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But the most obvious difference between the two sibling devices is that the new kid has a built-in slide-out keyboard. In contrast to the inclusion of GPS, however, this feature has polarized users into two very distinct camps, those for versus those against. Many seem to prefer choosing their own external bluetooth keyboard, and have complained loudly against built-in keyboards on the tablets. Without being dismissive, I don't seem them as the target customer anyway; obviously this move is intended to broaden the scope of the still geek-centric platform and draw new customers into the fold. In fact, the keyboard strips away some of the early-adopter aura and pulls the platform closer to mainstream. There are many users who will not want to seek out the expertise necessary for dealing with bluetooth keyboards... although the tablets now make such usage relatively easy.
Very well said, especially the part above.