As I came across this article, I immediately thought of the PoP and PoD we discussed two classes ago. The article discussed the many features of the new Toshiba Libretto W100. This book-sized, $1,099 Libretto W100 is not a Nintendo DSi XXL, a tablet, or netbook. It is practically a combination of all of these, but even better. It is some sort of hybrid tablook. The new portable Toshiba Libretto W100 is touch screen, similar to an Ipad, yet offers a virtual keyboard application that functions like a netbook. The points of parity of this new multi-featured hybrid tablook is that it contains all the functions of any regular lap top, Ipad, and netbook. For example, the web browser and applications. On the other hand, it has many points of difference in comparison to other products. It not only has a virtual keyboard application, but a mouse pad as well. At any time if you decide to read a book online or watch a movie you can simply tilt the device sideways to enter portrait mode and you can read it full screen. Although this device seems almost perfect, there are certain areas, such as battery life, where tuning will improve the device. With the many points of difference this Toshiba Libretto W100 brings to the table, I have faith that this new device will attract many customers. Within a couple years, after improvements have been made toward this hybrid tablook, it will be a very competitive product in the market.
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