I see many comments wondering how this can be compared to an iPad. Given the technology of the time - yes it was as close as possible to an iPad. Microsoft ma

I see many comments wondering how this can be compared to an iPad. Given the technology of the time - yes it was as close as possible to an iPad. Microsoft made the OS (a windows CE with minor tweaks) and Siemens made the hardware. A ARM powered tablet, with wireless (DECT), oriented toward consumption of internet content, without any user replaceable part besides a PCMCIA port. It was impressive in 2001 - and still good enough in 2003 to get many followers when it was EOL'ed.