@Craig I share the same living. I have done much more with a Palm handheld (Now Palm Pre) and my iPod Touch than most people ever do with their laptop or desktop. That being said I still lug around my laptop. Many times I pull it out (when the faculties and power\or battery permits) simply because I need a bigger screen. I have found ways to get these small devices to do what I want simply because it was too much of a pain to do it another way or very inconvenient to do it another way. As a result, I have been more productive than most people. Regarding the carrying case, I lug around a laptop bag to have all the laptops, plugs and adapters, chargers for my ipod and Palm Pre. If I can carry everything I need in the size of a Portfolio, that would be much better. Yeah, my best friend countered with the pants pocket argument too. Again it way more mobile than a laptop. Many of us use a case for our phones. Given time companies like http://modulrcase.com/ will make something that makes this a nonissue.
@ldouglas I am looking for this device to push others to make it better as well. I am hoping for a WebOS version of this device. @Edward No Camera is silly. I will come. Regarding handwriting, companies like http://tenonedesign.com/sketch.php makes tools tha can be used with other software on the device to make this happen now or later for sure. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Craig Froehle <[email protected]> wrote: > The iPad, in its current form, is very, very good for consumption. > > It is very, very mediocre (and I'm being kind) for production. > > As an adult who makes his living in the information economy, my value > is based on production, so the iPad isn't terribly useful to me. > However, my kids at home would probably love it. But then, they love > Crayons and Dora the Explorer, too. > > > On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:48 AM, ldouglas <[email protected]> wrote: >> iPad = Depends. Sounds about right - do your business but still have >> to download your changes when you get to a real facility. :)) >> >> And netbooks are the equivalent of squatting in the bushes? >> UMPC/PSP/DS are public urination? >> >> So what do you think the iPad could do in the future and, more >> importantly, where are the cheaper competitors going to come from? >> (hopefully Palm) >> >> On 4/15/10, Carl Brooks <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I wrote a blog post that I would like to get the group's thoughts on. Fire >>> away, it can can't get any hotter than the debate I had with my best friend >>> of 35 years. Read on... Apple iPad - Mobile versus >>> Portable<http://carlwbrooks.blogspot.com/2010/04/apple-ipad-mobile-versus-portable.html> >>> http://carlwbrooks.blogspot.com/2010/04/apple-ipad-mobile-versus-portable.html >>> >>> To say that there is a lot of confusion about the iPad is like saying there >>> is water at Niagara Falls. Hopefully I can explain the power of the iPad in >>> terms that anyone can understand. >>> <http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E4CrTDlLUEo/S8cqXdtDw0I/AAAAAAAAAts/Zn4c157KKeg/s1600/apple-ipad_1.jpg> >>> There are 3 types of people: (1) Those who want every device to do >>> everything, (2) those who don't care what it can do as long as it does what >>> they want to do, and (3) the rest of us. My guess is about 3% of the people >>> live in the first group, 80% the people live in the 2nd group and 17% of the >>> people live in my group. >>> >>> Most devices are created for the 80%. The Apple iPad works well for this >>> 80%. The 80% is just now learning that their email lives in "the cloud" and >>> not their desktops; therefore, the email can be loaded to any device that is >>> connected to the Internet and has a mail client to retrieve emails. They are >>> just now understanding that a Smartphone can free their email from those >>> fixed desktop computers. They are just getting comfortable with SMS and >>> sending pictures and learning about video. They are also the people most >>> likely to be confused with all the buzzwords being used to explain the pros >>> and cons about the iPad. >>> >>> They could make a good decision about whether the iPad would be a great fit >>> for them if someone explained it properly. This is my attempt to do so. But >>> there is a problem. >>> >>> The truth is that they may never read this post. The 3% and the 17% are the >>> people most likely to be reading this post, so it is your responsibility to >>> take this message to the masses. They will most likely ask you about it >>> instead of finding this post. You can refer them to this post as well >>> instead of trying to explain it. As techies, we often complicate things with >>> buzzwords and techno mumbo jumbo. >>> >>> The truth of the matter is, while a tablet PC is not a new device category, >>> the iPad is one of the first to be truly a mobile computing device. The >>> manufacturers of devices like the DellTM LatitudeTM XT2 and all the other >>> Tablet PC have not understood one simple principle “Portable does not mean >>> Mobile”. >>> >>> Let me explain in “Layman’s term”. I will give an example that everyone can >>> understand regarding fixed, portable and mobile. One thing that every >>> person, man, woman and child, understands is what the function of a bathroom >>> is. These same people realize that there are other terms like Restroom, >>> Washroom, Toilet, Lavatory or Loo. If you go to each of these locations, you >>> may have some extra items like towels, electric hand dryers, and even an >>> attendant in some. Even still, you may experience even less in yet others. >>> >>> But no matter which one you visit, you will be able to do number 1 and/or >>> number 2. None of these facilities are portable nor mobile. These facilities >>> are similar to a desktop computer whether they are Mac or Windows; Dell, >>> Acer or Apple. They basically