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Unfortunately I found it to be, well, shit compared to the iPad. I bought one for the lure of speed and returned it the next day when I realized that speed was very low on the list of properties that actually mattered. The total user experience is just far worse.

The Xoom feels like a PC that has better specs than a Mac. Yes, the frame rate is higher but the game sucks.

I seriously wish that webOS is going to show Apple some real competition. It's not healthy for one company to be so far ahead. Power corrupts.
It's actually "Groupon". I don't know how this "GroupOn" thing got started.
Sony's high end VAIO laptops have always surpassed Apple in build quality, and matched them in design, from the 505 to the R505, TZ and current Z series. I have a VAIO from 2002 that still runs well and the Z series is better than a macbook pro in pretty much every way except price (costing twice as much thanks to carbon fiber), while weighing as much as the macbook air 13".

Now don't get me wrong, Apple makes some fantastic product, and Sony makes a ton of crap to go along with its gems, but Sony can still go toe to toe with the company its aesthetic sense inspired.
A few UX/design notes - it feels really cluttered. You could better distinguish the left column from the right column, and then each content section from the next. I can't figure out where to start. Also, I'm not 100% fond of the logo... though I like your use of the icon lower down on the page, the word "COLOR" isn't very distinguishable and it would take me a while to figure it out if I didn't see it with the URL.
Precisely. I don't think people understand just how huge of a deal the iPad really is. They're well on their way into a defining a huge product category in a bigger way than Microsoft defined PCs to be Windows. I don't think their competition can compete effectively; price is cheaper, software is better, hardware is better, UX is easier, even the store is a more pleasant experience, which is important, because that is when the largest transaction actually takes place. It's scary thinking how far ahead of the competition they are.
Wow, that was as good an iPad ad as Apple could come up with on their own. Apple would be stupid to hire Gruber on internally as he manages to stay on message on his own.
Serious competition with the iPhone took time to emerge, but it did. It's a temporary advantage, not a permanent one, as are all such advantages. Just as in the iPhone arena, Apple won't stand still but eventually it will not be able to singlehandedly defeat everybody on all fronts.

But while they lead, they will rake in the bucks, and more power to them. I don't want them to be the only viable company out there and I'm not personally a fan of their products per se (don't "hate" them but they do not sing to me) but I'm glad they're out there pushing the envelope in a way few other companies are. Smartphones and tablets would still have happened eventually but I'm sure they moved the timeline up a good two or three years. (I wouldn't go much further though; the major factor driving the iPad is that the tech is finally ready. You simply couldn't build an iPad as recently as 2007 and have anything like the same experience at any price.)
Wow, I had no idea this project existed. Thanks for the link!

I was looking for something like this a while ago for my startup but we ended up going with Azure and using their Table Storage.
I work at Google on websearch indexing. I usually arrive to work between 9 and 10am and leave around 7pm. I don't work from home and I have never worked on a weekend.

There are many engineers around me who choose to work very long hours and weekends, but I never received a reproach or a scornful glare for not being like that.
That the sharecropping analogy can be applied so well at all is fairly disturbing. Even considering that they have the legal right to do that, it doesn't make them any less annoying. And as a platform vendor, it's a bad idea to tick off developers.

It won't kill them, but it will have a negative effect, especially as people have more and more choices of platforms. The landlord will be better off if he treats his tenants well.
This is why I hope Steve Jobs continues to drive Apple for years to come. He presses forward relentlessly, driving the user experience forward, even when the competition can't come close. No one else has been able to match the original iPad's size, cost, and specs; the iPad 2 makes the other tablets seem so bulky, so utilitarian, even though they haven't shipped yet.

Any other company would milk the original iPad for all it's worth. They'd get a device with the iPad's dimensions and call it good enough. They wouldn't push forward unless their competitors caught up. I can't imagine Motorola, Microsoft, Samsung, Google, or anyone else having the muscle to put a device like the iPad 2 out so soon.

Forget pro-Apple or anti-Apple. More companies need to strive harder to be better, whether or not they see someone hot on their tail.
How are you forming these teams? Ad-hoc? Then I would have no allegiance. But if you assign people with birthdays on odd days to one team and even to another then I can see tribal behavior and competition emerging. You have to some reason to assign people to team no matter how arbitrary.

