Tag Archives: ipad
Why I Bought An iPad This Weekend
As far as tech toys go, I’m a late adopter. I like playing with free betas, but when it comes down to handing over money, I become very conservative. I like at least one Service Pack on my new OS, … Continue reading
Why I’m Not Buying An iPad This Weekend
I own Apple stock, but I’m not lining up at my local Apple store this weekend or waiting with bated breath for the UPS or FedX guy to show up at my door. Why not?
WSJ iPad Pricing Model Is Bad News
AFP reports that the Wall Street Journal plans to charge $17.99 a month ($216/year) for an iPad subscription. This pricing model is hard to explain, given other WSJ subscription plans. And I worry that such extreme subscription plans could cloud … Continue reading
The Case For Digital Subscriptions
I’ve been thinking about business models for online content (text and images), given Apple’s introduction of the iPad and Amazon’s infamous battle with Macmillan. I’ve argued that digital subscriptions should be less than their analog counterparts, basing my argument in … Continue reading
The Empire Strikes Back?
…we are starting a new chapter in the story of the Web with the emergence of a new order that includes Apple, Facebook and Google. This will have a direct impact on how we produce, consume and pay for media, and where we go on the Web to engage in those experiences. Continue reading
Why the iPad Won’t Revolutionize the Market
At this point most people are pretty tired of hearing about the iPad. Those that love it keep raving about it, and those that are dissapointed just want people to stop talking about it. However, I think it’s good to … Continue reading
