Possibilities for the new Apple Tablet – iSlate

As I await the new Apple Tablet announcement and the shininess of it all, I am anticipating the potential new uses for this device. My clues came from Steve Jobs’ apparent comment of wanting it to be more than something you read in the bathroom. This is what I have come up with so far, but you likely have more imaginative ideas.

1. Digital photo frame
2. Puzzle games e.g. crosswords, crypto quotes
3. E-book reader – connected to iTunes
4. Presentation screen – for keynote presentations
5. Music videos to accompany music – attached to iTunes
6. Video games – offers more visual real estate than iPhone for more interesting games
7. Virtual world travel while listening to stories
8. Great for Skype video calls and business teleconferencing via Skype
9. Monitor for video and photo shoots – should connect to cameras via wireless or wire
10. Mini-TV
11. TV shows can use it as a device for real-time interactivity e.g. voting, comments, feedback, influence real-time storyline
12. Artist portfolio
13. Photography portfolio
14. Spin-off opportunities for iSlate fashionable carrying case/shoulder bags
15. Spin off for jacket companies to have an inset to hold iSlate but can still see screen
16. Spin off for holders/covers/frames
17. Connection to Apple TV/TV – Large screen TV, iPhone as remote and iSlate as interactive tool, search while watching show
18. Could overcome the small size issues of iPhone and DSI for certain apps
19. Great for newspapers and magazines to offer good online content
20. Complement to internet surfing. You can sign up to news/information feeds/real-time info and have it sit beside your computer…less interruptive…more like a news wire.
21. Weather apps can show webcam to see actual weather
22. Good for maps with additional info
23. Great for google earth
24. Great for online delivery of shows and YouTube
25. Great for internet radio
26. Audiobooks could have a pictoral presentation to match story
27. Newsfeeds could offer more pictures
28. Visual radio/podcasts – images to support sound
29. Could be a clock radio
30. Augmented reality device
31. Interpretative tour device for tourism applications if you can carry in special shoulder bag or jacket
32. Portable memory/interpretative device
33. Reads your GPS position and offers you information related to your location, but you choose your RSS feeds, could be audio with earphones, also visual info
34. Great menu display for restaurants
35. Stores can present sale flyer information or product info while in their store
36. Connect with friends virtually
37. Illustrative device for artists using touch feature
38. Should definitely have solar charging capability
39. One more shiny thing from Apple.
40. If you can carry inside jacket pocket, there could be a heater app as on iPhone
41. Could give life to boardgames like Scrabble for example – good for two person game at cafe
42. Monopoly could be reinvented and connected with geocaching around NYC for example
43. Potential for more social networking games
44. Portable digital fireplace
45. Table centrepiece that plays music and shows candles burning
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