Comments on: Apple, Google & their ugly puppies

By: shelisrael

shelisrael — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:10:19 +0000

BSpolsky,

Yes, I am still reading comments and since I wrote this, the iPad has launched and has a great many people who have tried it and love it. Very few sound disappointed. To it is likely--as I promised Susan in her comment--that I will have to apologize about calling the iPad an ugly puppy.

Funny, so far, no one has told me I was wrong on Google Buzz.

By: bpolsky

bpolsky — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:26:53 +0000

Late to this conversation...

But if you're still reading, Shel, another thought about the iPad...it takes the mobile computing a step further than any previous device and the general format will succeed whether or not Apple or Google or some other party ends up with the lion's share of market. I wish the actual device were a bit lighter (perhaps in time), but the form factor of a tablet is so much more preferred for casual and even some business travel to that of a laptop.

Additionally, the multimedia capabilities of the device, specifically that of being a reader and a viewer (video, photos, etc.), are much more attractive than similar functionality on either the smartphones or laptop alternatives. I cannot read books on my iPhone nor do I like to do so on my laptop. And the reading interface Apple provides is gorgeous and as much a simulacrum to reading a printed book as a virtual device can come today.

Finally, there's the availability now and likely abundance in the future of software for creation and productivity so that the device is not limited to being only a passive receptacle for viewing and reading but can be a mobile productivity tool.

Yes, multitasking is important and it has to be on the horizon. Along with a camera. Along with greater local storage. But this is perhaps the real dawn of cloud computing, device independence, and meaningful digital mobility.

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By: KenC

KenC — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:51:05 +0000

Arrogance is thinking that the iPad was made for your demographic. Also, what exactly did you want in a mythical tablet design? And, once you have figured that out, do you think the target market for such a device is larger than the one Apple is targeting?

By: Davar@ Elevator Accident Lawyer

Davar@ Elevator Accident Lawyer — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:50:32 +0000

If you want use mobile for calling or receiving some one , it is not the right model for you, If you want to use many tech-savvy feature ,you love to use it.

By: shelisrael

shelisrael — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:20:43 +0000

Ryan,
I didn't realize that I sounded touchy. I do not feel that people in general are being disrespectful. And Iregret if I'm being perceived that way.

By: jean-paul

jean-paul — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:01:48 +0000

Looking at the 2 photographs at the top of the article, I can't help thinking there is an uncanny ressemblance between the donkey and you (I swear, just photoshop the donkey ears onto your face!) Please don't take it bad, I love donkeys, even dog donkeys!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:49:58 +0000

shelisrael,

I have nothing to add to the discussion itself as most of the posters have already pointed out what I wanted to say but why so touchy? Most of those who comment have been very respectful so far, even if they do disagree with you. You should see what other writers who disagree with Apple get in the other new sites.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:04:10 +0000

I'll be first in line to give you a big "I told you so." ;)

By: shelisrael

shelisrael — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:40:18 +0000

Susan,
Thanks for saying that you respect me. It happens that so far, almost everyone thinks I'm either premature or dead wrong. In fact, I'll be happy to admit it if the market proves me wrong.

We shall see.