In early 2001, it struck me that the best mobile device would be a tablet-phone-headset combo.  And these days, it would have two cameras, a music player with all formats, anti-glare screen, kickstand, lots of USB ports, HDMI, Bluetooth and IP printing etc.  But my main idea was about usability and form factor.  At the time (and now, in most offices), the two most familiar form factors are 8 1/2″ by 11″ and 3″ by 5″.  It seems to me that a tablet which measure just under 8 1/2 by 11 and a phone which measures just under 3 by 5 would be intuitive to grab, even when you’re barely looking at it.  If the phone docked in the tablet, and the headset docked in either one, that would be even cooler.

Imagine if this tablet was 8 1/2 by 11.  You might have room for a real keyboard at one end, and even a 10 key.

If the phone was 3 by 5, it would be intuitive to grab, and harder to drop.

They should sync automatically, with each other, and with your desktop or any Internet connection to your contacts and calendar databases.  Apps should sync automatically between them. Read more »