Getting to the point: How about if people gave physical stuff (old xbox games? whatever it is that would excite your community) and winners could choose from this? That way people can share, recycle, compete in a virtuous cycle.

I feel that it would be tough for you o/w to find ways to make enough money to give people $ for points/activity. At the point that the conversion from virtual to real becomes meaningful to them it is bound to bankrupt you because they are taking more value out than putting in. Second Law of Thermodynamics and all that*

* unless there are network effects...
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>There’s a palpable sense among everyone from Apple I spoke to yesterday that this is the biggest and most important thing in the history of the industry.

Seriously? Bigger and more important than the invention of the Internet and WWW?

Well, I just wish the Post-PC devices wouldn't come with a 30% (or 43%) surcharge for all subscription content.
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My favorite thing about Jobs:

Seeing a man who actually DESERVES every ounce of his celebrity, clearly enjoying it so much.

Nice piece by Gruber capturing the event, and my favorite flavor of Apple worship.
I didn't downvote, so I'm not sure, but I'd guess it's mostly because of the odd formatting. It's difficult to tell what you are quoting, and what you are adding. I wouldn't take offense. Checking http://news.ycombinator.com/formatdoc might help for the future.
Why did that get downvoted?

For reference, here's a Lenovo G550 for $389:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146...

The MBP starts at $1199.
Now why a search company would do with that, who knows.

Google is an AI company. Search and ads just happen to be the currently most profitable application.
Strange really because I've found the iPad to be a dull clone of an iPhone where the Xoom seems to have a UI which exploits the size of the screen.
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It would take me several hours to get to or from work on the bus, and trains around me are both far away and quite expensive. Heck, it sometimes took the buses two hours to get me to school 3 miles away, when they're supposed to be coming by every 30 minutes.

I would if I could. Honestly. I want to get rid of my car. It's just not possible here, currently, while still being able to do anything necessary.
car which simply refuses to drive in hurricanes, hailstorms, white-out snow...

While admitted these conditions can sometime be anticipated, I think the point is that sometimes these conditions cannot be anticipated. You experience a sudden white-out a minute after a snow storm starts. What do you do? Breaking immediately is not the answer! (thus, the cars will need to drive...)
I agree with the cluttered part, first thing I thought was where do I start. I would start with a nice landing page, that has a nice explanation of what the site is. I think you need to put less emphasis on the game, and focus on getting users just participating, and provide compelling content.
Man, I still remember (and everyone who was even cursorily interested in mobile development should) when carriers not only controlled the conduit but the device and the marketplace. You had to either apply for the privilege of being in their "market" or had some form of marketing agreement with them (iow, you had to have a big stick to play that game). Even then, carriers pocketed up to 75% of sales. It was disgusting.

30% is like a godsend in comparison. And, with competition heating up with Android and Amazon, app stores will either compete on payouts or cartelize and price-fix.
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Great so MS goes back to the drawing back after a huge realisation at the unveiling of the iPad2. Oh Thats right there wont be another iPad in 2012!
Also begs some interesting questions on Pi, infinity, universe, God (if your inclined), etc. Just a "funny" for HN in times of stress.
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The argument for Huff Post (and others) has always been "exposure" but I can't recall ever following a contributing author to other sites from Huff Post (which I don't frequent as much lately) or any other news site.
It's a bit unfortunate that most of the post is a bunch of gushing about how Apple is so amazing. Unfortunate because there's a very insightful point in that second to last paragraph.

The chair is definitely part of Apple's genius when it comes to the iPad. It shows us that this isn't a laptop or a PC and the iPad doesn't fall into the paradigms we're used to. It's something new, meant for you to use when you're relaxing rather than working, and you haven't experienced anything like it. You won't get it until you try it.

As for the competitors, they do have a ways to go. But the Xoom is definitely a great step, especially with the higher-res, less awkward screen for watching video (the aspect ratio is an annoyance on the iPad).
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His particular question reads fine as "Is it so hard to" without referring to who feels that way. If he genuinely wanted a response, he could be inclusive with "Is it so hard for us to". "Fanboys" is not taboo, but is insulting and unlikely to obtain a friendly response. "Fans of Apple" is probably a better neutral term. But like the original author, I wonder if you are actually asking a question. Are you?
North America sounds pretty similar to Australia to me in that regard.

