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Originally Posted by mocelet
Thinking about ease of use - I have not tried the Companion software, but if it helps novice users get the basic functions working on the iLiad, then why don't iRex put the installer on the internal filesystem with an autorun file that starts the installer when you first connect the iLiad to your PC by USB?
That would probably go a long way to making it easier for most users to get useful stuff done, and it wouldn't add any CDs to the packaging.
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Do you mean the installer for the companion software? If you do, then I don't think that'd help, because the companion software is part of the problem!
I find the Iliad easy enough to use, but even so IDS and the companion software are poorly explained and seem to make you go through hoops just to do basic stuff. Even the name IDS doesn't help! I guess they'll eventually offer other content via it, but for now at least why isn't it just called the "update service"?
If Irex want the Iliad to be widely adopted, they have to make it behave the way people think it will. For that they should add:
- An easy to use file manager to allow files to be moved arround on the device.
- Transparent merging of scribbles with the original doc on the device; we should be able to simply connect to a computer (without the silly companion software), and copy a fully merged doc over to our PC/Mac/Linux box.
- Easy networking, so I can connect to any computer on my network and cpy files over.
- Some much more useable notes options, such as cancelling a note without saving, easy naming, and easy template creation/filing.
- Proper third party software support, so I can BUY an app and install it simply using a one click installer, and without affecting my warranty.