[NTLK] The MB@ is one step closer

[David Neale]

Uhm, aren't you describing the iPad?

David


On 21 Oct 2010, at 21:52, Doug Parker wrote:

> The next step in the evolution of the Mac
> into the next generation of Newton is for
> Stevie to integrate the screen and the touch
> pad. Having them split like they are in the
> MB@ makes sense to get it to where it's
> come, but to get it where it's going they
> need to be combined--screen and touch
> interface.
> 
> If the form factor were 1/2 scale, the portion
> of the case with the screen was placed on a
> table top or in your hand--horizontally--it
> incorporated a touch screen interface, and
> the portion of the case with the keyboard was
> simply its cover, then that's the next generation
> Newton.
> 
> Doug Parker