Comments on: Joule iPad stand review http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797208 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797208 clearly we would all stop talking shit if the iPad floated- that would science-fiction-y enough to get us all off. also- I use the house iPad for referencing web recipes and am thrilled the ad show someone else doing so clearly we would all stop talking shit if the iPad floated- that would science-fiction-y enough to get us all off.

also- I use the house iPad for referencing web recipes and am thrilled the ad show someone else doing so

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797721 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797721 I bought a $3 picture frame easel at an art supply store. rubber coated wire. works perfectly! I use a 1 1/2 " roll of masking tape to prop the back up when I want a lower typing angle-perfect! I'm carting it around in a perfectly fitting padded manila envelope! I bought a $3 picture frame easel at an art supply store. rubber coated wire. works perfectly! I use a 1 1/2 ” roll of masking tape to prop the back up when I want a lower typing angle-perfect! I’m carting it around in a perfectly fitting padded manila envelope!

]]> By: Brainspore http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797480 Brainspore Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797480 <em>Actually creating something beats the **** out being a media consumer. (Do I miss broadcast TV, mass-market music, first-run movies? No, no, and no.)</em> Creating new stuff is great but passive consumption of media has its place too. That's why most of the books in my library aren't filled with doodles. Actually creating something beats the **** out being a media consumer. (Do I miss broadcast TV, mass-market music, first-run movies? No, no, and no.)

Creating new stuff is great but passive consumption of media has its place too. That’s why most of the books in my library aren’t filled with doodles.

]]> By: Pantograph http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797236 Pantograph Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797236 I bet it would make an awesome iCuttingboard. I bet it would make an awesome iCuttingboard.

]]> By: Felix Mitchell http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797242 Felix Mitchell Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797242 Their website says 'patent pending'. Charging that much for two pieces of metal screwed together is insulting. Claiming it's an original design is obscene. Their website says ‘patent pending’.

Charging that much for two pieces of metal screwed together is insulting. Claiming it’s an original design is obscene.

]]> By: freshacconci http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797263 freshacconci Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797263 Hey kids, DIY: http://woodworking.about.com/od/woodworkingplansdesigns/ig/Free-Woodworking-Plans-Gallery/Oak-Book-Stand.htm Hey kids, DIY:

http://woodworking.about.com/od/woodworkingplansdesigns/ig/Free-Woodworking-Plans-Gallery/Oak-Book-Stand.htm

]]> By: Dr. Dave http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797288 Dr. Dave Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797288 Nobody else is commenting on the fact that you can't charge your iPad in this device despite it being called the "JOULE"?? I'm disappointed in you nerds. Nobody else is commenting on the fact that you can’t charge your iPad in this device despite it being called the “JOULE”??

I’m disappointed in you nerds.

]]> By: Kaz http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797314 Kaz Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797314 She's obviously not using the iPad to help her slice fruit - that would be silly. She's obviously using it to determine the proper wine pairing for apples... She’s obviously not using the iPad to help her slice fruit – that would be silly. She’s obviously using it to determine the proper wine pairing for apples…

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797577 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797577 Their patent that is pending is likely a design patent, which covers look but not utility. Essentially, it would only protect them from someone making a carbon-copy from their original. Their patent that is pending is likely a design patent, which covers look but not utility. Essentially, it would only protect them from someone making a carbon-copy from their original.

]]> By: Jonathan Badger http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797096 Jonathan Badger Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797096 Bah, there should be a seskimo crabble for the ipad -- anything that has been designed by a sexy eskimo (at least by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onMwKJDb_A0">Dr. Ashens interpretation</a>) has to be good. Bah, there should be a seskimo crabble for the ipad — anything that has been designed by a sexy eskimo (at least by Dr. Ashens interpretation) has to be good.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797099 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797099 Nevermind the iPad stand, who is the girl in the photo, and how do I meet her? Nevermind the iPad stand, who is the girl in the photo, and how do I meet her?

]]> By: simonster http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797100 simonster Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797100 Is there a reason you can't just put your iPad in this dock upside down and attach the charging cable to the top? Is there a reason you can’t just put your iPad in this dock upside down and attach the charging cable to the top?

