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Is an iPhone Air Hybrid in the Works?

I love the idea of a convergence device for several reasons. Apple would be foolish not to see an opportunity here for a new product niche.

First of all, my iPhone would be a lot more fun to use if the screen were twice as big. Ever notice how much easier it is to type quickly and accurately on that touch screen keyboard when the iPhone is turned sideways in landscape mode? The bigger keys help a lot. A bigger screen would also make web browsing even better.

Secondly, I love having wide area web and email access without having to seek out a WiFi hotspot. I'd like to have that on my laptop as well but don't want to pay for two AT&T data plans. They either need to enable the iPhone to serve as a modem for laptop tethering or they need to come out with a convergence device that would enable me to run the software I run on my laptop (especially 4th Dimension in my case).

Third, a battery operated tablet would be very convenient to use in certain situations as when moving from room to room at home or office. My 17" MacBook Pro is hard to use in one of those airline coach seats especially when the passenger in front decides to recline her seat.

I don't care if the convergence device is 2 or 3 times as big as the iPhone. I'll gladly trade size for functionality.

I also enjoy trading Apple options. It's a lot more fun that Quake III Arena and a whole lot more dangerous :-)