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Half the size of the ipad and you're looking at a big phone - something like the old dell streak or the (actually very popular, though ignored in HN circles) galaxy note. Double the size sounds incredibly impractical to me (you'd need a suitcase to carry it around in), but look for bigger tablets to happen if Toshiba's 13" effort is a success. It's no surprise that most manufacturers are sticking to safe ground, but there is innovation going on if you look for it.