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Originally Posted by CCDMan
There was an article somewhere (Gizmodo?) this AM that basically said that the iPad is the third wave in computing (after mainframes and the personal computer) and it (and PERHAPS devices like it) will replace the PC for the most common functions for a large percentage of the population.
I know the geeks will hate this idea and disagree, but they are geeks and clearly do not represent or even understand the vast majority of the population. Anyone who has tried to show a non-geek or a parent how to use a PC at any really useful level knows what a problem these folks have with the PC (or Mac). They want and need simple execution of simple tasks and iPad does that. It is ALL ABOUT SIMPLE.
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As far as usage you could see people moving more towards these kind of computing appliances, but the simple fact of the matter is that they are not suited to be a replacement to a computer rather a complement to an existing machine given the lack of storage space on them requires you to synch with a computer with more storage space.
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As many have said, it is all about simple and Apple is the king of simple. I sure hope we see some real competition soon in the tablet space. Obie-Wan-Android, our are our only hope! <g>
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Companies don't have to compete directly, just take advantage of the attention apple has generated about a form factor that has rarely sold in the past due to issues such as touchscreen technology, battery life etc.
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Interestingly, the biggest issue for iPad adoption by the target (non-geek) market is Wi-Fi
at home set up. Setting up a Wi-Fi router, although not too hard, is way harder than anything on the iPad itself...
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This is an area where the isps do seem to be learning, including the wifi router as part of the deal and either having preconfigured for the customer in question or making the process much simpler.