Saturday, January 30, 2010
Apple iPad
On occasion I like to take some time to think about a new product before I post my thoughts. I usually get better results when I wait a few days to read and ponder. I have waited a few days to write down some thoughts about the just announced Apple iPad. I want to reflect on the device as a business tool.
Form factor. If you ask me it looks like a big iPhone. It is not the first tablet PC. There have been plenty in thhe market for many years with very little success. The biggest problem with a tablet is the poor position to hold it while you are typing. You almost need to stoop over it to type unless you do the two thumb procedure. You better have big hands to use your thumbs. For just web browsing or data perusal it would be a good form factor for a short period of usage. It is thin at just 1/2 inch thickness and most of the front is glass. I cannot imagine that I would carry this anymore beyond my home or office. Breaking my phone or notebook make me nervous enough.
Limitations. Based on published reports it will not include Adobe Flash so that rules out watching streaming video from Hulu, TV.com, or any number of other sites. You would need to limit your video media to downloaded podcasts or purchased iTunes programs and movies. That is a shame. The other limiting factor is the same that afflicts the iPhone - it will only run one application at a time. There are a couple of exceptions much like the iPhone, but most applications will only run one-at-a-time.
The name. I hate to judge someone else's marketing decision, but there had to be a better name out there. I understand that iPad is similar to iPod, but iPad is just rife with parody.
It would be neat to use an iPad while watching television or in a meeting, but I cannot imagine much use beyond those tasks. It would have very little substantial application in the business environment.
Form factor. If you ask me it looks like a big iPhone. It is not the first tablet PC. There have been plenty in thhe market for many years with very little success. The biggest problem with a tablet is the poor position to hold it while you are typing. You almost need to stoop over it to type unless you do the two thumb procedure. You better have big hands to use your thumbs. For just web browsing or data perusal it would be a good form factor for a short period of usage. It is thin at just 1/2 inch thickness and most of the front is glass. I cannot imagine that I would carry this anymore beyond my home or office. Breaking my phone or notebook make me nervous enough.
Limitations. Based on published reports it will not include Adobe Flash so that rules out watching streaming video from Hulu, TV.com, or any number of other sites. You would need to limit your video media to downloaded podcasts or purchased iTunes programs and movies. That is a shame. The other limiting factor is the same that afflicts the iPhone - it will only run one application at a time. There are a couple of exceptions much like the iPhone, but most applications will only run one-at-a-time.
The name. I hate to judge someone else's marketing decision, but there had to be a better name out there. I understand that iPad is similar to iPod, but iPad is just rife with parody.
It would be neat to use an iPad while watching television or in a meeting, but I cannot imagine much use beyond those tasks. It would have very little substantial application in the business environment.
Labels: Apple, iPad, iPhone, tablet
Friday, July 11, 2008
iPhone 3G Release Day
In spite of the great reviews for the new iPhone 3G, the first day is not going well. AT&T is blaming Apple software problems, and Apple is blaming AT&T server infrastructure for failures to activate the new phones.
You can follow the news live on twitlive.tv
You can follow the news live on twitlive.tv
Friday, June 29, 2007
Consider the Irony
It is strange irony that Americans are lined up to purchase a $500 to $600 telephone, and Iranians are lining up to purchase a couple of liters of fuel.
Labels: cell phone, iPhone, phone
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Top 10 Things The iPhone Cannot Do
Steve Litchfield has the top-10 run down on his video podcast. The iPhone rant begins about 5 minutes into the video.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-xnFAngx3UQ
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-xnFAngx3UQ
Monday, June 4, 2007
iPhone Release Date Cofirmed
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Thoughts on Apple iPhone
We are possibly less than a month away from the Apple iPhone. AT&T is hurrying to rid itself of the Cingular branding to get ready for the big launch.
I do believe that the iPhone is going to be a big break through for mobile telephones and mobile computing. Am I going to buy one - absolutely not. I am excited about the release of the iPhone because of how it will encourage other phone and PDA builders to push the boundaries of mobile services and ease of use. The iPod gave us a plethora of options and advancement in the world of mobile music devices. It also has driven the price of units lower.
The main reasons that I will not purchase an iPhone is very high cost and the network. The iPhone is anticipated to cost from $499.00 to $599.00 depending on the amount of flash memory. I am not a Cingular customer, and I am really happy with my current wireless providers.
By the way, if you are searching for an MP3 or video player for summer be sure to check out this iPod killer list.
The main reasons that I will not purchase an iPhone is very high cost and the network. The iPhone is anticipated to cost from $499.00 to $599.00 depending on the amount of flash memory. I am not a Cingular customer, and I am really happy with my current wireless providers.
By the way, if you are searching for an MP3 or video player for summer be sure to check out this iPod killer list.
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