To those who make ultraportables
January 22nd, 2008
Awesome article by Mike Elgan about the design of truly mobile computers. Elgan says that nobody has got it right yet, and I think all of us would agree. (But would he have purchased a Foleo?)
"Another CES has come and gone, and you've demonstrated yet again that you haven't got a clue when it comes to designing, building or marketing an ultraportable computer…
This is why you fail: You keep producing devices designed for "serious work" and as laptop replacements. As a result, nearly all ultraportables are far too expensive, bloated and laden with needless functions. Nobody wants them."
Read the article now. Then send it to your friends. The mobile computing industry needs to change. Palm has stepped out of the arena for now, but something big is coming. (Some say that the Eee PC is already there, but I agree with Elgan that the device needs a fast-typing keyboard.)
