Just curious: how is it that a device designed for the Japanese market doesn't have a katakana keyboard? If Apple can localize the iPhone with a kana keyboard, that should be a pretty big advantage over the Sharp's QWERTY keyboard. With the iPhone keyboard being virtual, that should be fairly easy. As for broadband, in major metro areas, I think I would prefer picking up a wifi hotspot on the iPhone, which should be a lot faster than 3.6Mbps. Doesn't the iPhone have a dock connector like any iPod Video? If it does, it should have S-video and composite outputs, which most projectors support.
A lot of people know just use romaji entry for typing Japanese now, thus the keyboard as it is.
The BB on this phone doesn't need hotspots, so the user is freer to roam around. The usage area is still a bit limited, though.
The video connector is built-in (needs a special cord) so there is no need to take a dock along.
Just because Apple patents something doesn't mean that they're going to use it. Examples include the iSight integrated displays for eye-to-eye video conferencing
Actually, I think that technology will be exactly the multi touch for laptops and home displays.
What better way to sense than a display that can "see" your finger.
or, use it in the next version of the iphone where you don't need any additional camera. Just stare at the screen and you can do a vid ichat.
I think the multi-touch display thing has taken most peoples heads out of the realm of comfort, and usability. I really don't see people reaching out to their displays on their desktops, it's totally uncomfortable. It would be better for it to be integrated into something that works more like a Wacom tablet that is comfortably sitting where your mouse is and you do all your movements from there where your arm is rested on your desktop. I have a 12x12 wacom that I use for everything and the day I got it I realized the wacom mouse was better than any mouse I was ever going to use.
The only touch screen displays you'll probably see that are positioned vertically in the future are going to be like airport kiosks, refrigerators, microwaves, ATM machines, and things like that. It'll be totally uncomfortable to touch your display on home computer. Unless it's siting flat, and at that point you'll want it to be vertical for presentation. IMO the input device for home computers will be separated from the screen. It's just more sensible. Other than something like the Microsoft table thing. BUt that is a whole generation of computing away.
The BB on this phone doesn't need hotspots, so the user is freer to roam around. The usage area is still a bit limited, though.
The video connector is built-in (needs a special cord) so there is no need to take a dock along.
Seems to me both systems have limited coverage.
As MusLtngBlue noted, the iPod Videos have two different ways of attaching video cables, not just docks.
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I think the multi-touch display thing has taken most peoples heads out of the realm of comfort, and usability. I really don't see people reaching out to their displays on their desktops, it's totally uncomfortable. It would be better for it to be integrated into something that works more like a Wacom tablet that is comfortably sitting where your mouse is and you do all your movements from there where your arm is rested on your desktop.
Buy an iGesture tablet. Oops. You can't. Can't even find them on eBay anymore, where there hasn't been even a single iGesture for sale in about six months. Rather telling about just how much people like their MultiTouch tablets.
Buy an iGesture tablet. Oops. You can't. Can't even find them on eBay anymore, where there hasn't been even a single iGesture for sale in about six months. Rather telling about just how much people like their MultiTouch tablets.
I've never seen one until you just pointed that out, and I did a search. That is pretty close to what I was talking about. Apparently pretty hot item. I wonder why they seem to be no more?
Just because you see no immediate results on every Apple patent know to humankind doesn't mean they aren't working on an implementation.
Sebastian
I know, but it's unlikely that they really will use every single one. We have no way of knowing (at least for a while) if they will actually use it. That's why I see no use in having those be your only source. Though it is better than having no source.
I've never seen one until you just pointed that out, and I did a search. That is pretty close to what I was talking about. Apparently pretty hot item.
You don't know the half of it. The iPhone implements a very small subset of the original MultiTouch gesture set. You can have my iGesture when you pry it from my cold, dead hand.
Nevertheless, these input devices are stellar! I'm betting Apple is putting some twists into their functionality. This isn't all about iPhone. iPhone interface has more to do with Jeff Haan, and Apple is paying him for that. I think it's obvious Apple wants to bring some of this functionality into their other products but reaching over your desk with an outstretched arm to your display is totally unreasonable. I imagine this is why Apple bought Fingerworks. I think we could even see bluetooth versions of similar devices used with a future version of TV. A better remote control.
I think we could even see bluetooth versions of similar devices used with a future version of TV. A better remote control.
More likely for infrared. But still very unlikely. That would be a $75+ remote. Totally unnecessary cost that will either drive up the price of the product if included with the unit, or lose money in production cost vs. demand.
More likely for infrared. But still very unlikely. That would be a $75+ remote. Totally unnecessary cost that will either drive up the price of the product if included with the unit, or lose money in production cost vs. demand.
Todays high tech remote controls are far more than $75. Where have you been? Logitech Harmony 1000 is $499.99, The Monster AVL300-S is $499.00 The Logitech Harmony 890 is $399.00, the
Sony RM-AX4000, is 198.99, and the Bose Personal Music Center II is $149.00. Good remotes are expensive.
Nevertheless I still expect to see something similar with future Macs. As for TV... By the time Apple figures out how to make good STB these shouldn't be that expensive.