Something that struck me both times I visited New Zealand was how strong and honestly respected Maori culture was. The Maori identity seemed to be much more positive and proud than the Aboriginal identity is in Australia. I'm not sure if we have an Australian equivalent of the Treaty of Waitangi (http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/treaty/the-treaty-in-br...).
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i wonder what proportion of the labor market this will affect. basically anyone using cars for delivery?

no more taxi drivers, take-out delivery, postal delivery, etc.
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I don't think Titchmarsh had fully thought that statement through. Would the concept "irrational" be interesting if it didn't have a practical use?

To illustrate: Pi, 6, and 86 are three elements of the dwwoelfel set. I think that even the most curious mathematician could tolerate not knowing that fact.
There's still a problem to solve though:

who's going to accept payments, process credit cards, verify signatures etc.
Given human nature, it was probably both.
> "First dual core tablet to ship in volume." That's funny, I tested a Dell (DELL) Streak 7, which had a dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 chip in January. They've been shipping ever since on T-Mobile. In volume.

Yeah, in such "volume" that you have more chances of winning the lottery than seeing one in the wild. Dell Streak 7? Whatever, dude...

The rest of the article goes downhill...
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I wish I could upvote you more. "X is a religion" should only be valid when X categorically resembles a religion--books, worship, in-group perks, rituals, supernatural, the lot. Your sports team analogy is great.
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It would make a lot more sense if people have a look at some of the 'design' videos that apple puts up for its products.

Conan's take on it is quite nicely done.
Just like there needs to be people who do that at Amazon, Zappos, etc... </sarcasm>

Honestly, a taxi with only a Google maps interface and a credit card swiper would be interesting.
How do vending machines work currently? :)
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What if a company who does research wants to sell its patent rights? Assuming patents are legitimate, that should be possible. Just as composers who sell rights to their songs.
Love how Steve Jobs has craftily defined a point in time "Post-PC era" that everyone including me is referring to in the discussions.
A phrase that many of us had not used a few days ago is now the parameter to judge policies of companies: "that's how it was in post-PC era".
As far as the point of power corrupts is, I do not really see the basis for that. iPod, iPhone? How did the power corrupt Apple? Or is there some serious competitor to iPod that I have somehow missed?
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> "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win.". This was plainly an exercise in ridicule by Jobs.

Errr, actually it's all the competitors that make the ignoring and ridiculing and the fighting.

Remember how the original iPod was "lame"? How the iPhone could never succeed? How the iPad is doomed? How Apple is "doing it wrong"?

If Jobs is "ridiculing", he is doing it (wisely) AFTER he wins.

Oh, and Apple is rarely driven by any "fighting"...

They put out the stuff that they want to put out, not X-killers and Y-killers.

It's always the competitors that are occupied with making an "iPod killer", "iPhone killer", "iPad killer", all these markets that Apple FIRST opened wide open, one after the other...
That is currently the most annoying part of taking a taxi when travelling. Why taxi companies are still using technology from 15 years ago for processing credit cards (assuming they even accept them) is beyond me. If dumping the driver makes it easier for me to swipe, the sooner the better.
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> As far as the point of power corrupts is, I do not really see the basis for that. iPod, iPhone? How did the power corrupt Apple?

A forced 30% cut of all subscriptions to the iDevices.
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> you have a strange definition of respect

here's my off-the-cuff attempt.

respect: appreciation for another's abilities, experience, and potential.

Sign of respect: modifying one's behavior based on another's abilities, experience, and potential.
I don't understand Gruber's conclusion, starting with:
“It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology is not enough.”

Firstly, what does Steve Jobs mean by that? I believe simply that Apple is where "Technology meets Liberal Arts".

Gruber seems to think this means "better designed, has more developer support, and it’s cheaper", which is all stuff that competitors can't copy?

That seems to just be an overview of Apple's status in this and their status relative to others, not necessarily having to do anything with "Technology meeting Liberal Arts".

In addition, I don't believe Jobs is referring to their marketing model in this -- that the technology is part of a greater "experience".