]]> By: adralien http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797104 adralien Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797104 Premium? that's a significant percentage of the cost of the iPad! C'mon, $20 tops! Played with an iPad the other day and I must say it's gorgeous, it doesn't get hot, doesn't have fan noises, and is otherwise totally useless for nerdy Canadians. App store doesn't work ("not available in your country") and you can't hack it in any way. I know Apple is protecting both their revenue stream and their user experience, but it's like holding the holy grail and being told you're a heathen and damned to limbo all at the same time. Balls to this, you can buy 2 cheap netbooks for the same cost and race them. Premium? that’s a significant percentage of the cost of the iPad! C’mon, $20 tops!

Played with an iPad the other day and I must say it’s gorgeous, it doesn’t get hot, doesn’t have fan noises, and is otherwise totally useless for nerdy Canadians. App store doesn’t work (“not available in your country”) and you can’t hack it in any way.

I know Apple is protecting both their revenue stream and their user experience, but it’s like holding the holy grail and being told you’re a heathen and damned to limbo all at the same time.

Balls to this, you can buy 2 cheap netbooks for the same cost and race them.

]]> By: Rob Beschizza http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797108 Rob Beschizza Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797108 No reason at all. That's what I do, in fact! But you know, I didn't just not actually pay $130 to have to have an ugly cable trailing a foot in the air. No reason at all. That’s what I do, in fact! But you know, I didn’t just not actually pay $130 to have to have an ugly cable trailing a foot in the air.

]]> By: Rob Beschizza http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797109 Rob Beschizza Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797109 If you just surf the net, email, watch, read, consume, etc. the iPad is much much better than a netbook. The instant-on, battery life and <em>perceived performance</em> is much better. But I still haven't managed to get much work done on it. A few things in movable type's backend don't play well with the iPad's browser, and the extant blogging apps are just awful. If you just surf the net, email, watch, read, consume, etc. the iPad is much much better than a netbook. The instant-on, battery life and perceived performance is much better. But I still haven’t managed to get much work done on it. A few things in movable type’s backend don’t play well with the iPad’s browser, and the extant blogging apps are just awful.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797374 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797374 I'm pretty sure I submitted a tip for my 30 Second iPad Stand which is, hrm, well, about 100% cheaper than this monument to consumerism, and easy to make anywhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfFKT-VtK4s I’m pretty sure I submitted a tip for my 30 Second iPad Stand which is, hrm, well, about 100% cheaper than this monument to consumerism, and easy to make anywhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfFKT-VtK4s

]]> By: adralien http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797120 adralien Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797120 (slightly off topic, probably rehashing existing arguments pro/con iPad) Absolutely. I'm convinced Apple of all companies can turn a tablet into something that won't lead to chapter 11 like so many before... I worked on extended run-time solutions for early tablets, and I'm amazed at computing power vs. power consumption. -but- (and it's a big but) I think they need nerds on their side, and be able to run an interpreter or something that avoids their whole developer network and app store. Python, Java, open-whatever, just -something-... they've killed hypercard already... This thing is so close to being a killer tool; It's an awesome piece of kit. However it's turning computing into consuming, which I'm not sure I want to encourage. (slightly off topic, probably rehashing existing arguments pro/con iPad)

Absolutely. I’m convinced Apple of all companies can turn a tablet into something that won’t lead to chapter 11 like so many before… I worked on extended run-time solutions for early tablets, and I’m amazed at computing power vs. power consumption.

-but- (and it’s a big but) I think they need nerds on their side, and be able to run an interpreter or something that avoids their whole developer network and app store. Python, Java, open-whatever, just -something-… they’ve killed hypercard already…

This thing is so close to being a killer tool; It’s an awesome piece of kit. However it’s turning computing into consuming, which I’m not sure I want to encourage.

]]> By: kmoser http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797376 kmoser Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797376 What's with the multi-level wood backsplash? I'm sure it looks all "Euro style" or something but it would be a bear to clean. What’s with the multi-level wood backsplash? I’m sure it looks all “Euro style” or something but it would be a bear to clean.

