Just out of curiosity, are there currently any slate or tablet devices that exist? Because I have seen only a glimpse of existing products made by microsoft that is not doing well at all, I don't even think they are selling/producing them currently.
If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
Just out of curiosity, are there currently any slate or tablet devices that exist? Because I have seen only a glimpse of existing products made by microsoft that is not doing well at all, I don't even think they are selling/producing them currently.
If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
No idea how well they are doing, but they keep expanding on their tablet line up. Tablets are really an emerging market, the technology to make tablets powerful enough and user friendly enough just wasn't there before so it is hard to find established players. There are plenty of companies itching to get in though. Microsoft has the courier concept, ereaders are getting colour touch screens to supplement eink, HP is rumored to be making a tablet, android tablets are rumored, multi touch phones like the iPhone are essentially mini tablets looking to be expanded upon, and smaller companies are even throwing their hat into the ring ( https://thejoojoo.com/ ). A lot of people obviously think that this will be the next big thing, even magazine publishers are preparing to sell their material on tablets that don't exist yet. This is market that is primed and ready for Apple to bring it into the limelight.
No idea how well they are doing, but they keep expanding on their tablet line up. Tablets are really an emerging market, the technology to make tablets powerful enough and user friendly enough just wasn't there before so it is hard to find established players. There are plenty of companies itching to get in though. Microsoft has the courier concept, ereaders are getting colour touch screens to supplement eink, HP is rumored to be making a tablet, android tablets are rumored, multi touch phones like the iPhone are essentially mini tablets looking to be expanded upon, and smaller companies are even throwing their hat into the ring ( https://thejoojoo.com/ ). A lot of people obviously think that this will be the next big thing, even magazine publishers are preparing to sell their material on tablets that don't exist yet. This is market that is primed and ready for Apple to bring it into the limelight.
I didn't include joojoo because I think they may end up locked in a legal battle with Mike Arrington.
Just out of curiosity, are there currently any slate or tablet devices that exist? Because I have seen only a glimpse of existing products made by microsoft that is not doing well at all, I don't even think they are selling/producing them currently.
If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
I don't think there's anything that fits all of your criteria.
There might be a few specialty tablet devices for highly specific industrial uses, but nothing on the consumer electronics side in terms of volume. There are certainly a few tablet PCs out there, including a modded MacBooks as well as Wintel PCs, but none of them sell well. There are probably a few consumer-grade tablets with very limited functionality (the Amazon Kindle is one).
The other class of devices are a little small to be described as slates or tablets. The iPod touch and some PDAs would fall into this category.
...I wouldn't be surprised if Apple's stock reaches another high just before the Tablet is officially announced in late January. I kinda wish I had a time machine to go back at least 10 years. I coulda bought me a lot of Apple stock.
Just out of curiosity, are there currently any slate or tablet devices that exist? Because I have seen only a glimpse of existing products made by microsoft that is not doing well at all, I don't even think they are selling/producing them currently.
If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
The thing is that Apple tends to (but not always) do it much better than anyone else. The first computer to ship with a mouse came from Apple; at first there were negative comments but now mice are everyday items. The iPod wasn't the first MP3 like player; they just made it much better. DItto for the iPhone: it wasn't the first smart phone, but it was much better. Then there is the app store.
If Apple decides to create a tablet, chances are it will be pretty amazing.
That dear old know it all richard sprague disappeared from his blog and hasnt posted anything since june 08....I guess he really had to eat his words and would rather disappear quietly into the night instead of excusing his myopic view...
That's such a great find. Note that he falls into the "serious people" trap, which can also used as a defense. If you're dead wrong about how popular a product is going to be, you can always claim that it's only being bought by people who aren't serious.
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The stock will likely dive because virtually every Apple product announcement does not meet expectations. The tablet will be no different, and it could be really bad given the huge amount of hype. Eventually people will realize the value of the features that the tablet does have though.
Maybe you should check out Sprague's blog. Very instructive.
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If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
Ray Kurzweil's Blio e-reader software:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/...kurzweil-book/
(to appear on this site soon) http://blioreader.com/
Bridgestone's color e-ink display technology:
http://www.epapercentral.com/bridges...er-display.htm
Touchco:
http://touchco.com/
At 190, the enterprise PE is around 15-16. At 160 the stock becomes a steal.
