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It is confirmed, Apple haters already hate the iPad.

Apple iPad
http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Apple has just revealed their latest creation, the iPad. No it’s not the one from Mad TV sketch.

A few days ago I read a hilarious post from knice.landing (20 things Apple haters already hate about the Apple Tablet); it somewhat rings true. Apple haters already hate the iPad. It’s not about the name.

Well, you don’t have to be an Apple hater to hate the Apple iPad. You could be a dirty unbathed free-software hippie for example.

Here are some reasons why, and they are real complaints taken from comments all over the Internet:

  • It is not open.
  • It is not open source.
  • iTunes App Store sucks.
  • It is locked in to Apple’s proprietary software.
  • It runs Apple’s own processor.
  • It is not as good and open and free as Android.
  • It has a limited/crippled multi-tasking feature.
  • It does not use nVidia Ion chipset.
  • It does not use Intel processor.
  • It does not run Windows 7.
  • Paul Thurrott said the iPad sucks.
  • Rob Enderle said the iPad sucks.
  • Steve Ballmer said the iPad sucks.
  • It has small storage.
  • It does not have OLED screen.
  • It does not have stylus.
  • Steve Jobs is dressed poorly.
  • What about Adobe Flash? Seriously, does it even run Flash? Flash! Ah ah! (queues Queen song).
  • It does not have real keyboard. (What? It’s a “tablet” computer.)
  • It looks like an oversize iPhone.
  • Battery life is only 10 hours.
  • It is tied to iTunes.
  • It does not have 10 Megapixel camera.
  • It is on AT&T 3G. Why can’t it be with (insert company name here).
  • It is not the one Jason Calacanis said he had. (p.s. Jason Calacanis is an attention whore.)
  • It is $499 – that’s too expensive. Greedy Apple!
  • No front facing camera.
  • No camera.
  • Battery is not removable.
  • The name “iPad” sucks.
  • Netbook is much better.
  • It does not have Ogg support.
  • It does not play Windows Media Format files.
  • It does not have Blu-Ray drive.
  • No free software (this and next 3 from Ars Technica)
  • No installing apps from the Web
  • No sharing music or books
  • We can remotely disable your apps & media

More “I hate iPad” diatribes can and might be found below:

More to come……. maybe

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Apple’s “Come see our latest creation.” Live Coverage links.

As usual, a lot of eyes will be glued to the screen during Apple Special Event. This time it would be no different. Apple’s “Come see our latest creation.” event begins at 10:00 AM Pacific Time on Wednesday 27th, 2010

Most of us do not get any invitations from Apple to the Special Event at Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco, thus we can “participate” by going to on or more of the followings:

I’ll add more links as they are found.

The “fake” info:

According to an imaginary source who claimed to be a high ranking Apple Executive that is definitely not Tim Cook, this new Apple “creation” would have the following:

  • 6.75-inch x 8.72-inch dimension, thickness was not disclosed.
  • 6.375-inch x 8.345-inch screen size.

So far, that was all the info given by this all-made-up-mysterious-Apple-Executive who is definitely not Phil Schiller. Remember that the nimber given was not an accurate measurement of the device itself due to some rounding errors.

Apple has been leaking out some fake info and we were foolish enough to report it even though we know they are fake. It will be narrower then the dimension we reported earlier. This we know, the new device Apple will be revealing on Wednesday will have the Apple logo in portrait orientation just like the iPhone. All in good fun.

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Megadeth: Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour

Megadeth has just announced “Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour” that will kick off on March 1st, 2010. Megadeth will play Rust In Peace in its entirety. Testament and Exodus will be joining Megadeth on this tour.

Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour Dates (2010):

  • March 1 Spokane,WA – Knitting Factory
  • March 2 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
  • March 3 Medford, OR – Medford Armory
  • March 6 Calgary, AB – Big Four
  • March 7 Edmonton, AB –  Shaw Conference Centre
  • March 8 Saskatoon, SK – Prairieland Exhibition Hall
  • March 11 Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theater
  • March 12 Greensburg, PA – Palace Theater
  • March 13 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
  • March 15 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
  • March 16 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
  • March 18 Scranton, PA – Scranton Cultural Center
  • March 19 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • March 21 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • March 22 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
  • March 23 Memphis, TN-  Minglewood Hall
  • March 25 Houston, TX – Verizon Wireless Theater
  • March 26 Austin, TX – Stubb’s Amphitheater
  • March 27 Lubbock, TX – The Pavillion
  • March 28 El Paso, TX – Club 101
  • March 30 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
  • March 31 Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Palladium

Shows are for all ages.

For more information go to: http://www.megadeth.com/killingroad.php

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Slayer Postpones Tour, Tom Araya to Undergo Back Surgery.

American Carnage Tour featuring Slayer, Megadeth and Testament is put on hold. Slayer’s Tom Araya is scheduled to undergo back surgery (anterior cervical discectomy with fusion) at the end of January 2010. The procedure is relatively routine and has an excellent recovery rate.

Statement from Megadeth camp:

American Carnage Tour Postponed
AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR FEATURING MEGADETH, SLAYER AND TESTAMENT POSTPONED
MEGADETH TO ANNOUNCE HEADLINE TOUR FOR MARCH AND APRIL

The much anticipated American Carnage Tour, featuring hard rock behemoths Megadeth, Slayer and Testament has been postponed as Slayer’s bassist/vocalist Tom Araya is in need of back surgery.

While disappointed by the tour’s delay, Megadeth are concerned for Araya and wish him a speedy recovery.

Megadeth are currently scheduling a U.S. headline run for March and April, and are rescheduling the American Carnage tour for Summer ’10. Anyone who has purchased an American Carnage ticket can hold onto it until the new dates are announced. Please visit www.megadeth.com for the latest updates.

As of this posting, no words from Slayer.net yet.

We wish Tom Araya a successful surgery and speedy recovery. SLAYER!!!!!!!

Other source: Blabbermouth.net

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Carlos Alazraqui: Q&A – Birthplace.

Carlos Alazraqui sets the record straight regarding his Birthplace. Some Wikipedia Editors are citing IMDB that Alazraqui was born in Sacramento, California while others are saying that Alazraqui was born in Yonkers, New York.

Carlos says: Yonkers, New York.