Jul
28th

Apple Tablet: Part 2

Posted by nstar612

In the previous post, we discussed the rumored new technology invention, Apple Tablet, and its possible features. Well, it looks like the rumors are looking more and more likely going to be true. Jason Schwarz over at Seeking Alpha had connected the dots of the latest leaked information to conclude that Applet Tablet is coming.

  • In March, Reuters reported that Apple had ordered a substantial batch of 10 inch touchscreens from Taiwan to be delivered in Q3 of 2009.
  • In April, the Wall Street Journal reported that Steve Jobs was actively involved in the development of the Tablet.
  • In July, the China Times reported that Apple will debut their new product in October for $800 after agreeing to production deals with Foxconn, Wintek, and Dynapack.
  • TheStreet.com is reporting that Apple will release a subsidized Tablet through Verizon (VZ).
  • Then, in this week’s earnings call, Apple management went out of their way to trash the netbook space but they refused to deny the coming Tablet, saying they will only release products that are ‘innovative and that they are proud of’. These are all reputable sources that seem to unveil the secrecy surrounding the pending product.

Meanwhile, Technologizer’s Harry McCracken has compiled a sneak preview on the following specs for the Applet Tablet.

Size - Most likely it will be 9.7-inch screen with 1024-by-600 pixels.
OS - Apple will probably use an modified version of the iPhone OS on the tablet.
Interface - I was hoping for an actual keypad similar to the one on Kindle, but I suppose it will be the virtual keyboard like the one on iPhone.
Apps - I bet all the apps on the Apple App Store will run on the Tablet. Perhaps there will be a new section in the store designated for the Tablet only.
Storage - Anywhere from 32 GB to 128GB is possible.
Battery - The battery life is probably something slightly better than the iPhone.
Connectivity - Standard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. I am not sure how about cellular broadband. It probably won’t be a built-in solution. You may have to use a wireless card from your cellular provider.
Other Features - Camera, GPS, USB, FireWire are all possibilities.
Costs - It will probably be somewhere between $500 to $800.

When is it available? Sources claim that it could be as early as this September to early next year!

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