In general, Mike Reilly got it right above, and I agree with nearly all of his wants.

I really want an Apple tablet to replace a Windows based Lenovo X60 tablet. I love the Lenovo hardware, but hate Vista. I really prefer the Mac OS and associated apps, though I also want the option to run Windows (7?) under Parallels or Fusion for the occasional (cough) game.

I am a university professor, and am sold on inking and on tablets. They let me read (and annotate!) the millions of .pdf’s I have for research. They save me hours of time I no longer use to file notes and documents on paper. And they let me save countless trees by doing my grading in digital ink (+1600 pages of paper saved per class!).

But please, Apple, give me a workable tablet solution and save me from Windows. And please remember those of us who use tablets for something other than media consumption. The failure to include adequate document handling in the iPhone has so far crippled it for me, and unless an Apple tablet using the iPhone OS radically changes this, I will not be able to justify owning one.

And yes it should be able to run Windows 7 because I wont be using as hardcore Mac PC at all.

In addition to it, a 3-row slim slideout keyboard teamed up with touch pad could be nice touch for reasonable accurate speed typing during emails, documentation, bloging or just plain chating. This could also get some good attention from business people too who like to TYPE.

A strong kick-stand in that matter is a must so you will be able to put the device on table/office table, giving it a glance to it during work or other activities. For that slide-out keyboard should be able to tilt or tip to rest its tiny span over surface.

Freedom, PDF reader and movies without kicking the iTunes. Able to attach to other pcs with or better without wire so one can use the same device to drive desktop pcs when needed.

I think for me 7 inchs screen would work, as it will not make device too big to hold on the go. I am not looking this thing to put into pockets of course but looking at netbook sizes I think they should do two versions, one with 10 inches and one with 7 so we all be happy.

Before my list get longer I will end up here. Nice be a part of this.

Thanks James.

The link would be “google for rsync”.

I converted my older AAC iTunes music to MP3. I rsync’ed the music from my Mac to my Ubuntu box. I have another script that keeps that directory on my Ubuntu box in sync with the music folder on the Android phone’s microSDHC card.

The pain was getting all of the AAC content converted to MP3 (figuring out where the right option was, waiting for all of it to re-download, and then having to track down and re-buy the 5 or so tracks that didn’t get converted). The technical process of getting the data moved was fairly easy.

Dear Apple, I just want the SD slot / USB to transfer my photos/videos so put it somewhere obnoxious so that Apple’s not afraid of me using it for storage. (Possibly read/delete only?)

You can’t _easily_ put iTunes content on other players.

I recognize that it’s easy to get music moved (even the old way of burning a cd and re-ripping). Getting video content over to other players is harder (again not impossible).

But if you’ve found a way to connect to iTunes and sync a non-apple device I would love to see a link.

Really? because, I put all of my iTunes content on my Android SD card.

It was a pain to get it all done properly, but it wasn’t impossible.

Next the screen should be 10″, that way I can replace my Dell Mini 10v. (assuming that it has a real OS under the covers).

Also it would be really nice to use the device as a slave screen for my macbook.

So if this works I can get rid of 2 devices and that will cut down on my backpack weight.

It would be nice if the price is under 700 bucks, I’m being realistic here and don’t think that they would release it under 500 bucks (in the netbook price range) but one can hope.

I would like a long battery life. No requirement for installing itunes. An ability to develop native applications without the need for a Mac. User replaceable battery. Ability to replace any of the standard Apple applications with alternatives. In other words choice.

It must have a 9″ or 10″ daylight screen (maybe larger if the weight stays low), be no more than 2 lbs with an all-day battery, have wacom pen-touch-capacitive digitizer (preferably w/ 512 levels of pressure :D), have min. 120 Gb SSD, have fingerprint reader, have full OSX, and be able to load Win 7 Pro (w/ Parallels or other software).

Not critical, but would like it to have a decent cpu (i3, i5,or i7, or equiv.), 4 Gb DRAM3, minimum bezel, wifi, wireless connection w/ iphone so each makes the other better, ability to connect to iphone provider data plan (hopefully Verizon in June) or use the iphone for wireless data connection w/out losing phone, have 5 Mb autofocus camera (screen side camera can be lower for teleconference. Seemless picturephone via iphone preferred),have slot for reg or mini sdhc card (but can be internal location), have solidly attaching bluetooth keyboard, several usb slots, have v/small outlet brick, have dock which would have: (graphics card for 27″ or 30″ monitor, and seemless i3, i5, or i7 cpu, if not available on tablet), or (ability to connect to high end computer in a way to seemlessly connect to 27″ or 30″ monitor). If possible, I’d like the price under $1,700.

As you can see, my expectations have gotten much higher now that we’re talking about an Apple. Apple is sort of the Disneyland of computers. They dream innovative dreams.

I want to play the audio streams I find on the ‘net. I want to play the videos I find on the ‘net. Just like my ancient MS-based computer does. And I’d like to do it without purpose-built apps for one or even a few radio stations or without the You Tube mandate.

I want Flash capability or whatever capability that will allow streaming playback. In other words, a ‘true’ internet device.