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Originally Posted by Scott R
We have some of the new "Couriers" from MS and friends here for testing, and some "newer" ipads. Clearly the Courier is better in a lot of areas, compatibility, the ability run just about any app regardless of who makes it. Hell the dual screens alone should sell it.
But it will never catch on, MS just doesn't have the market ability and the cult following to make the device a contender against Apple.
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It is more than marketing. The problem is that the "better" areas you cited are non-issues with typical consumers. "Computer" geeks care about "compatibility" and being able to run every arcane app ever made. Most consumers just want it to work. And that's what Apple does better than any other tech company - create a simple and seamless user experience. It is perfect? No way. Does it please everyone? Nope. But it pleases most people and that is part of the win.