Apple ipad, mobile internet

Is the iPad the future of newspapers?

Below is an article in The Guardian by Alan Rusbridger, who says that a block of wood that he saw sixteen years ago showed him the future. And that future was the iPad.

Michael Arrington at TechCrunch on July 21, 2008 some two years ago wrote “We Want A Dead Simple Web Tablet For $200. Help Us Build It”. Apple’s ipad may not fit the ideal web tablet as envisioned by Michael in term of price and functionality. But, over time  ipad will response to what the consumers want, and a truly mobile internet device will be made available to the public.

As to the question above, Michael commented on the Apple iPad and the challenges that newspapers are facing.

“All the pressures the Internet put on newspapers – crushing the business model, unlimited competition, no need for tree massacres – are just amplified by the iPad”.

You can read Michael’s post on Seeking Alpha “Can the iPad Save the Newspapers?”

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