A lot of press has been written about the iPhone4 ranging from strange yellow discoloration on the Retina Display screen, to the "death grip" that causes reception problems, to how easy it is to break. Therefore, my first comment is that such statements have been a common element with each release of the iPhone. Then come the highly publicized class action lawsuits, followed by...well nothing. The point is some people like to complain. Many of these are competitors. Many just like to cause controversy. Remember the cracking on the white iPhone 3GS? Neither do I. Remember the iPhone first generation overheating issue. Neither do I. The one news piece that stands out in the current iPhone release is the fact that Apple sold 1.7 million of them in less than a week. In comparison, how is the Microsoft Kin doing? Point made.
Now to the iPhone4 and my experience with it. First, my screen looked fine. In fact, the Retina Display is simply outstanding. No yellow discoloration, just clear, clean, bright, high-density color.
As for phone reception, I am left-handed and could only cause a decrease in bars if I cupped BOTH hands around the metal sides that double as an antenna. I cannot imagine a natural situation where holding the iPhone in that manner would be used. Indeed, the noise canceling second microphone is a quantum improvement in call quality and has been under-reported,
Other features of the iPhone4 and/or IOS4 that are significant improvements include the Photos app which now categorizes photos by album, event (not available previously), location, and face recognition. The camera digital zoom is nice, particularly on the iPhone4 which has a 5 MP camera. You can get closeups without too much resolution degradation.
The mail app is nice with its universal inbox and threaded messages. I find I like the old inbox better because the universal inbox does not tell you which mail account a given message is from. The threadscare helpful in tracing an extended mail conservation.
App folders is a significant improvement, as is the multiple-tasking. Actually, the fast application switching is the real improvement.
As this post indicates, I am more than satisfied with the iPhone4. It is noticeably lighter than the 3GS, and noticeably thinner. My one complaint is Apple did away with the home button double-press to get to my favorite phone numbers. It would be nice to have a way to bring that capability back. Otherwise a great job of engineering and implementation.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Two Weeks With The iPad
I've had the iPad for two weeks now and this is a followup to my original impressions post. First, I find that I am using both the MacBook Pro and the iPhone a lot less. This is because much of my time is taken up consuming information and the iPad is an outstanding device for information consumption. Consumption takes three forms. First, web content. The Safari app on the iPad is ideal for full web viewing. Unlike the iPhone which can be used for full-web browsing, the iPad is ideal for such browsing. The iPhone is a much better web experience when the site has been designed for the screen on mobile devices. Not the case with the iPad--if you can view it on a PC or laptop, you are good to go on the iPad.
The second access form is the iPad-specific app. Most of these apps have taken advantage of the additional real estate providing a better viewing experience than on an iPhone. A perfect example is the Keynote application. Slides are easy to read and navigation is a breeze. Email is also a much better experience since the messages are easy to read (larger for these aging eyes) and the navigation is available at the side (in landscape mode) or via popup (in portrait).
The third form is the touch interface. The touch screen is much more intuitive and easy to navigate than using a mouse or a trackpad. A number of people have discussed the keyboard being less than desirable for rapid text input. I disagree. While it is not a touch-typing conducive keyboard, I find that it is a very easy keyboard to use for a touch-typist using one or two fingers on each hand. When I sit at a table (as I am right now) and use the iPad in horizontal orientation, I can bang out text just as fast as using a manual keyboard. Convenience more than offsets any disadvantage of a physical keyboard and productivity is a wash. Indeed, if a person is a hunt-and-peck keyboarder, I would think the user would find the virtual keyboard advantageous.
Battery power is great. I have hit the iPad pretty consistently, and have never gotten below a third of the battery. This morning, I read email, surfed web-articles, and scanned apps such as the Associated Press for more than an hour and the iPad was still at 100% when I sat it down.
The screen is a dream. You really don't appreciate the additional resolution until you look at high-definition video. The image is exceptional. (My favorite right now is the YouTube Muppets version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody.")
Now for the paper cuts. With Safari web viewing, the lack of Flash is problematic. It is not that big of an issue, but it remains an issue. Another Safari issue is the button placement at the top of the screen. This is a problem for two reasons. First, there is a negative transference from iPhone to iPad. Switching between the two causes the user to pause and consider which one is being used to figure out where to go for the buttons. If they were both at the bottom, this would not be an issue. Second, even with the iPad, the user's hands tend to remain at the bottom of the device and it is much easier to access the buttons when they are at the bottom.
