Comments on: Could the iPad Be My New Travel Computing Device? http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:38:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tony Hourani http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91775 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:50:10 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91775 quick question for you ipad user if you dont mind im looking in to buying a ipad but i own a website and allways on the road and wanted to know if i could acces my website cpanel and upload files to my website with an ipad?

]]> By: Stumblerum http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91774 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:59:47 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91774 The keyboard on the iPad is actually a lot better than I expected. In fact, I type at about 80% of what I do on a normal keyboard. I have only had the thing for a day so that is bound to get better. I’d certainly have no problem using it for serious writing, however the hunching over the device strains your neck if you cannot find something to prop it up on.

As a content consumption device for a traveler (eg on the floor of some convention), it blows away practically any laptop as it’s so damn quick and easy to just take it out, turn it on, google whatever you were looking for and then put it away before you could even open the lid of a laptop.

As somebody who has traveled extensively with netbooks, I can tell you the iPad is going to beat out a netbook for most travelers. I am sure a software engineer who writes linux code for a living can squeeze extra speed out of a netbook, but that simply doesn’t make up for the weight problem and being able to have the thing ready to use about 30 seconds quicker than a netbook. And most netbooks I have bought came with MS bloatware already installed.

]]> By: jonathankit http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91773 Mon, 03 May 2010 20:31:24 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91773 Battery life that I’ve got is at least 10 hours regardless of activity

]]> By: The iPad, Take Two: A Truly Mobile Blogging Device | Planet BIZ http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91772 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:33:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91772 [...] iPad announcement day, I provoked a lot of controversy by writing that I felt that the iPad could serve as a travel computer for me. After handling it and trying out its features, I’m now even more convinced that is [...]

]]> By: The iPad, Take Two: A Truly Mobile Blogging Device http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91771 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:01:36 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91771 [...] iPad announcement day, I provoked a lot of controversy by writing that I felt that the iPad could serve as a travel computer for me. After handling it and trying out its features, I’m now even more convinced that is [...]

]]> By: Carl http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91770 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:58:24 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91770 There is already VNC app for the iPhone that should work fine with the iPad and I am sure there will be iPad specific apps coming soon. That would take care of the remote access of your home computer…

As for printing, I had the same question, This would be a nice feature in iWorks…

]]> By: Andrew D http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91769 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:28:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91769 And just imagine what it could do with traveling itself? No more bulky travel books. Or lugging around pages that you won’t use. I put this little list of ideas together: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewvigal/galleries/72157623195293359/#photo_397072438

As for not bringing my laptop. It depends if I need to use it to present at a conference. If I can present entirely with my iPad, yes, my MacBook Pro is history.

]]> By: It’s not a Phone! It’s not a Computer! It’s an iPad! » Steve Tranby http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91768 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:11:11 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91768 [...] – Could The iPad Be My Next Trave Computing Device? [...]

]]> By: Adam http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91767 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:42:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91767 The question is can you get all your work done on an iphone with a bigger screen.

]]> By: Sam http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91766 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:05:40 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91766 My point is that not only do those Acer CULV units come very close to replacing your Macbook entirely, but they simply blow away the Ipad for usage as a secondary, travel only, unit. It’s such a beat-down that its not even funny.

And that is even more so if you already have an iphone.

The ipod makes some sense for passive content consumers. Or as a nice shiny “coffee table PC” foe someone who has a PC at a desk in their study or a media PC or home server already etc.

But for someone who actually is WRITING for a living, the keybaord on the ipad is non-starter. And that’s before you get to the launrdy list of other issues.

]]> By: jasonbarone http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91765 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:10:49 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91765 I have to agree with Sam. In your case, why would you NOT grab a netbook? HP has some sick Minis for around the same price of the iPad. 1366×768 HD display, 2-3GB RAM, Atom 1.66, SSD 80GB, Windows 7, big battery, Webcam, Bluetooth. I think you can even get them with built-in Verizon broadband cards. That thing would be crazy fast and run almost anything you’d need it to.

What draws you to the iPad? Is it the touch? iPhone OS?

]]> By: Nancy Nally http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91764 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:23:10 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91764 That is definitely one thing I wish they had been more specific about because I feel like they left us hanging on a big question about the thing’s ability.

]]> By: Nancy Nally http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91763 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:19:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91763 Apple has already announced a case accessory that puts the iPad at an angle for use, and of course there will be plenty of other accessory makers tackling things like this as well. And I can’t be the only one looking to edit photos. There will be developers coming up with apps, either for the OS or in the cloud, to allow that. Where there is a problem there is always a company looking to make money off a solution. The ecosystem is not static. That’s what is wonderful about technology!

And you are right, one of the reasons that the iPad does appeal is because it would be easier to use in situations like standing on the show floor where it is completely impractical to whip my current computer out.

I’m not looking to use the iPad on release day. But I can easily see where it has the groundwork laid to be very useful for my specific personal needs in the near future.

]]> By: Nancy Nally http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91762 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:10:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91762 Sam, my MacBook is my primary computer. It’s the only computer I use, and it is portable…so it gets taken with me. I didn’t buy it for the sole purpose of being my portable machine. It does everything.

]]> By: Nancy Nally http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91761 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:06:43 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91761 Oh yes, I realize that math needs to be done. But the number still comes out higher than my MacBook since the start number is higher.

]]> By: Jason Shultz http://gigaom.com/collaboration/could-the-ipad-be-my-new-travel-computing-device/#comment-91760 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:46:30 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=27290#comment-91760 I wouldn’t buy the first gen of this device. It’s not worth it yet. I wrote up a quick article on why it’s not worth it yet: http://bit.ly/c4Zrr3

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