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Way back in 2007 I remember seeing Intel demonstrate 'slider' tablet PCs where the screen slid down from a vertical to a horizontal position over the keyboard to create a tablet - long before the iPad hit the scene.

Jonathan Ive, Apple's chief designer had been awarded a knighthood in the New Year honours list.

COMMENT: Since his death, the life, myths and reality of Steve Jobs all too short a time with us have bombarded the airwaves and cyberspace, generating a growth industry that's sprung up around the late co-founder of Apple.  It's hard not to think much of the activity is about cashing-in on the death of Jobs, not unlike the latest book offering launched today.