Apple iPad

[DanRubin]

I'm envisioning a new version of Apple's Remote app, or something like it, that will use the entire iPad screen and, most importantly, provide a lot more information than you can currently see on the small screen devices. Such as the full song title, for starters. But then imagine showing album art, song credits, performer and producer credits, liner notes, etc etc. I'm sold right there, though I don't know for sure that we'll see that functionality anytime soon. On top of that, then add the ability to do real Web browsing, comfortably and effectively, while I listen to my stereo. Oh, and email. And maybe write notes for myself. Or do some sketching. Or play games. This is a damned appealing product to me, but I am an Apple fanboy.

 

Dan

 

[katywu]

Might be worthwhile waiting to see what HP and others offer as computing platform. I'm sure the iPad will do well but seems a missed opportunity from a computing perspective - nice remote control though!

 

[darascal]

I'd rather see iPhone apps to control individual applications on the Mini, e.g., Safari, Amarra, Pandora, AirFoil, etc. Those would be killer apps. Tried Mocha Lite & gave up on VNC, too cumbersome & flakey. If there's a good VNC app for the iPad, then it could be a slightly more convenient laptop. Otherwise, it's just an iPhone that won't fit in my pocket.

 

rascal

 

[Christopher]

Running an app like Air Mouse Pro with the iPad could be very interesting too. It could be like a wireless Wacom tablet for navigating iTunes…

 

Cheers,

Chris

 

 

[diw]

This thread seems so more focussed than the other iPad one ! Those with an interest in the capabilities would be interested in the feature in the current issue of Wired about the rise of tablet computers as a new interface paradigm.... I really do believe the iPad will be a game-changer in ways none of us can really predict at this point

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

Hi diw - Is this in the print version of Wired or online? I couldn't find it online. My print copy is still in the plastic :~)

 

[diw]

it was in the print copy I read at Borders yesterday, the most recent edition. My subscription print copy hasnt arrived yet and I had to restrain myself from buying it, knowing it will arrive soon. The article is based around the iPad but is about tablet computers in general, with some musing why the concept didnt really take off with HP and other products.

 

[aliahlewis]

The device is completely underwhelming. It is essentially a large iPod touch with a bigger screen. This item falls somewhere between a smart phone and a netbook, and I can't see a single reason to buy the iPad over either. My netbook was half the price of the base model iPad, has the same sized screen, a faster processor, 160gb of storage, 2gb of ram, a full keyboard, great battery life, a real OS(you know, one that can do multiple things at a time), a web cam, removable battery, flash support, etc etc.

 

[aliahlewis]

I would say sorry but no flash support, no webcam, no usb or sd card slot, no multi tasking is considered for me a complete failure.