Comments on: Could a Google Tablet Dominate the iPad? http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/ Where The Internet and Awesome Collide. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:48:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dade Williams http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Dade Williams Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:51:57 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-144 which websites that use flash would you like to see or where do you think you would use flash? which websites that use flash would you like to see or where do you think you would use flash?

]]> By: Garin Kilpatrick http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Garin Kilpatrick Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:51:38 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-143 $30 is a surprisingly good deal for an iPad with unlimited data, but I don't suppose there will be too much downloading going on with a 64GB HD. I'm not sure how much a real bluetooth keyboard would cost, but I would want one, because I could not stand tapping on a screen to type all the time.<br><br>I've never found real computers too be too complex, but the iPad does seem to keep things simple, and I'm sure it will be the perfect product for some people. But you are right I would prefer something far more powerful, something that can actually run Flash. $30 is a surprisingly good deal for an iPad with unlimited data, but I don't suppose there will be too much downloading going on with a 64GB HD. I'm not sure how much a real bluetooth keyboard would cost, but I would want one, because I could not stand tapping on a screen to type all the time.

I've never found real computers too be too complex, but the iPad does seem to keep things simple, and I'm sure it will be the perfect product for some people. But you are right I would prefer something far more powerful, something that can actually run Flash.

]]> By: Randy Murray http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Randy Murray Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:17:23 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-141 You've got to be kidding. You use Microsoft as a company that has tried for the larger consumer market? And you show your bias for technical over consumer solutions by saying "I would rather finance a real computer . . ." <br><br>That's exactly my point. "Real Computers", as they exist today, are far to complex, buggy, and frustrating for the general market. Something like the iPad and the UNLIMITED data plan for $30 per month is both affordable and more in tune with non-technical consumer needs. <br><br>I'm sure that some, like you and I, will still want powerful, flexible, more complex computers. But digital devices, more like appliances, are much more in tune with the consumer market. <br><br><a href="http://randymurrayonline.com/2010/02/02/why-a-computer-is-not-like-a-toaster-%E2%80%93-and-why-it-should-be/" rel="nofollow">http://randymurrayonline.com/2010/02/02/why-a-c...</a> You've got to be kidding. You use Microsoft as a company that has tried for the larger consumer market? And you show your bias for technical over consumer solutions by saying “I would rather finance a real computer . . .”

That's exactly my point. “Real Computers”, as they exist today, are far to complex, buggy, and frustrating for the general market. Something like the iPad and the UNLIMITED data plan for $30 per month is both affordable and more in tune with non-technical consumer needs.

I'm sure that some, like you and I, will still want powerful, flexible, more complex computers. But digital devices, more like appliances, are much more in tune with the consumer market.

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]]> By: Garin Kilpatrick http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Garin Kilpatrick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:02:16 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-140 I agree, and Google won't be the only competition. @DadeWilliams on Twitter just pointed out this cool Lenovo Hybrid concept that will make anyone who wants an iPad think twice. - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5DYuVN6nuY" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5DYuVN6nuY</a> I agree, and Google won't be the only competition. @DadeWilliams on Twitter just pointed out this cool Lenovo Hybrid concept that will make anyone who wants an iPad think twice. – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5DYuVN6nuY

]]> By: Garin Kilpatrick http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Garin Kilpatrick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:57:54 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-138 Indeed. HTML5 will not replace Flash anytime soon, and in the meantime anyone with an iPhone or an iPad loses out. Indeed. HTML5 will not replace Flash anytime soon, and in the meantime anyone with an iPhone or an iPad loses out.

]]> By: Garin Kilpatrick http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Garin Kilpatrick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:56:41 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-139 Microsoft is one company that has sought to answer the question "what would the larger consumer market want and need?" with Windows. <br><br>Microsoft's willingness to allow other companies to profit by functioning with so many different machines and peripherals is what has allowed Microsoft to capture immense profits and such a huge percentage of the operating system market share. Apple is sending the message that they do not play well with others so I will no be surprised if many other companies simply avoid Apple and continue to make innovative products that play nicely with PCs. Microsoft is one company that has sought to answer the question “what would the larger consumer market want and need?” with Windows.

Microsoft's willingness to allow other companies to profit by functioning with so many different machines and peripherals is what has allowed Microsoft to capture immense profits and such a huge percentage of the operating system market share. Apple is sending the message that they do not play well with others so I will no be surprised if many other companies simply avoid Apple and continue to make innovative products that play nicely with PCs.

