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Aloone_Jonez:
Transistors still exist and are still available as discrete parts which have many applications in modern devices.
The trend for desktops is larger screens which is incompatible with being portable - I'm not going to ditch my wide screen 1920x1080 19" for a tiny portable, even if it does have the same resolution.
Touch screen technology has been around for years but it's only caught on in portable devices. I believe Lead Head is right about tactile feedback, for example most keyboards have a flexible PCB with membrane switches underneath the clunky keys, which are there for no other reason than tactile feedback.
The trend has been to move further away from remote processing - mainframes and server-side scripting have been replaced with workstations and client-side scripting in recent years. Why do you think this trend will not continue?
From a personal perspective, I've no use for an iPad or anything like that now, although I can see the advantages of being able to check emails, post on a forum, use Google watch videos etc. on the move, it's just not worth the money as far as I'm concerned and I'd rather do all of the aforementioned from a big comfy seat using a proper keyboard and a mouse.
worker201:
--- Quote from: Lead Head on 1 July 2010, 03:01 ---I don't agree about tactile feedback though. Trying to type with any kind of speed or accuracy on a touchscreen is a nightmare. I "downgraded" from a nice ergonomic keyboard to a clunky 1992 IBM Model M keyboard that has buckling spring key switches - and my typing speed and accuracy improved hugely. Using modern rubber dome keyboards is actually frustrating now.
So they're going to have to come up with some kind of tactile feedback IMO, whether it be buttons under the screen or some kind of piezoelectric device that makes each touch screen press feel like you're pushing a button (which is in play on some devices actually)
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Interesting that you think typing is the way of the future.
I don't know what the future is going to bring. But I do know that:
a) things that are cute and unique and highly functional and widely extendable are profitable
b) wireless communication, both hi-speed (data) and low-speed (voice), is now ubiquitous and reliable
c) most of the day to day things that people do on computers can be done using web apps and network storage
d) most computer users cannot be trusted to check their own Outlook email without crashing a whole network
A wireless device, which is tightly regulated and remotely administered, is the future, at least for low-level office workers and students. Maybe like a netbook, but a touch device might also be useful for many apps.
Aloone_Jonez:
I think it's more likely that portable devices, such as the iPad, will just replace mobile phones and electronic organisers which is what they're intended to do. I don't see why anyone would stop using their laptop or desktop because they have an iPad unless they're continuously on the move and have to travel light.
worker201:
Yeah, you're probably right. The fact that you really like keyboards and can't think of a reason to get a smartphone means desktop sales will triple over the next few years.
Refalm:
A solution to the problem of tiny keys on smartphones or netbooks.
I'm sure people can think of more and better solution in brainstorm sessions with the aid of psychotropics.
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