laurenmeranda: With this I have some questions/thoughts: non-sdk apps:While I realize this is not meant to replace my computer, how will this device become a staple for designers? Will it be up to adobe or market equivalent to create industry quality web/print design programs in this platform ? communication, video and otherwise:-Is there an iSight equivalent that may be used for apps such as skype, knocking video, etc? -What role will the iPad play in digital communication? I would like to iChat on an iPad.-Along this, will there be closer integration of iPhone and iPad devices for those who will be using both? Will there be 3G tethering, or at&t plans for dual product owners? I want to connect my iPhone to my iPad. Customization:- Can I change the ugly “shelf” dock? I really hate that dock.- Will there be a way to better organize and differentiate apps, photos, files? With the integration of iWork and other file producing apps, how will I be able to keep my screen/files clean and organized? Size, Dimensions, Proportions:-In an HD, 16:9 widescreen world of video, why create a new device with the standard 4:3 dimensions. - As far as I can tell from the pictures apple just put on their website, it doesn’t appear to have the same dimensions as the iphone screen creating an odd transition of apps from iPhone to iPad.- Plus, it’s not a very pretty proportion… Flash?Is this device flash compatible? If not, does this mean that apple is moving away from Flash? I’m not completely against this, but it would pose web difficulties. Those are my thoughts for now. More may come… I mean, it has only been announced for 2hrs. 1. I don’t necessarily think the iPad is aimed any specific profession, especially designers. It’s up to Adobe or other developers to create intriguing apps that will change how designers interact with the iPad. I do not believe multitouch input will ever take over the conventional keyboard and mouse. 2. a. It does have a microphone, so Skype calls may be possible. b. I always wondered why my 5 year old sidekick could use AIM better than my iPhone. I believe there isn’t a huge percentage of people using AIM to communicate anymore. Due to most people having cell phones, texting has replaced AIM as the way to communicate short messages to your contacts. Phone companies charge for texting, and Apple probably gets a cut of that money. The answer was simple. Design texting on the iPhone to look like iChat. Since there is no texting on the iPad, how do I quickly communicate with my contacts? There have been rumors of multitasking in the upcoming iPhone 4.0 software. That will let programs like AIM to be constantly connected, therefore enabling us to use it in the background. c. I assume you will be able to tether your iPhone to the iPad. Tethering works over bluetooth, and the iPad supports it. I doubt you will be able to tether the iPad to another device. $30 a month for unlimited data is a great deal without a contract. What other integration do you see happening between your iPad and your iPhone? 3. a. You can’t customize the ugly shelf dock. Sorry. This is Apple. Remember? b.I’m also questioning the file organization for iLife files. Will they all be saved in one folder? 4. a. I agree with you here. The 4:3 standard sucks. b. App developers should spend a little extra time “upgrading” their apps to fit the iPad. Facebook definitely looked silly during the demo. c. I think the proportion isn’t too bad. Did you want it a little longer? More golden rectangle-ish? 4. The iPad isn’t flash compatible because it could start posing a threat to the App store. It’s a bummer, but not a deal breaker.

laurenmeranda:

With this I have some questions/thoughts:

  • non-sdk apps:
    While I realize this is not meant to replace my computer, how will this device become a staple for designers? Will it be up to adobe or market equivalent to create industry quality web/print design programs in this platform ?
  • communication, video and otherwise:
    -Is there an iSight equivalent that may be used for apps such as skype, knocking video, etc?
    -What role will the iPad play in digital communication? I would like to iChat on an iPad.
    -Along this, will there be closer integration of iPhone and iPad devices for those who will be using both? Will there be 3G tethering, or at&t plans for dual product owners? I want to connect my iPhone to my iPad.
  • Customization:
    - Can I change the ugly “shelf” dock? I really hate that dock.
    - Will there be a way to better organize and differentiate apps, photos, files? With the integration of iWork and other file producing apps, how will I be able to keep my screen/files clean and organized?
  • Size, Dimensions, Proportions:
    -In an HD, 16:9 widescreen world of video, why create a new device with the standard 4:3 dimensions.
    - As far as I can tell from the pictures apple just put on their website, it doesn’t appear to have the same dimensions as the iphone screen creating an odd transition of apps from iPhone to iPad.
    - Plus, it’s not a very pretty proportion…
  • Flash?
    Is this device flash compatible? If not, does this mean that apple is moving away from Flash? I’m not completely against this, but it would pose web difficulties.

Those are my thoughts for now. More may come… I mean, it has only been announced for 2hrs.

1. I don’t necessarily think the iPad is aimed any specific profession, especially designers. It’s up to Adobe or other developers to create intriguing apps that will change how designers interact with the iPad. I do not believe multitouch input will ever take over the conventional keyboard and mouse.

2. a. It does have a microphone, so Skype calls may be possible.

b. I always wondered why my 5 year old sidekick could use AIM better than my iPhone. I believe there isn’t a huge percentage of people using AIM to communicate anymore. Due to most people having cell phones, texting has replaced AIM as the way to communicate short messages to your contacts. Phone companies charge for texting, and Apple probably gets a cut of that money. The answer was simple. Design texting on the iPhone to look like iChat.

Since there is no texting on the iPad, how do I quickly communicate with my contacts? There have been rumors of multitasking in the upcoming iPhone 4.0 software. That will let programs like AIM to be constantly connected, therefore enabling us to use it in the background.

c. I assume you will be able to tether your iPhone to the iPad. Tethering works over bluetooth, and the iPad supports it. I doubt you will be able to tether the iPad to another device. $30 a month for unlimited data is a great deal without a contract. What other integration do you see happening between your iPad and your iPhone?

3. a. You can’t customize the ugly shelf dock. Sorry. This is Apple. Remember?

b.I’m also questioning the file organization for iLife files. Will they all be saved in one folder?

4. a. I agree with you here. The 4:3 standard sucks.

b. App developers should spend a little extra time “upgrading” their apps to fit the iPad. Facebook definitely looked silly during the demo.

c. I think the proportion isn’t too bad. Did you want it a little longer? More golden rectangle-ish?

4. The iPad isn’t flash compatible because it could start posing a threat to the App store. It’s a bummer, but not a deal breaker.


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