The lack of ram specification is pretty weird, I can't understand why that was left out unless for some unfathomable reason they left it at 256.

they do it because they're not selling the tech, they're selling the experience.

Looks like my wife will soon inherit an iPad1. Or I could sell it. 64GB 3G

Refurbs now down to $349 and up: http://dealmac.com/Refurbished-Apple-iPads-Extra-80-to-120-off-from-349-free-shipping/440629.html

When I do upgrade it will be 64Gb and Verizon 3G. I hate thinking I could have bought a moar better one.

For those who want to connect their other iStuff...

"Apple Digital AV adapter, which also supports video output from the original iPad, iPhone 4 and current-generation iPhone 4 (sic), but mirroring will only be on the iPad 2. Video out supports up to 1080p for the iPad 2 and 720p for the original iPad, iPhone 4 and iPod Touch."

Apogee JAM iPad/Pod/Phone instrument preamp/adc was announced today (and was in the video, tho not mentioned) for $99

Apogee Jam

I am trying to convince myself not to get the new Ipad... not sure it is working. I am pathetic.

just do it...

I am trying to convince myself not to get the new Ipad... not sure it is working. I am pathetic.

I've made my peace with not getting it...at least for tonight.

that's good, you can't for another 9 days

Does anyone have the inside scoop on if the iPad 2 will be a decent streaming music server?

Using what interface?

Airplay?

Airplay?

Please excuse my ignorance but,

How would this get pumped into my USB/optical DAC?

Would I need some type of wireless adapter or

<cringe> need to buy an Airplay enabled DAC? (if they even exist)

I've seen Airplay enabled speaker setups and a few Sony and Denon amps that support this.

I'm also seeking something that outputs music at least on par with flac files.

Or is the realistic alternative a MacBook with optical out or a PC server like I have now?

Edited March 3, 201115 yr by livewire

the appletv and the airport express are both "turn any dac into an airplay device" boxes...

Please excuse my ignorance but,

How would this get pumped into my USB/optical DAC?

Would I need some type of wireless adapter or

<cringe> need to buy an Airplay enabled DAC? (if they even exist)

I've seen Airplay enabled speaker setups and a few Sony and Denon amps that support this.

I'm also seeking something that outputs music at least on par with flac files.

Or is the realistic alternative a MacBook with optical out or a PC server like I have now?

73

Thanks Reks, thanks grawk!

I'm looking into it, seems like just what I need.

I am trying to convince myself not to get the new Ipad... not sure it is working. I am pathetic.

I have no chance. If I could have bought it yesterday, I would have. Nothing wrong with being pathetic and having cool toys.

i'm not gonna, because i bought lenses this month instead.

All the better to see your brand spankin' new iPad.

Thanks Reks, thanks grawk!

I'm looking into it, seems like just what I need.

I helped, too. Just not as much.

73x more

I am so tempted to pick up the refurbished iPad 64Gb wi-fi only for $529. However, I wonder how soon there will be used ones available for less. Of course warranty would be none so ...

I'm completely confident I will not be getting the new ipad.

Please excuse my ignorance but,

How would this get pumped into my USB/optical DAC?

Would I need some type of wireless adapter or

<cringe> need to buy an Airplay enabled DAC? (if they even exist)

I've seen Airplay enabled speaker setups and a few Sony and Denon amps that support this.

I'm also seeking something that outputs music at least on par with flac files.

Or is the realistic alternative a MacBook with optical out or a PC server like I have now?

Airport Express (refurbs $50 on CowBoom today)/AppleTV as mentioned. Some USB DACs using Camera Connection kit (unknown on iPad 2). Also plenty of USB coax/opti adapters (unknown on iPad 2). I've used the Airport Express, U-Control uca202 (toslink) and HA Info USB-coax to connect Parasounds and Lavrys.

Also FLAC Player iOS app will let you play those FLACs.

We don't know AirPlay quality do we (from iDevices)? Sounds good to me, but not AB tested. Regular AirPlay is bit-perfect.

Edited March 4, 201115 yr by blessingx

I'm completely confident I will not be getting the new ipad.

Do I see nail bitings under your desk?

Monkey, I'm not sure that I understand "73", but thanks anyway.

blessingx thanks for your input as well.

Your mention of quality and bit perfect has me wondering.

Might there be delays or drop-outs on this type of device versus a caable connection?

Here again, I'm a total apple n00b so exscuze my estupidness.