Looks a little thicker than an Ipad?and another level between you and your data? Win 7 is surly enough to handle all your files. How many interfaces do we need before we can see the actual data.
There are only two interfaces. One is the OS and the second one is a costume made interface for iPad-like users (Who like dumbed down versions of an OS on their slates).
@Stepup All OS's have a shell (user interface), even an ipod. With this you just have the choice of using the full Windows experience or an icon based touch interface.
The only reason why the iPad looks thin is that it has thinner edges. Also the iPad is really heavy, depending on the way you hold it you might get some hand aches. I got a pain in my rest from holding it for 10 minutes.
@Saad I really don't get this whole "can't hold it for more than 10 minutes thing" I was in my local Apple Store reseller today (UK) and was playing with one standing up for 45 minutes with no ill effects. Evidently those gym sessions have paid off.
I see what you're saying but I think one of the points in the article is that you're free to not use the custome UI. Personally I prefer the option to do so :^J
@Tes All I was getting at was that Win 7 looks capable of dealing with all my app needs, do I need to switch between the two? Surly this should come with one OR the other. IMO these two interfaces being active could be confusing.
I am not saying this is worse than an iPad or iPhone or slate, just saying I think having a second interface is a poor move. Unless one covers the holes of the other?
@chrisrottan Does it get heavier when you own it? If not then 10 minutes is the same in the store or at home. It wasn't a joke, it was sarcasm, there's a difference.
@d0mth0ma5 that would all be fine and dandy if apple gave out gym membership tailored to holding it for longer but yeah, 10 mins is an exaggeration, but i found it quite annoying holding the ipad for about 30 mins, god knows what its be like for something like reading a book on it. especially with battery life that long, youd want to use it all wisely, not resting your wrists
@Stepup Ahh...it seems you are a little confused? You will still be using Windows 7. it's not like you are using two separate things. The other "thing" you are thinking about is just for the user interface. Like HTC Sense for Android. Hope you still aren't complaining?
@Stepup ...a lot of stuff confuses you. I know just the brand you will like. They give you little option but to run the crap they produce themselves. It's called apple.
@Stepup To make this easy to understand, think of the exopc layer as a Page of apps that just sit on top of your desktop. ALA the Ipad but can be removed to show the desktop which have more functionality unlike the Ipad "the gimped netbook"
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Looks a little thicker than an Ipad?and another level between you and your data? Win 7 is surly enough to handle all your files. How many interfaces do we need before we can see the actual data.
@Stepup
I'm not getting your complaint. Why can't you get to "the data" here?
@Stepup
There are only two interfaces. One is the OS and the second one is a costume made interface for iPad-like users (Who like dumbed down versions of an OS on their slates).
@Stepup Good point. I would have to agree. One or the other would be OK, but both is a little much.
@Stepup ...must be the sd slot...and do you "see" your data on the ipad? Like neo?
@Stepup
All OS's have a shell (user interface), even an ipod. With this you just have the choice of using the full Windows experience or an icon based touch interface.
@Stepup
Also, it is as thin as the iPad:
http://www.engadget.com/photos/exopc-slate-hands-on/#3025137
The only reason why the iPad looks thin is that it has thinner edges. Also the iPad is really heavy, depending on the way you hold it you might get some hand aches. I got a pain in my rest from holding it for 10 minutes.
@Doctor Kwame Nkrumah
Easy there tiger.
@Doctor Kwame Nkrumah
"See these trolls"
Pot calling kettle...
enough already.
@Saad I really don't get this whole "can't hold it for more than 10 minutes thing" I was in my local Apple Store reseller today (UK) and was playing with one standing up for 45 minutes with no ill effects. Evidently those gym sessions have paid off.
@sach68 @stepup
I see what you're saying but I think one of the points in the article is that you're free to not use the custome UI. Personally I prefer the option to do so :^J
@Doctor Kwame Nkrumah
relax fanboi. You dont like i, skip it.
@d0mth0ma5
playing with one is not the samething as owning it. Your gym joke is bad too.
@Tes All I was getting at was that Win 7 looks capable of dealing with all my app needs, do I need to switch between the two? Surly this should come with one OR the other. IMO these two interfaces being active could be confusing.
I am not saying this is worse than an iPad or iPhone or slate, just saying I think having a second interface is a poor move. Unless one covers the holes of the other?
@chrisrottan Does it get heavier when you own it? If not then 10 minutes is the same in the store or at home. It wasn't a joke, it was sarcasm, there's a difference.
@d0mth0ma5
that would all be fine and dandy if apple gave out gym membership tailored to holding it for longer
but yeah, 10 mins is an exaggeration, but i found it quite annoying holding the ipad for about 30 mins, god knows what its be like for something like reading a book on it. especially with battery life that long, youd want to use it all wisely, not resting your wrists
@HoldenMccrotch That'll be bundled with nike+ in 2013.
@Stepup Ahh...it seems you are a little confused? You will still be using Windows 7. it's not like you are using two separate things. The other "thing" you are thinking about is just for the user interface. Like HTC Sense for Android. Hope you still aren't complaining?
@Stepup ...a lot of stuff confuses you. I know just the brand you will like. They give you little option but to run the crap they produce themselves. It's called apple.
@Stepup To make this easy to understand, think of the exopc layer as a Page of apps that just sit on top of your desktop. ALA the Ipad but can be removed to show the desktop which have more functionality unlike the Ipad "the gimped netbook"