Comments on: My Thoughts on the iPad http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/ The personal blog of Derek Snyder, a confused east coaster on the west coast Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:43:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Vikram Dendi http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Vikram Dendi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:25:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-90 I think a big aspect of this would be to be that uber remote control for all your devices and media at home, in your car and on the go. With an established app platform model and the credibility of a "user experience" company behind it - they have positioned it well. I personally am underwhelmed by it right now - but given the right apps, and as value is accrued over time (and possible price cuts) I think the itch will be too difficult not to scratch. I think a big aspect of this would be to be that uber remote control for all your devices and media at home, in your car and on the go. With an established app platform model and the credibility of a "user experience" company behind it – they have positioned it well. I personally am underwhelmed by it right now – but given the right apps, and as value is accrued over time (and possible price cuts) I think the itch will be too difficult not to scratch.

]]> By: Larry Butcher http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Larry Butcher Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:02:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-87 I think people are overlooking how tiring it will be to hold this thing for extended periods. Holding the iPad level for a two hour movie in bed or on a couch will likely not be as comfortable as propping open your laptop and setting it, well, on your lap. I think people are overlooking how tiring it will be to hold this thing for extended periods. Holding the iPad level for a two hour movie in bed or on a couch will likely not be as comfortable as propping open your laptop and setting it, well, on your lap.

]]> By: Eric Wong http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Eric Wong Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:43:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-86 I try with all my readings for class, but I end up printing them out.I guess I'm more of a quantity guy than quality? I try with all my readings for class, but I end up printing them out.I guess I'm more of a quantity guy than quality?

]]> By: Derek Snyder http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Derek Snyder Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-85 Good thoughts from everybody.@Eric Wong - again, though - I think an ereader is one of those technologies that needs to be specialized right now. Have you ever read a book on your computer screen? I doubt it, because it would burn out your cones and rods. That's where the Kindle shines - and I'm not sure the LED backlit screen on the iPad is conducive to longform reading. Good thoughts from everybody.@Eric Wong – again, though – I think an ereader is one of those technologies that needs to be specialized right now. Have you ever read a book on your computer screen? I doubt it, because it would burn out your cones and rods. That's where the Kindle shines – and I'm not sure the LED backlit screen on the iPad is conducive to longform reading.

]]> By: Eric Wong http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Eric Wong Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:36:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-84 I think if you look at the iPad as an e-reader it starts to make some sense. First of all, it would be a very expensive eBook – double the price, but you have so much more than just an e-reader. In my opinion I think that the Kindle, Nook or Sony eBooks are overpriced for what they do – only read books. $250 for a proprietary device? No capability to email, surf the “limited” web, and play games? I rather pay another $250 to get a device that can do more functions – even though it doesn’t do all so well like you’ve stated. I guess if you are in the market for an e-reader and can sport out the extra $250 for this, it makes total sense. But it has not successfully killed off the laptop/netbook or mobile smartphone yet – it just doesn’t fit anywhere unless you want a beefy e-reader and bad eyes. I think if you look at the iPad as an e-reader it starts to make some sense. First of all, it would be a very expensive eBook – double the price, but you have so much more than just an e-reader. In my opinion I think that the Kindle, Nook or Sony eBooks are overpriced for what they do – only read books. $250 for a proprietary device? No capability to email, surf the “limited” web, and play games? I rather pay another $250 to get a device that can do more functions – even though it doesn’t do all so well like you’ve stated. I guess if you are in the market for an e-reader and can sport out the extra $250 for this, it makes total sense. But it has not successfully killed off the laptop/netbook or mobile smartphone yet – it just doesn’t fit anywhere unless you want a beefy e-reader and bad eyes.

]]> By: Eric Lin http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Eric Lin Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:59:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-83 i guess i really should start writing about technology again instead of just speaking through my pals like Derek. but thanks for the shoutout big D. i guess i'm glad others see things the way i do. i was listening to pete and ryan's podcast and i think Pete agrees as well. we all see something happening here. the question is how close will apple come to our predictions. i guess i really should start writing about technology again instead of just speaking through my pals like Derek. but thanks for the shoutout big D. i guess i'm glad others see things the way i do. i was listening to pete and ryan's podcast and i think Pete agrees as well. we all see something happening here. the question is how close will apple come to our predictions.

