I agree with your hardware comment, I wish PCs wouldn't look like Macs. So cold and austere. I hope with the ultra-lights, PC manufacturers start experimenting with alternative materials, like Asus did with their bamboo line.
I've also always wondered why the CPU isn't stuck on the back of the monitor where it can be provided with better airflow.
As far as the ribbon, I have to disagree, it seems such a hodgepodge to me, and though I like WP7, I don't think it has a warm inviting feel, it's just cool.
> I've also always wondered why the CPU isn't stuck on the back of the monitor where it can be provided with better airflow.
That would result in increased latency between the CPU and the rest of the system. Put the the motherboard and memory on the laptop's monitor and it would start getting too top-heavy.
I was suspecting something like that, though with the weight of laptops these days, I suspect the top heavy will become less of an issue. I'd guess HD,keyboard,trackpad and ports are the majority of the weight in the lower half.
I've also always wondered why the CPU isn't stuck on the back of the monitor where it can be provided with better airflow.
As far as the ribbon, I have to disagree, it seems such a hodgepodge to me, and though I like WP7, I don't think it has a warm inviting feel, it's just cool.
iOS always felt boring and cold to me.