Steve Jobs Also Overseeing Apple Tablet or Netbook Device?
One aspect of the Wall Street Journal article published today that we failed to mention in our previous coverage was that Apple is indeed working on a new type of device.
According to The Wall Street Journal's sources, Apple is working on a portable device that is "smaller than its current laptop computers but bigger than the iPhone or iPod Touch."
No other details were provided but there have been ongoing rumors that Apple has been working on either a tablet or netbook device. In fact, some reports even combine the two concepts into a single touchscreen device. Netbooks traditionally resemble smaller laptop computers and typically include a keyboard. Apple's ongoing research into multi-touch, however, has generated speculation that Apple may incorporate more advanced gesturing into a future device.
According to The Wall Street Journal's sources, Apple is working on a portable device that is "smaller than its current laptop computers but bigger than the iPhone or iPod Touch."
No other details were provided but there have been ongoing rumors that Apple has been working on either a tablet or netbook device. In fact, some reports even combine the two concepts into a single touchscreen device. Netbooks traditionally resemble smaller laptop computers and typically include a keyboard. Apple's ongoing research into multi-touch, however, has generated speculation that Apple may incorporate more advanced gesturing into a future device.
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37 months ago
I'd be really interested at what price point they would offer such a device. Netbooks usually fall in the $300 price range. A multi touch netbook would surely cost more than that.
37 months ago
A touch device based on Mac OS X would require a lot of reworking the underlying GUI. Such a device can't really be "released to the masses" without developer input and retooling.
37 months ago
Didn't apple say they weren't interested in the netbook segment? since no one seems to care I'll go ahead and say 'bout time... Everyone else has one and they seem to be popular. I really liked the MacBook Mini hoax on april fools day, looked pretty legit. I'd guess $500 for an apple netbook.
37 months ago
I'm still a skeptic. Apple would be competing in a market of:
[LIST]
[*]Bigger than can fit in your pocket
[*]Smaller than useful as a regular computer
[*]Extremely low price point
[/LIST]
Netbooks achieve, in a larger form factor, nothing more than an iPhone or other modern smartphone. The screen size is a plus over the iPhone, at the expense of having a device that isn't nearly as portable.
[LIST]
[*]Bigger than can fit in your pocket
[*]Smaller than useful as a regular computer
[*]Extremely low price point
[/LIST]
Netbooks achieve, in a larger form factor, nothing more than an iPhone or other modern smartphone. The screen size is a plus over the iPhone, at the expense of having a device that isn't nearly as portable.
37 months ago
I'd be really interested at what price point they would offer such a device. Netbooks usually fall in the $300 price range. A multi touch netbook would surely cost more than that.
I was thinking the same. I am more inclined to think Apple is working on a tablet-like device and not a netbook as such. I don't see apple entering the 'cheap' laptop market, not that I have any insider information, but i just doesn't sound very Apple to do so. A touch-based tablet with a screen around 10" would open a new market i think, as the current tablets are somewhat lackluster - and the investment Apple is making in touch technology has to be more than just for the iPhone/iPod touch.
Don't know if we will see at the WWDC or not, but that would bea great time to show the advancements made in their touch technology an get it into the hands of developers for a Christmas launch of the new device?
I can hope!
37 months ago
I'm would be pretty interested in such a device. Something easier to lug around then a full laptop for a commute to work would be nice every once in a while.
37 months ago
I wish they were working on a 7 or 8" tablet style device. Something I could easily use around the house instead of my laptop for basic broswing to look something up or to control itunes (or even the tv and other devices). To hook up to VOIP for calls to would be nice. A cool device that is fairly inexpensive for apple to enter into the home would be great in my book.
37 months ago
I'm still a skeptic. Apple would be competing in a market of:
[LIST]
[*]Bigger than can fit in your pocket
[*]Smaller than useful as a regular computer
[*]Extremely low price point
[/LIST]
Netbooks achieve, in a larger form factor, nothing more than an iPhone or other modern smartphone. The screen size is a plus over the iPhone, at the expense of having a device that isn't nearly as portable.
UNLESS.................,
unless Steve is able to solve this problem and somehow make this device have a larger screen AND still be very pocketable. Oh my, how would one be able to make such a device? *puts finger to lips like dr. evil* :D
37 months ago
i really hope this is true, and they announce it in june. i'm guessing $600-700 range though
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