Wednesday, April 21, 2010

First Look - iPad



I've a chance to "touch" this giant brother of iTouch, launched in US as iPad while here in NYC ;)  Yes, no doubt the WOW factor is there for the Apple gadget: Sleek, pretty design, clear display and the superb "multi-touch" look and feel, I am, unfortunately, not impress! Sorry folks of Apple, I'm not a fan of main stream goers, so I'm probably not too objective here ;)

The iPad I was "playing" in the computer store was well positioned such that I'm standing while "playing" with it on a table with a slight incline elevation. It looks rather alright facing down while "stretching" the screen with the fingers. I must say that it is quite a good feeling untill you start to type some text there. However, after the cool factor subsides, I began to wonder if this the only mode I can use this device effectively? Hope not, because if it is so, then very soon I'll have stiff neck and hand & finger ache! Besides, I feel it is not really practical to hold the iPad on one hand and stretch your fingers on the other, unless it is slightly smaller, maybe a iPad mini or something ;) Seriously, I'm suspecting that there is a usability flaw somewhere, unless or otherwise, the accessories like iPad stand or portable keypad is part of standard package but then it will not be cool anymore ;)

But again, for the price that Apple is marketing, it looks like pretty reasonable for the Apple fans to get one to add to their collectibles. Like it or not, these are money spinning opportunity for the industry.

Okay, this is just my short first look review and like I mentioned in the beginning, I may not be objective. Maybe one day I may becomes a fan myself  (but i doubt so) :) In the meantime, though it is not so cool, I'm happy and contented with a Netbook (long battery life and keyboard) and a smartphone (android).

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