Kim+K.+blog+post+analysis

Kim K. TO: Proximity Mobile Team FROM: Kihyun Kim SUBJECT: Blog post analysis memo DATE: Feb 1, 2010

We were asked in class to analyze a mobile blog post or news item to preparing for the proximity survey. There is a summary of //PC World// article about Apple's iPad which is new types of computer. I want to discuss the iPad with students.


 * What the iPad provides**

The iPad is a tablet computer, which is bigger than smart phone and thinner than net book. It is control everything by large multi-touch screen. The iPad is using the same OS, the same basic interface, and the same touch-sensitive input as iPhone or iPod touch which owned by around 75 millian people. It looks like a big iPod touch. However, the iPad provides a full size keyboard so users are easily use the office programs, website and e-mail. We can watching TV shows and browsing photos by iPad's large screen.


 * Why the iPad are focused on people?**

The iPad has a lot of benefits to users, there are two reasons that people focus on the iPad
 * Battery life : iPad's battery life is up to 10hours. It is longer than regular netbook.
 * Accessories : Apple's accessories are focused on people because of stylish. We can use iPad Keyboard Dock to charger and sync to computer.

**Questions to ask TU mobile users **


 * How much spend time with your mobile device?
 * What is the important thing when you buy a mobile device?

**Reference**

Dan Frakes (2010, Febrary 01) Imaging the IPad. //PC World//, Retrieved Febrary 01, 2010 from [] []