tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951379583896167476.post8345430748155099575..comments2022-11-17T02:02:33.137-08:00Comments on Radix's Gadget Blog: What Apple could learn from Android: My experiences with an Apple iPadJessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175462631294417061noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951379583896167476.post-14107358001749042292010-06-24T23:06:57.821-07:002010-06-24T23:06:57.821-07:00For sure - will provide feedback on iOS4 - but got...For sure - will provide feedback on iOS4 - but gotta wait for them to issue an iPad version first - apparently its coming in 'the fall' - which I guess is around September or so?<br /><br />I have a cover with a stand (Macally Bookstand) so it props up quite nicely and gives me the perfect angle to use and type on - so ergonomics wise its not too bad I've found. <br /><br />I've also not found it that heavy - but then I tend to rest it on things and not carry it around a heap - so I would recommend a cover for it with some kind of stand.<br /><br />There's some awesome games for it - NFS Shift, Harbour Master, Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Angry Birds, Newtons Gravity, Warpgate HD and more just to name a few I've enjoyed so far. More are coming out every day so its a fun platform to be on.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175462631294417061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951379583896167476.post-71075286712675585112010-06-24T22:34:58.353-07:002010-06-24T22:34:58.353-07:00I had my boss' one over a weekend (he didn'...I had my boss' one over a weekend (he didn't have a 'net connection and felt it would be useless without one). I definitely like the size.<br /><br />I feel the device is way too heavy. I may have "typical" geek wrists, but I just couldn't get comfortable with it and had to put it down after 20min. This is an RSI machine, alright. My neck also felt some strain, as it's far too heavy to hold at eye level. Looking down at your lap for long periods of time isn't healthy. I am shocked that Apple designed such a beautiful device with no regard for ergonomics.<br /><br />Applications are pretty good. I got addicted to Harbor Master and will be hoping there's an Android alternative when those tablets eventually arrive. My boss and I are both power surfers, so Mobile Safari is still a poor substitute for a desktop with a real browser.<br /><br />I agree with all your lamentations from the Android perspective. This device would be so much better with the UI features you highlighted. Swype for iOS would be a killer keyboard, although it's incredibly frustrating when you are trying to type unusual or mixed-case words.<br /><br />I'll definitely look forward to your thoughts on iPad with iOS4, assuming you'll write an article. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600684381643093386noreply@blogger.com