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The 770 will do just fine when someone figures out how to do vertical market value added packages with it - bundle it with a keyboard and abi-word for the people who can't get a small enough laptop; make a car bundle with GPS, dashboard holder, and improve the MP3 player functionality, maybe even a "car network" where you can control /stream the kids movies (maybe even a remote for the in-dash MacMini... the list goes on.

Right now, it is trying to do a lot of different things, and while that is a noble goal, the hardware (and price-point constrictions) are limiting.

Unfortunately as a "web" tablet, it is lacking given speed and the complexity of data entry (even just URLs - how about a smart virtual keyboard that switches to URL entry mode?).

Give it some time, and see what people can make with the existing hardware... and a little effort.

The fundemental limitations I see right now are the upstream connections (wifi isn't everywhere, and many people don't want to carry a phone for access as well as this device). Most of the other issues are software or accessories.