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Hmmm
Too big to put in your pocket...
Too small to really be comfy for consuming media...
But kudos to Dell for trying these things out, and the fact it uses Android strengthens the argument that a desktop operating system (like Windows) is just not right for portable devices. Maybe Microsoft can develop their Mobile 7 thing for stuff like this.
Windows on mobile devices
There's a report on Engadget...
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/microsoft-windows-phone-7-not-planned-to-hit-tablets-courier-w/
...that says Microsoft have no intention of putting Windows Mobile 7 on bigger things like tablets. Microsoft have, however, released Windows Embedded 7 (Microsoft product names remain as awkward as ever) - which may yet end up on various tablet-style things.
With more firms moving to electronic filing - there is a real future for a device good enough to let a mobile professional access their files and reference materials over a 3G connection back to the office. Much better than lugging a laptop about if you don't actually need a 'proper' computer. Once you can get a full working day out of these things (such as iPad's 10 hour battery life) and can dispense with the power lead and transformer 'brick' then you can stick it under your arm in a nice leather portfolio folder and off you go with all the resources of the firm at your fingertips (plus access to Lexis Nexis, CCH and the like over the web on the same device).
Small Screens
I have, in extremis, used my iPhone to look reference data up on web-sites, or read documents that have been sent via email, but it's not a pleasant experience. and I'd always switch to my laptop if at all possible. The trick is to find the 'sweet spot' of acceptable screen size v device size.
iPad in your pocket...
Jon - If the iPad's size is a problem for putting in a pocket - I have a solution....
http://gizmodo.com/5549151/suits-with-custom-ipad-pockets-for-the-fanboy-on-the-go
You DO have all your suits custom made in New York don't you?