Comments on: My computing context and what I think about the iPad http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/ A Technology and Business Weblog provided to You by a Global Group of Friends. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:44:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Vincent van Wylick http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5995 Vincent van Wylick Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:43:54 +0000 http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5995 Hi Lou (for those that don't know, Lou and I went to highschool together)! Thanks for commenting! Of course I remember those days. I just wanted to say that I've been pitching this nonstop to my parents, including having them play around with the iPod Touch and see how they navigate. Even they get it! So I'm pretty confident that it will be ok. In any case, I'll buy one and test it out again and then we'll see. Hi Lou (for those that don't know, Lou and I went to highschool together)! Thanks for commenting! Of course I remember those days.

I just wanted to say that I've been pitching this nonstop to my parents, including having them play around with the iPod Touch and see how they navigate. Even they get it! So I'm pretty confident that it will be ok. In any case, I'll buy one and test it out again and then we'll see.

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]]> By: Vincent van Wylick http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5954 Vincent van Wylick Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:53:27 +0000 http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5954 (for those that don't know, Lou is someone I went to high school with. She's now a designer living in the US, and you can find her work at <a href="http://www.inkpress.net/)." target="_blank">http://www.inkpress.net/).</a> Thanks Lou! I've actually been user testing my parents a bit, by letting them play around with my iPod Touch. The thing about it, compared to Windows or Macs, is that the goal is immediately apparent. My parents are interested in Mail and Browsing mainly, and my mother in pictures. Those icons are immediately "in your face" when turning on the device. A second advantage is actually the touchscreen. Instead of having to teach them how to use a mouse and right-/left-clicking (a big nightmare), it's just a matter of pointing your finger and clicking. Other than that, there are no crashes, the wireless internet just works, and it (the Touch) really is an idiot-proof device, which is also why I personally love it. (for those that don't know, Lou is someone I went to high school with. She's now a designer living in the US, and you can find her work at http://www.inkpress.net/).

Thanks Lou! I've actually been user testing my parents a bit, by letting them play around with my iPod Touch. The thing about it, compared to Windows or Macs, is that the goal is immediately apparent. My parents are interested in Mail and Browsing mainly, and my mother in pictures. Those icons are immediately "in your face" when turning on the device. A second advantage is actually the touchscreen. Instead of having to teach them how to use a mouse and right-/left-clicking (a big nightmare), it's just a matter of pointing your finger and clicking.

Other than that, there are no crashes, the wireless internet just works, and it (the Touch) really is an idiot-proof device, which is also why I personally love it.

]]> By: Lou http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5947 Lou Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:35:53 +0000 http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5947 Great article,the 3rd paragraph really got me in stitches.. brought back memories, and can you believe Nico was the one back when we were 13 that kept coming to my rescue (and yes to us he WAS a computer genius...). IPad looks awesome, when you consider the price in combination with what it offers in terms of simplicity and function, makes it an even better deal. The only thing I wouldn't hold my breath about is the part about "less headaches from our parents" that is inevitable.. but in regards to the IPad.. many users from our parents' generation don't really do well with touch screen. Great article,the 3rd paragraph really got me in stitches.. brought back memories, and can you believe Nico was the one back when we were 13 that kept coming to my rescue (and yes to us he WAS a computer genius…).

IPad looks awesome, when you consider the price in combination with what it offers in terms of simplicity and function, makes it an even better deal. The only thing I wouldn’t hold my breath about is the part about “less headaches from our parents” that is inevitable.. but in regards to the IPad.. many users from our parents’ generation don’t really do well with touch screen.

]]> By: Josh http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5934 Josh Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:45:23 +0000 http://www.techiteasy.org/2010/01/30/my-computing-context-and-what-i-think-about-the-ipad/#comment-5934 yeah amen. i really feel the same way you do. i guess i want something sleek, yet functional. Apple just does it, without messing around. I am a huge Apple fan! yeah amen. i really feel the same way you do. i guess i want something sleek, yet functional. Apple just does it, without messing around. I am a huge Apple fan!

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