A few months ago my girlfriend's mom bought a new iMac. She has never used a computer in her life before, so my girlfriend and I had to teach everything - starting from how to use a mouse. Perhaps the most difficult part was explaining the concept of multiple windows. On top of that, modern OS and programs are often very complicated. I re-configured and simplified a lot of tool bars in programs like Mail.
Though the OS and interfaces we use on computers have evolved for computer users, I don't think it does a very good job of catering to the elderly and others that don't truly need all the functions and power.
The iPhone OS, on the contrary, would do a very good job. The concept of windows is not there; instead, one app at a time. And only the most critical features are truly revealed to the user. Now if we can just make a device based on this OS that's bigger.
That would be perfect from someone like my girlfriend's mom. She doesn't need a mouse and she doesn't need a keyboard.
So what would be on this tablet / media pad device:
- multi-touch screen with a home button
- built in speakers
- no keyboard - virtual keyboard will just slide up when you are in an area that requires text entry, just like the iPhone
- wi-fi
- built-in-camera on the front and mic for video chatting
- memory card slots to import photos from cameras
And to satisfy power users
- Bluetooth and ability to connect with external Bluetooth keyboard
- display output for presentations
That's all I can think of for now. I'll add more when I think of them.
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