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You know, I could do much of my daily work from my iPhone, if only it let me run multiple, unsigned, applications and use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Add an

by ynniv 17y ago

You know, I could do much of my daily work from my iPhone, if only it let me run multiple, unsigned, applications and use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Add an external monitor port and USB for drives and printers, and I'm happy. The iPhone 3G is already as powerful as a mid 90's desktop.

encoderer 17y ago
...But if all you'd be keeping is the CPU, why would this be desirable? You wouldn't even be taking your work with you in your pocket any more than you are now if it's largely stored on an external drive.
- ynniv 17y ago
  Errr, the external drive is for backup, large media, etc. Everyday files would be on the device. And, please don't say CPU unless you are actually talking about silicon - you muddle the discussion. The iPhone is a complete computer, it's just unproductive without a full size keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
grinich 17y ago
You just described the MacBook Air.
- barrkel 17y ago
  But the macbook air is very big and heavy. It's even bigger and heavier than my PC laptop.
  - alastair 17y ago
    dont know if 'very big and heavy' is how i would describe the air
    - barrkel 17y ago
      It certainly is compared to an ipod touch, which seems to be the appropriate comparison wrt a tablet for walk-and-compute scenarios. It is also rather unwieldy, IMHO, due to the large screen size. I prefer my Toshiba Portege; it's both lighter and smaller in the dimensions that I care about.
- ynniv 17y ago
  Yeah, I totally forgot that Apple made a tiny MacBook Air with a touch screen and detachable keyboard. Have you ever seen someone use a clipboard? One hand, pointing to interesting things. Very convenient. Have you ever tried to use a laptop like this? There's no way to even hold them open with one hand without worrying about dropping or flexing them. Clearly a couple of people appreciated the two seconds you expended to throw a snarky comment out, but you've completely missed the point and added nothing to the conversation.

by ynniv 17y ago

encoderer 17y ago

...But if all you'd be keeping is the CPU, why would this be desirable? You wouldn't even be taking your work with you in your pocket any more than you are now if it's largely stored on an external drive.

ynniv 17y ago
Errr, the external drive is for backup, large media, etc. Everyday files would be on the device. And, please don't say CPU unless you are actually talking about silicon - you muddle the discussion. The iPhone is a complete computer, it's just unproductive without a full size keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

grinich 17y ago

You just described the MacBook Air.

barrkel 17y ago
But the macbook air is very big and heavy. It's even bigger and heavier than my PC laptop.
- alastair 17y ago
  dont know if 'very big and heavy' is how i would describe the air
  - barrkel 17y ago
    It certainly is compared to an ipod touch, which seems to be the appropriate comparison wrt a tablet for walk-and-compute scenarios. It is also rather unwieldy, IMHO, due to the large screen size. I prefer my Toshiba Portege; it's both lighter and smaller in the dimensions that I care about.
ynniv 17y ago
Yeah, I totally forgot that Apple made a tiny MacBook Air with a touch screen and detachable keyboard. Have you ever seen someone use a clipboard? One hand, pointing to interesting things. Very convenient. Have you ever tried to use a laptop like this? There's no way to even hold them open with one hand without worrying about dropping or flexing them. Clearly a couple of people appreciated the two seconds you expended to throw a snarky comment out, but you've completely missed the point and added nothing to the conversation.