What do you mean by 'enterprise PE'? How did you arrive at the '15-16' number?
Just out of curiosity, are there currently any slate or tablet devices that exist? Because I have seen only a glimpse of existing products made by microsoft that is not doing well at all, I don't even think they are selling/producing them currently.
If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
http://www.archos.com/
No idea how well they are doing, but they keep expanding on their tablet line up. Tablets are really an emerging market, the technology to make tablets powerful enough and user friendly enough just wasn't there before so it is hard to find established players. There are plenty of companies itching to get in though. Microsoft has the courier concept, ereaders are getting colour touch screens to supplement eink, HP is rumored to be making a tablet, android tablets are rumored, multi touch phones like the iPhone are essentially mini tablets looking to be expanded upon, and smaller companies are even throwing their hat into the ring ( https://thejoojoo.com/ ). A lot of people obviously think that this will be the next big thing, even magazine publishers are preparing to sell their material on tablets that don't exist yet. This is market that is primed and ready for Apple to bring it into the limelight.
http://www.archos.com/
No idea how well they are doing, but they keep expanding on their tablet line up. Tablets are really an emerging market, the technology to make tablets powerful enough and user friendly enough just wasn't there before so it is hard to find established players. There are plenty of companies itching to get in though. Microsoft has the courier concept, ereaders are getting colour touch screens to supplement eink, HP is rumored to be making a tablet, android tablets are rumored, multi touch phones like the iPhone are essentially mini tablets looking to be expanded upon, and smaller companies are even throwing their hat into the ring ( https://thejoojoo.com/ ). A lot of people obviously think that this will be the next big thing, even magazine publishers are preparing to sell their material on tablets that don't exist yet. This is market that is primed and ready for Apple to bring it into the limelight.
I didn't include joojoo because I think they may end up locked in a legal battle with Mike Arrington.
I didn't include joojoo because I think they may end up locked in a legal battle with Mike Arrington.
It definitely is a strange story.
Just out of curiosity, are there currently any slate or tablet devices that exist? Because I have seen only a glimpse of existing products made by microsoft that is not doing well at all, I don't even think they are selling/producing them currently.
If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
I don't think there's anything that fits all of your criteria.
There might be a few specialty tablet devices for highly specific industrial uses, but nothing on the consumer electronics side in terms of volume. There are certainly a few tablet PCs out there, including a modded MacBooks as well as Wintel PCs, but none of them sell well. There are probably a few consumer-grade tablets with very limited functionality (the Amazon Kindle is one).
The other class of devices are a little small to be described as slates or tablets. The iPod touch and some PDAs would fall into this category.
http://www.alltabletnews.com/2009/12...es-a-new-high/
...I wouldn't be surprised if Apple's stock reaches another high just before the Tablet is officially announced in late January. I kinda wish I had a time machine to go back at least 10 years. I coulda bought me a lot of Apple stock.
At this rate I wonder how long it will take for Apple's value as a company to surpass Microsoft?
4 months ago
Just out of curiosity, are there currently any slate or tablet devices that exist? Because I have seen only a glimpse of existing products made by microsoft that is not doing well at all, I don't even think they are selling/producing them currently.
If anyone can post me a link to a successful tablet/slate product that is already out right now not made by apple that is performing well.
The thing is that Apple tends to (but not always) do it much better than anyone else. The first computer to ship with a mouse came from Apple; at first there were negative comments but now mice are everyday items. The iPod wasn't the first MP3 like player; they just made it much better. DItto for the iPhone: it wasn't the first smart phone, but it was much better. Then there is the app store.
If Apple decides to create a tablet, chances are it will be pretty amazing.
That dear old know it all richard sprague disappeared from his blog and hasnt posted anything since june 08....I guess he really had to eat his words and would rather disappear quietly into the night instead of excusing his myopic view...
That's such a great find. Note that he falls into the "serious people" trap, which can also used as a defense. If you're dead wrong about how popular a product is going to be, you can always claim that it's only being bought by people who aren't serious.
The stock will likely dive because virtually every Apple product announcement does not meet expectations. The tablet will be no different, and it could be really bad given the huge amount of hype. Eventually people will realize the value of the features that the tablet does have though.
Maybe you should check out Sprague's blog. Very instructive.