Ready for the iSlate?

[VeloVT]

ginny, I felt that way a little bit until I bought an Apple laptop, used it for a few years, then spent a couple days helping my parents with their computer issues (they have PCs). I am a convert. Don't hate until you have used for a while.

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I am also hearing rumors of a Verizon iPhone. I am not getting my hopes up too much, but that would be very cool. Of course, I had already started getting my hopes up for the Google Nexus One release on Verizon, so if they get the iPhone too I will have a big decision to make.

[sundial]

I think the iSlate will fill a niche for those who want more than an iPhone but are intimidated by a MacBook. I can see this product being very useful in introducing PC followers to the Mac ways. The compooter challenged would make excellent candidates as they can slowly learn to navigate the system by downloading books and music.

[KnottedYet]

Hee hee, I love Apple stuff... and not cuz I'm a "cool kid."

I'm an OLD FART and 25 years ago Apple was IT. My first computer encounter was with Apple and it was the foundation of all my computing life. Dealing with PC is/was a constant struggle for me. My brain just got wired for Apple back in my teens and 20's.

(and I'm certainly a big fan of open-source, and the virus protection offered by a machine that speaks a different language than the vast majority of the viruses that are trying to sweet-talk it into taking a walk down the primrose path!)

The slate is more than I want in a portable, and sounds like it will be well beyond my $$. I'm wildly happy with my iPod Touch, so I'll just get me a bag o' popcorn and watch the Slate Show.

Show us your age and nerdiness: anyone remember NeXt?