My Favorite Thing About the iPad: No Writing/Logo/Other Crap on the Bezel(41latitude.com)
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My Favorite Thing About the iPad: No Writing/Logo/Other Crap on the Bezel
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I LOVE this idea, I've always detested unnecessary and ugly branding that only serves to detract from the aesthetics of the product.
HBO does this on some of their channels. The lack of any branding makes it look more premium in my opinion.
I wish clothing designers would do this, too. I like nice clothes, but I absolutely cannot stand any branding.
(I am specifically referring to "designer" jeans. All the jeans made of decent fabric seem to have retarded-looking designer-specific branding on them. For other stuff, American Apparel has treated me rather well.)
(I am specifically referring to "designer" jeans. All the jeans made of decent fabric seem to have retarded-looking designer-specific branding on them. For other stuff, American Apparel has treated me rather well.)
There's a simple solution for that, strip the brands off after buying. I do that to all of the stuff I have with brands on it as far as it is feasible, best make sure it really fits before you do that though!
I'm not a billboard, and I refuse to have companies stamp their brands on me.
A little tool like this:
http://www.fourniturenparadijs.nl/components/com_virtuemart/...
Is all you need, it takes just a few minutes and unless they factory has been nasty it won't leave any visible traces.
I'm not a billboard, and I refuse to have companies stamp their brands on me.
A little tool like this:
http://www.fourniturenparadijs.nl/components/com_virtuemart/...
Is all you need, it takes just a few minutes and unless they factory has been nasty it won't leave any visible traces.
"Branding is for cattle", is what I say about it. I also rip out the externals, if for some reason I even buy the stuff with it. I'm OK with the traditional maker's labels inside suit jackets, etc.
In older times, a person's monogram would be on handkerchiefs, shirts, bedsheets, etc. (I guess it was helpful as a laundry mark). Replacing that with the sellers brand is distasteful.
In older times, a person's monogram would be on handkerchiefs, shirts, bedsheets, etc. (I guess it was helpful as a laundry mark). Replacing that with the sellers brand is distasteful.
Problem with jeans is that the trend seems to be to sew some sort of logo into the pockets.
Congratulations, you just lost a $150 sale...
Congratulations, you just lost a $150 sale...
That's one area where suits are superior.
Not related at all but I find it amusing you can look at the iPad and determine by the screen smudges what task it's been used for recently. Horizontal lines on the right side? You've been reading a book. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed that on a glossy touchscreen, over time, some magical process happens (filth build up? chemical reaction?) where smudges just aren't very noticeable anymore. My iPhone 3G screen for example looks smudge free but I know if I give it a good cleaning it's really filthy. My theory is a base coat of filth builds up which is actually a good smudge repellent.
along similar lines, one of my favourite things about the iphone is the lack of carrier branding. i can only speak for australia, but carriers over here like to stick their logos all over the phone itself and re-brand the software interface also. it creates a horrible ugly mess.
This is also noticeable on all the other Apple products, especially laptops. I really disliked getting a top of the line Thinkpad from my old company and having those cheap Intel/Windows stickers.
"Let’s hope the iPad starts a trend."
Like maybe not branding half our pants, most of our shirts, and every single damn thing they sell us for kids to wear, eat, or play with? That'd be nice.
Like maybe not branding half our pants, most of our shirts, and every single damn thing they sell us for kids to wear, eat, or play with? That'd be nice.
The indented home button is the logo.
Also note how Netflix is so obsessed with branding that the movie isn't even full-screen; their logo takes up a third of it!
http://imgur.com/wrDDC.png
There is no Netflix logo present in either portrait or landscape mode, whilst a movie is playing.
There is no Netflix logo present in either portrait or landscape mode, whilst a movie is playing.
When the user experience is the branding, you don't need anything else.
How is this different from the iPod Touch and iPhones?
It's not.
But it is different from the HP slate: http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/Voodoo-Blog/HP-s-Slate-Device-D...
But it is different from the HP slate: http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/Voodoo-Blog/HP-s-Slate-Device-D...
I don't think having a logo in the front is a big deal. My laptop, monitors, and tv's have logos on them and honestly it doesn't distract me at all, probably because the screens are bright or maybe I've just become accustomed to them.
My least favorite thing about the official Apple iPad case: the Apple logo on the front.
(I'd prefer it look like a cheap pad of paper; less worries about leaving it on a table or passenger seat.)
(I'd prefer it look like a cheap pad of paper; less worries about leaving it on a table or passenger seat.)
Personally I want one that says Don't Panic.
We can take care of both your wish and gojomo's complaint with stickers!
I had a chance to play with a coworker's iPad today and I realized the bezel is that thick by design - it's where your fingers go when you're holding the device. It really is well designed.