On the very day when Apple are to launch the most hyped gadget launch ever - we went digging in the creates (ok our comms room) in the hunt of this little beauty from Philips...
This was is a Windows device that, back in 2005, we developed an application for staff in Selfridges to showcase and configure contemporary furniture - it worked great for about a day (the device that is)
1) Don't give it a silly name (the Philips 100WT10P Wireless Display - just doesn't cut it). Then again I'm not a fan of the rumored iSlate name - preferring iPad
2) Don't make it 'hearing aid' beige (no chance)
3) Make sure it does not weight a ton
4) Make sure the battery life is good and you can easily replace the battery - Ah!!
Checkout the original launch site http://philipsb2b.triple-it.nl/productlaunchhome.aspx?productlaunchid=28
To be fair Philips are often early pioneers and this device is 10" the touch screen was good, we liked the thumb-wheel and stylus - perhaps a case of being ahead of its time!
I for one cannot wait for the launch as I have a sneak suspicion this will redefine more than one industry (publishing being the first).
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