Ok, they didn’t actually say that the iPad is for sissies, but they did call it “weak” and limited, and described the iPad as a “glorified MID” (mobile internet device). The sound byte comes by way of an interview with a senior Samsung exec where they also confirmed that the company will be releasing a slate-type PC in the second half of 2010.
They envision a slate PC with more processing power—or at the very least something you can use in the office, in school, and at home. “A lot of companies have played in the MID (mobile Internet device) market and done a very average job and the iPad, which is a glorified MID, just takes that to the next level,” says Philip Newton, the director of Samsung Australia’s IT division. “The problems I see with the iPad are its processing power and (lack of) connectivity to a certain extent.”
“From my point of view, the iPad is essentially an ebook reader with wireless connectivity but no inputs and outputs. I do feel that that slate-type platform has legs but I think the legs need to be far more powerful, for example an Atom-based product which has far greater flexibility, not to mention inputs and outputs. This has more potential than an iPad.”
Of course, we all know that the iPad isn’t a computer, so everything that’s been said is just about right. Something to ponder before deciding on picking up a slate—whether it’s an iPad or another product with a different brand—before the year ends.
But still, strong words, Samsung. We’ll be waiting for your tablet.
Source: APC Mag
Tags: iPad, Samsung, Tablet PCs, Tablets
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