The input method is what stops the iPhone from being a "general computer". The iPhone is read-mostly. Great for web-browsing and games, but while you can write emails/documents on it, it's... sub-optimal. Without a better input method, a tablet is just a bigger iPhone, for which smaller == better.
Therefore, this "tablet" either has a keyboard; or something comparable (or better!) - maybe that cool MS idea of seeing your fingers through the device, as you type on the back, and see ghosts on the front; or... it doesn't exist.
Steve's problem: Moore's Law means that by next June, the iPhone could be 4 times as powerful. But doing so would alienate the customer base, so current iPhones are only about 10% more powerful. Fine. But this opens a competitive opportunity... which Steve can block with a "show pony" device, that is essentially a 4 x iPhone in power, but doesn't compete directly with the iPhone.
The purpose is to claim the tech + cool leadership, not to make real money.
The input method is what stops the iPhone from being a "general computer". The iPhone is read-mostly. Great for web-browsing and games, but while you can write emails/documents on it, it's... sub-optimal. Without a better input method, a tablet is just a bigger iPhone, for which smaller == better.
Doesn't it have bluetooth or any other input that a keyboard can use. I'd use an iSlate and couple it with a wireless keyboard and mouse when I wanted to type a lot.
Therefore, this "tablet" either has a keyboard; or something comparable (or better!) - maybe that cool MS idea of seeing your fingers through the device, as you type on the back, and see ghosts on the front; or... it doesn't exist.
Steve's problem: Moore's Law means that by next June, the iPhone could be 4 times as powerful. But doing so would alienate the customer base, so current iPhones are only about 10% more powerful. Fine. But this opens a competitive opportunity... which Steve can block with a "show pony" device, that is essentially a 4 x iPhone in power, but doesn't compete directly with the iPhone. The purpose is to claim the tech + cool leadership, not to make real money.