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nekokami · 02-09-2010, 11:55 AM

Several people have indicated how they would use multitasking. I've mentioned, for example, that I'd like to be able to read a PDF and make notes in a note-taking app at the same time. While the hulu-watching crowd may not need to do this, nearly every student or teacher would probably like to do the same. And there are a lot of us, and we're a prime market for this device. I would also see this use case coming up a lot in business and the professions (e.g. doctors, lawyers). Another big market for this device.

I'm not assuming that the iPad won't support this function (yet).

I'd like to suggest that when we read a remark like "I need Feature X" we don't respond by saying "No you don't!" or "Well, I don't, so they shouldn't include it!" or even "You're in a tiny minority! They shouldn't include that feature!" What's the point of such an answer?

If you have information to offer, such as "I've checked, and that would add about $100 to the production cost" or "Device Y might be a better match for your needs," by all means, post. If you are honestly interested in how someone might use Feature X, that's a fair question, too, especially if you are asking so you might be able to help by offering alternatives.

I'm not trying to stifle opinions here. I'm just suggesting that we give a little thought toward whether what we are thinking of posting is actually going to be of any benefit to those who will read it.

02-09-2010, 11:55 AM	#64
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Several people have indicated how they would use multitasking. I've mentioned, for example, that I'd like to be able to read a PDF and make notes in a note-taking app at the same time. While the hulu-watching crowd may not need to do this, nearly every student or teacher would probably like to do the same. And there are a lot of us, and we're a prime market for this device. I would also see this use case coming up a lot in business and the professions (e.g. doctors, lawyers). Another big market for this device. I'm not assuming that the iPad won't support this function (yet). I'd like to suggest that when we read a remark like "I need Feature X" we don't respond by saying "No you don't!" or "Well, I don't, so they shouldn't include it!" or even "You're in a tiny minority! They shouldn't include that feature!" What's the point of such an answer? If you have information to offer, such as "I've checked, and that would add about $100 to the production cost" or "Device Y might be a better match for your needs," by all means, post. If you are honestly interested in how someone might use Feature X, that's a fair question, too, especially if you are asking so you might be able to help by offering alternatives. I'm not trying to stifle opinions here. I'm just suggesting that we give a little thought toward whether what we are thinking of posting is actually going to be of any benefit to those who will read it.