[DUG] Apple iPad - OT

[Jeremy North]

What it would have potential as is a home automation device.
Unfortunately being so locked into the "apple way" I doubt it would be
usable as such a thing.

Many home automation systems have had large touch screen remote
devices for a while. Opus, Niles, Crestron, RTI, Control4 - systems
are expensive though.



On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 11:09 AM, Xander (GMail) <xandervdm at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>What distinguishes this from oversized iTouch that really matters in
> your opinion? Is it really a full laptop replacement? Have you compared
> a tablet screen to an E-Ink screen for reading a book?<<
>
> The distinguishing factor for me over the iPod Touch (or iPhone) is a decent
> size screen. That alone makes it worth while for me.
>
> Nope, I've not done the comparison, but the internet browsing ability is
> what I'm more interested in this over the standard eBook reader.
>
> Also, for me it is not a laptop replacement at all. I will mostly use to
> move around the house and browse the internet. Yes, I can do that with my
> laptop, but it will not be as convenient as with this device.
>
> Of course I don't "need" one, but it would be nice to have one :)
>
>
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>
>
>> Is this the coolest thing ever? I will get one for sure when it is
>> available. Wi-Fi might be good enough for me, not sure I really need 3G.
>>
> What distinguishes this from oversized iTouch that really matters in
> your opinion? Is it really a full laptop replacement? Have you compared
> a tablet screen to an E-Ink screen for reading a book?
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