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  • Quote: Originally Posted by Olternaut I didn't even see a need for this macbook air as a matter of fact. Perhaps they released it because a sizeable number of users wanted it. But the future is going to be in smaller devices that can do just as…
    in No Apple MID, SO.... Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by onlooker And I'm pretty sure this product your discussing is even more niche than this new laptop. Not really niche anymore. Sony has the Mylo2. Apple, the touch. Lenova, BenQ and a host of others are coming out wit…
    in No Apple MID, SO.... Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by wizard69 I've looked at the 810 extensively and you need to be aware of a few things. First; it comes with far to little built in flash. Second; the video subsystem does not handle movies well, there is a bandwi…
    in No Apple MID, SO.... Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by Ireland You may be forgetting this device is meant to replace your laptop. A tablet laptop replacement has NEVER worked before. It has to be a companion device, not a replacement. Besides, it makes business s…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by brockway People who want a thin laptop can get a thin laptop if they want (Sometime after Tuesday) and type in bed all they want. But for many others, like myself, want a portable tablet that I can easily move from ro…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by Ireland That's like saying loads aren't going to buy a $599 phone, or even a $399 one. I definitely see this device costing over $1000. But I see it being so cool, useful and productive that it would fly off the shelve…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008
  • I personally have almost pulled the trigger on an ipod touch like 6 times. The thing that held me back was the lack of bluetooth, screen size, storage capacity, and true web-app functionality. The new SDK takes care of the functionality. If it ha…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by melgross That is NOT what they're talking about! Ireland's proposal is for an 11" touch model. MUCH bigger, yet, too small to do much. My proposal is for a model that would fit on your belt, with a screen, perhap…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by Ireland Exactly, I just think you think have the screen size wrong. I think it will be closer to 10 or 11 inches myself. I also think it will be a real Mac and not simply the iPod touch's bigger brother. Although it wo…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism I don't see a big enough market for this. The n810 shows the potential. With an OS that doesn't require a Comp Sci degree running it, it would be widely popular. Add Apple's marketing machine and.... Ac…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008
  • Quote: Originally Posted by melgross I don't see a big enough market for a device such as this. Possibly sometime in the future, if something new comes out that people MUST use, that requires a tablet. But there isn't any killer app or device yet…
    in Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld Comment by macsation January 2008