Comments on: What was sorely missing from yesterday’s iPad unveiling was … Graffiti?!?

By: Nathan Ziarek

Nathan Ziarek — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:17:12 +0000

@bartka I would think that anyone that has three computing platforms — two of which are wireless — would find little need for something like an iPad. I’m in somewhat the same boat, although my laptop suddenly looks a little long-in-the-tooth.

As I look at how I use my laptop, it is 20% mobile “power” work and 80% web browsing and email. As much as I’d miss that 20%, I have to admit that the supposed experience and low-cost of the iPad is a tempting replacement. Combined with the keyboard dock and a mobile version of TextMate, it could probably even fill in on most of that 20%.

@TheLarch I was looking for a better way to input as well. The on-screen keyboard seems inefficient at best — I think Apple is acknowledging that with the keyboard dock.

Personally, I wanted a stylus and a sheet of paper app — I find myself needing to write more often than type when mobile.

A new, innovative input method is needed, and I think it is something most tech companies are aware of and working on. At the end of the day, I’ve grown up with a keyboard, though, and breaking that use-model is going to need something that is immediately better — not just better after I train myself. That’s a tough challenge to tackle.

By: Jeff Larche

Jeff Larche — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:58:35 +0000

LOL! You just sound like an Apple “uber-geek”

Perhaps this is Apple’s attempt at the win that Nintendo scored with the Wii — a gaming system for “everyone else” — everyone BUT the uber-gamer.

Thanks for your thoughts, Brian. Feel better.

By: Brian Artka

Brian Artka — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:06:18 +0000

Following along with the unveiling of the iPad was pretty fun, but after the buzz wore off of this new “toy”, as a web developer, I dont see an immediate use for it.

I love the price point, the device is sleek, it looks amazing and I am sure it will be wonderful to use, but where does it fit in with my work flow? I have a desktop, and iPhone and a laptop… I’m not sure where, for work purposes, the iPad fits in.

The bottom line is this device, as groundbreaking as it may be, is not targeted towards the uber-geeks(as typical Apple devices always seem to target). With its price point, I think Apple is able to get the regular person to possibly buy this device for their entertainment needs, fall in love with it (like we all did with the iPhones), and possibly by another Apple product (with OS X) over a PC when its time to upgrade.

Yes, this is a sarcastic conspiracy theory, but it might hold some truth. Even with all the naysayers and people arguing what should have been, and should not have been on the device (myself included), Apple, once again, under a blanket of secrecy and many rumors, has introduced another device that will, in the long run, change the human race.

(note: If I sound crazy, I blame the cold meds)