Agree, however I don't believe a more powerful iOS is needed, I really believe the software will improve as the hardware continues to become more powerful...... And I believe that day is coming quickly
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Agree, however I don't believe a more powerful iOS is needed, I really believe the software will improve as the hardware continues to become more powerful...... And I believe that day is coming quickly
I think he's trying to say that iOS 7 doesn't limit you to 9 apps in a folder anymore, you can scroll between pages within folders now.
Something like that could be a laptop alternative, even a laptop replacement for many.
It would be lighter than a laptop, but with the same screen size.
From my point of view, the iPad is simply too small to use all the time, and too big for all the time portability. The mini is better for that.
But this thing would be a hit with those who just don't want (and don't need) a PC. Some folks simply prefer iOS. I know that is sacrilege to say in a techie site, but not everyone wants to deal with the (relative) complexities of a full-blown OS, and it's file system structure, app installation methodology, etc.
People like their phones; people know their phones. I believe this device would be right on target and would sell, if marketed as a laptop alternative. The current iPad is too small for that.
It would be lighter than a laptop, but with the same screen size.
From my point of view, the iPad is simply too small to use all the time, and too big for all the time portability. The mini is better for that.
But this thing would be a hit with those who just don't want (and don't need) a PC. Some folks simply prefer iOS. I know that is sacrilege to say in a techie site, but not everyone wants to deal with the (relative) complexities of a full-blown OS, and it's file system structure, app installation methodology, etc.
People like their phones; people know their phones. I believe this device would be right on target and would sell, if marketed as a laptop alternative. The current iPad is too small for that.
Agree, however I don't believe a more powerful iOS is needed, I really believe the software will improve as the hardware continues to become more powerful...... And I believe that day is coming quickly
I agree with you too lol. I meant more powerful in terms of hardware, I should've clarified
Construction workers that use 8# pneumatic tools above their heads all day think you're a wimp.
Not smart to kill their best selling laptop, the MBA, with another product. They wouldn't do that.
I'm OK with a larger iPad...
But that also means that the iOS UI (not the apps themselves) needs to be re-thought. Widgets (like Android) and/or multiple apps simultaneously (like Windows 8) really becomes a necessity. iOS on an 10" iPad already looks waaay too sparse, IMO.
But that also means that the iOS UI (not the apps themselves) needs to be re-thought. Widgets (like Android) and/or multiple apps simultaneously (like Windows 8) really becomes a necessity. iOS on an 10" iPad already looks waaay too sparse, IMO.
A 13 inch IPAD would just replace a yellow pad......
Think about it. How often do you use a yellow pad in meetings?
Now if it was light and had handwriting recognition. Plus access to all the apps, programs, maps, drawings, etc. etc.
Why wouldn't you buy it??
Yeah, it would get rid of laptops as a category.
Think about it. How often do you use a yellow pad in meetings?
Now if it was light and had handwriting recognition. Plus access to all the apps, programs, maps, drawings, etc. etc.
Why wouldn't you buy it??
Yeah, it would get rid of laptops as a category.
Agree with you that the OS (better: UI) should make it easy and transparent for the user. iOS went in that direction quite successfully; based on a solid OS base shared from its big brothers. Not sure if MS with RT achieved the same level of convergence.
The similar positive level of iPad-UX can be achieved on a OS X Touch; as alternative to the "full" desktop mode. We might don't like it yet the way it's done. Partially because on an iMac 27" it don't have the same impact. On an MBA 11" it would. And metro on Windows 8 for quick email and calendar is absolutely fine; if I want or need I use Outlook on desktop mode on the same machine. Dual-use ...
I would love to run XCode on an iPad-like MB. Of course like you I also have some solid CPU back at home or office. I don't want to render a movie or raw file processing on an iPad. Sure not. We still have to choose the right tool for a task.
But I would prefer a homogenous environments/ecosystem on both my mobile and inmobile devices.
It will be called the iPad Pro. No if's or but's --- that will be the name.
cf Surface Pro. Same target market, direct competitor. Apple will praise to the skies how less money gets you a device that works better, with a bigger screen, and will give lots of examples of architects, radiologists, artists, people like that.
Message will be "MS wants to sell you what is basically a laptop with a crappy keyboard. We want to sell you something that is genuinely new, that allows you to do your work BETTER, not just to do things the same way you were doing them three years ago. If you want a laptop, buy a laptop that works well; if you want a tablet, buy a tablet that works well."
I'd buy one.
This would be an iPad used in business. Presentation, easily changed displays, task management, review lists, portfolios, commercial/pro applications.
I would buy one for sure.
This would be an iPad used in business. Presentation, easily changed displays, task management, review lists, portfolios, commercial/pro applications.
I would buy one for sure.
No it wouldn't.
Apple --- unlike their idiotic competitors in Redmond --- understand that different tasks use different tools.
Apple's high end customers (the ones who would be a target for this device) already own an iPhone and an MBA. This will be just one more device they own, to be used when it is the appropriate tool.
You say "industries", but only if it provided more connectivity options no?
i.e. a photographer, designer, graphics artist, etc would need SD or USB input for one thing?
a typical business user may require a keyboard, mouse, a decent word processor.
Not sure what good a larger iPad would do unless it has more features too?
The surface wasn't a bad product, just totally mis-marketed.
1. RT vs Pro - big confusion for users.
2. Windows 8 on the desktop put a BAD taste in users mouth - basically killed the Surface...
3. Lack of apps
On and on and on.
The hardware and OS if taken by itself isn't bad... it just when you look at the big picture you realize how bad Microsoft screwed up the launch of the Surface.
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Remote desktop will always have lag due to network latency. Bandwidth consumption will be excessive.
Unless apps are rewritten to provide some sort of remote API, this will never happen ... Just not feasible in the long run.
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Because it's a piece of cardboard - put some heft/depth into it... and it'll feel different.
