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I think everybody was assuming: "There's no way they'll just release a big iPod touch." Nobody thought the formula for a successful tablet could be defined so s
by glhaynes 16y ago
I think everybody was assuming: "There's no way they'll just release a big iPod touch." Nobody thought the formula for a successful tablet could be defined so simply.
- protomyth 16y agoIf you look at the UI changes they made for the bigger screen, it isn't just a big iPod touch.
- aresant 16y agodifferent device entirely. - big screen is a big part of it, but the refined email application, and substantial improvement in speed is equally as relevant.
- masklinn 16y agoThough it's not really, they introduced new controls and chromes which don't make sense on a phone's screen (but do on a tablet's) and the device to screen ratio is completely different. It looks like a big ipod touch (which means people are rapidly familiar with it), but it feels very differently. And of course, even if it were just a big ipod touch none of Apple's (potential) competitors in the field have such a platform.