]]> By: Randy Murray http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Randy Murray Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:38:26 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-137 It's time to step back and ask "what would the larger consumer market want and need" instead of what the highly technical market may want. That's where the real potential sales lie. <br><br>Imagine this: an ordinary, non-techie could buy one of these and pay the $30 per month, have no home internet fees, and do everything they want or need. Sounds pretty attractive to me. It's time to step back and ask “what would the larger consumer market want and need” instead of what the highly technical market may want. That's where the real potential sales lie.

Imagine this: an ordinary, non-techie could buy one of these and pay the $30 per month, have no home internet fees, and do everything they want or need. Sounds pretty attractive to me.

]]> By: Garin Kilpatrick http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Garin Kilpatrick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:21:14 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-136 No USB in the iPad really is a killer! Apple is trying to become the only source for hardware and apps, but in the long run this is doomed to fail. <br><br>Will this strategy of "Apple or nothing" make them more money in the short term? Yes, probably. Will this also piss off some of their existing customers? Yes, certainly. <br><br>I prefer the win-win approach to business, but Apple is clearly taking a win-lose approach by thwarting third party innovation and seeking a Monopoly in a highly competitive market.<br><br>And a removable battery would be nice. :) No USB in the iPad really is a killer! Apple is trying to become the only source for hardware and apps, but in the long run this is doomed to fail.

Will this strategy of “Apple or nothing” make them more money in the short term? Yes, probably. Will this also piss off some of their existing customers? Yes, certainly.

I prefer the win-win approach to business, but Apple is clearly taking a win-lose approach by thwarting third party innovation and seeking a Monopoly in a highly competitive market.

And a removable battery would be nice. :)

]]> By: Garin Kilpatrick http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Garin Kilpatrick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:05:51 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-135 The option of a Bluetooth keyboard is a great idea, since a full sized software keyboard leaves alot to be desired.<br><br>Compared to the Kindle the iPad is a steal, especially since Amazon just sealed a deal that jacks up the price of ebooks. The only thing that ever really appealed to me about the Kindle is the screen that is easy on the eyes.<br><br>The lack of Flash is my main issue with the iPad, because I love the way it looks. Apple is being evil by not supporting Flash, they are acting like the controlling Big Brother they decried in the epic Apple commercial "1984."<br><br>If Apple will just support Flash I'll become a potential iPad consumer as well. The option of a Bluetooth keyboard is a great idea, since a full sized software keyboard leaves alot to be desired.

Compared to the Kindle the iPad is a steal, especially since Amazon just sealed a deal that jacks up the price of ebooks. The only thing that ever really appealed to me about the Kindle is the screen that is easy on the eyes.

The lack of Flash is my main issue with the iPad, because I love the way it looks. Apple is being evil by not supporting Flash, they are acting like the controlling Big Brother they decried in the epic Apple commercial “1984.”

If Apple will just support Flash I'll become a potential iPad consumer as well.

]]> By: Ines http://interawesome.com/2010/02/02/a-google-tablet-could-dominate-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Ines Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:08:56 +0000 http://interawesome.com/?p=856#comment-134 The only way I am abandoning my perfectly fine working Vaio is if Google Tablet improves upon the iPad. Here is what bugs me with the iPad:<br>The total lack of USB is a killer! In this day and age please consider the micro-USB and/or mini-USB.<br>Not allowing multi-tasking is so 20th century! Same goes for no flash. Paying extra for the dock and especially the keyboard (all other tablets have a keyboard included if you need it) AND still depending on AT&T is altogether racketeering. So if Windows 7 was your idea...lets keep it up and improve on the iPad...of course battery life would have to match the 10 hours. Lets make that more worker friendly. The only way I am abandoning my perfectly fine working Vaio is if Google Tablet improves upon the iPad. Here is what bugs me with the iPad:
The total lack of USB is a killer! In this day and age please consider the micro-USB and/or mini-USB.
Not allowing multi-tasking is so 20th century! Same goes for no flash. Paying extra for the dock and especially the keyboard (all other tablets have a keyboard included if you need it) AND still depending on AT&T is altogether racketeering. So if Windows 7 was your idea…lets keep it up and improve on the iPad…of course battery life would have to match the 10 hours. Lets make that more worker friendly.

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