The key phrase in this article is "when you pick it up".
Just think of how important it really is to be able to set your laptop down in front of you somewhere. Anywhere. What about holding a cup of coffee while browsing? Or writing?
Just because people "want" one doesn't mean they are going to get "used".
A lot will be purchased, sure, a lot of apps will be sold, but will it change personal computing forever? Nope. People will realize the laptop keyboard and form factor is a pretty sweet thing.
Imagine trying to type your comments on HN using that keyboard on the iPad? Hmm.
Its interesting, i have been using swype beta on my droid for the last month or so, and it completely changed the way i type on the phone, i just had to type again on the iphone, and it struck me as almost anachronistic.
A Swype like feature on the ipad can have great potential.
Just think of how important it really is to be able to set your laptop down in front of you somewhere. Anywhere. What about holding a cup of coffee while browsing? Or writing?
Just because people "want" one doesn't mean they are going to get "used".
A lot will be purchased, sure, a lot of apps will be sold, but will it change personal computing forever? Nope. People will realize the laptop keyboard and form factor is a pretty sweet thing.
Imagine trying to type your comments on HN using that keyboard on the iPad? Hmm.