Apple launched the iPad (or Apple Tablet) today in a storm of worldwide press coverage and guess what? AppleTablet.net was right on pretty much all the specifications!

The Apple Tablet has supposedly received future content backing from the New York Times, Wired Magazine, Vogue and GQ (being not just these publications, but these companies as publishers of many more publications), Apple clearly sees the market opportunity here. Users do not like a stand-alone device with one function, such as an e-reader or a PMP. Giving them the ability to work with a device as comprehensive as the potential Apple Tablet on which they can browse the web, write notes, work on spreadsheets and for leisure listen to music, watch movies and read books is a much better solution for mainstream multimedia users.

Apple has been rumoured to release a portable touchscreen computer for the high-end segment for a while now.

Any data on specifications or other technical details on the tablet were unfortunately unknown, up until now.

An industry analyst has just reported to Apple Tablet the specification sheet for the Apple Tablet to be launched very soon.

• Display:
  • 9.6″ widescreen multi-touch display (by WinTek)
  • 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: HSDPA (through AT&T)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Location tools:
  • Assisted GPS (aGPS)
  • Digital compass
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (by DynaPak)
• 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
• Price level:
• $899  USD, 799 EUR

[Photo courtesy of Fotoboer.nl]

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.

Apple tablet specifications:

• 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]

Apple just filed a patent for “identifying fingerprint signature” gestures. The patent describes how a future device will be able to detect which finger is touching the screen. This can be handy in for example screen gestures, where when more fingers are enabled, countless more gestures become available.

Many people believe this patent will be used in the iPhone, but they are wrong. When do you use more than two fingers on an iPhone? The device size is too small for that. You got it right…We are talking about a patent made for the Apple tablet here.

In addition the patent includes haptic feedback technology. When you touch the screen, you can feel where the on screen buttons are without actually seeing them. This will be useful for both the iPhone and the MacBook tablet.

The fingerprint ID can theoretically act as a security device so that only you can activate your phone.

Via MacRumors.com

Apple will announce the MacBook Tablet next month. The tablet will be added to its highly-successful MacBook line. A representative for Apple US told AppleTablet.net. However she could already give us some technical specifications.This model is the first to sport an 15.4″ touchscreen and a suite of touch-optimized software that enables users to get the most out of finger or stylus input—thus transcending the capabilities of previous generations of devices in its class.