Final ipad
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iPad Eduardo Rodriguez, James Lagarce, Laura Cross
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Transcript of Final ipad
Overview of the iPad
• iPad commercial • Extremely hot product• Can do a myriad of things– App Store, e-reader, email, iPod, iTunes, pictures,
video, internet
PricingWiFi WiFi + 3G
16 GB $499 $629
32 GB $599 $729
64 GB $699 $829
App Store
Risks/Challenges in Implementation
• Security experts worried about phishing attacks and browser exploits
• Incompatible with many websites– Top luxury brand sites requiring Adobe– http://www.chanel.com/
• Adobe Flash Reader– Drain on battery life
• Competition:– Samsung Galaxy Tab, Toshiba Folio, Dell Streak, Blackberry
Blackpad, HP Slate• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQRrCUyYeE8
– Need unique feature to attract customers away from iPad
Resources Required
• Internet• Battery Life– Dependent on what is used
• Third Party Involvement• Technical Knowledge• Protection and Carrying Space• Apps becoming too expensive?– Interpath - $179.99– iRa Pro - $899.99
Resources Created• “All in One” concept• Seemingly unlimited resources
– Over 150,000 applications• Email efficiency • Business efficiency
– Doctors– Gaming Companies– Newspaper and Magazines
• Organization• Constant social network and blog updates• E-Books
– Tops Kindle because iPad is also a computer…interactive reading
Business Approach to iPad• Consumer not businesses oriented
• Mercedes-Benz
• Information Systems Strategy Triangle• Office life, delivery, sales, retail, real estate,
finance professionals• Medical Community• Environmentally friendly- reduce paper
Success or Failure?
• First product of its kind – huge advantage• More affordable than laptop computer• BUT: many complaints– Heavy, no camera/video chat, no USB, closed app
market, AT&T only– Problems for businesses: not compatible with
Microsoft Office, no multitasking
Future of iPad
• Dependent on reaction to competition• Samsung Galaxy Tab
• iPad 2.0• Software update
Questions
1. Do you think that your life would benefit/change from having the iPad? Any different or better than having a laptop?
2. What’s your opinion on Apple’s product refreshment cycle? Is it a good business strategy? Do you think original owners of the iPad feel cheated?
3. Technology crave or truly revolutionary product?4. Would you use an iPad to replace your
books/textbooks?