]]> By: dculberson http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797632 dculberson Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797632 "it's turning computing into consuming" I've said the same thing about monitors and keyboards. Ever since they came out, it's been all about staring at this screen instead of actually interacting with the computer via the truly creative lights and switches. No real computing can take place with phosphors or LCDs. (To clarify, I do not believe all computer peripherals need to support content creation. I do not complain that my router doesn't allow me to program in COBOL or that my MP3 player doesn't give me root shell access.) “it’s turning computing into consuming”

I’ve said the same thing about monitors and keyboards. Ever since they came out, it’s been all about staring at this screen instead of actually interacting with the computer via the truly creative lights and switches. No real computing can take place with phosphors or LCDs.

(To clarify, I do not believe all computer peripherals need to support content creation. I do not complain that my router doesn’t allow me to program in COBOL or that my MP3 player doesn’t give me root shell access.)

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797121 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797121 "vague whiff of ubiquitous consumption in unnecessary places" Welcome to boingboing “vague whiff of ubiquitous consumption in unnecessary places”

Welcome to boingboing

]]> By: calypso http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797128 calypso Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797128 I'm worried that her attention is divided between the iPad and the cutting task. There's a half-drunk glass of merlot there too. Her iPad should include a first-aid app. I’m worried that her attention is divided between the iPad and the cutting task. There’s a half-drunk glass of merlot there too. Her iPad should include a first-aid app.

]]> By: dculberson http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797135 dculberson Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797135 But will the Joule make your home as beautiful as your vaguely Asian yet thoroughly disaffected girlfriend? We can only hope. But will the Joule make your home as beautiful as your vaguely Asian yet thoroughly disaffected girlfriend? We can only hope.

]]> By: darren http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797150 darren Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797150 My primary iPad stand is an Apple //c. The iPad's dimensions match up exactly to the old Apple //c 10" monitor. It's striking. I also use a $3 magazine stand. Looks great, works great, and I can run the charging cable in either orientation. My primary iPad stand is an Apple //c. The iPad’s dimensions match up exactly to the old Apple //c 10″ monitor. It’s striking.

I also use a $3 magazine stand. Looks great, works great, and I can run the charging cable in either orientation.

]]> By: iguanoid http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797151 iguanoid Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797151 Is she making dinner for her iPad? Is she making dinner for her iPad?

]]> By: Phil http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797409 Phil Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797409 And in complete and utter contrast, turn a wire coat hanger into the perfect stand for either orientation in 30 seconds without any tools! About 100% cheaper than this icon of design. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfFKT-VtK4s And in complete and utter contrast, turn a wire coat hanger into the perfect stand for either orientation in 30 seconds without any tools! About 100% cheaper than this icon of design.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfFKT-VtK4s

]]> By: iguanoid http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797154 iguanoid Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797154 "I didn't just not actually pay $130 to have to have an ugly cable trailing a foot in the air." You could bedazzle your cable and gussy it up a bit. “I didn’t just not actually pay $130 to have to have an ugly cable trailing a foot in the air.”

You could bedazzle your cable and gussy it up a bit.

]]> By: xyglyx http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797162 xyglyx Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797162 What the heck is "ubiquitous consumption"? I am a ubiquitous consumer...of oxygen. What the heck is “ubiquitous consumption”? I am a ubiquitous consumer…of oxygen.

]]> By: TEKNA2007 http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797164 TEKNA2007 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797164 <i>This thing is so close to being a killer tool; It's an awesome piece of kit. However it's turning computing into consuming, which I'm not sure I want to encourage.</i> Roger that. Actually creating something beats the **** out being a media consumer. (Do I miss broadcast TV, mass-market music, first-run movies? No, no, and no.) This thing is so close to being a killer tool; It’s an awesome piece of kit. However it’s turning computing into consuming, which I’m not sure I want to encourage.

Roger that. Actually creating something beats the **** out being a media consumer. (Do I miss broadcast TV, mass-market music, first-run movies? No, no, and no.)

]]> By: buhbuhcuh http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797166 buhbuhcuh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797166 Thank god she has that iPad to help her slice fruit. Thank god she has that iPad to help her slice fruit.

]]> By: Xenu http://boingboing.net/2010/05/25/joule-ipad-stand-rev.html#comment-797431 Xenu Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-797431 Put the iPad in the stand, then grab the top of the iPad and push really hard. Now you'll have a broken iPad. Yay! Put the iPad in the stand, then grab the top of the iPad and push really hard.

Now you’ll have a broken iPad. Yay!

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