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Originally Posted by lifevicarious
While I agree it's not the easiest or best way to type (you do get used to it), it beats the internet capabilities on any other portable device I can also read books on doesn't it?
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No, no it doesn't. As noted before, a 250gb Archos costs less in tablet form, with 22 hours of playback (claimed). Now, it has a teeny-tiny screen. Or, hey, it could have a sliding keyboard like the Google Phone. You can even make calls on that device.
But on sole internet capability, a cheaper netbook has the same 2D size, and is capable of so much more; particularly if running an open OS. All with a physical keyboard and a touchpad with TWO buttons (no hidden right click). Now, it's slightly thicker, which shouldn't matter at that large a size in 2D, and it won't have access to the shiny Apple Apps, but I'm pretty sure you can replicate all of that functionality with real applications.
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Originally Posted by scottjl
well reports (engadget) is that virtual keyboard response was fast and responsive. if you've tried an iphone/touch with the auto-correct capabilities you'll find it's actually not very error-prone either, even given the small size of the keyboard.
i don't expect this virtual keyboard to be difficult, slow, or error-prone at all.
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I'm not questioning the response time of the virtual keyboard, but the interface with a human. We're switching from an already inferior transmission protocol of QWERTY to hunt and peck. You simple can't go nearly as fast with one finger as ten.
It's just not for me, but if it is for you, then go for it.