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____/ Chris Ahlstrom on Thursday 14 Jul 2011 11:17 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
>
>> ____/ John Slade on Thursday 14 Jul 2011 05:13 : \____
>>
>>> On 7/13/2011 7:15 AM, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Toshiba Thrive tablet offers Android 3.1, full-sized ports
>>>>
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>>>> | 1280 x 800 display, and full-size HDMI, USB 2.0, and SD connections
>>>> `----
>>>>
>>>> http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Toshiba-Thrive-ships/?kc=rss
>>>
>>> It seems like a reasonably priced tablet. All they need
>>> is a kickstand and a USB keyboard and that thing would be worth
>>> buying. Or it might just be better to buy a netbook with better
>>> capabilities. I think the future of tablets is a smaller
>>> netbook. I think people will be tired of typing on the screen. I
>>> like the EEE Pad from ASUS that has a dock with a keyboard as an
>>> option even though it's a bit pricey. I think a thin USB or
>>> wireless keyboard might be a good idea. I see a few popping up
>>> for the iPad.
>>
>> PDAs too used to have keyboards, these impede portability.
>
> Nonetheless....
>
> http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/03/11/nook-color-can-now-use-bluetooth-for-keyboards-and-headsets/
>
> We learned a couple of months ago that Bluetooth had been unlocked for
> Nook Color on a developmental level, but not until today has it been
> available for users. Developers fattire and verygreen have collaborated
> on a CM7 SD card bootable ROM that will let you sync your Bluetooth
> keyboard or headset to the "eReader." As trusted dev dalingrin noted
> earlier in our comments, the Bluetooth functionality has also been
> committed to the CyanogenMod 7 nightlies and is now available.
"Developers fattire and verygreen" -- can you picture that?
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