5 Things I Think the iPad Will Be Great At
As the tech pundits criticize and analyze Apple’s new creation, dubbed the “Jesus Tablet”, I offer my own opinion on what I believe the iPad will be great at…
- eReading. Similar to how app developers gravitated towards the ubiquitous iPhone platform, print publishers and retailers will do the same and focus their resources to distribute content for the iPad. The iPad will be the device of choice for students to purchase course material. The experience becomes richer when reading newspapers or magazines who will index exclusive video content alongside articles. For a better understanding of what I’m referring to, watch the video below of Time’s concept for a tablet-friendly magazine.
- Lean-back email, chat & browsing. The instant-on benefit of the iPad makes it a great complement to the mobile phone for casual email, chat and browsing. Not to mention how green friendly it is to use a low-power device for this common activity.
- Cookbook. This idea came from my wife which I interpret as a computer for the kitchen. A perfect device the family can use to check weather and traffic in the morning, share schedules, build grocery lists and use as an eCookbook (eReader). I’ll enjoy the chef videos that accompany a recipe to aid in preparation!
- Universal Remote. The iPad will be everything the Harmony Remote is and more. Interface with your PVR, home S.M.A.R.T devices, music server, etc.
- Gaming. I spend more time gaming on my iPhone than my Wii or 360. With the 9.7″ screen, faster processor and identical interface to the iPhone, I expect the gaming experience on the iPad will be even better.
Time Inc. demos tablet-friendly magazine concept (Apple Tablet?) from Emanuele Cardinali on Vimeo.
What do you think the iPad will be great at?