Access in general has issues with the placement of the buttons. Move as many as you can to the bottom so they are within easy reach of a finger when you are holding the device. Again, it also makes it easier to switch between the iPhone and the iPad when the buttons are in the same general location. You are still dealing with a portable device, so be consistent as possible in the placement of the buttons.
The iPad is a slick device and I mean that in context that it can easily slip out of one's hands. However, the Apple iPad case provides real comfort and protection. The surface provides a great grip, so you don't feel like it will easily drop. The fact that it folds back to provide an angled typing/viewing surface demonstrates Apple's great design sense. An additional bonus is that when the case is folded back and locked for angled viewing, the gap provides a place where you can put your hand--sort of a glove-- which makes for comfortable holding with less fatigue on the hand.
All-in-all, I am very satisfied with the iPad and feel it is well worth the investment. I look forward to taking it on the road as I have several trips planned this year and they will provide the opportunity to really test out how useful the device is for a road warrior. I get the 3G version next week and will report on its qualities in my next post.
What are your experiences with the iPad. We would like to hear.
The second access form is the iPad-specific app. Most of these apps have taken advantage of the additional real estate providing a better viewing experience than on an iPhone. A perfect example is the Keynote application. Slides are easy to read and navigation is a breeze. Email is also a much better experience since the messages are easy to read (larger for these aging eyes) and the navigation is available at the side (in landscape mode) or via popup (in portrait).
The third form is the touch interface. The touch screen is much more intuitive and easy to navigate than using a mouse or a trackpad. A number of people have discussed the keyboard being less than desirable for rapid text input. I disagree. While it is not a touch-typing conducive keyboard, I find that it is a very easy keyboard to use for a touch-typist using one or two fingers on each hand. When I sit at a table (as I am right now) and use the iPad in horizontal orientation, I can bang out text just as fast as using a manual keyboard. Convenience more than offsets any disadvantage of a physical keyboard and productivity is a wash. Indeed, if a person is a hunt-and-peck keyboarder, I would think the user would find the virtual keyboard advantageous.
Battery power is great. I have hit the iPad pretty consistently, and have never gotten below a third of the battery. This morning, I read email, surfed web-articles, and scanned apps such as the Associated Press for more than an hour and the iPad was still at 100% when I sat it down.
The screen is a dream. You really don't appreciate the additional resolution until you look at high-definition video. The image is exceptional. (My favorite right now is the YouTube Muppets version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody.")
Now for the paper cuts. With Safari web viewing, the lack of Flash is problematic. It is not that big of an issue, but it remains an issue. Another Safari issue is the button placement at the top of the screen. This is a problem for two reasons. First, there is a negative transference from iPhone to iPad. Switching between the two causes the user to pause and consider which one is being used to figure out where to go for the buttons. If they were both at the bottom, this would not be an issue. Second, even with the iPad, the user's hands tend to remain at the bottom of the device and it is much easier to access the buttons when they are at the bottom.
Access in general has issues with the placement of the buttons. Move as many as you can to the bottom so they are within easy reach of a finger when you are holding the device. Again, it also makes it easier to switch between the iPhone and the iPad when the buttons are in the same general location. You are still dealing with a portable device, so be consistent as possible in the placement of the buttons.
The iPad is a slick device and I mean that in context that it can easily slip out of one's hands. However, the Apple iPad case provides real comfort and protection. The surface provides a great grip, so you don't feel like it will easily drop. The fact that it folds back to provide an angled typing/viewing surface demonstrates Apple's great design sense. An additional bonus is that when the case is folded back and locked for angled viewing, the gap provides a place where you can put your hand--sort of a glove-- which makes for comfortable holding with less fatigue on the hand.
All-in-all, I am very satisfied with the iPad and feel it is well worth the investment. I look forward to taking it on the road as I have several trips planned this year and they will provide the opportunity to really test out how useful the device is for a road warrior. I get the 3G version next week and will report on its qualities in my next post.
What are your experiences with the iPad. We would like to hear.
Monday, April 12, 2010
iPad First Impressions
I have been using an iPad for a week now (a friend's first and now my own). With the various discussions about problems and also the glowing reports, I thought I would give my first impressions.
