The Apple Tablet Interface Must Be Like This

kylevh writes "On one side, there are the people who think that a traditional GUI—one built on windows, folders and the old desktop metaphor—is the only way to go for a tablet. In another camp, there are the ones who are dreaming about magic 3D interfaces and other experimental stuff, thinking that Apple would come up with a wondrous new interface that nobody can imagine now, one that will bring universal love, world peace and pancakes for everyone. Both camps are wrong: The iPhone started a UI revolution, and the tablet is just step two. Here's why." There are lots of cool UI ideas in there, even if it is entirely speculation. It's worth a read just to think about what the future could be like.

Comments

Is there a market or hidden demand for tablets?

[rolfwind]

I think for a tablet with detachable keyboard there might be, like this one from Always Innovating:
http://news.cnet.com/i/bto/20090302/AI-front_610x405.png

but I don't see one just for a tablet.... the form factor always seems like one of those "neat-o" ideas until you actually try to make use of it.

Re:yawn

[sootman]

> i hereby nominate apple speculation as the most boring internet subculture

With "complaining in forums about what other people enjoy" a close second.

Seriously--for the hojillionth time, if you don't care about it, don't read it! And FFS, if you don't like it, it boggles my mind why you would take time out of your day to let the world know. OF COURSE you're bored--you've evidently got too much free time and nothing worthwhile to fill it. Might I suggest sitting on a curb and tossing pebbles into a storm drain?