add a little extra for new OS, ram upgrades... and I'm still just over $400. It does everything the iPad does and then some. Your argument is silly, the iPad is an awesome device for the form factor and ease of use, other features can be recreated. Lots of love was put into the design of the iPad. I won't get it, too pricey for me, since I can recreate the functionality of the iPad on an Android 7" tablet for $150... but the iPad will be a nicer device. This isn't a matter of netbook versus iPad. These are different form factors... the thing is, the iPad would be a really cool device to just chill in your living room for simple fun things. Of course you can bring it anywhere, but I would mainly use this device around the house. People need to quit comparing Apple tech to other tech... they both have advantages and disadvantages. Do you really want to go through what I went through to get comparable functionality out of your netbook? Probably not, and you don't have too, you just have to pay a little bit more for the iPad. Sure, you won't be able to do some things (FLASH MR. JOBS, FLASH), but that's hardly an issue for most users. I wouldn't care, and I'm a big techie... like I said, it's price that has always kept me away from Apple. I'm cheap. ]]>Apr 3rd 2010 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
Depends on the usage scenario of the netbook.

Some people buy netbooks instead of laptops as a cheaper way to do everything they could do on a laptop. For these people, the netbook is their MAIN and only computer. Of course, in these situations an iPad is not going to replace the netbook.

Others buy netbooks for portability. To do some of the tasks they do on their main computer, with the benefit of the smaller form factor. For these people, an iPad could absolutely replace the netbook.

Here's a thought though, and it applies to my situation. I'm in the market for a replacement for my ageing laptop which is now 3 years old and is literally falling apart ( the LCD hinges are loose ). When my laptop was new it was top of the range and cost me £1200.

Todays' netbooks are almost as powerful as my current laptop. Instead of splashing out £1200 on another top of the range laptop, I am now more likely to purchase a decent netbook and an iPad, and still have change. Fact is, I don't NEED a high end laptop for productivity, I use my high end laptop for entertainment. A decent netbook will be just fine for my productivity needs. For entertainment, the iPad will replace my laptop, without doubt, leaving a netbook as a perfect companion for storage and productivity. Heck, a netbook and the iPad together will weigh less than my current laptop. Frankly, I'm also sick of my 'powerful' laptop burning my legs when I use the damn thing on my lap for extended periods, not to mention the ridiculously poor battery life, also because of it's 'desktop replacement power'.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's very possible that the iPad will have the opposite effect of killing the netbook, it may actually instead cannibalize the high end laptop sales.

Thoughts?]]>Apr 3rd 2010 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/"Todays' netbooks are almost as powerful as my current laptop."

BWAHAHAHA. You, sir, have obviously never used a netbook. My six-year-old laptop (recently died, RIP) had more power than most netbooks today. It could play Flash, HD video and even some games.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Correct, I actually as yet, have not used one. Perhaps I meant a thin and light or a medium spec laptop for half what I would usually pay. ]]>Apr 3rd 2010 4:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 5:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
When you say iPad specific apps? What exactly are they? Games and media players are the only things that come to mind.

To me, Apple does one thing above the rest: Apps. But, which apps would I play on the iPad that I couldn't do with an itouch or iPhone? Games and video. It seems that the iPad is a portable media player and game console.

But there are problems: a lot of people already have portable game consoles. (DS/PSP/iPhone/iTouch) And $500 is a steep price for a media player (plus subscriptions). Definitely would not bring this thing out on the bus or subway.

As another commenter already said, would you even feel conformable holding it up to view videos that exceed 20 minutes?

Honestly, you can't read for long periods with this thing. If it's anything like a computer screen, like the video clip reports, then my eyes would just be strained. Plus, one of my classes use Flash paper for our textbook.

I think I'll just wait till the summer when a lot more tablets are presumably out. Waiting seems appropriate since we are likely to see more options from other companies and Apple will probably release a second generation in about a year. This version, as is, seems best for a frequent traveler.
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I personally like value for money and features are important to me and the iPad is lacking but that display is amazing quality. Netbooks offer a lot of functionality and can be the only computer you need but the experience is poor.

I don't like either one for various reasons but over time, it will be easier to make the iPad more functional than the netbook better quality. Most of the iPad failings are software-based.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 8:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
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Why do we have to wait for Apple? Pretty fcuked up if you ask me.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 1:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
The iPad is considered a computer (in Apples eyes). Netflix was debuted on WP7. No other phone has shown the ability to stream. There is speculation the iPhone will have it but only time will tell. The iPad is the first one out with an app version of Netflix. Im sure the HP slate will have it because W7. Tablets have been out for a while so this is not ground breaking to show Netflix on a tablet style form factor.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 1:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
"No other phone has shown the ability to stream."

huh?]]>Apr 3rd 2010 1:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
If you ask me its the other way around. Its Apple playing catchup if you look at the history or technology that has been out and how long it takes them to refresh their line up. Everything under the sun can be played on a Windows desktop (To a certain degree). Everything hardware under the sun can be upgraded on a desktop (Windows/Linux/Ubuntu etc). The "average" consumer has to wait for ground breaking technology.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
Netflix...I was referencing to Netflix streaming on a iPhone/iPad. The rest was about Apple "not" pioneering the rest of the industry.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
And many phones stream. I have apps that stream from my home to my phone and commercial sites to my phone so I don't know what you are referring to.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
How much evidence do you need to show WP7 was streaming Netflix? Show me the iPhone version. Listen, im not turning this into a flaming match and it seem to be headed that way with your comment. Phones will have it but the question is when. Streaming Netflix on WP7 was enough evidence for me to know that Netflix will be "integrated" into the user experience. No more speculation for me to know whether or not Netflix will be done for WP7 (phone).]]>Apr 3rd 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
Youre right. But like i said to terabiter, its enough evidence for me to know itll be on WP7 eventually. Im a skeptic at heart but to see it debuted at the WP7 debut it only confirms the app will be there or after launch. It can not be said about other handsets. Up until this point its only "speculation". As far as streaming. Majority of hand sets (6.5]]>Apr 3rd 2010 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/
It's funny because you're trying to sound like you have a clue. Shoo, troll.]]>Apr 3rd 2010 6:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/EPIC, you just blew my mind!]]>Apr 3rd 2010 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/Apr 3rd 2010 3:04PM