| Twistedpixel said: know they were criticised, but the critics have also learnt as well. Whats the point in an E-reader where you cannot even finish a small book before it runs out of power? Most people just read for a few minutes before going to bed. They might also check the weather or read a magazine. The iPad is well suited for casual use. I still don't see any business use for it, the Courier and Slate do that aspect better. It's not a product designed primarily for business anymore than the other Apple products. It still can't multitask, so no music and IM, or music and web browsing at the same time. This is a first generation product, this can change. There were plenty of things the iPod couldn't do that other competitive products could, that didn't stop the long term success. For example, USB or video. Eventually those features were added. With the iPod and iPhone, seeing was believing, but people are already familiar with the interface and OS so question the need for something bigger. This isn't out of left field unlike Apples other offerings and it can already be compared to what is available or what will be available shortly. None of the competive products are entrenched. Most average people don't even know what the slate or courier exist. They do know about the iPad however. |
Anyone can guess. It takes no effort to throw out lots of predictions and have some of them be correct. You are not and wiser or better for having your guesses be right. Even a blind man can hit the bullseye.
