Apple iPhone interface: result of tablet research
We're taking a load off in the Sands press room so I just saw Fred's awesome article at Wired. If you haven't read it, it provides many behind-the-scenes details of how the iPhone came to be. Most of the deets have been shared over the past six months in various places, but this is likely the best piece I've read that puts them all together.
If you had any doubt about Apple even considering a Mac tablet, this quote should squelch it:
"Apple's hardware engineers had spent about a year working on touchscreen technology for a tablet PC and had convinced him [Jobs] that they could build a similar interface for a phone."
Of course, many research products never see the light of day or are put to use in ways not originally intended. Still, it's good to know for sure that it's a possibility. Anyway... a good overall read and highly recommended.
I guess that answers my question of whether or not the iPhone touchscreen could be upsized for a Tablet PC. Now the question is: when will it happen?
Posted by: Sumocat | January 10, 2008 at 01:49 PM
when the great jobs wants one himself. until then its a fail idea in his head, and everyone should just avoid using them.
Posted by: turn_self_off | January 10, 2008 at 02:15 PM
BRAND NEW IPHONE 8GB $300USD , PS3 60GB $300USD , NOKIA N95 8GB $350USD AND MANY MORE AT CHEAP PRICE.
Email address ; nextlevels1@hotmail.com
iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device.
iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.
Dimensions: 61 x 115 x 11.6 millimetres
Mass: 135 grams (battery included)
Software Environment
Operating System: Mac OS X 1.0 (iPhone)
Microprocessor
CPU: 32bit Samsung S3C6400
CPU Clock: 620 MHz
Memory, Storage capacity
ROM capacity: 8000 MB (accessible: 7300MB)
RAM capacity: 128 MB
Hard Disk capacity: Not supported
Display
Display Type: color transflective TFT , 65536 scales
Display Resolution: 320 x 480
Display Diagonal: 3.5 "
Sound
Microphone: mono
Speaker: mono
Audio Output: 3.5mm jack
Cellular Phone
Cellular Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900
Cellular Data Link: CSD, GPRS, EDGE
Call Alert: 64 -chord melody
Vibrating Alert: Supported
Control Peripherals
Positioning Device: Multi-touch screen
Primary Keyboard: Not supported
Directional Pad: Not supported
Jog / Scroll Wheel: Not supported
Interfaces
Expansion Slots: Not supported
USB: USB 2.0 client, 480Mbit/s , USB Series Mini-B (mini-USB) connector
Infrared Gate: Not supported
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Multimedia Telecommunication
Analog TV: Not supported
Analog Radio: Not supported
Built-in Digital Camera
Main Camera: CMOS sensor, 1.9MP
Built-in Flash: Not supported
Power Supply
Battery: Lithium-ion , built-in
WE MAKE SHIPMENT FAST VIA UPS AND FEDEX SHIPPING COMPANY 2DAY DELIVER 48HOURS.
Email address ; nextlevels1@hotmail.com
Posted by: john cole | January 11, 2008 at 04:54 AM