April 13, 2010

  • So the Apple iPad has been out for a decent amount of time now. Well early adopters, how are you liking it?

    I've already said my piece about the iPad (http://patrick005.xanga.com/720900875/), and admit that I embrace this future that this tablet is suppose to usher us in... except for me it's looking like it's not going to be with the iPad. Ironic? Sure. The way the iPad is designed right now, the future where this media consumption device is suppose to replace photo albums, books, newspapers, magazines, portable music/video/game players, calendars, e-mail reader, maps, etc... is just not completely quite there yet. It's really close though, which the iPad is paving the way (although the Kindle took the first step). You won't believe how much I'm actually looking forward to that envisioned future. Just the thought of reading magazines and graphic novels on the iPad makes the possibilities look so incredible.

    One thing I've noticed about the iPad's presence is that more and more people are probably thinking the same thing I'm thinking. Do we really need a powerful computer anymore? The Operating Systems out now are pretty capable at running on computers that aren't *that* powerful. Most of us only really use our computers for the internet and office work. The only reason to get strong hardware for a computer is for gaming purposes or graphics intensive work. In all honesty, a device like the iPad could replace the traditional computer for some people in the future. Add a physical keyboard and increase the capabilities of the iPad (no USB at the moment? c'mon now), and you've got yourself the computer for the future.

    We're not there yet though, but oh is it getting close...

    So if I really don't pick up the iPad in the foreseeable future, maybe it'll be a Google Tablet, the Microsoft Courier, or the HP Slate? We'll see. Exciting times....

    Some links to check out...
    - http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20100331/apple-ipad-review/
    - http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/nyt-google-android-tablet-imminent/
    - http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/microsofts-courier-digital-journal-exclusive-pictures-and-de/
    - http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/hp-slate-makes-an-appearance-to-show-off-flash-stays-for-a-rock/