Caseworks on an IPad

Like many others, especially those from the Microsoft tradition, I was more than sceptical about the value of the IPAD format. Too big for your pocket, and no keyboard, was my initial reaction to the media hype.


However, 10 minutes in the Apple Store in Brent Cross shopping centre, logging onto our new ASB Mobile and I am converted. It is a real pleasure to use; bright, crystal clear, the two-finger zoom control adds so much, and unlike so many other mobile browsers everything works really well.

Remember, all of these pictures were taken by my mobile phone, in less than perfect conditions, but the crispness and clarity of the images are striking. The picture on the right, shows the neat way that the browser handles pick lists.

The image on the left shows the visually pleasing curves on buttons and input fields, while the one on the right, shows the Calendar Control. This control doesn't display properly on Windows Mobile or Blackberry, and will as a result have to be rewritten.

Readers who are more interested in the IPad than Caseworks might be wondering if I looked at any of the apps and other facilities on this new toy. I did actually, and this image of the Transport for London App seemed the most visually appealing to include in my blog.

My verdict - if you want a portable device to browse the Internet, read emails, and show off your photos, buy it. It will compliment your fixed PC or laptop.