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The iPad Looks Familiar…

Xavier Lanier —  01/27/2010

Several months ago I took a look at a slate from Hanvon at IDF. It sure looks a lot like what Steve Jobs is showing off today. Obviously it’s not exactly the same thing, but close.

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Xavier Lanier is the publisher of Gotta Be Mobile and Notebooks.com. He's a mobile technology geek that uses an iPhone 5, iPad mini, Galaxy Nexus and MacBook Air on a daily basis. He's an expert photographer that shoots primarily with Nikon DSLRs. You can follow Xavier on Twitter @xavierlanier and Google+

3 responses to The iPad Looks Familiar…

  1. Robert 01/27/2010 at 2:33 pm

    What is the model number of this Hanvon Slate?

    Is it possible that Apple approached Hanvon and bought out
    the design of this Slate from Hanvon?

    Will Hanvon bring this Slate out to market?

    Regards Robert

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  2. Xavier 01/27/2010 at 2:51 pm

    This was a prototype and I have no idea if it’ll ever come to market. But considering it was at IDF its guts are different.

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  3. Epyon 01/27/2010 at 3:19 pm

    Other than the shiny front/chrome edge, they’re not too similar at all. The Hanvon is an actual computer (not a glorified smartphone). It has a widescreen (like every other device made in the past 5 years). It has expandability (SD & USB). It appears to have a webcam.
    Did I mention, the Hanvon is an actual computer?

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