I think its pretty cool. The name is fine... however expected and
undramatic.
As for the ap and iphone OS and interface working on a pc platform -
we will have to play and watch as it grows and evolves. I do think we
are seeing the next successful model of software distribution with the
platform being the gateway and toll taker. Pretty smart in my
estimation.
As soon as they are taking them I will place my order for a couple.
The wife's macbook is about to die and she basically surfs the web,
uploads photos and checks email. The ipad connected by wireless to my
home network (with more storage available there) will work just great.
I also anticipate her being able to play music on the stereo and a
hundred other things from the couch.
I am personally not worried about flash at all.
Mark
On Jan 27, 2010, at 5:19 PM, Luke Wroblewski wrote:
Since no one has brought it up yet... I'll go.
Overall what was expected. The big innovation for me is all this
stuff integrated in one simple package. Which is kind of being
glossed over in the press. and the price point -very low.
-liked the rebuilt apple apps. calendar & contacts are nicely
rethought. lots of new ui in iwork.
-the times demo is just the start of the kind of integrated media
experiences you can build. my thoughts on that: http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?951
-the cover is awesome design it supports swivel, tip, and protects
-the $9 for numbers vs. $229 for excel is really interesting from a
business perspective
Notable hardware gaps (concerning cause no software update will fix)
-camera
-storage sizes 64GB for videos, photos, and music -does not cut it
-usb port -it uses "camera" adaptors instead
-GPS only on 3G model
-how's it work with an iphone?
Notable software gaps (can/will be addressed with software updates)
-multiple iphone apps running at once
-multiple users -how do you share the device at home?
-doesn't run flash = many holes on web pages
-no really new interactions -all iphone UI or the most part. but
lots of the floating controls outlined here:
http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?983
your thoughts?
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