First, the screen is outstanding. It is bright, the images are crisp, it is easy on the eyes. Most importantly, the screen is more than large enough. Because of the way you typically hold it, the 9.7 inch iPad screen is the equivalent of a 15 inch laptop screen. Because of this, some problems turned out not to be. For example, I was disappointed to discover no iPad specific Facebook application. As a result I downloaded the iPhone version. However, after playing with the iPhone version and Using the full version in Safari, the full version on the Web has become my Facebook of choice--simply because the page renders large enough that you done need a specialized application to make up for small real estate that's required on the iPhone.
Second, the overall size of the the iPad is just about right. I find myself using it in landscape mode much more often than in portrait. In landscape, it seems to fit the hands better and two-handed is most comfortable for extended use. This brings up one slight complaint--when holding in one hand for extended periods of time, it gets heavy. However, I will take the solid build and a little more weight than making it with cheap plastic in order to lighten it. A second slight complaint is that you almost have to have some kind of cover on it in order to hold it with one hand. While the finish is very smooth, it is also very slick which makes it difficult to hold.
Third, I have heard some complaints about the on-screen keyboard. It is definitely not a full-touch typing experience. However, I have been touch-typing for many decades and I can crank out text at a pretty good clip using the on-screen keyboard. My best method is to use two-fingers and align the screen in the landscape orientation in order to get the use of the big keyboard. With this setup, I may not reach the speed I can get on a regular keyboard, but I can sure beat most hunt-and-peck people by a wide margin. I would have no problem writing an email, a moderate size paper, or even an extended paper with the iPad. If I ever need anything more, I can always get a Bluetooth keyboard. However, I'll trade the physical keyboard for portability anytime.
Interestingly, my biggest complaints deal with the applications. First, I find Safari a problem navigating. The reason is I am used to the add page control, the bookmark control, and the send to control being at the bottom of the page on an iPhone. They put them at the top on the iPad. It's like going from a plane where pulling the stick back means go up to a plane where pulling the stick back means go down. It is a pain switching between the two. A little consistency would be nice (put them at the bottom as they are on the iPhone).
Second, many apps are actually better designed on the iPhone than they are on the iPad. This is not an Apple problem, but it is a developer problem. For example. The ETRADE app has a lot more information on the screen. Unfortunately, I cannot find a way to delete it. As a result, I am stuck with a bunch of information of no use to me except to clutter the screen. A second example is the TweetDeck app. The iPhone version has a button that allows you to mark a screen as all read. I can't find a similar button on the iPad version. A final example is the Associated Press app. They got so fancy on the iPad that information is no longer in simple lists. Instead it is now in "notes" pinned to a cork board. It is much more difficult to scan stories as a result. Also, I can't find a refresh button like the one on the iPhone version.
With that, I'll summarize by stating the iPad has exceeded my expectations--for design, for portability, for functionality, and for usefulness. It has become my at home preference to both the laptop and the iPhone. The iPhone has once again become my "on-the-go" device.
Comments and feedback is welcomed.
First, the screen is outstanding. It is bright, the images are crisp, it is easy on the eyes. Most importantly, the screen is more than large enough. Because of the way you typically hold it, the 9.7 inch iPad screen is the equivalent of a 15 inch laptop screen. Because of this, some problems turned out not to be. For example, I was disappointed to discover no iPad specific Facebook application. As a result I downloaded the iPhone version. However, after playing with the iPhone version and Using the full version in Safari, the full version on the Web has become my Facebook of choice--simply because the page renders large enough that you done need a specialized application to make up for small real estate that's required on the iPhone.
Second, the overall size of the the iPad is just about right. I find myself using it in landscape mode much more often than in portrait. In landscape, it seems to fit the hands better and two-handed is most comfortable for extended use. This brings up one slight complaint--when holding in one hand for extended periods of time, it gets heavy. However, I will take the solid build and a little more weight than making it with cheap plastic in order to lighten it. A second slight complaint is that you almost have to have some kind of cover on it in order to hold it with one hand. While the finish is very smooth, it is also very slick which makes it difficult to hold.
