The iPad could be the future of games consoles, say Epic and EA

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thranx said:

Cost/Performance, not raw power alone. tablets will basically be subsidized by phone contracts making them appear cheaper than they are. They dont have to be as powerfull, they just need to be powerful enough, which they are. I think this will take place in the rest of the world also, just probably longer out. I dont know about other countries, but in the US for a smart phone you usually sign a 2 year contract that cuts about 50-90% off the cost of the phone.

I already have a phone, why would I want to sign a new 2 year contract when buying a tablet.