Software pros and cons aside, in 10-20 years devices with UIs almost exclusively controlled through touch on their primary display are going to appear quite comical. The iPad will encourage horrible ergonomics for extended periods of time which may cause RSS and CTS. Also, I am guessing the iPad will have the highest percentage of drops (physical falling) per unit for devices of similar dimensions (e.g. netbooks).
Seriously, how is controlling a semi-portable device by touching its primary display a good idea for general computing tasks? When considering angles, line of sight, and ergonomics, this product makes little sense to me, except in usages that require sparse interaction.
Seriously, how is controlling a semi-portable device by touching its primary display a good idea for general computing tasks? When considering angles, line of sight, and ergonomics, this product makes little sense to me, except in usages that require sparse interaction.