Are tightly closed environments like this where we want personal computing to go next?
I think it's a bit early for world domination plans, we haven't even seen the device. Also, to put things in perspective; the iPhone, which is considered a huge success, has only grabbed around 14% market share so far. It's not like the competition would just sit and watch...
The vast bulk of high-end smartphones are now either iPhones or iPhone imitators. Everybody else just plays the game -- Apple changes the rules and the playing field.
My thoughts exactly. As fascinating as all of this iTablet hubbub may be, I'm more interested in the attempts to one-up it that are sure to follow over the next ~5 years. For starters, considering Google's growing stake in the mobile market, just how long will it be before they want in on this action? Just how many steps behind Apple could they possibly be on this?
iPhone :: Android phones as 'iTablet' :: ??
Apple makes new tech fashionable. Someone else can always come along afterward to make it open.
I think it's a bit early for world domination plans, we haven't even seen the device. Also, to put things in perspective; the iPhone, which is considered a huge success, has only grabbed around 14% market share so far. It's not like the competition would just sit and watch...