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We told you a few months ago the rumors of the Apple tablet (or iPad) would soon converge into reality. And we were right! This week, an unnamed analyst apparently played with the Apple tablet prototype. The analyst has told that the device will be announced in September and released in November. In Apple stores first, with retail stores following soon after. The screen will probably be a 10.1″ size running a 1440 by 1050 widescreen resolution.
Additionally, other manufacturers are reportedly waiting on the release of the Apple tablet to see if they are still continuing with their product line up. Like usual when Apple releases a new product, it sends shockwaves through the consumer and business marketplace and manufacturers quickly step up their game. It happened with the huge influx of touchscreen smartphones after the launch of the Apple iPhone and obviously it will happen again with the release of the Apple tablet.
Finally, HTC, Nokia, Intel and Dell are reportedly working on their own tablets to compete with Apple. Now it seems pretty logical Apple did not want to admit they were working on a tablet, huh? They did not want the competition to be ahead of them.
To inform you, we have updated the specifications for you.
- Release date:
- Apple stores: November 2009
- Retail stores: December 2009
- Display:
- 10.1″ widescreen multi-touch display
- 1440-by-1050-pixel resolution at 489 ppi
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.13GHz
- Memory: DDR2 2 GB @ 667 MHz
- Video: nVidia GeForce 9400M
- Storage: 64 GB flash drive
- Optical drive: Apple SuperDrive with DVD±RW and CD-RW
- Wireless:
- Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- 3G: UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Location tools:
- Assisted GPS (aGPS)
- Digital compass
- Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Usage time:
- Internet: up to 6 hours on 3G
- Internet: up to 12 hours on Wi-Fi
- Video playback: up to 12 hours
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- Colors:
- black with silver or
- white with silver
- Software:
- Mac OS X 10.6 with touch-enabled interface
(Specifications are unconfirmed by Apple)
[First photo courtesy of Fotoboer.nl]
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Apple tablet prototype in the wild, specifications mention a 10.1? screen | Mobile Wireless Phone Said,
August 4, 2009 @ 09:23
[...] Apple tablet prototype in the wild, specifications mention a 10.1? screen [...]
yingkai Said,
August 7, 2009 @ 08:02
While so many rumors indicate a 10″ screen and very flashy design with super thin trim around the big screen, I would, from a practical user point of view, prefer a smaller foot print for more practical daily use. An ideal size for me would be a 6″ or 7″ screen with a solid leather cover, like those on a quality paper organizer. So that I can toss it around in my hand bag, without the “professional” notebook case.
I am saying this because I use my NOKIA N810 MID on a daily basis and it is very handy to check RSS news, voip calls, email check, etc. Even its screen is just little over 4″ in diagonal, its 800X480 display is close to what I expect.
A tablet with 10″ will be too close to the 13″ macbook and carniblization is unavoidable. It also demands similar care and carry, which sacrifices its portability and practicality. A 6″ or 7″ ipad can be perfectly positioned between the 4″ iphone and 13″ macboook and offer a perfect balance between function, feature, and practicality. Screen resolution of 1280X800 will be more than sufficient.
One more thing is the software, which is also Apple’ strength. Iphone is a phone-centric and macbook is a conventional computer. The mid-size ipad can be MID, ebook reader, media player, GPS, PIM, so on and on. There is big room there to be covered. None of these functions can be better served by either the smaller iphone or ipod or the bigger macbook.
Last but not least, the price should also be competitive, like 699 or 749. Above 800 will be hard. Walmart is offering full spec 15″ Vista HP notebook at 298USD. How can Apple sell a “less” device for 500USD more?
Yingkai
steve Said,
August 20, 2009 @ 05:54
Amazing! Apple Mac Book has already been very popular and now this technology is certainly going to rock the world.This is not only hi-tech but it is looking beautiful.
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