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So wait, the iPad is new because....what?

rs_jr Updated - 27th Jan 2010

So, from watching the video stream on Twit.tv, I don't understand how any of this is innovative. Just a couple of weeks ago (@ CES), people were announcing Touch-enabled Slate (i.e., the screen is removable) Netbooks...

So, if I take one of those (running Windows 7, not sure if there is a Linux equivalent on the Touch-enabled front) and I add iTunes or Zune for that fact, plus any Windows/Linux App that runs on a Netbook... then isn't that the same thing?

I mean the whole App-Store part is interesting, but a netbook has an App-Store too...it's called Best Buy, Amazon.com, Steam, etc.

And, when I want to get some real work done, I can put the Slate PC back into the dock and I have a netbook. The iPad can do that as well, with the keyboard dock, but....it's an underpowered Slate-based netbook...

What am I missing here (assuming that I don't care if it's a Mac, a Windows 7-based, or Linux-based..assuming it exist, touch-enabled machine)?

Edit
I forgot that I have to also add the Kindle PC application and to plug my cell phone (or Cell USB device) when I am mobile.

Oh, and my netbook has a camera the ability to hook USB-based peripherals, an actual wired connection (as well as wireless) if I want...