By now you've heard all the hubbub about Apple's iPad launch last week. You know me, Mr. gadget freak. But, on "version 1.0 products" I tend to be a little more circumspect. And as much as I love Apple's products, I'm probably gonna hold off myself and see what new versions come downstream.
If the familiar skit below is any indication of what's in the iPad--or what's NOT in it--then my hesitation is right on the mark. (Warning: I'm giving the vid below a PG-13 rating for language... but I still find it funny.)
Despite the disappointment I personally feel about the features I need in the iPad that aren't there, one thing seems clear to me, this latest round of tablet mania will (thankfully) bring a new round of competition and "one-upsmanship" in the marketplace that will serve us--consumers--well.
In fact, even now there're rumors about Apple having another Tablet in the works--one that's more like a Mac than an overgrown iPhone that doesn't let you make calls.
And, just this morning, these sketches of the rumored Google Tablet.
Photos credit: TechCrunch
For a conceptual idea of how the interface might work, check out this short (42 seconds) video mockup.
So, here's my ultimate question for developers... who's developing one like this one below? Give it to me!