Third, I have heard some complaints about the on-screen keyboard. It is definitely not a full-touch typing experience. However, I have been touch-typing for many decades and I can crank out text at a pretty good clip using the on-screen keyboard. My best method is to use two-fingers and align the screen in the landscape orientation in order to get the use of the big keyboard. With this setup, I may not reach the speed I can get on a regular keyboard, but I can sure beat most hunt-and-peck people by a wide margin. I would have no problem writing an email, a moderate size paper, or even an extended paper with the iPad. If I ever need anything more, I can always get a Bluetooth keyboard. However, I'll trade the physical keyboard for portability anytime.
Interestingly, my biggest complaints deal with the applications. First, I find Safari a problem navigating. The reason is I am used to the add page control, the bookmark control, and the send to control being at the bottom of the page on an iPhone. They put them at the top on the iPad. It's like going from a plane where pulling the stick back means go up to a plane where pulling the stick back means go down. It is a pain switching between the two. A little consistency would be nice (put them at the bottom as they are on the iPhone).
Second, many apps are actually better designed on the iPhone than they are on the iPad. This is not an Apple problem, but it is a developer problem. For example. The ETRADE app has a lot more information on the screen. Unfortunately, I cannot find a way to delete it. As a result, I am stuck with a bunch of information of no use to me except to clutter the screen. A second example is the TweetDeck app. The iPhone version has a button that allows you to mark a screen as all read. I can't find a similar button on the iPad version. A final example is the Associated Press app. They got so fancy on the iPad that information is no longer in simple lists. Instead it is now in "notes" pinned to a cork board. It is much more difficult to scan stories as a result. Also, I can't find a refresh button like the one on the iPhone version.
With that, I'll summarize by stating the iPad has exceeded my expectations--for design, for portability, for functionality, and for usefulness. It has become my at home preference to both the laptop and the iPhone. The iPhone has once again become my "on-the-go" device.
Comments and feedback is welcomed.
New Name & New Concentration
You may notice that with this posting, I have changed the name from "iPhone Perspectives" to "iGadget Perspectives." The reason is simple: Apple's extension of the iPod to the iPhone to the iPad demonstrates the company is placing increased emphasis on edge devices in their product portfolio. The indication is Apple will be extending this portfolio even further in the future and will be expanding horizontally to fill in perceived gaps among their various existing products. As a result, the blog's name seemed somewhat limiting.
With the emphasis placed firmly on anything "i" from Apple, I believe the analysis of this market space will be better served. This allows the writer to delve into other aspects of the Apple ecosystem as those aspects impact the edge device.
So, on with the show.
p.s.: This was typed out on an iPad at about the same speed it would have been typed on a full-sized laptop or desktop computer keyboard. But, more about that later. wwc
With the emphasis placed firmly on anything "i" from Apple, I believe the analysis of this market space will be better served. This allows the writer to delve into other aspects of the Apple ecosystem as those aspects impact the edge device.
So, on with the show.
p.s.: This was typed out on an iPad at about the same speed it would have been typed on a full-sized laptop or desktop computer keyboard. But, more about that later. wwc
Friday, April 2, 2010
iPad Prelaunch Thoughts
It has a very limited suite of applications. Just about everything you can do on it, you can do on today's smartphones or computers. The operating system is closed and Apple will only allow what it wants to be installed on the device. It doesn't have a physical keyboard. It's too expensive for what you get--there are many alternatives for less money.
Talking about the iPad? No, these are the statements made about the iPhone prior to its launch. Indeed, many analysts believed Apple was setting itself up for failure by declaring that the company would capture 1% of the smartphone market within 18 months. As they say, the rest is history.
The lesson to be learned from this is to never underestimate Apple. How popular will the iPad be? No one knows--not even Apple. Keep in mind, the iPhone's least used application is the phone. The iPhone ushered into the market the first truly portable omni-communications device. I will predict the iPad will accomplish no less.
Sure, it may take two or three generations of the machine. But remember, in Internet time you are only talkining 24-36 months. Remember, the iPod did not exist eight years ago and the iPhone did not exist three years ago. Within that time frame, Apple will have probably doubled the storage capacity, doubled the processing speed, added significantly to the battery life, added a camera (front-facing for video chats), slightly increased the screen size, improved the screen resolution, all without making it any heavier. You will get all this at the same or less cost. Add to this reality, virtually every major computer maker (and many a wireless phone maker) will have a similar competing knockoff. The iPad is going to fail--hardly.
