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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I know this thread has degraded from the original topic and I do admit I've helped it do so. So to get back on topic.
If Apple makes a tablet that's just a larger iPod Touch, then I don't see it as anything special and really think it's a waste of Apple's time to do this. But if the tablet is a true OS X computer, then it might be ok. That we'd have to wait and see.
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Thank you for turning around on your input here.
I'm not sure it would be a waste of Apple's time to design, market, and sell a larger iPod Touch. I would wager there are a great number of people that want what's basically a cut down computer for internet browsing, emailing, reading blogs/articles/forums, etc... Let's face it, you don't need a desktop, nor a laptop, or even a netbook, to do those things. A tablet, if it's thin and light enough, could serve that purpose very well. Add in Bluetooth connectivity to a keyboard and mouse, now you have a really decent solution for banging out longer emails. Once you're done, pick it up off a dock (speculation) and walk about your house.
On the flip side,
I would rather have a machine that runs Snow Leopard, or at least a compact version of it. I'd want something that can run OS X
AND Windows 7. Why? Because I realize that each has their strengths and weaknesses. If having that ability made it over $1000, no thanks.
It all depends though, and there simply is too much speculation in the market to make any kind of decision at this time.