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Should the next iPad have no home button on the front?

Should the next iPad have no home button on the front?

  • Yes, it should have no home button on the front.

    Votes: 31 33.3%

  • No, it should keep the home button on the front.

    Votes: 62 66.7%
  • Total voters
    93
miamialley

miamialley

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Whether or not you'd like a smaller bezel or different size screen/case, should the next iPad have no home button on the front. It could have one on the side/top.
 
Personally, I like having one on the front. With most cases, the design makes it a little difficult to press the button on top, so I like the option of just hitting the Home button to turn it on.

I turned off the magnetic auto-on/sleep feature because out of 4 different cases, when the cover was folded all t he way around the back it would put the iPad to sleep! I've seen many comments about this happening in case reviews.
 
Put it on the screen and let it rotate to the same relative position no matter how the iPad is turned. Let if fade to a small "x" overlaying the running App, but be activated when held for a second. JMHO.
 
4DThinker said:
Put it on the screen and let it rotate to the same relative position no matter how the iPad is turned. Let if fade to a small "x" overlaying the running App, but be activated when held for a second. JMHO.
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I like that idea once the iPad is on, but how do you turn it on? It goes back to using a button on top.
 
jessica. said:
The bezel size is important for hand holding. Think about it.
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We probably need another poll, "how big should the bezel be?" I agree we need some bezel, not much thinner than the current so thumbs don't block the screen. I suppose some people would want no bezel?
 
Vizin said:
I've been using multitouch gestures since they came out. (legitimately, since I'm a developer) I almost never use the home button anymore, and use the five-finger pinch instead. I wouldn't miss the home button if they got rid of it entirely.

Problem is, the five-finger pinch just isn't possible for some physically disabled people. And I'm sure many people prefer the button. I say leave it where it is. It's not exactly in the way.
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New iPad owner here, what is the "five-finger pinch"?
 
I don't think it matters whether or not it's there or not. But if Apple is willing to make the bezel smaller, bye bye home button
 
Gotta have it to stop the apps from juggling too. I don't know of a gesture for that. That's all I use it for know that I have the gestures.
 
Ahhh, was pressing he button wrong ... The bus I use for commuting started driving so I missed the answer.

I don't mind to have a home button as today. Perfectly fine for me.
 
hismikeness said:
Gotta have it to stop the apps from juggling too. I don't know of a gesture for that. That's all I use it for know that I have the gestures.
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Getsures or virtual buttons can be made for anything. Physical buttons become loose or wear out. Ask the thousands of iPad owners with home button issues.
 
The home button is really annoying. On my iPhone 4 it is constantly causing problems. No such issues on the iPad yet, but regardless, the lack of a home button would definitely solve home button issues.
 
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