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Originally Posted by stustaff
The problem being though that currently removing THOSE limits introduces OTHER limits!
add usb port, HDMI out, higher resolution screen,equals heavier machine and higher cost.
add multitasking, flash = shorter battery life
those are two very big selling points to the user!
THAT is why Apple have focused on a very simple form of device that is NOT and was never intented to be a full fledged portable computer, but IS an effective media web video reading device. the tablet PC market is clearly not what Apple are aiming at.
adding all of the above would add no value to the product for me and many basic users that want this device for movies music and apps but WOULD reduce battery and increase Weight/Size that would be imo a stupid move.
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From what I've read, viewed, and researched about the HP Slate the price is about $300 to $400. That is lower than the iPad. Also, the weight is minimal at best. Over time no one notices the weight, similar to the Nook/Kindle/Sony (once you choose one and use it the weight is a second thought because you are accustomed to it).
In regards to Flash, the battery life argument doesn't work for me. If I'm streaming video I know it will drain the battery. It should be the consumer's choice to what they wish on the web, not some company's choice. Apple isn't giving the consumer the option which I don't like (and I have two MacBooks and iPhone). Apple doesn't like Flash because it cuts into their profits and competes with iTunes.