Apple Tablet Launch to Coincide With iTunes Digital Album Enhancements in September?
In a twist on previous rumors, the report closely ties the new device to the rumored new music content deals, which The Financial Times claims are planned for a September launch.
The device is expected to be launched alongside new content deals, including some aimed at stimulating sales of CD-length music, according to people briefed on the project. The touch-sensitive computer will have a screen that may be up to 10 inches diagonally.
It will connect to the internet like the iPod Touch probably without phone capability but with access to the web, and to Apple's online stores for software and entertainment.
The entertainment industry is hoping that Apple, which revolutionised the markets for music players and for phones, can do it again. "It's a portable entertainment device," said one entertainment executive. "It's going to be fabulous for watching movies."
Recording industry executives said Apple planned to use the larger screen to offer new services such as interactive booklets and liner notes that come along with purchases of entire music CDs.
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I still don't see the point to a tablet.
It's not a tablet it's a touchpad. Once you go below 12" it's a pain to type on the tiny keyboard and use the small trackpad.
This is what the keyboard will probably look like...
I still don't see the point to a tablet.
I don't see it for me personally but I think enough people will to make it viable to some extent. Maybe it is Apples way of testing the waters to see if the market is right to explore this type of platform. eBooks in education could be a nice niche as well as travelers who might like to read and watch movies now only need one device. Also, I'm sure it will be able to let you word process or even do presentations from it that might make traveling with a device a dream for some.
It's not a tablet it's a touchpad. Once you go below 12" it's a pain to type on the tiny keyboard and use the small trackpad.
This is what the keyboard will probably look like...
http://techhash.com/images/misc/origami/origami-umpc-brilliant-touch-screen.jpg
I somehow doubt that.
"It's a portable entertainment device," said one entertainment executive. "It's going to be fabulous for watching movies."
Hmmmm....What's wrong with a laptop or netbook? I mean, at least they have their own stand to hold the screen up. I can't imagine the tablet being more "fabulous" for watching movies than a big screen TV in your home.[ Read All Comments ]
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