According to a report in Barron’s, a “veteran analyst” is claiming to have actually handled Apple’s rumored tablet-device. If you believe the report, the tablet is still on for an announcement in September with availability in November.
The analyst claims the device will cost between $699-$799 and will be aimed at users as a media player and gaming device. Apparently the tablet is just waiting on Steve Jobs to give it the final go. He also claims that other ODMs have put a hold on new products until they see what Apple has up it’s sleeve.
We will know more soon, but it all sounds very plausible.
[Engadget]
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Ever since I heard about Apple making a “tablet-device”, I’ve been wondering how a larger version of an iTouch could possibly add on anything “new” to the Apple lineup except a larger screen. Then, I was reading about what still is lacking from the Kindle DX. If Apple thought to enter the market with a device to specifically deal with this particular niche market, I think they could do something that Kindle obviously cannot. The ability to make an e-reader also a multimedia device would definitely be an added plus, even with the larger sticker price. Right now, the lack of features on the Kindle keeps me from converting to digital print. But if Apple took their own particular take on this sort of product, I’m sure that people would be lining up around the block. Again.
Just another piece of imagination out of some “analyst’s” mind.
All these analysts are always proved wrong by Apple when the actual product launches.
I dont believe in any “analyst” except John Gruber when it comes to predicting Apple’s launches.