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Honeycomb makes me cry
Monday I had a bit of hands-on with the Asus EEE Pad. Beautiful. I spent time running my hands over the back and sides. I want it but then I try to use Honeycomb. What are all those software buttons for? What happened to notifications? How do I get to device info? Can I hand this to my darling? Would she enjoy the experience?
No.
Can she pickup an iPad and understand the UI in moments?
Yes.
Honeycomb is a stopgap. In theory developers can get ready for ICS now but with a Nexus device looming for the big launch why would I commit now? There is nothing compelling about this experience.
Back to the hardware. I like NVIDIA and hope Tegra is a massive succes. However. MicroUSB? 3G dongle? MicroHDMI? If you’re going to sell me a pocket sized “computer experience” at least finish the thought.
And the code? I guess the great and massive GOOG cant quite get it up?
Anyway. I figure when the code is out the CyanogenMod folks will create something amazing… again.
To that end I just bought an extended battery for my HTC G2/Desire Z which I intended to use as a “laptop” until something really amazing drops. I’m perfectly happy with a GT-i9000 on MediaNet and the HTC for “work” at the office.
You’ve failed to take my money and I’m sincerely disappointed. Lets talk again next year.
