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[...] it can do it well – and then it owns the space. Perhaps the time is ripe for a MacBook stuffed into a tablet. There are many markets where tablets are popular and offering something as thin and light as the [...]

By: Apple Multi-Touch Tablet Computer?

Apple Multi-Touch Tablet Computer? — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:57:46 +0000

[...] Techcrunch had this to say: I love the idea of a tablet computer, but the market has not been going crazy for Windows-based tablet PCs, which are pretty slick. It will remain a niche device, unless touch computing takes off. But touch computing is a compromise. It may work on small devices like iPods and iPhones. It is not clear you need it for larger machines. [...]

By: jony

jony — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:17:26 +0000

http://www.interviewghost.com

That sentiment seems pretty narrow minded for a technology blogger. I’m getting the sense from your post that you aren’t distinguishing the difference between single-touch and multi-touch interfaces. If you think they sound like the same thing, then you need to watch Jeff Han’s demo of multi-touch at TedTalks:

http://youtube....h?v=QKh1Rv0PlOQ

Also, keep in mind that Apple purchased FingerWorks a few years back. FingerWorks is one of the pioneers of multi-touch. It’s somewhat obvious that they used FingerWorks technology to build the iPhone and they are probably going to integrate multi-touch into OSX.

You’ll also notice that many of the “effects” in OS X (which PC users tend to ignorantly scoff at) are engineered to migrate towards a multi-touch interface (icon dock, spring-loaded folders, spaces, expose, resolution independent windows, etc.)
http://www.interviewghost.com
It’s pretty clear that Apple is putting its multi-touch on OS X toe into the water with iPhone, and is slowly moving towards integrating it into tablets.

http://www.interviewghost.com

By: touch

touch — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:43:04 +0000

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By: Sebhelyesfarku

Sebhelyesfarku — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:07:26 +0000

Dumbass Mactards would buy even a turd with the Apple logo.

By: Hüseyin

Hüseyin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:27:56 +0000

They will probably “Reinvent the Tablet” like they did before for iPod, iPhone, etc.

By: Hammer

Hammer — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:27:56 +0000

That would be a fantastic device for surfing while in bed as I always do every morning. No need to type just browse the web reading news.

I think I got a boner

By: Rolando Brown

Rolando Brown — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:00:38 +0000

@ Allan Branch.

I hear you. So was my girl when I bought her one yesterday!

http://eshop.ma...om/shop/ModBook

By: jon

jon — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:32:11 +0000

visit this website:

http://www.interviewghost.com

I use a tablet for drawing and mockups and never have the stuff translated into word. It does translate words in the background so it can search the drawings which is actually helpful. It is also the best way for me to browse the web. However, the niche uses I see the tablets working in are much more interesting than my own.

For instance, my doctor makes everything accessible through his tablet and in that environment it is an incredible device. He signs stuff, flips through old records, makes notes (written and audio) and looks up tests without ever needing a keyboard. If Apple can provide that sort of seamless interaction outside of a niche it would be fantatsic.

http://www.interviewghost.com

By: Amy Wilsch

Amy Wilsch — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:39:21 +0000

@jive yes although it’s not an OS or a hardware issue (maybe it’s partyly hardware b/c of the pen), it’s also a software issue – really i get better leverage taking crap in a screen shot, dumping it into Paint and writing all over it.

By: Fabian Schonholz

Fabian Schonholz — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:59:18 +0000

Erick … with all due respect, I disagree with you. There is a UI paradigm change going on or at least developing and touch technology will be cornerstone to it. Do not ask me what shape new UIs will have, but the ongoing change is indeed clear.

http://www.fabi...ct-development/

By: James

James — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:13:03 +0000

God invented the keyboard for a reason.

http://youtube....h?v=QKh1Rv0PlOQ

It’s pretty clear that Apple is putting its multi-touch on OS X toe into the water with iPhone, and is slowly moving towards integrating it into tablets.

I’d be shocked if you watch the YouTube video and still thought that keyboards are our permanent future. After all, you never did see a keyboard in Star Trek, did you? ;P

By: gleuch

gleuch — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:06:17 +0000

Axiotron has a modified Macbook tablet called the ModBook, for those who are desperate for one. http://www.axio....php?id=modbook

By: AJF

AJF — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:47:03 +0000

The patent referenced at CNET is for the MultiTouch interface. The tablet pictured is the ModBook:http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook

You can get a ModBook today for under $3K:
http://eshop.ma...m/shop/ModBook/

By: Berlin

Berlin — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:33:35 +0000

Apple will always have a market regardless of pricing. Thinkpad X-series tablets run on Vista. Battery life on 8-cell about 6 – 7 hours. Price range is around $2,200. But i’m sure people will pay close $4,000 for a Mac Tablet.

By: Koder

Koder — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:29:48 +0000

I could use one for DJing. It requires external MIDI controllers rather then computer keyboard.

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Short facebook buy bollywood — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:04:35 +0000

I would love to use it.

By: jive

jive — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:40:34 +0000

Amy, that sounds more like an OS issue than an issue for hardware manufactuers. I’d like to see what Apple would bring to the Tablet PC market. I havent seen Vista Tablet Edition so I dont know what improvements there were from XP Tablet Edition.

By: Rich White

Rich White — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:37:55 +0000

This would be awesome with our Edusim work in combo with the interactive whiteboard! – http://edusim3d.com

By: anon

anon — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:11:41 +0000

4x the screen size of iPhone. Same depth. Full OSX. Wireless builtin. Heads-up keyboard allowing typing with view of text below keys. iPhone touch commands across full screen. That’s my wife’s dream computer for lounging around the house. I’d use it whenever I need to go to a meeting and do a presentation. Fingers crossed.

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:04:19 +0000

>Tablet PC makers don’t get it. I want to be able to write on my programs

By: dc crowley

dc crowley — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:47:07 +0000

1/. Erick! Come on man, God did not invent the keyboard.
2/. I only want one if it has multitouch . I mean it.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:44:31 +0000

http://applepul...-for-apple.html

This article is about the same. Talking about the failings of current tablets, and how Apple could merge an iPhone style UI, yet still maintain the full Leopard experience. Will be great to see what Apple will do though.

By: Charlie Evett

Charlie Evett — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:31:02 +0000

Artists could really use a nice tablet to draw and paint on. Wacom makes an combination display/tablet but it is too expensive to be within reach of ordinary folks. I think tablet Macs have been in the labs for many years but have just never got over the high bar set by Steve Jobs, who, I’m guessing, doesn’t want to repeat the Newton.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:54:52 +0000

I want one