Newton Developer Returns to Apple as Marketing VP
Apple has hired Michael Tchao as Vice-President of Product Marketing reporting directly to Senior Vice-President, Phil Schiller. What's noticeable about this new hire, however, is that Tchao has worked for Apple before -- he's one of the original developers of Apple's Newton message pad.
Apple, Tchao, and all involved are being mum on what Tchao's specific roll at Apple will be, but rampant internet speculation has, of course, gone something like "ZOMG! iTablet!"
[New York Times, Photo via http://www.flickr.com/photos/eschipul/]
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Y he left the company before?
Well I purchased a Newton when it first came out. It was the most aggravating device I have ever purchased.
The Newton was so far ahead of its time it was pathetic. I loved my Newtons!
I hated my newton
The Newton really deserves a lot more credit than it was given. Given the technology available it was a fantastic device. Granted it probably over reached what it was actually capable of doing regarding the handwriting to text. But it was worth the effort for me. Was there anything comparable at the time?
Was there anything comparable at the time - no! I was still using Newton 2100 last year... Is there anything comparable today - not yet
Roll on iTablet
Tchao's specific role (not "roll").
What was wrong with the Newtons? I have two and they were awesome! Tools