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Originally Posted by DaleDe
The are focused on using the included pen to take notes.
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I get that. And taking notes by hand is a wonderful function to have. And the 13.3 inch screen makes note taking by hand much easier. That is something which really appeals to me.
However, being able to take extended notes using an external keyboard would greatly enhance a device's utility. You could then presumably copy and paste your typed notes elsewhere between other programs. That's not so easy with handwritten notes. Also, many people can type faster than they can write by hand. So having that function would make it a more appealing device to people who wish to use it for other purposes than primarily reading.
Although I can attach an external keyboard to my 7 inch tablet, the virtual keyboard still pops up. The external keyboard works, but because the virtual keyboard is also there, it limits what you can see as you type. Having a 13.3 inch screen would largely eliminate such problems making it more appealing.
Interestingly, they have just released an update to their campaign saying that they are trying to get a proper usb host controller system working on their device for just this reason.
Let's see whether they can or not. If they are able to do so, I suspect there will be more interest in the device. It will be interesting to see if this is just a ploy to get more backers or if this is something which they can deliver on.