waiting for the iTablet (Score 1)

if only this had been an Apple release...

we can argue about its innovation until we're blue in the face, but I think the proper user group is more closely related to the Mac fan base rather than PC fans. (and yes part of that is the bright+shiny box syndrome, I'll be the first to admit to it) but...

I say this because, yes, coding will be difficult on the tablet, no one wants to do lines of Perl with a pen :), but designing will be easier, illustrating/drawing will be easier, surfing the web will be easier, and sharing those experiences/creations will be easier and more personal. as a digital sketchbook this type of PC is perfect. you can curl up with it in ways that are physically impossible with a laptop.

Combine this puppy with a digital camera and you've got a very functional, and powerful design tool.

I know its not the market (tech), and I know designers don't drive the mainstream, but I think thats why when MS pulls it off it seems half @ss because its not really their market that will buy/use it. but I tell you if Apple develops a similiar product it'll sell. iTell you it will ;)