serve the same function and they are designed >>> to be non-portable and fixed to a particular location. You can have these >>> faculties at home, work, a friend or family member’s place. If you want to >>> use these, you have to go on site to do so. So, like a fixed bathroom, your >>> desktop would never be moved unless some major renovations are done to the >>> location. >>> >>> Some times there are places that you visit that do not have a Restroom, >>> Washroom, Toilet, Lavatory or Loo. Under some circumstances, there some >>> alternatives that can be used like a Porta john or Porta-potty. While >>> portable, for the most part, they lack some of the luxuries of the >>> non-portable alternatives. While portable they are not convenient to move >>> about because of the weight and size. They are portable but not mobile. >>> >>> I will compare these portable facilities to laptops, portable but not very >>> mobile. Most tablet PCs of the past were merely laptops with tablet or touch >>> screen screens. These are not very mobile due to both their size, weight and >>> setup time. Am I painting a picture here? >>> >>> The laptop was never created to be mobile, that is to be used "on the go". >>> It was designed to be portable. Just like a Porta-Potty, it is taken to a >>> location, setup and then used at that fixed spot. You take it to a Starbucks >>> and set it up on the table and that is where you will use it until it is >>> time to pack it up for the transport to the next location. Do you get the >>> picture? It is a portable device that can be transported to different >>> locations to be used. You would love to use your laptop in many venues; >>> however, it is not convenient because you may not have a place to sit the >>> laptop on, the battery is too low (or you have to save the battery for a >>> later time and place), there is no power outlet to plug it in, or it is just >>> too big of an hassle to setup of the device. >>> >>> Well the picture gets a little more graphic but the point is made clear. >>> So what bathroom analogy can I give to explain how convenient the iPad is? >>> Think about it for a minute. What would allow you to do your business no >>> matter where you are? Depends! >>> Yes Depends - the adult diapers. >>> >>> This is not the image Apple would like to be compared to for the convenience >>> of their iPad, but it works. Clearly the Depends lack many of the luxuries >>> that you may have with the fixed bathroom or the Porta John, but you can >>> accomplish the desired tasks. Whenever you have a need to go, you go! >>> Whether standing in line, on a plane, on the bus, at a conference or the >>> porch. >>> >>> Of course you take a bath or wash your hands, or fix your hair in the >>> mirror, but anywhere that you are, you can take care of the important things >>> you want need to do without returning to a fixed location or having to take >>> time to setup a portable solution. Just whip it out and go. >>> >>> Portable does not mean mobile. A laptop is portable. but not very mobile. >>> The iPad is totally mobile. There are three things that make the iPad and >>> very convenient device: battery, screen size and "instant on". There are >>> some tasks that you won't be able to do, but the important things will get >>> done. These important tasks can be done quickly because you can turn the >>> device on instantly. >>> >>> Think about your mobile phone, it turns on instantly to allow you to >>> accomplish the desired tasks. The only problem is the screen size and >>> battery life. There are many things that your phone can do, especially if >>> you have a (Blackberry, Palm, iPhone or Andriod), that you would do MORE if >>> your battery didn't drain like it had a big whole in it and if the screen >>> was bigger. >>> >>> The iPad allows your phone to be, well a phone again. Maybe a SMS machine >>> too, but web surfing, emailing, music listening, picture sharing, movie >>> watching, game playing, document viewing, twitter and facebook updating can >>> be done on a device with great viewable screen, long lasting battery and >>> instant on ability - the Apple iPad. >>> >>> The iPad device is one you can "depend" on while mobile, but it "depends" on >>> what you need to do. My guess is that most people will never need much more >>> capability while mobile. If they are going to camp somewhere then they can >>> use a desktop or laptop, but once you get exposed to something - it is hard >>> to go back to the old way. Plus Apple has created some accessories that >>> makes setup with an iPad simple too and the accessories like the power cord, >>> wireless keyboard or docks are so small that it still does take up as much >>> room as a laptop and its accessories. >>> >>> <http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E4CrTDlLUEo/S2x9xQDzL3I/AAAAAAAAAtM/LafNyQUveJQ/s1600-h/ipad.png> >>> >>> There will be things you will do with the iPad that you never could do or >>> would do with a laptop or with a desktop computer because the developers >>> will create those things now because the first truly mobile computer is >>> available and usable. This device is magical, not for what it is today, but >>> for what it will do in the near future. >>> >>> You can not begin to understand what I am talking about until you hold one >>> in your hand. Don't believe me? Go to an Apple store or a Best Buy and play >>> with one and you will begin to see the picture - in real vivid, brilliant >>> color. A laptop, a netbook and traditional Tablet PCs are portable. The iPad >>> is both portable and mobile in one sweet package. >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > -- Thanks, Carl W. Brooks Great Palm OS News, Reviews, Views and More http://www.palmloyal.com Palm OS Software and Freeware at http://palmloyal.palmgear.com ------------------------------------ Yahoo! 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