...In the end with this device you're not going to have a truly portable device nor are you going to have a device that is capable of doing anything a proper computer would do, and here I include mere document editing... a virtual keyboard that takes up 80% of the screen just isn't going to pull it off I'm afraid...
...I would have no problem with a 10" tablet running the iPhone OS if it was part of a netbook running OS X with a twisting display, but on its own, it's pointless.
To you, maybe - but to many others, it could very well become a great hit. One person's idea of portability may differ from yours. For example, something can indeed be portable even if it doesn't fit in your pocket.
Seriously?...we need yet another touch device?...for what?
If i have an iPhone/iPod Touch why do i buy this again?
You don't ... until you've had a chance to actually see what the thing will do. If you're satisfied with your gadget repertoire, fine. We can both compare functionality and utility of the iPod Touch and the new device someday at Starbucks together. My treat.
My first question is: Is the Tablet going to be a dumbed down device like iPhone or a full on computer with OSX 10.6 with a finder and access to files?
Nobody knows yet for sure. I hope it's more the latter, equipped with as powerful a processor possible while still maintaining some respectable battery life.
the m1710 is a kickass machine
I miss it sometimes. I sold mine to a friend whose own desktop had grown tired and died. Sale proceeds are helping to fund my Apple gadget / upgrade budget.
One thing for sure is that this kind of devices would never be able to replace netbooks, as one of the top requests (or THE top request, more often than not) from the netbook customers is better keyboards. Just imagine how they would react to virtual keyboards, or the necessity of carrying around separate bluetooth wireless keyboards or something of that sort. It would never fly.
So, I assume that this would be for a completely different market. I'm not sure what exactly it is, though.
Not surprising, since I believe your premises are somewhat flawed. Though you are correct about the request for better keyboards, you conveniently left out the part that Netbook manufacturers have complied with these requests on the whole. 92% of full, normal keyboard size is just about right for most. The DELL Mini 10v is an example of such a device. (Oh, and BTW, you can install Mac OS X on it as well). The tablet may offer utility comparable to Netbooks (features we just don't know yet), but it won't be a Netbook.
This new device seems small enough to carry in a small case with an Apple BT keyboard if one were so inclined. For those who weren't (inclined), I suspect the virtual keyboard would be a better experience than one on the iPhone or iPod Touch's smaller screen. It's a subjective experience, so mine will differ from others. I can't wait to let you know for sure.
this rumor should be on page two because it seems kinda strange if true....
Why? Because you don't want precious page 1 real estate compromised with a highly anticipated Apple product you care nothing for?
