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This clown continues to probe that fine line between “Blogger” and “Crank.”
It appears to me that Joe Wilcox is one big RIMFIRE.
His type predicted Japanese imported cars would never sell, no one would buy Starbucks coffee at that price, Home Depot would be for contractors only and not everyday consumers, musicians and record moguls would never go for iTunes, those white earbuds were lousy making ipods unsellable...
I think what Wilcox is missing is mainly the “e-book reader” phenomenon. A laptop isn’t a good form factor for reading a book (think couch or bed). The iPhone isn’t either, the screen is just too small. The Kindle, from what I understand, is doing well for Amazon. There’s also a lot of excitement about the B&N Nook e-reader.
I think Apple may very well have another killer device, if their tablet is a good e-reader with a lot of content, can also play hi-def movies, and finally supports (modified?) iPhone apps. If it in fact is also a cell device, one could get away with not carrying an iPhone as well (Bluetooth headset, tablet in pack/briefcase etc.). I also surely hope the tablet has a USB port to support an external keyboard (game controller, etc). Apple would be foolish not to include one. Actually I suppose Bluetooth might suffice...
I’ll definitely want one if it (mostly) conforms to the above, complementing my iPhone and MacBook Pro. I’ve wanted an e-reader for some time, but none have quite hit the sweet spot. The Nook does look pretty good though, I have to say.