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I don't know that I agree with the RFS but there's no doubt the iPad is a platform practically built for YC. Apple's restrictive approval process creates a bar
by TomOfTTB 17y ago
I don't know that I agree with the RFS but there's no doubt the iPad is a platform practically built for YC. Apple's restrictive approval process creates a barrier to entry for large scale startups since no one is going to spend millions of dollars on a product that might be arbitrarily denied entry to the market. That barrier makes a huge opening for YC size startups to target the market and make some significant gains.
I still think the iPad has some limitations that will prevent it from being a Windows killer (multi-tasking, restricting vital areas of innovation like input, etc...). But if you're looking to apply for YC funding you really have nothing to lose.
- DenisM 17y agoThat barrier makes a huge opening for YC size startups Restrictions can be liberating, can't they?
- phlee 17y agoNot to mention the iPad has a screen size allowing developers to create applications unlike many you see on the iPhone.
- ytinas 17y agoPeople always site multi-tasking as some huge problem when talking about the iPhone/iPad, but you use this kind of device differently than a computer. Everything you actually need multi-tasking for can be done some other way (e.g. timer actions to replace "services").