Comments on: What does the iPad mean for internet video? http://wesleytech.com/what-does-the-ipad-mean-for-internet-video/1920/ Optical storage and technology Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:54:29 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Flat Screen TV Mounts http://wesleytech.com/what-does-the-ipad-mean-for-internet-video/1920/comment-page-1/#comment-31225 Flat Screen TV Mounts Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:55:29 +0000 http://wesleytech.com/?p=1920#comment-31225 I admit, I have not been on that webpage in a long time... however it was another joy to see It is such an fundamental topic and ignored by so many, even professionals. I thank you to support making people more aware of doable issues. I admit, I have not been on that webpage in a long time… however it was another joy to see It is such an fundamental topic and ignored by so many, even professionals. I thank you to support making people more aware of doable issues.

]]> By: The iPad is a Crestron touchpanel » Blu-ray, HDTV, DVD info at WesleyTech.com http://wesleytech.com/what-does-the-ipad-mean-for-internet-video/1920/comment-page-1/#comment-31102 The iPad is a Crestron touchpanel » Blu-ray, HDTV, DVD info at WesleyTech.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:03:24 +0000 http://wesleytech.com/?p=1920#comment-31102 [...] Apple introduced the new iPad, I wrote it would make a cheap touchpanel. Today, I received the following announcement from Crestron: The hot new Apple iPad is a full [...] [...] Apple introduced the new iPad, I wrote it would make a cheap touchpanel. Today, I received the following announcement from Crestron: The hot new Apple iPad is a full [...]

]]> By: Steven Kippel http://wesleytech.com/what-does-the-ipad-mean-for-internet-video/1920/comment-page-1/#comment-31078 Steven Kippel Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:51:55 +0000 http://wesleytech.com/?p=1920#comment-31078 The Kindle and Nook both have free 3G, and can play audio files. But I doubt anyone wants to lug around a 10" iPod for music anyway. eReaders do still have an advantage of being easy on the eyes while reading text, and being readable outdoors. Also announced was the iPad Nano: http://www.vimeo.com/9033039 I love the idea of a tablet PC. Unfortunately for my own personal use, a large iPod Touch isn't the same thing. The Kindle and Nook both have free 3G, and can play audio files. But I doubt anyone wants to lug around a 10″ iPod for music anyway.

eReaders do still have an advantage of being easy on the eyes while reading text, and being readable outdoors.

Also announced was the iPad Nano: http://www.vimeo.com/9033039

I love the idea of a tablet PC. Unfortunately for my own personal use, a large iPod Touch isn’t the same thing.

]]> By: David Bickford http://wesleytech.com/what-does-the-ipad-mean-for-internet-video/1920/comment-page-1/#comment-31072 David Bickford Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:09:23 +0000 http://wesleytech.com/?p=1920#comment-31072 Apple unveiled a case that folds over to hold the iPad upright for video playback on the same day it unveiled the iPad itself: http://www.apple.com/ipad/design/ (bottom of page) In the week since the announcement, at least one other accessory maker has stepped forward with a sort of kickstand: http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/28/scosche-announces-kickback-p-stand-and-case-for-apple-ipad/ The breeding ground for accessories has already produced offspring. As for the comparison to Kindle and similar devices, it's important to remember that those are essentially single-purpose devices. They handle books and other textual content well, but not much more. That's what has kept me from investing in any of them despite my work with ebooks and digital content. Ipad, on the other hand, combines what looks like an attractive ebook reader with a video playback device (albeit sans Flash), a music player, and a basic mobile computer suitable for light-duty word processing, email, and Web surfing. That combination appeals to me, and I'll probably get an iPad soon after I decide how much memory I want and answer the important question of "3G or not 3G." Apple unveiled a case that folds over to hold the iPad upright for video playback on the same day it unveiled the iPad itself:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/design/ (bottom of page)

In the week since the announcement, at least one other accessory maker has stepped forward with a sort of kickstand:

http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/28/scosche-announces-kickback-p-stand-and-case-for-apple-ipad/

The breeding ground for accessories has already produced offspring.

As for the comparison to Kindle and similar devices, it’s important to remember that those are essentially single-purpose devices. They handle books and other textual content well, but not much more. That’s what has kept me from investing in any of them despite my work with ebooks and digital content. Ipad, on the other hand, combines what looks like an attractive ebook reader with a video playback device (albeit sans Flash), a music player, and a basic mobile computer suitable for light-duty word processing, email, and Web surfing. That combination appeals to me, and I’ll probably get an iPad soon after I decide how much memory I want and answer the important question of “3G or not 3G.”

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