Apple doesn’t intend to replace the laptop. It’s meant to be a new hybrid computer product that appeals to someone who doesn’t need a traditional operating system, with menus to search through to find commands, just to get done 90% of what we all do with a computer. Windows XP/Vista/7 tablets have all been the computer equivalent of a Gamecube game with Wii waggle tacked on, and not developed for motion controls. Most early Wii games were gimmicky, not fully-realized motion/pointer controlled. Apple is applying a few new approaches to... Read full article →
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/02/apple_plans_mighty_mouse_makeover.html The multi-button Mighty Mouse has been a mixed bag. The sleek design that hides the impressive functionality of four zones of separate interaction is ultimately set back by the scroll ball at the top. Most professionals I know recommend a Logitech mouse that’d more customized for ergonomics and extended use. Unfortunately, even the average user is paying a premium for a MIghty Mouse, and it’s a rare Apple product that doesn’t lead its class. Desktop Mac users know this all too well: the scrollball rolls and the window doesn’t... Read full article →
