Tag Archives: ipad

Battery is the next chip

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

The only thing that matters in computing now is…. How long will it last…. Without a cord. The iPhone4 smokes all other smartphones in battery life. It’s the only phone you can really travel with. Stop innovation on everything else … Continue reading →

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iPad Will Sell Because Ages Under 10 Get It. Period.

Posted on April 8, 2010 by

Look, I’m a parent.  As much as I hate to admit it, kids do greatly influence spending in the household. My 6 and 4 year old don’t just like the iPad – they get it. As Reese, 4 years old … Continue reading →

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The Implications of Popularization of new forms and functions

Posted on April 4, 2010 by

The iPad, like the iPod, iPhone, and iMac isn’t a revolution in computer science, design interface, consumer packaging nor ui. It’s a revolution of the economics of those things. Now that there’s a device on the market now at 500 … Continue reading →

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iPad impressions and iPad’s best apps so far

Posted on April 3, 2010 by

I’ve had a good time messing with this iPad. The hype is justified I’m afraid…. It’s true many of the ideas coming to life in the iPad aren’t new but like so many apple products they just put them together … Continue reading →

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iPad’s Killer App? Wolfram|Alpha iPad.

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

Now that both the iPad and Wolfram|Alpha iPad are available it’s time to really evaluate the capabilities of these platforms. [disclaimer: last year I was part of the launch team for Wolfram|Alpha - on the business/outreach end.] Obviously I know … Continue reading →

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Linux iPad – Introducing the LiPad

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

I warned you that I’d do it… just as I did with the iPhone…  I’ve already invented the LiPad. Here are highlights from my launch video.

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HP Slate vs iPad

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

Perhaps a more apples to apples competition is HP/Microsoft vs. Apple for the yet to be valuable category of “tablets”. The HP Slate and Apple iPad devices are remarkably similar. Here’s the Slate: Here’s the iPad: That’s right… the same … Continue reading →

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iPad/iBooks vs. Kindle vs. Nook

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

It’s on…. digital books just got way more interesting. Here’s the big differences between the devices and services: Kindle Basics: Low powered device that can run for days without a recharge.  Black and white epaper / eink screen.  3g connectivity. … Continue reading →

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Apple iPad

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

The rumors are finally rumors no more.  The iPad is out. When the iphone came out it was clear it was going to change phones. the iPad… hmmmm…. where does it fit?  what does it advance?   what experience does … Continue reading →

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