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Originally Posted by jackau
An OSX tablet require a lot more PC components, Not only it has to be bigger, it has to have intel CPU, this means more expensive for APPLE to make. At least 849 USD for the basic model.
I am sure they have tested the idea in the labs with prototype hardware, as we found native support for intel atom in the OSX code.
However, it is highly likely the idea does not fit Apple's business model plus a load of techical issues in the way for a useful Tablet only Mac. Therefore a Phone OS model got the green light, if it does well, OSX 12 inch plus model may be next...
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In my book a full OSX at $850 is a much, much better value than this iPad at $499! It wouldn't really have to be bigger or heavier -- see Apple, Dell, Sony, Toshiba laptops and many netbooks. My money is on "we don't want to spend that much time on revamping OSX to make it touch friendly" as to the reason why they took the easy way out and simply created a bigger iPod.
Well, I am just floating the idea that they have miscalculated again. This iPad is something that some people might want, but nobody really needs. A full tablet could replace a computer/netbook. Time will tell. A 12" is perhaps not as portable, I like the current format but am sadly disappointed by its lack of functionality.