[NTLK] The Apple Tablet (aka iNewt) saga, part 4,037,862

[Dennis B. Swaney]

Jon Glass wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 12:49 AM, Ryan Vetter
> <physicalconstants at yahoo.ca> wrote:
>> As for the prop arm, Apple should take a hint from the Archos 5 or the Wacom Tablets.  That prop arm is really cool and without it, it will be annoying to have to carry a separate stand if you want to use it as a screen for watching movies or for text input with a bluetooth keyboard.
> 
> And therein is the biggest handicap of a tablet--size and awkwardness.
> You _have_ to hold one, or prop it up. I just can't see tablets taking
> off with normal people. I just don't see it... Until they weigh like a
> feather, and can find some way to get small for carrying, I just don't
> see them catching on. I still prefer my netbook on my lap to holding
> an iPhone for longish periods. iPhones are great for quick moments or
> on the move, but you always have to find a place to put it. Now I need
> a stand for my night stand, a holder for my car, etc. Tablets would be
> worse. I put up with these things (and have since my first Newton),
> but when I see non-geeks play with these things, I can tell they are
> uncomfortable with what to do with them, and how to handle them. It's
> just a tad awkward for them. I know I'm being a wet blanket here, but
> I don't see Apple actually bringing something to market without
> finding a way to overcome these limitations--and a stand on the back
> doesn't strike me as the way to go about it. And no, I don't have an
> answer.
> 
> 
> 

That is why there are 3rd-party vendors. If the tablet specs are 
released on 27 Jan, then I'm sure there will be stands, frames, cases, 
etc. coming out by March.


-- 
Sincerely,
Dennis B. Swaney

Newton MP 2100
iPhone 3GS