With all that said, the true innovation and success of the iPad will rest with those who made the iPhone successful--the gazillions of iPad application developers. This hearty group will find ways to use the iPad that even Steve Jobs did not imagine. They will be the device of choice in schools because they are small and can carry a student's books much easier than a backpack. They will be data collection devices for students, scientists, and engineers. They will be the real estate agent's most prized possession allowing instant access to neighborhood demographics, comparison house prices, and virtual house walk-throughs. They will be the nurse and doctor's link to patient records and information input. They will be the insurance agent's instrument of choice for both sales and claims input. They will become a "world-computer," because of the relatively small size, low energy demands, long battery life, and storage capacity. Oh, and they will be a great personal entertainment device.
This success is not dependent on Apple. It is dependent on the application developers who will see all the possibilities of the device. You see, that is what most people missed about the iPhone--it is the applications that will sell the device.
Talking about the iPad? No, these are the statements made about the iPhone prior to its launch. Indeed, many analysts believed Apple was setting itself up for failure by declaring that the company would capture 1% of the smartphone market within 18 months. As they say, the rest is history.
The lesson to be learned from this is to never underestimate Apple. How popular will the iPad be? No one knows--not even Apple. Keep in mind, the iPhone's least used application is the phone. The iPhone ushered into the market the first truly portable omni-communications device. I will predict the iPad will accomplish no less.
Sure, it may take two or three generations of the machine. But remember, in Internet time you are only talkining 24-36 months. Remember, the iPod did not exist eight years ago and the iPhone did not exist three years ago. Within that time frame, Apple will have probably doubled the storage capacity, doubled the processing speed, added significantly to the battery life, added a camera (front-facing for video chats), slightly increased the screen size, improved the screen resolution, all without making it any heavier. You will get all this at the same or less cost. Add to this reality, virtually every major computer maker (and many a wireless phone maker) will have a similar competing knockoff. The iPad is going to fail--hardly.
With all that said, the true innovation and success of the iPad will rest with those who made the iPhone successful--the gazillions of iPad application developers. This hearty group will find ways to use the iPad that even Steve Jobs did not imagine. They will be the device of choice in schools because they are small and can carry a student's books much easier than a backpack. They will be data collection devices for students, scientists, and engineers. They will be the real estate agent's most prized possession allowing instant access to neighborhood demographics, comparison house prices, and virtual house walk-throughs. They will be the nurse and doctor's link to patient records and information input. They will be the insurance agent's instrument of choice for both sales and claims input. They will become a "world-computer," because of the relatively small size, low energy demands, long battery life, and storage capacity. Oh, and they will be a great personal entertainment device.
This success is not dependent on Apple. It is dependent on the application developers who will see all the possibilities of the device. You see, that is what most people missed about the iPhone--it is the applications that will sell the device.
Friday, February 12, 2010
iPad Naysayers
I find it interesting the amount of disappointent many people have expressed about the forthcoming iPad digital tablet. The interesting part is the people expressing the disappointment, not the disappointment itself. Let me explain.
There are and always will be technophobes and Luddites who will have nothing good to say about any new technological widget. You know the ones, they tell how much they hate technology because they don't have phones or computers to send you their concern. These aren't the people who surprised me.
I'm talking about the people such as Bill Gates. He should know better. His concern is that the iPad does not have a physical keyboard or stylus input. This is from the guy who helped change computing from an enterprise to a personal activity. Bill, you are dating yourself. You're becoming a modern day Luddite. You and Steve Ballmer--iPod what's it good for; iTunes who is going to buy music at $.99 a song; and iPhone, no keys, no success. You guys just don't get it.
iPad is going to be a success for the simple reason that people don't know what it's good for. It is the rebirth of the hobbiest home computer. People will play with it and start using it for things that were never envisioned. Just look at the App Store. Who envisioned the iPhone as an important geology repository and reference tool? Who envisioned it as a news reporting tool completed with video editing capabilities?
Getting away from Apple for a moment, look at Twitter: Who envisioned it as a political tool for change? Who envisioned it as a live stream news feed?
Take YouTube. Who envisioned it as a stand-alone video entertainment service rather than an amateur video posting service? Who envisioned it as a political messaging tool? Who envisioned it as an important video news source?
