The Touch Tablet

It has been a little while since i've posted to this blog, but I would like to take a moment to expound upon the virtues of Apple.

This is such a great idea. I truly believe that this device will revolutionize the way people use their computers. At first, I was saying to myself that this was something that is quite possibly the worst idea in the world. Upon reflection, however, it is genius.

Reason One: In my profession, I have to watch older computer users struggle with operating their mice and keyboards. One woman actually was poking at the screen with the intent of hoping to open up safari with her finger. Obviously, it didn't work (/sarcasm) but I cannot help but feel that this would be beneficial. A lot of people, especially my generation and younger, take it for granted that we are coordinated enough to use a mouse or type with a keyboard. Older people especially have to work harder to gain this perspective.

Reason Two: Imagine you are a graphic designer, artist, movie maker, etc. Can you imagine the level of creativity that can now be tapped by using your hands to physically create something!? I had a vision of what it would look like in photoshop, and it would be HEAVEN. ABSOLUTE HEAVEN.

Reason Three: I have spoken with a woman that I occasionally work with and she runs a dental practice. All on macs. Which is teh awesome because it is something very rarely encountered in medical professions. To imagine a tablet, like this, utilized much like it is in my doctor's office would be revolutionary. And with programs like MacPractice AND snow leopard that have revolutionized server side interchange...how WONDERFUL...

Reason Four: Many people have complained about watching movies on the go on a screen that is about three inches by two. Personally, I am not bothered by this, but imagine sitting on an airplane from San Francisco to New York and being able to watch your movie on a nine or ten inch screen. It would truly be remarkable AND efficient for business travelers.

Reason Five: looking at it from the geek perspective, it just makes sense. You can use it much the same way you would a mac mini as an entertainment system.

I am not one for speculation, and in fact I almost prefer the attitude of surprise. However I find myself really hoping that this all is true and that someone at Apple thinks like I do - that this tool, no matter how 'unpopular' people think it will be, will actually be a revolutionary device for young and old, business users and graphics professionals. Pretty much everyone.

Until that time, I will suffer (though not markedly) with my almost three year old Macbook. I cannot believe we've come this far, Betsy, but I'm glad I've got a computer like you <3