Rather, and perhaps I'm wrong on this and assuming too much, but I see it as a plea for something greater beyond just the technology and the ingenious marketing scheme. I see the devices (most specifically the iPad) as a technology that is humankind-enhancing material beyond just making life a little bit easier. Sure other tablets are, or could be rather, and I hope will be, the same or better, but at the moment the iPad does hold a special slot here. With the immense backing that it has, that's a fact I would say.

Whether Apple has purposefully created it to be so exceptional in so many areas (partner in healthcare, schools, etc.) is something I don't know or if they just got lucky, but it is true that it is excellent(or at least a big step forward) in those areas. And for that reason alone I see the device as more than just a gimmicky piece of technology and rather more of a device that assists in the advancement of mankind.
Xoom can be bought online at Verizon or Moto websites. That nitpick aside it isn't anywhere near as bad as you are making it out to be. I am typing this post on one.

The browser is far better. The OS is far more usable than the iPad, the higher screen resolution is great - I can RDP into my work PC and use it all day. The hardware is top notch, and battery life is plenty. I haven't connected it to a PC yet - have my apps, music and video wirelessly synced! Once Flash is out and Moto ships SD Card enabling update I have everything I need from a PC replacement tablet.

People sadly have just decided to exclusively fall for whatever Apple markets them and there is no convincing them to drop their prejudices.
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Those aren't lies.

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2287053
White-out conditions are much easier to see through with radar than with visible light. I think the computer will easily top us on that one.
These are just the first three. There's a bunch more on the way, and some are truely amazing. These all should now work on Chrome- they weren't at first.
If anyone can make this work out to be used by the public, Google can. They seem to be fairly good at pissing off established business. (Though they're still learning as Android shows.) Demos are great, just reinforces that Google is really an AI Company.

Where my pessimism lies for this reaching the public even if it's technically sound is that there are a lot of established multi-billion dollar businesses to contend with. Insurance is a big one, traffic tickets are another.
I think Apple has the sense that the iPad will dominate the tablet market like the iPod has dominated the mp3 market. The main reason Android has overtaken # sales of smartphone is because of the price tax that the carriers (and also Apple) has taken. But Apple doesn't have the carriers to worry about with the tablet (cause most people are buying the wifi versions). And they've decided they're going to compete on price with the iPad, just like they did with the iPod and iPod Touch. After watching the keynote, it's hard to see the competition creating a better tablet (hardware, software, design, apps) for a cheaper price. Apple has integrated the whole process of innovation, and they're way ahead... and this shows the most in the iPad.
How Ironic. My very first job out of college, in 1995, was working for an avionics firm that was developing a system called "Tundra Tracker" - that would allow vehicles to navigate in whiteout conditions in the far north. I had the amazingly easy portion of taking the DGPS coordinates of maps/previous tracker runs and turning them into navigation maps. Challenges with the (dynamic) appearance of people, other vehicles, animals (Moose will ruin your day) crevasses, and other elements on the path were left to others to solve. :-)
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Most of the Xoom is available now. I'm amazed they deemed it sensible to ship it with a non-functional SD slot, and "promised upgrade" to a 4G radio. And then there's the touting of Flash as a major selling point, even though it's not yet available either.

"And here are the keys to your new car. By the way, the windshield wipers don't work, yet…"
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Microsoft playing the "Look everyone, we're going to do that too - and more! The greatest thing ever is coming out from us real soon now so you should stick with us and not switch to that shiny thing over there" game is hardly surprising...

What's the Windows version right around the corner this time? 8? Oh. /This/ time it's going to be great, honest? Tablets? Yeah... exciting.

Whatever, Microsoft. Fool me once...
The author should read this >
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I'm not drinking the kool aid but iMovie does seem like a much better fit using touch on the ipad and the jamming capabilities of Garageband looks very appealing to a wannabe musician like myself. Not the finger poking stuff on Garageband though, just the usual practice I should be putting in and putting it on iPad makes it feel really casual and more accessible.
Well, that's the down side to relying on an app store rather then helping shape the mobile web.

While I understand the appeal for wanting in on the app store for a variety of reasons, this is going to keep happening over and over again.

For content distributors, app stores are a short sighted vision.
If that were the case, then Shelly, the car racing up Pikes Peak would have been able to beat the human time of 11:21, instead of it's recorded time of 27 minutes.
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