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Just curious: how is it that a device designed for the Japanese market doesn't have a katakana keyboard? If Apple can localize the iPhone with a kana keyboard, that should be a pretty big advantage over the Sharp's QWERTY keyboard. With the iPhone keyboard being virtual, that should be fairly easy. As for broadband, in major metro areas, I think I would prefer picking up a wifi hotspot on the iPhone, which should be a lot faster than 3.6Mbps. Doesn't the iPhone have a dock connector like any iPod Video? If it does, it should have S-video and composite outputs, which most projectors support.
A lot of people know just use romaji entry for typing Japanese now, thus the keyboard as it is.
The BB on this phone doesn't need hotspots, so the user is freer to roam around. The usage area is still a bit limited, though.
The video connector is built-in (needs a special cord) so there is no need to take a dock along.
Just because Apple patents something doesn't mean that they're going to use it. Examples include the iSight integrated displays for eye-to-eye video conferencing
Actually, I think that technology will be exactly the multi touch for laptops and home displays.
What better way to sense than a display that can "see" your finger.
or, use it in the next version of the iphone where you don't need any additional camera. Just stare at the screen and you can do a vid ichat.
The only touch screen displays you'll probably see that are positioned vertically in the future are going to be like airport kiosks, refrigerators, microwaves, ATM machines, and things like that. It'll be totally uncomfortable to touch your display on home computer. Unless it's siting flat, and at that point you'll want it to be vertical for presentation. IMO the input device for home computers will be separated from the screen. It's just more sensible. Other than something like the Microsoft table thing. BUt that is a whole generation of computing away.
The BB on this phone doesn't need hotspots, so the user is freer to roam around. The usage area is still a bit limited, though.
The video connector is built-in (needs a special cord) so there is no need to take a dock along.
Seems to me both systems have limited coverage.
As MusLtngBlue noted, the iPod Videos have two different ways of attaching video cables, not just docks.
I think the multi-touch display thing has taken most peoples heads out of the realm of comfort, and usability. I really don't see people reaching out to their displays on their desktops, it's totally uncomfortable. It would be better for it to be integrated into something that works more like a Wacom tablet that is comfortably sitting where your mouse is and you do all your movements from there where your arm is rested on your desktop.
Buy an iGesture tablet. Oops. You can't. Can't even find them on eBay anymore, where there hasn't been even a single iGesture for sale in about six months. Rather telling about just how much people like their MultiTouch tablets.
Buy an iGesture tablet. Oops. You can't. Can't even find them on eBay anymore, where there hasn't been even a single iGesture for sale in about six months. Rather telling about just how much people like their MultiTouch tablets.
I've never seen one until you just pointed that out, and I did a search. That is pretty close to what I was talking about. Apparently pretty hot item. I wonder why they seem to be no more?
Important note!
FingerWorks has ceased operations as a business.
Actually they just bought it. See Fingerworks.
Just because you see no immediate results on every Apple patent know to humankind doesn't mean they aren't working on an implementation.
Sebastian
Did Apple really buy FIngerworks?
I guess so.
Actually that is pretty awesome! I hope to see some Apple gesture pads at MWSF or sooner.
Just because you see no immediate results on every Apple patent know to humankind doesn't mean they aren't working on an implementation.
Sebastian
I know, but it's unlikely that they really will use every single one. We have no way of knowing (at least for a while) if they will actually use it. That's why I see no use in having those be your only source. Though it is better than having no source.
I've never seen one until you just pointed that out, and I did a search. That is pretty close to what I was talking about. Apparently pretty hot item.
You don't know the half of it. The iPhone implements a very small subset of the original MultiTouch gesture set. You can have my iGesture when you pry it from my cold, dead hand.
They even have patents on the design of a couple of staircases!
Staircases, eh? I'd buy an Apple staircase
Staircases, eh? I'd buy an Apple staircase
Probably for Apple stores,
Nevertheless, these input devices are stellar! I'm betting Apple is putting some twists into their functionality. This isn't all about iPhone. iPhone interface has more to do with Jeff Haan, and Apple is paying him for that. I think it's obvious Apple wants to bring some of this functionality into their other products but reaching over your desk with an outstretched arm to your display is totally unreasonable. I imagine this is why Apple bought Fingerworks. I think we could even see bluetooth versions of similar devices used with a future version of TV. A better remote control.
I think we could even see bluetooth versions of similar devices used with a future version of TV. A better remote control.
More likely for infrared. But still very unlikely. That would be a $75+ remote. Totally unnecessary cost that will either drive up the price of the product if included with the unit, or lose money in production cost vs. demand.
More likely for infrared. But still very unlikely. That would be a $75+ remote. Totally unnecessary cost that will either drive up the price of the product if included with the unit, or lose money in production cost vs. demand.
Todays high tech remote controls are far more than $75. Where have you been? Logitech Harmony 1000 is $499.99, The Monster AVL300-S is $499.00 The Logitech Harmony 890 is $399.00, the
Sony RM-AX4000, is 198.99, and the Bose Personal Music Center II is $149.00. Good remotes are expensive.
Nevertheless I still expect to see something similar with future Macs. As for TV... By the time Apple figures out how to make good STB these shouldn't be that expensive.
Forget staircases... I want elevators with installed cameras!
I like the way you think