Comments on: D&D on Microsoft Surface

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:49:07 +0000

@Jonathan: Actually, you can develop Flash apps that support multi-touch. But WHY would I learn Objective C when the majority of internet users can access Flash, or even develop AJAX based web apps that anyone can use? The only thing the iClones (iPhone, iPod, iPad) bring to the table that is rare (but not unique) is an accelerometer. Also, Flash CS5 can now export apps as iPhone apps… so really, Flash Actionscript would be far more useful.

The very reason Apple wants to force me to do it their way (and pay to do it) is why I would never consider developing on their platform. A lot of people ding Microsoft, but their developer tools are free and Adobe works with practically everything but Apple’s iClones.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:55:43 +0000

that may change. but its understandible why Apple has done that. Web based flash apps could probably replicate any iPod/iPad touch application (perhaps minus the touch gentures features) – thus, but closing Flash apps off they are keeping control of the app development space. Dev’s are forced to learn Objective C instead.
.-= jonathan´s last blog ..The Apple iPad: It will change how we play =-.

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:38:03 +0000

@Jonathan: I am pleasantly surprised by the base model iPad’s price point. of $500. Too bad it doesn’t look like it supports Flash, which effectively neuters a lot of the web.

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:01:38 +0000

@Jonathan: Damn Wired for trying to steal my thunder (this posted 30 minutes ahead of them, if they are on EST)! Just kidding, but really. Doesn't really matter, though, I'd mentioned the SurfaceScapes stuff a while back.[8] Affordability is key, and I hear that tablet is going to cost in the $1,000 USD range... which is not affordable either, for what it does. I'd buy one for half that. That being said, Always Innovating's Touchbook ($299-399), Lenovo's S10-3t ($550), or Asus' T91MT ($485) are attractive options.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:12:24 +0000

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/01/surfacescapes-revisited-maps-and-dice-and-orcs-oh-my/

also just posted about this today… wierd.
.-= jonathan´s last blog ..Interview with Obsidian Portal (Part 1) =-.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:09:05 +0000

Mmmmm…. Mac Tablet slate thingy with touch surface is… ripe for this sort of thing; and more portable than MS surface…
.-= jonathan´s last blog ..Interview with Obsidian Portal (Part 1) =-.