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Did Apple nick the iPad concept from Knight Ridder in 1994?

Apple are seen as one of the pioneers in the technology industy often leading the way for other companies to follow. That's what they say anyway, because many PC enthusiasts feel their products are overpriced, underpowered and for the posers among us. I actually quite like their products, but i am not sure if I would be willing to spend the money required on a high end laptop or desktop system.

Also before you start emailing me saying ‘you spell it ‘Rider!' – this is not based on the TV show with a famous black car, it was actually the name of a technology company.

It is worth checking out the news list show at the 6:59 mark.

The other Knight 'Rider': we love the boots David

KitGuru says: A tablet design way back in 1994. Who got the idea first?

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2 comments

  1. I dont think Apple come up with much thats truly original, but they sure as hell know how to make it look.

  2. hmm try TNG, about 1987
    http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/_n7ZyS_g0DQ/hqdefault.jpg?feature=og