"Release a device when it's possible, and you sell toys to a a few propeller-heads." To be honest, I feel that the iPad falls into this category more than anyt

"Release a device when it's possible, and you sell toys to a a few propeller-heads." To be honest, I feel that the iPad falls into this category more than anything. The slate form factor won't be appealing to the masses until it has pen input that's seamlessly part of the user experience, Microsoft never really did that and I don't think Apple can do that the way they want at a reasonable price yet. I think the iPad is the bare minimum Apple was comfortable with releasing in the slate form factor, and it's just the start for them.