Apple's Newton Developer rehired...New Tablet Coming?


	Apple's Newton Developer rehired...New Tablet Coming?

dgreplay

9-29-2009 10:14 AM

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dgreplay says:

Hmm...ability to hand write notes on your ebooks and share 'em? Apps? Can't imagine the Kindle team is excited about this but I am. Looking forward to seeing what Apple does with this guy. I'm sure they'll nail it...again.

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