|
The much awaited iPad was recently launched by Apple with much pomp and aplomb. With iPad, Apple intends to create a new device category which is in the middle of laptops and mobiles, and serves mainly the purpose of internet browsing, email, photo sharing and calendars. The tech crowd has not received the new Apple product with too much entuseasm, as they feel it has too many limitations - memory too limited, the inability to multitask, no camera, and the limitation of having to use AT&T as an internet service provider. Some even question whether it is logical to have a new device between laptops and mobiles. One thing is for sure. The device is a lot more mobile than a laptop with its 1.5 pound weight and 10 hour battery backup. On the other hand, its screen is a lot bigger than that of mobile devices and betters them in terms of internet experience. Like the iPhone and the iPod, if this device catches on, it may mean a lot for enterprises and collaboration software. The iPhone is increasingly being seen as a business device, especially because of its internet abilities and computing power. Since the iPad is so internet friendly, it definitely suits web based (saas) applications. In recent times, SaaS has been emerging as the hottest technology, and there is a greater need for teams to be able to collaborate remotely, even while travelling. The proliferation of an internet friendly device like the iPad which improves upon both laptops and mobiles in terms of internet experience, may provide both yet another thrust.
|
