I've never liked tablets... my handwriting is terrible.
My handwriting is just better than a 3 year old with parkinsons but I can read it. Almost like my own code language.
I am interested to see how this interfaces with more desktop-style apps such as spreadsheets and applications for inventory tracking. I couldn't tell if the camera was built in but if so I would like to see a UPC scanner/reader. Have to assume built in wireless and perhaps built-in wireless broadband ala Sprint/Nextel.
Of course, that demo video doesn't show the user fumbling around trying to get the stupid thing to recognize which gesture they're trying to make, OR the resulting carpal tunnel from having to key in everything via written script rather than simple taps on a keyboard. Cool tech, but nowhere near as practical as the video made it appear.
Gestures and stylus are an OK input method for small devices with limited space for an input mechanism. However, there's a reason that tablet PCs have yet to really catch fire in the mainstream--they're good for specialized uses, but not generic everyday stuff.
__________________ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and "to spec" gameplay footage.
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@gzsfrk: the only reason tablets haven't caught on is NOT usability; the usability is there, as are the ergonomics. The problem is price. Had Microsoft made them in enough numbers to be priced at less than $500, ALL students would have them.
Well, all students who do something with math/engineering/design.
The problem is the $1000+ pricetag. At that price, which student would pick them up? But if they made a netbook equivalent of them...well, it would be the next netbook.
