We all want to lose this, but it ain't gonna happen that way.

Faster processor, 3D chip, extra row of keys on the keyboard, bigger battery, and so on. But even more so because the tablet is not a mass market product like the N97, so the development costs must be amortized over a smaller number of devices.

I'm reminded of what Steve Jobs said when asked recently whether Apple might still launch a tablet. He said, dismissively "We've looked into it, and we couldn't find a way to produce anything for under $500 that wouldn't be crap". I take this to mean "Yes, we're going to produce a tablet, and you can be sure it's going to cost way over $500".

Nevertheless, if Nokia releases an awesome device it will sell well. You only need to look at how many people are buying UMPCs and MIDs in the $750 to $1000 price range.

Roger