iPad

NAMCO knows the game here – with 20M+ iPhone games downloaded Namco is the true leader in this space… Here is a blurb on the iPad game development:

… (NAMCO) We are already updating our apps to take advantage of the new device’s gorgeous display, powerful chipset, and updated Wi-Fi support. Being able to reach new players and connect with your friends regardless of where they are in the world is an important evolution of social gaming, and in the next few weeks and months we’ll be announcing our titles that support the iPad as well as many other new efforts.

Source: Gamezbo

Here is the iPad TV ad that was presented during the Academy Awards last night (3/7/2010):

As a side note, for the folks who did not catch it, Steve Jobs was in a Tux, no jeans and New Balance footwear this time. See the photos here (Huff Post)…

After announcing release of the iPad back in late January, Apple finally set a release for the device. Here is the scoop:

iPad Release Date Update
• The Wi-Fi model will start selling the US on 4/3/2010.
• 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available at the end of April 2010.
• Preordering: Starts on 3/12/2010 (both models, US only).
• Location: Preorders will be taken at the Apple store or online at Apple.com
• 3G dataplan w/ATT starts at fifteen bucks for 250MB – the unlimited plan is thirty bucks.
• No word on the Rest of the World Dates (see the post below on the UK blurb)

Prep the checkbook folks…

BooqBags is jumping the gun here and the folks are already selling the ipad sleeve cover – several colors are available and can be purchased via the link above.

Here is a quick list with Apple’s guidelines on the iPad User experience (alpha ordered):

1. Add Physicality and Heightened Realism
2. Always Be Prepared to Stop
3. Ask People to Save Only When Necessary
4. Consider Multifinger Gestures
5. Consider Popovers for Some Modal Tasks
6. De-emphasize User Interface Controls
7. Delight People with Stunning Graphics
8. Downplay File-Handling Operations
9. Enable Collaboration and Connectedness
10. Enhance Interactivity (Don’t Just Add Features)
11. Flatten Your Information Hierarchy
12. Minimize Modality
13. Reduce Full-Screen Transitions
14. Restrict Complexity in Modal Tasks
15. Rethink Your Lists
16. Start Instantly
17. Support All Orientations

Hit the UX or iPad SDK for more details

The projections come via Gartner.com (Angela McIntyre, Analyst): “The most likely scenario for iPad sales this year is 4.2 million” – Gartner is underlying high price and limited technical capabilities as factors limiting sales potential. I could not find the source article, here is the link to the analyst’s homepage. TheStreet has some of the content published here.

Hilarious. Enjoy:

Just created a Twitter account and liked it to the RSS feed. If you would like to follow hit me at: http://twitter.com/ipad_org

imbrianjohnson posted a comment with the link to a school project (fake iPad commercial/parody)… Check it out, it’s pretty cool:

This commercial is really funny and highlights the features of Apple’s new iPad. Check it out!

The video is an assignment for our Comm 340 class. The goal was to make a media product with the highest consumption as possible. We completed it March 2, 2010. Our professor is Dr. Warnick, and our group members are: Brian, Justin, Laura, Mike, and Rashel.

It’s a late night post – gotta appreciate the displayed boundless creativity here. Anyhow, Amazon has this lovely waterproof iPad bag on sale (25% discount) – so if you plan going snorkeling with your new shiny iPad hit the Amazon store here.