[clug] Vaguely off topic: iPeds and other Android tablets - availability and comparisons to that Apple one

[jeff]

  On 5/08/10 8:48 AM, Alex Satrapa wrote:
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> Also be aware that the only way of producing apps for the iPad is to get XCode and a Apple Developer Connection account - publishing to the iTunes store will cost you $99pa as a form of "club membership".
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I've been wondering if this will stop it being used in some 
environments. For example, a company would like to use it to replace the 
stereotypical clipboard, but needs to use an in-house app that is they 
don't want anyone else to have access to. Further, it has to operate in 
a disconnected mode either to keep costs down by elminating the 3G modem 
and associated running costs, security concerns, or no mobile phone 
reception in the area it will be used. The could be "fleet deals" being 
missed here due to the enforce "thou shall develop through us" model.

Jeff.