Thread: Third Internet Tablet spotted on FCC
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2007-09-30 , 21:32
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Originally Posted by Naranek View Post
Great find! I'm having really mixed feelings about the slider thing. It might make writing easier, but I'm afraid it will add to the bulk and the tablet is already at the limit of pocketability. It would be great if they could shave off some of the weight and thickness.
The previous design of the internet tablets had two layers:
1 - touch LCD
2 - PCB and battery

I would guess the slide and keyboard mechanisms would add a grand total of 3 mm to the thickness of the device. If you dissect any other kind of phone, you will discover that the keyboards are actually VERY thin on the inside.

I will also wager that the rotating camera will get ditched on this one. It was rather clever a design but required too many compromises (thickness, camera size/quality, automatic flip mechinism, one extra moving part to break.)
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