Obviously, we all have iPad on the brain, in one way or another. We love this kind of stuff—good or bad, it’s this excitement when Apple announces a new product that reminds us why we work here!
You’ve read Don and Ed’s thoughts; here’s just another snippet of what we’re all thinking about:
“With the iPad launch only hours away, my excitement couldn’t be higher. At the very least, I believe the iPad will be a great secondary device to consume content and perform your computing basics. At the very best, it could be a real glimpse into future of computing. The issues with Flash playback and multitasking are valid complaints, but are ultimately minor speed bumps that will be taken care of in future hardware/software revisions.
iPad will be a success because it will conform itself to each individual’s computing lifestyle without feeling like a computer. You’ll become immersed in the content and be able to read a book or watch a movie without feeling like you’re doing it on a computer. I am extremely excited to get my hands on the iPad and even more excited to see whats to come.”
-Dan, dan@smalldog.com
“I think iPad is going to be successful on many levels:
1. Text Books: I think the iPad will help make text books affordable as well as give the student a piece of mind knowing that their text book is a digital file that can easily be deleted once the class is complete as well as reduce scoliosis among users by not having to cart around 100 lbs of books.
2. Business class traveling: This device is going to reign supreme taking the place of the MacBook Air as the #1 choice for business travelers.
3. Fun for the whole family: Games, movies and music will keep the kids happy, while email, web browsing, photo browsing and eBook reading will keep the parents busy for hours.
The only downside I can see is that Apple is going to have to start a support group for iPad addicts.”
-Tim, tim@smalldog.com
“I can’t wait to get my hands on one. I’ll definitely be picking one up as soon as I can. The sheer potential of the platform is staggering. I think the naysayers just lack imagination. I can’t wait to play Plants vs. Zombies on it.”
-Cbass, sebastian@smalldog.com
“I would have preferred that my daughter bought an iPad rather than a laptop, but six months ago, that wasn’t an option. She will most likely buy one, but I’ll make her hold off until there are more reviews. I’d like to see what people think of it once the hype dies down and REAL people get the chance to use it.”
-Kerry, kerry@smalldog.com
“As a musician and sound artist, I’m looking forward to seeing what sort of new/revised interactive music apps become available (as well as being able to use some of the existing apps on a larger device). There are already a ton of great-sounding and amazingly functional apps for musicians, but the larger interface will undoubtedly be easier to use in a live performance environment.
I can see this becoming an extremely valuable tool to electronic musicians, DJs, and producers, and with some radical innovation and new apps, likely many other musicians as well. Just imagine if Pro Tools or Ableton were to design an app… this device will definitely a game-changer.”
-Gary, gary@smalldog.com
“iPad has great potential at museums as an interactive device. It could be carried to each exhibit where content in the form of a keynote or other format appears on the screen for you to perform comparative research, or quiz, or anything relative to the visit. There may even be custom apps that whiz you back in time or even into outer space after viewing the physical display or presentation at the museum.
As an educational tool, the possibilities with the iPad are endless!”
-Art, art@smalldog.com
“I’d love to get one right off the bat. Initially, iPad seemed redundant and extravagant to me, but the practical uses have become apparent—I’m not a fan of computers in meetings, but I understand that it’s quicker than taking notes with a pen and paper (and then typing them up later)… iPad is the perfect middle ground to take digital notes without the inevitable distraction of a computer at your fingertips.”
-Kali, kali@smalldog.com