The only MAJOR flaw in that is the Windows operating system!
How exactly would you operate Mac OS X or Windows 7 on a multi-touchscreen? The OSes aren't designed for that. The objects are too small, drag and drop of multiple files needs to be re-done for multi-touch (did you even watch the iPad keynote)
You do realize the iPad processor is much faster than the atom processor right? Yes it could run "FULL" os x if apple put it on instead of the light version they are, but it isn't ready for that yet. THE REASON TABLETS have failed so far is because they DON'T WORK WITH NORMAL OSes. You need an new OS.
Eventually the desktop version of OS X will support all the multi-touch gestures.
I think you quoted the wrong person... anyway I agree. The iPad would not work with a normal OS, and Apple is smart enough to know that. Apparently, nobody else could figure that out.
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/f...in-us-for-850/
Look at this Apple.
THis is a geeks wet dream come true.
Atom processor
5.6" Multi-touch screen!
Windows 7.
The performance and experience has got to be extraordinary.
The only MAJOR flaw in that is the Windows operating system!
The only MAJOR flaw in that is the Windows operating system!
How exactly would you operate Mac OS X or Windows 7 on a multi-touchscreen? The OSes aren't designed for that. The objects are too small, drag and drop of multiple files needs to be re-done for multi-touch (did you even watch the iPad keynote)
You do realize the iPad processor is much faster than the atom processor right? Yes it could run "FULL" os x if apple put it on instead of the light version they are, but it isn't ready for that yet. THE REASON TABLETS have failed so far is because they DON'T WORK WITH NORMAL OSes. You need an new OS.
Eventually the desktop version of OS X will support all the multi-touch gestures.
Who IS it for?
Everyone else. Welcome to ignore.