Needless to say, the iPad will be hugely successful and it will be successful for reasons other than those Steve Jobs and his imagination shop originally intended. As Om Malik noted, the iPad is a blank slate limited only by our imaginations.
What say you?
There are and always will be technophobes and Luddites who will have nothing good to say about any new technological widget. You know the ones, they tell how much they hate technology because they don't have phones or computers to send you their concern. These aren't the people who surprised me.
I'm talking about the people such as Bill Gates. He should know better. His concern is that the iPad does not have a physical keyboard or stylus input. This is from the guy who helped change computing from an enterprise to a personal activity. Bill, you are dating yourself. You're becoming a modern day Luddite. You and Steve Ballmer--iPod what's it good for; iTunes who is going to buy music at $.99 a song; and iPhone, no keys, no success. You guys just don't get it.
iPad is going to be a success for the simple reason that people don't know what it's good for. It is the rebirth of the hobbiest home computer. People will play with it and start using it for things that were never envisioned. Just look at the App Store. Who envisioned the iPhone as an important geology repository and reference tool? Who envisioned it as a news reporting tool completed with video editing capabilities?
Getting away from Apple for a moment, look at Twitter: Who envisioned it as a political tool for change? Who envisioned it as a live stream news feed?
Take YouTube. Who envisioned it as a stand-alone video entertainment service rather than an amateur video posting service? Who envisioned it as a political messaging tool? Who envisioned it as an important video news source?
Needless to say, the iPad will be hugely successful and it will be successful for reasons other than those Steve Jobs and his imagination shop originally intended. As Om Malik noted, the iPad is a blank slate limited only by our imaginations.
What say you?
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Verizon and Anything Apple
Verizon may claim to cover more of the United States with their "Red Map" when compared to AT&T's "Blue Map," but looks can be deceiving--especially for Apple users. First, Verizon has a 3G coverage area that arguably covers more cows, sheep, and free range pheasant than AT&T. However, I don't know about you, but my phone calls tend to go to people. Indeed, how many cows carry a cell phone? Verizon might as well be saying we cover more underwater fish than AT&T. Yes, and your point is?
Second, the nice thing about AT&T and the iPhone is "it just works," and that includes on AT&T's 3G network and on their numerous WiFi hotspots across the country. AT&T's 3G network is simply faster than Verizon's (and getting faster as they continue to roll out their 7MBs speed HSPA protocol). Indeed, in many cases, Verizon barely manages to outpace AT&T's EDGE. If you consider that, the Blue Map starts looking very similar to the Red Map.
Third, AT&T's network is designed to allow multiple simultaneous sessions, Verizon's is not. The result is that great Droid phone on Verizon may be able to multitask its heart out, but not if you are trying to make a phone call and surf the Internet. Verizon's network can't do it. While the iPhone can't multitask, it can manage a simultaneous phone call and allow the user to use the Internet (or any other application for that matter).
Fourth, the ancillary benefits of network choice is access to WiFi. Face it, while accessing content over 3G is nice, when you are within range of a WiFi hotspot, it is nice to be able to use it. AT&T provides free access to iPhone users for all their WiFi hotspots nationwide. This allows the user to have WiFi speeds at Starbucks, McDonald's, various bookstores and numerous other locations--free and it just works. Verizon offers free WiFi access to their users of their FiOS high-speed Internet service. Again, you can use any of their many hotspots, including many of the same Starbucks. So, as an iPhone user and a Verizon FiOS user, you would think I have the best of both worlds. But the truth lies in the fine print. Verizon doesn't support the iPhone, ...or the iPad, ... or virtually anything Apple. Could this be the reason Apple doesn't do business with Verizon? It sure can't help the conversation.
While Verizon does provide access to its hotspots, the fine print notes that, "Verizon Wi-Fi currently supports: Windows XP (32-bit only), Vista, and Windows 7." That's right, Verizon does not support ANY Apple operating system (or any UNIX or UNIX derivative such as Linux). I can't even access their WiFi with my Windows XP-64 installed on my MacBook Pro. So, even though you pay for Verizon hotspot services, Verizon has locked out Apple users.
Nice touch don't you think? So, this is the rest of the story about why AT&T got the iPad. Verizon can't handle it.
What say you?
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