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Windows OEMs Plot iPad Revenge

The biggest issue surrounding the iPad is its use of an iPhone-based OS, rather than a full-fledged computer operating system. While there are clear technical sacrifices, the stripped-down OS should offer greater usability. The market will decide if features or elegance is more important.

The PC set has an opposite approach. Vendors such as HP plan Windows 7-based tablets, which means these machines are true desktop/laptop/netbook equivalents. You can actually get work done on these things.

What approach do you prefer? Let me know at dbarney@redmondmag.com or post your comments below.

Posted by Doug Barney on 02/05/2010 at 9:49 AM


Reader Comments:

Mon, Feb 8, 2010 Simon Nkuyahaga

Apple is a company willing to take risks and define new categories of products. The iPad is not a revolutionary product. But it has the potential to become one once the creative juices of content providers are unleashed. In addition to hardware price, ,3G speeds are typically too slow for primary Web browsing. Plus,consumers will likely be reluctant to buy an additional data plan if they already have one with a smartphone. I look forward to the Windows 7-based tablets maybe because i focus on more than elegance.

Sun, Feb 7, 2010

Being a highly mobile person I would need a real OS else it's not of much use to me. I like both Microsoft and Apple though partial to Microsoft. Google, not at all - even if they paid me.

Fri, Feb 5, 2010 Ray Zayas Tampa, FL

I don't care about the iPad!!! I want to see the Google netbook already! THAT is going to be real news. Sorry Microsoft! I love you, but you need to get into the cloud quicker! My next note/netbook will either be Windows 7 (I currently own one but when it dies will buy another) or the Google Netbook.

Fri, Feb 5, 2010 Sen McCartney Indiana

I have no axes to grind. My first computer was the Apple (1978). I have owned about 20+ macs, 5 iPods, 6+displays, a scanner, a couple printers, A Quicktake camera, an iPhone, a Newton, and 3 laptops. I love Apple. The iPad is worthless without Flash and a camera. That's coming from someone who really loves the company.

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