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Originally Posted by techweenie View Post
Let me clear up your confusion. If dual core processors and physical keyboards are considered technically superior by some, that's a lovely thing. If the market does not see an advantage, then is there really an advantage? In the BetaMax example, if you had read the article, it was a very good analogue to the current tablet marketplace.
You are the one who is confused. This is not a "betamax" situation. External keyboards, mice, voice recognition, etc, are features. Comparing a Slate to an iPad is Apples to Oranges (ha!). An iPad is a friggen giant iPod. A Slate is a tiny, full function PC. Sometimes a keyboard and mouse are nice to use. Most of the time, I can sit on the sofa and surf with the touch screen.

My issue is you are paying the same, or more, for less funtionality. I'm glad I waited for the Slate.
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