Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by mcobrien » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 12:55 PM UTC

Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)
mechanicalteeth.com

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by mcobrien » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 12:57 PM UTC

Here's the sort-of: it's a multi-user web browser rather than full fast-user switching but (at least for me), that's 90% the same thing.

It's implemented with some nice UI and cookie swapping.

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by quanganhdo » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 1:23 PM UTC

mcobrien wrote: post #2

Here's the sort-of: it's a multi-user web browser rather than full fast-user switching but (at least for me), that's 90% the same thing. It's implemented with some nice UI and cookie swapping.

It looks really nice. I think that you should make it clear that Switch is a 'multi-user web browser', because the description on your website/app page is a bit confusing (at least for me). Also, the name 'Switch' is hardly mentioned on your site (and this HN submission).

My 2 cents.

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by mcobrien » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 1:27 PM UTC

quanganhdo wrote: post #3

mcobrien wrote: post #2

Here's the sort-of: it's a multi-user web browser rather than full fast-user switching but (at least for me), that's 90% the same thing. It's implemented with some nice UI and cookie swapping.

It looks really nice. I think that you should make it clear that Switch is a 'multi-user web browser', because the description on your website/app page is a bit confusing (at least for me). Also, the name 'Switch' is hardly mentioned on your site (and this HN submission). My 2 cents.

Thanks for the suggestions! I've changed the main heading on the page. I'll have to look into making the name more prominent too.

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by lordmatty » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 1:28 PM UTC

Love the idea...I think that its important people know its about web browsing...perhaps a tweak to the App icon to indicate this?

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by mcobrien » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 1:34 PM UTC

lordmatty wrote: post #5

Love the idea...I think that its important people know its about web browsing...perhaps a tweak to the App icon to indicate this?

Thanks! You're right - the icon does need work. I wanted to avoid using a globe, but maybe clarity > everything.

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by blasdel » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 2:04 PM UTC

"Ever get nervous leaving iPad around with your email account logged in?"

Please don't use Apple's insufferable house style of ditching articles and possessives when mentioning the physical device.

Thankfully you use "an iPad" and "your iPad" elsewhere, you just need to be consistent.

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by mcobrien » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 2:06 PM UTC

blasdel wrote: post #7

"Ever get nervous leaving iPad around with your email account logged in?" Please don't use Apple's insufferable house style of ditching articles and possessives when mentioning the physical device. Thankfully you use "an iPad" and "your iPad" elsewhere, you just need to be consistent.

I'm cringing. That was a mistake, fixed.

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by swombat » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 2:21 PM UTC

blasdel wrote: post #7

"Ever get nervous leaving iPad around with your email account logged in?" Please don't use Apple's insufferable house style of ditching articles and possessives when mentioning the physical device. Thankfully you use "an iPad" and "your iPad" elsewhere, you just need to be consistent.

Where does Apple do that??

Re: Show HN: my new app is fast user switching for the iPad (sort-of)

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Post by cubicle67 » Thu, Nov 25, 2010, 2:28 PM UTC

swombat wrote: post #9

blasdel wrote: post #7

"Ever get nervous leaving iPad around with your email account logged in?" Please don't use Apple's insufferable house style of ditching articles and possessives when mentioning the physical device. Thankfully you use "an iPad" and "your iPad" elsewhere, you just need to be consistent.

Where does Apple do that??

everywhere. examples from apple.com/ipad

iPad Opens Up New Worlds for Autistic Children

Archaeologist Steven Ellis and his team use iPad with apps from the App Store to capture invaluable historical data in the trenches at Pompeii

Apps on iPad look...

...specifically designed for iPad

Stories are even more immersive thanks to iPad capabilities

...9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display on iPad...

you get the idea