Tribe.net. Local Connections John http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#39665901-3cb1-434b-83c9-aabad5d29f89 2009-03-23T22:20:37Z 2009-03-23T22:20:37Z

Well really I'd just like to have an Apple netbook. If it comes with a touchscreen, fine, as long as it also comes with a keyboard.

John 2009-03-23T22:20:37Z Bob http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#a435f35c-eb4d-4495-bb2d-622e66682f4c 2009-03-12T17:02:57Z 2009-03-12T17:02:57Z

Big greasy smudges on your screen add a certain ... je ne sais quoi.

Bob 2009-03-12T17:02:57Z Tedward http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#7c8c6cf7-7b1b-415a-93b5-2997ecd7c11d 2009-03-12T08:31:38Z 2009-03-12T08:31:38Z

Nope, I was being silly. I hate the idea of the new newton. The iPod Touch is perfect. Trying to upscale it is asinine. It does have some limitations that could be resolved by a tablet/book model, but making use of the multitouch tech or the new reactive learning keyboard (took a while, but I'm a believer) could make a tablet a wonder. Add in a stylus mode for a serious paint program, and an actual OS for more mainstream applications like .... Oh, I dunno, How about a word processing program? I don't think I'd want to try building HTML pages on a Touch, but with a larger screen and the ability to store files and I think you've got something. I think that's where people run into problems with the iPhone/Touch. They're still thinking of it as a computer because it does so much. And the people who think it's a Palm don't really get it either. You have to accept it for what it is and the power of the device suddenly blossoms.

Tedward 2009-03-12T08:31:38Z Adam http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#73d88450-eaf8-4731-9e2b-2d321ae4870a 2009-03-12T08:29:54Z 2009-03-12T08:29:54Z

John: > I'd prefer a netbook with a touchscreen, myself. Out of curiosity, why?

Adam 2009-03-12T08:29:54Z John http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#e8be31ef-5bec-4950-a61b-328c505ca649 2009-03-12T05:59:45Z 2009-03-12T05:59:45Z

I'd prefer a netbook with a touchscreen, myself.

John 2009-03-12T05:59:45Z Adam http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#0a252a3d-4890-403f-a112-c271245a85c2 2009-03-12T02:49:44Z 2009-03-12T02:49:44Z

Ted: Does that mean you're guessing for my option #1. Basically a larger ipod touch? I hope not!! I really, really, hope that they go a step further and make it a full OSX tablet.

Adam 2009-03-12T02:49:44Z Tedward http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#8c89fa29-9726-4ae2-95ac-e53c8d5c2f16 2009-03-11T22:36:56Z 2009-03-11T22:36:56Z

they're gunning after the Kindle market.... :)

Tedward 2009-03-11T22:36:56Z Adam http://AppleComputer.tribe.net/thread/3853e281-c46b-436c-a45b-4fd8f6235e09#05346d23-fc3f-4664-af8b-cf042c049ba0 2009-03-11T21:48:04Z 2009-03-11T21:48:04Z

http://www.reuters.com/article/wtMostRead/idUSTRE52A0RH20090311 So, I guess there are three possibilities. 1) I larger ipod touch. 2) A smaller "netbook" sized laptop. 3) A touch screen tablet, running os x. I'm _really_ hoping that it's the 3rd one. But, I guess we'll find out by years end.

Adam 2009-03-11T21:48:04Z