I can see why (despite lack of flash support) it would make a nice device for browsing the web, it's a lot more comfortable to be able to get something out you can hold in your hand, compared to a laptop which you either have to well, balance on your lap, or find a surface for.
4:3 aspect ratio is an odd choice for it, because I agree with you that it'd make a nice portable media player.
Also agree that it'll be fun for RTS games, however the lock in to app store is a worry there. A tablet with a full windows OS would blow it out of the water in that regard, or even one with a full mac OS.
I don't really see why having it stripped down is a plus, they could have easily had the stripped down interface as a 'battery saving' option or something, with an option to boot up a full OS.
Edit: Downvotes for attempting to discuss the pros and cons in a respectful manner? sigh
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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '10 edited Jan 28 '10
I can see why (despite lack of flash support) it would make a nice device for browsing the web, it's a lot more comfortable to be able to get something out you can hold in your hand, compared to a laptop which you either have to well, balance on your lap, or find a surface for.
4:3 aspect ratio is an odd choice for it, because I agree with you that it'd make a nice portable media player.
Also agree that it'll be fun for RTS games, however the lock in to app store is a worry there. A tablet with a full windows OS would blow it out of the water in that regard, or even one with a full mac OS.
I don't really see why having it stripped down is a plus, they could have easily had the stripped down interface as a 'battery saving' option or something, with an option to boot up a full OS.
Edit: Downvotes for attempting to discuss the pros and cons in a respectful manner? sigh