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Originally Posted by RogerS View Post
So I'm trying to say, Don't lose sight of why the NIT is remarkable by loading up on secondary features. Yes, output to an external monitor would be great, would make the NIT more useful in specific computing work. But not at the expense of lighter weight, lower cost, or better features oriented specifically towards the pocket internet.

It used to be the Nokia tablets were priced cheaper than any netbook or UMPC, and the low price meant people with computer-first-carryaround-second needs were early adopters. I believe we mustn't let that initial (and temporary) marketing advantage play a very large role in planning for the future.
The video out feature is already supported by the OMAP hardware. It does not necessitate any additional weight or appreciable cost. AFAIK, if the video out is not made high resolution, there is no other feature that would be compromised because of its presence. There are smaller, cheaper and less computery devices (Tube) that have video out.

Yes, I agree the tablet should remain optimized for pocket use. We already had the debate of maemo specific apps vs. ported desktop apps. Since some people are clamoring for porting desktop apps, the only way everyone can be accomodated is by having a video out so that you can use the same tablet for maemo specific apps on the small screen and ported desktop apps on an external monitor.

Last edited by SD69; 2008-10-16 at 17:47.