Apple tablet launch
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"The size just seems kind of awkward though. Are you really going to lug something like that around over a laptop? It's not a true computer, so you can't really do work on it. It's more of a portable entertainment device. So now are we supposed to lug one around in tandem with a laptop? The whole thing just seems more novelty than necessity."
Simple answer: it's not for everybody. For me, it actually makes sense. I do 95% of my "work" at work. I leave my work laptop there most of the time. When I'm home, I browse the web on my iMac or play around with my iPhone. When I commute and travel, I don't always want to bring work with me. So, the iPad actually fills a niche. It's much more powerful and accessible than the iPhone, it will bring publishing into the mobile era (better than Kindle or anyone else) and will provide me with the ability to browse the web and be entertained.
The whole point is that I don't have to lug around an entire laptop that's burdened down with a full OS, low battery life and a real keyboard. Essentially, it's the ideal "away from work" machine for people who don't need everything all the time. Anyone else agree?
- But do you really want to waste your money on this transition-computer? I get what you're saying though.designbot
- Just seems like one more device you don't really need. I guess that's consumerism at it's finest.designbot
- No, I'll wait until it's improved in the 2nd or 3rd generation, as I usually do.monospaced
- yeah, good choice.designbot