It's official: The iPad
Jan 28, 2010 | 04:18 PM
#131
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It would be perfect for students in high school and also younger students who only need to do basic writing and presentations, while also being able to surf website and having some fun with images and music. Some schools in Sweden have dropped their computer class rooms due to high maintenance costs and instead given the students their own laptop (in many cases Macbooks). Imagine only having to lug around a 0.7 kilo laptop with ~10 hours battery life instead of a 1.5 kilo laptop with about ~5 hours of battery life.
If not for students, it's also covers the people who only have a stationary computer at home and needs a portable unit to surf the web etc. around the house or when traveling.
Regarding why it's not got OS X running on it is probably because it would be a lot more difficult to use with all the types of menus, windows and smaller buttons. The iPhone OS which the iPad has continued to develop from is created to use with your hands and fingers. The OS X and Windows are created to control with a keyboard and/or mouse. That, inmo, is the main reason why it hasn't got OS X from the start, as it would be difficult to operate with only "touching".
Just my $0.02
If not for students, it's also covers the people who only have a stationary computer at home and needs a portable unit to surf the web etc. around the house or when traveling.
Regarding why it's not got OS X running on it is probably because it would be a lot more difficult to use with all the types of menus, windows and smaller buttons. The iPhone OS which the iPad has continued to develop from is created to use with your hands and fingers. The OS X and Windows are created to control with a keyboard and/or mouse. That, inmo, is the main reason why it hasn't got OS X from the start, as it would be difficult to operate with only "touching".
Just my $0.02
OSX wouldn't be hard to operate with touching?? I use a tablet with a pen which is essentially like using my finger. And as thedude or someone said, adapt OSX for use on a mobile device. The iPhone software works on a phone because it's a toy.
They have severely handicapped iPad by not using OSX or a variation of it. They have created a device that doesn't really fit into any reasonably useful segment and have again not put fundamental stuff on it and are forcing you to buy adapters.
If people are so concerned about weight and not wanting to carry a laptop around ( which has negligible weight ) then this becomes an expensive internet device.
Hardly revolutionary.
Jan 28, 2010 | 05:14 PM
#134
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The idea that OS X in its entirety can be modified and potted over to a touchscreen device is ludicrious.
There are serious, fundamental issues with the UI that would jeopardize the overall experience.
The iPhone OS is, by far, the best platform to work up from.
This isn't a full-fledged laptop replacement; never has been, never will be. Rather, it's a tool to leverage the Internet and similar apps in the most simplified way.
I'll expand later when I get home.
There are serious, fundamental issues with the UI that would jeopardize the overall experience.
The iPhone OS is, by far, the best platform to work up from.
This isn't a full-fledged laptop replacement; never has been, never will be. Rather, it's a tool to leverage the Internet and similar apps in the most simplified way.
I'll expand later when I get home.
Jan 28, 2010 | 10:55 PM
#136
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If they do secure substantial textbook contracts, students may become interested as well. Not lugging around your books and consolidating them to one source would be nice.
Jan 28, 2010 | 11:11 PM
#137
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I completely agree that the iPad was not made for the purpose of replacing laptops or phones, so I can see why it seems unnecessary, but I would also much rather spend the $500 on this than $489 on the Kindle DX from Amazon. It would be great to have around in addition to an iMac or Macbook just to carry around the house or throw in a bag to take for a day or two. I think it looks pretty cool, and Apple will definitely sell these, even if only for the reason that apple gurus will get them just because it's from apple.
The name iPad is a little pathetic though. I am excited to see one in person.
The name iPad is a little pathetic though. I am excited to see one in person.
Jan 29, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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