iPad - Page 15

Blighter · 31-01-2010, 00:36

When it comes to multitasking - there is no "easy" way imo unless you have something like a large or dual screen setup.

Personally I think the iPad is a great idea and wins over a netbook any day for me (I'm a sucker for a nice UI and multitouch) - but it still has a way to go.

In a few years when this laptop gets too slow, I'll probably get a proper desktop PC and then the then current version of the iPad

Mark · 31-01-2010, 00:48

The 'nice UI' aspect remains to be seen. Remember it's not the same UI as the iPhone (would be silly if it was). I'm sure it will be good though - Apple have always been an eye candy company. As for Multitouch, it's great when it works, bloody annoying when it doesn't. Why on earth doesn't Multitouch work with Google for example? (iPhone).

Feek · 31-01-2010, 00:49

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Originally Posted by Blighter

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Ta, just bought that. It'll be interesting to see how it manages with my incredibly restless sleep patterns.

Garp · 31-01-2010, 01:38

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Originally Posted by Blighter

When it comes to multitasking - there is no "easy" way imo unless you have something like a large or dual screen setup.

What, you've never opened up more than one application at once? Currently I've got TweetDeck open, an e-mail client and a web browser. Usually there will be a media player of some description running too. That's multitasking. We're not talking about people having multiple applications open on the same screen, we're talking about something as basic as multiple applications open simultaneously.

Glaucus · 31-01-2010, 11:33

LeperousDust I have already said Ipad has many shortcomings. However this is not the device. These short comings can be found throughout the entire apple range.

Yes the netbook suits you better. I and many others do not need huge multitasking and huge processing power.

But do want an electronic "magazine" there is no need for a keyboard when browsing the web, watching movies or reading books. I don't want or need a portable pc, I want an electronic magazine. Which imo is it's three useful tasks. Anything else is a bonus(although to many bonuses woulkd subtract from the device, it needs a Media centre feel to it ala phone/mp3 players, not a computer OS UI). Which is where the magazine shape and style plays far more into usability than a netbook. As I have said many times, this may not suite you or others. But do not underestimate the size of the market for such a device. You just have to look at scifi programs and future concepts to see that tablet pcs will be the choice for portability in the future.

And since when has anyone demanded a book stand or magazine stand to make reading easier. It is perfectly comfortable to hold such a device. Much more so than a netbook, a netbook you need a table or somewhere to rest it.

How many people use a computer OS UI for a HTPC, almost no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the Os behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well.

How many people use a computer OS UI for a Car computer (inbuilt or self installed), almost no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the OS behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well.

How many people use a computer OS UI for a Phone, no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the OS behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well.

How many people use a computer OS UI for a Mp3player, no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the Os behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well.

So why would you use a OS UI for the Ipad? it is much similar to the above devices than a Netbook, laptop or desktop.

petemc · 31-01-2010, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Mark

The 'nice UI' aspect remains to be seen. Remember it's not the same UI as the iPhone (would be silly if it was).

It doesn't? As far as I can tell it does. Theres some new multitouch gestures but outside of that the UI is the same.

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Originally Posted by Garp

...we're talking about something as basic as multiple applications open simultaneously.

You know the iPhone/iPad can do that don't you? I can listen to music while checking my email on my iPhone and receive Twitter updates via Push notifications while doing so. By your definition its multitasking.

So I have to close Mail and open Tweetie to read the updates, but then on my Mac I have to alt-tab. Its slower but you could say that the concept is still the same.

petemc · 31-01-2010, 12:03

Thats out the box.

Glaucus · 31-01-2010, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Lozza

Could I listen to music on the iPhone while playing a game or reading my email/browsing the web straight out of the box?

yes it has multitasking but only if you use apple stuff.

Blighter · 31-01-2010, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Lozza

Does it (the iPhone) do this out of the box.. or is it because you have jail broken it?

Could I listen to music on the iPhone while playing a game or reading my email/browsing the web straight out of the box?

Is there any news on a new iPhone release in June?

Yep. Safari, iPod, and Mail all run in the background of other apps. Other apps can save their "state" and reopen it when you next use them... so it's virtually the same as minimising and maximising a window on the PC (as long as said apps are not coded by a monkey)

Mark · 31-01-2010, 12:22

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Originally Posted by petemc

It doesn't? As far as I can tell it does. Theres some new multitouch gestures but outside of that the UI is the same.

It isn't. Similar, yes, but not the same. Mail app is certainly different, and I'd be very surprised if there weren't differences elsewhere.

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Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	LeperousDust I have already said Ipad has many shortcomings. However this is not the device. These short comings can be found throughout the entire apple range. Yes the netbook suits you better. I and many others do not need huge multitasking and huge processing power. But do want an electronic "magazine" there is no need for a keyboard when browsing the web, watching movies or reading books. I don't want or need a portable pc, I want an electronic magazine. Which imo is it's three useful tasks. Anything else is a bonus(although to many bonuses woulkd subtract from the device, it needs a Media centre feel to it ala phone/mp3 players, not a computer OS UI). Which is where the magazine shape and style plays far more into usability than a netbook. As I have said many times, this may not suite you or others. But do not underestimate the size of the market for such a device. You just have to look at scifi programs and future concepts to see that tablet pcs will be the choice for portability in the future. And since when has anyone demanded a book stand or magazine stand to make reading easier. It is perfectly comfortable to hold such a device. Much more so than a netbook, a netbook you need a table or somewhere to rest it. How many people use a computer OS UI for a HTPC, almost no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the Os behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well. How many people use a computer OS UI for a Car computer (inbuilt or self installed), almost no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the OS behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well. How many people use a computer OS UI for a Phone, no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the OS behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well. How many people use a computer OS UI for a Mp3player, no one. It is far to complicated. You hide the Os behind a nice simple UI that does the job at hand well. So why would you use a OS UI for the Ipad? it is much similar to the above devices than a Netbook, laptop or desktop. __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 31-01-2010 at 12:26.

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31-01-2010, 00:48	#142
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	The 'nice UI' aspect remains to be seen. Remember it's not the same UI as the iPhone (would be silly if it was). I'm sure it will be good though - Apple have always been an eye candy company. As for Multitouch, it's great when it works, bloody annoying when it doesn't. Why on earth doesn't Multitouch work with Google for example? (iPhone).