Comments on: Integrated Casual Computing on the Apple iPad

By: Why the iPad isn’t a desktop PC killer (yet) « Explain Technology

Why the iPad isn’t a desktop PC killer (yet) « Explain Technology — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:55:55 +0000

[...] casual computing. Yes, it’s probably the way the early innovators intended the personal computer to be. And [...]

By: 蛙鏡

蛙鏡 — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:39:37 +0000

An fascinating concept this. I’m 1 of those men and women whom tend to wait for things to mature prior to taking action but in this case I’m mindful that inaction leads to only failures so I will heed your comments and begin to do anything about it.

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By: Isao

Isao — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:44:58 +0000

Yes, Nintendo hit big with Wii. People couldn’t figure out what to do with it, and when it finally came out people thought “why didn’t we do it before?”
In iPad’s case, people are saying “yeah, we’ve seen that before – though it will be big.” I think people who think they already know what iPad is about will be shocked by the real usages – they will be wild. I believe Apple created a real PLATFORM as opposed to a device (which they used to do in the past). People still associate iPad with the latter, but I am betting that soon we will be using iPad the way almost nobody has imagined.

By: Its not you Kindle… at DeMystifeye

Its not you Kindle… at DeMystifeye — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:31:29 +0000

[...] criticisms were flying, but one of the most perceptive came from one of our own, Brenton Lyle (Integrated Casual Computing on the Apple iPad). I encourage you to read his entire comment as seen on Zak Kirchner’s new blog, [...]

By: Michael D

Michael D — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:03:39 +0000

Hi Zak, thanks for sharing your addiction! Good point about laptops actually being desktops in terms of their use. It would be interesting to see how most people use their laptops? Personally, I don’t like the heat that is generated when I use my laptop “in my lap” which deters me from using it in bed to watch programming. I’ll be curious to see how the iPad addresses this challenge as I’m also thinking the iPad will serve my reading, gaming, casual browsing and video watching needs.

By: Zak Kirchner

Zak Kirchner — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:47:57 +0000

I’m curious to see the iPad’s effect on netbook and macbook sales. My Powerbook is almost 5 years old, so I’m considering an upgrade to a new system, but I don’t know which combination of devices is ideal for me yet. I thought I’d just get a new macbook, but the more I thought about it, I realized that I really treat my laptop like a desktop. It sits on my desk at least 95% of the time because I don’t like typing with it in my lap because it’s awkward and I don’t like carrying it around too much in case I drop it or it gets stolen. Now I’m considering an iMac instead of a macbook because I think the iPad will fill my casual browsing and gaming needs (also interested in the iMac to watch video on a nicer screen in my room). I get frustrated with the amount of text that can fit on the screen of the iPhone. It’s a perfect screen for tweets, but not for reading articles on Safari. I even know some people who read eBooks on their iPhone, but I think the screen is way too small for that. I do wish they made a screen for the iPad that was easier on my eyes though. I was 20/20 through my last exam when I was 21, but they’re definitely worse now and I’m pretty sure I need glasses.

Hi, my name is Zak and I have an addiction.

By: Michael D.

Michael D. — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:15:53 +0000

I agree with you, the potential for this device to continue the consumption metamorphosis begun with iTunes and iPod, is significant. As a loyal Kindle owner (yes, I also drive a SUV), I’m very intrigued by the iPad because while I’ve enjoyed “e” reading, I find myself complaining more often lately about what I wish it had that it doesn’t. I feel bad for Jeff Bezos whose legacy is ruined….;-)