Ipad Alternatives

It seems at this point that the Ipad is the gold standard of tablet technology but I wanted to look at some of the alternatives. In my looking for alternatives I found that people don't even want to admit that there are other things out there. People love the Ipad so much that it is an insult to say there might be flaws. It comes down the typical computer battle: are you a MAC or a PC? The biggest drawback people see with the Ipad is they don't want to be tied to apple and its closed platform. They want the freedom to create new apps without apples permission. Most of the Ipads competitors are running a version of android.

The top 4 "other " tablets

• 1. BlackBerry PlayBook (Research In Motion)
• 2. Galaxy Tab (Samsung)
• 3. Slate/PalmPad (HP, Palm)
• 4. OpenTablet 7 (OpenPeak)

tomsguide.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/11/ipad-alternatives-android-tablets

iPad 1 or 2

What is the difference between the iPad and the iPad 2? Well there aren't a a whole lot as seen here. BUT if those extra cameras is what makes you happy, then you need and iPad 2! Basically it's "newer", a bit smaller, comes in white, has a hardware update, and is around $100 cheaper.
I believe the reason the iPad 1 and 2 have been so successful, is because people simply trust Apple to get there the first, fastest and most reliable. I think people find security in the fact that they know that no matter what is happening in the world, Apple will always have something new for us to have fun with. While sure, the iPad doesn't replace your laptop, it does do what a lot of people use their laptops for: Facebook, Twitter, movie streaming, music and videos, surfing the web (yes even without Flash), calender, and of course games (which I think are much more fun on the iPad). Over all there is just this feeling of seamlessness you have when using the iPad, since you don't have to worry about bringing a big power cord (like you do for your laptop) you feel free to put in in your purse and walk out the door.

ipad, we have some work to do

The ipad is a device that I can see being around for a long time. The size and weight of the ipad is great for any age, from young children to older adult. Some people seem to think that that ipad is the future of business; it is portable and has many applications that could be useful. In reality when sitting down at a meeting, it is important to be looking at the presenter not down at the virtual keyboard trying to take notes. Although the ipad may seem like a good idea for business I think the most use will come from recreational users. Applications such anger birds and various cooking applications provide a recreational user with all that they could need in a device. Both groups will benefit from the ability to pull up documents in a flash on their ipad, and both professional and recreational users will like the layout of the applications such as ical. Overall I think the current version of the ipad is coming very close to meeting its full potential, with a few small changes.

Doing not Thinking

One of the things I love about the iPad is how easy and self explanatory it is to use. Give it to any child and they'll have not problem knowing what to do with it. It's those of us who are older, and already have preconceived notion because of our past experience with technology, that can have a harder time knowing what to do with it. While sure we get the main stuff, it's things like not having a "back button", like on our other devices, that makes it harder for us to get used too. But once you get into the mind set of "doing" not "thinking" it's then that I believe that you can really enjoy the iPad the way it was intended to be.

IPAD Visceral and Reflective Experience

IPAD2

Post 1 Visceral/Behavioral
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/ipad-2-review/

The IPAD is a fun, expensive gadget and probably not just another fad. But like fads, it will be followed enthusiastically till another version takes its place. The geek consumer has just got to have the latest at all cost in spite of deliberate design flaws that can be improved upon in the next version if the public protesteth loudeth. An example of a deliberate flaw is the lack of a changeable battery or a USB drive. Yet one in five consumers in the USA plans to buy an IPAD despite additional flaws like no flash, or multi- tasking and video conferencing capability, plus several other shortcomings. Still, like any other love hate relationship, love prevails and the consumers’ addiction with the newest and the greatest will be fed. How about a carbon footprint offset like a solar powered IPAD, Apple?

Post 2 Reflective
http://www.netqin.com/en/security/newsinfo_3611_3.html

IDC analyst Scott Ellison wrote in the report. "The extension of mobile apps to every aspect of our personal and business lives will be one of the hallmarks of the new decade with enormous opportunities for virtually every business sector."

There seems to be little doubt that IPADs will ride the wave into the future, unlike predecessor gadgets of a similar genre that gave the public too little, too soon. The advanced micro chip technology and the explosion of app development and availability really made a difference as more and more people entered the digital world. According to a new report from IT research firm International Data Corp, mobile application downloads will soar by more than seven-fold in the next five years, totaling more than $35 billion in sales worldwide. The implications of this are staggering and putting all aspects aside, it is the looks and appeal that grabs the consumer every time with descriptions like “sexy, sleek and feels good to the touch” when referring to the IPAD2. While the IPAD is not exactly a clone between an IPhone and a Notebook it does puts utter control of the device at one’s fingertips in the form of a caress through a whole new language - not sign but gestural. Who can resist. Sold! Cha Ching!

touch screen- Upgrade or downgrade?

I have had a lot of experience with touch pad devices in my life. In my career in the navy I worked on touch screens as a maintenance tech and they have always given people problems. I find touch screens are fun to use when you are in a relaxed state of mind, when it doesn't mater that the wrong button is pushed. When there is a pressure situation it is really frustrating to have miss clicks and end up on the wrong screen or having to start a long process over because the infernal machine reads your finger wrong. The ipad is no different from other touch screen devices. It still has a lot of miss touches. on a visceral level I think there is two main reactions fun and happy or angry and frustrated. The fun can change to frustration pretty quickly when something that looks like a button doesn't respond like a button or the touch screens response isn't fast enough.

My Reflective Response to the iPad

During my experience of using the iPad, I was extremely excited to see for myself what all the hype was about in regards to the new iPad. After navigating around and looking at a few of the many apps available for the iPad I found that this could be technology I would use for different features than I use my iPhone for. Some of the features I found most interesting and useful were the day planner and bookshelf. With that said, I have to tell you I really enjoyed playing Angry Birds on the iPad with a larger screen opposed to my iPhone with a smaller screen. I am curious to read more to find out what additional features may be available to meet my personal needs. I have heard some talk about the iPad2 being capable of more than the original iPad therefore spiking my curiosity even more to do some additional research on all that they both have to offer.