Cisco's Tablet Act Like a Desktop

holy_calamity writes "Cisco's Cius tablet, due next month, is bulkier than the iPad 2 and has a smaller screen but it also brings tricks other tablets don't have. It can be connected to a keyboard, monitor and mouse to act like a desktop. Using an app to connect to a virtual desktop replicates a full PC experience, Cisco claims. The Cius also encrypts all data and is easily controlled by IT managers, who can control access to apps and other features."

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Controlled by IT managers

[plover]

If IT locks out the app store, it won't be successful.

Like the iPad, it's too big to carry thoughtlessly like a phone. You have to have a reason to carry it. If Sally in accounting can't put Angry Birds on it, or the Kindle app, she won't want to carry it around. Those are the real reasons she carries her iPad everywhere, despite her claims of using it for calendar or email.

Good luck Cisco, but making it IT friendly is the opposite of making it user friendly.

Re:Controlled by IT managers

[grasshoppa]

I don't think you quite understand the market Cisco is playing to with this. They aren't trying to compete with the ipad in the consumer space, they are presenting an option for business customers ( where angry birds would not be installed ). As much as i hate cisco, this device interests me. A highly controlled device would make me feel better about pushing out HIPAA and PCI applications, for example.

Re:heavy + bulky + expensive == better!

[GameboyRMH]

Inferior specs and capabilities never stopped any Apple product from being a runaway success, so I'd say it has a chance.