The Next Big IT Thing: The Apple Tablet
Today is January 27, 2010… a day that will live in wonder for the Information Technology community. It is the day that Steve Jobs of Apple has decided to unveil the next game-changer that he has been working on. I, for one, am ecstatic and excited.
(NOTE: The above picture is an artist’s wish for what is coming today. It is provided by gadgetmix.com and no one knows how accurate it could/would be)
All sources point to Apple releasing a multi-media tablet computer today that DOES NOT SUCK. Remember, this is the same company that brought us the Apple II, Macintosh, iMac, iBook, and iPhone. That is basically every computer that I have ever wanted to use and own and NOT throw at a wall in frustration. The iPhone is particular was a transformational revolution of unbelievable scale. Based upon the number of years that Apple appears to have been secretly working on today’s announcement, I fully expect, like the iPhone, that is will be equally disruptive in all the right ways.
Many old school, IT Pros actually hate it when Apple does these sort of leapfrog technology moves. That always astounds me. Why?
- They fear change. Plain and simple. Unknown = unsecure to them.
- They hate customer service. They know that 10 min after Apple announces the new product, their bosses will be asking for them to get them one and support it.
- They have been Apple-haters so long out of principle that they cannot see the beauty in their artful technology.
If you want to watch/read as the live event gets reported. I recommend Engadget.com. They usually have the best reporters, best bandwidth out, and best perspective on the importance of what is going on. Their live update link for the event can be found here.
I have written many times about how much I love the Tablet form factor, but have been disappointed over and over again by compromises, poor user interface, and ridiculous pricing. I really am hoping that Steve jobs has “One More Thing” up his sleeve and that it is the iTablet… the Tablet that I have longer for.
Stay tuned tomorrow for my reactions to whatever Apple’s new technology is!
That is my Information Technology Thought of the Day (ITTOD) for January 27, 2010 by Scott Coughlin.
Image credit: gadgetmix.com .
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