]]> By: Jeff McKean http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Jeff McKean Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:52:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-88 Yeah, I'm moving toward the Eric/Rich view on this too. I think it's just early and this is a first step. Remember the Tablet PC push - iPad is coming at it from a different direction. I'd agree that the current instantiation leaves a lot off but it will evolve (and it might be something someone like my aunt would buy.) Don't think it solves every case (to Larry's point above) but it will take up some space for sure. Yeah, I'm moving toward the Eric/Rich view on this too. I think it's just early and this is a first step. Remember the Tablet PC push – iPad is coming at it from a different direction. I'd agree that the current instantiation leaves a lot off but it will evolve (and it might be something someone like my aunt would buy.) Don't think it solves every case (to Larry's point above) but it will take up some space for sure.

]]> By: Derek Snyder http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-226 Derek Snyder Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:59:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-226 Good thoughts from everybody.@Eric Wong - again, though - I think an ereader is one of those technologies that needs to be specialized right now. Have you ever read a book on your computer screen? I doubt it, because it would burn out your cones and rods. That's where the Kindle shines - and I'm not sure the LED backlit screen on the iPad is conducive to longform reading. Good thoughts from everybody.@Eric Wong – again, though – I think an ereader is one of those technologies that needs to be specialized right now. Have you ever read a book on your computer screen? I doubt it, because it would burn out your cones and rods. That's where the Kindle shines – and I'm not sure the LED backlit screen on the iPad is conducive to longform reading.

]]> By: mwiththeat http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-78 mwiththeat Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:00:19 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-78 Hi Derek, I have read a lot of industry people's thoughts about this device since the press event and there is one gleaming omission in most of the blog posts. The iPad is as much about content and service as it is about the actual hardware. iPhone and iPod touch users have invested heavily in the content they have on their devices, this is mainly with content purchased from apple through itunes. Statistics show that iPhone users do more internet activities on their device than with any other pocketable product. In the UK, iPhone is one of the most popular ways of watching the bbc's iPlayer streaming tv service. As a consumer, I welcome a new way to consume and realise my already puchased content and access my services through a device which gives me a improved experience. Apple are one of the only media content providers which have created a true stickiness with the service offering they provide - from a business perspective, why not create many devices which can be a terminal to realise the customers substantial investment in content? Microsoft produce great frameworks and operating systems, their 3rd party ecosystem produce some awesome hardware - there is however no alignment in service offering for a consumer. ZuneHD is beautiful, so is the HP Slate, not to mention the Lenovo touch all in one PCs and HTC's Windows Phones - but there is no common service platform which allows a user to consume content across all of them. For me this is why people will purchase iPad and why it will a success. Matt (Dictated from my Google NexusOne) Hi Derek,

I have read a lot of industry people’s thoughts about this device since the press event and there is one gleaming omission in most of the blog posts.

The iPad is as much about content and service as it is about the actual hardware. iPhone and iPod touch users have invested heavily in the content they have on their devices, this is mainly with content purchased from apple through itunes.

Statistics show that iPhone users do more internet activities on their device than with any other pocketable product. In the UK, iPhone is one of the most popular ways of watching the bbc’s iPlayer streaming tv service.

As a consumer, I welcome a new way to consume and realise my already puchased content and access my services through a device which gives me a improved experience.

Apple are one of the only media content providers which have created a true stickiness with the service offering they provide – from a business perspective, why not create many devices which can be a terminal to realise the customers substantial investment in content?

Microsoft produce great frameworks and operating systems, their 3rd party ecosystem produce some awesome hardware – there is however no alignment in service offering for a consumer.

ZuneHD is beautiful, so is the HP Slate, not to mention the Lenovo touch all in one PCs and HTC’s Windows Phones – but there is no common service platform which allows a user to consume content across all of them.

For me this is why people will purchase iPad and why it will a success.

Matt

(Dictated from my Google NexusOne)

]]> By: Jack Chung http://sleepyinseattle.com/2010/01/31/my-thoughts-on-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Jack Chung Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:08:00 +0000 http://sleepyinseattle.com/?p=72#comment-80 I would agree with Rich and Eric. More so that a few years ago, I can see that multitouch, and other touch / human movements, will eventually replace the current conventional interfaces. Particularly with the success of the iphone and the Wii. I read some article recently that remotes would become obsolete as well, and that the TV would be eventually controlled by human gestures.The Ipad is part Apple's journey to that multitouch future, as well as Apple's entry into the netbook / ultraportable market. I would agree with Rich and Eric. More so that a few years ago, I can see that multitouch, and other touch / human movements, will eventually replace the current conventional interfaces. Particularly with the success of the iphone and the Wii. I read some article recently that remotes would become obsolete as well, and that the TV would be eventually controlled by human gestures.The Ipad is part Apple's journey to that multitouch future, as well as Apple's entry into the netbook / ultraportable market.

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