Apple launches 128gb iPad

[dagamer34]

ARM SoCs support OpenCL, too, so they can make use of the GPU for filters and image processing. And typically, the GPU is many times faster than the CPU when it comes to such operations.

Writing speed of storage is also not an issue. You gotta realize that cameras can take RAW images at up to 40MP on a class-6 card (maximum 6MB/s write speed). 20MB/s is luxurious.

Seriously, we had Lightroom and Aperture back when Pentium 4 was around. And we were running Photoshop on Pentium 2 and 3. Your typical ARM smartphone/tablet is now at least comparable to Pentium 4 level, but with much faster solid-state storage. There is no excuse. In fact, I'm a developer myself, and I have played extensively with image processing in one of my recent projects, so I know exactly what these devices are capable of.

I could write my own photo management app, but then I don't have the time to single-handedly write in RAW support for the thousands of cameras out there. That's the biggest showstopper for me. But sincerely, as a developer, I don't think Lightroom or Aperture on iPad or iPhone is impossible.

I would think you'd want to process images much faster than you can write to NAND at 20MB/sec, otherwise trying to process 16GB of photos on a phone is going to take a while.

And back in 2001-2002 when a Pentium when a Pentium 3 was all the rage, normal people weren't dealing with 16MP images.

 

[runawayprisoner]

I would think you'd want to process images much faster than you can write to NAND at 20MB/sec, otherwise trying to process 16GB of photos on a phone is going to take a while.

And back in 2001-2002 when a Pentium when a Pentium 3 was all the rage, normal people weren't dealing with 16MP images.

But "normal people" don't use Lightroom or Aperture.

Those are professional applications. And professionals know how to deal with 16GB worth of photo data on 6MB/s write speed. And professionals are also the ones who would grind 16MP or bigger photos on Pentium 3 computers.

Also given that the app is done right, it doesn't need to write to NAND while editing. It only needs to save the editing data (which filters to use, where to apply filters and adjustments, etc...), which shouldn't be that large. The app only needs to write to NAND when exporting photos.

 

[erikyglesia]

Nice for home recording, in 24bit/96khz. Takes lots of space.

Musikstudiofeber

 

[gmaster456]

I could write my own photo management app, but then I don't have the time to single-handedly write in RAW support for the thousands of cameras out there. That's the biggest showstopper for me. But sincerely, as a developer, I don't think Lightroom or Aperture on iPad or iPhone is impossible.

See if you can get a team together?

 

[Rakehellion]

You'd need 128GB for music, movies, and apps, just like you would with your desktop computer. I don't get why people are still making the "too much storage" argument when it gets shot down every time.

 

[runawayprisoner]

See if you can get a team together?

It would have to be quite a big team, and I'm not sure I have the management skills for that.

Not to mention that during the time it takes for me to put things together, Apple or Adobe may do a turnaround and release Lightroom or Aperture for iOS at any random time.

Adobe just released Photoshop Touch for the iPhone after all.