That is exactly what Apple is betting on with the iPad
So Apple is banking on AutoDesk tools 'coming to an iPad near you?'
Huh? How much has Apple ever banked on AutoDesk's tools on the Mac?
There are obviously cases where a mobile device cannot replace a desktop. For that matter, there are cases where a desktop cannot replace a mainframe computer (bank transaction processing). All technology shifts are about the 90% -- there is always the 10% of jobs that need a mainframe, or a fax machine, or even a telegram.