Apple Tablet Rumors Revived: February 2010 Launch? P.A. Semi Processor?
After several quiet weeks on the tablet rumor front as it became clear that no such device would be introduced at Apple's "It's Only Rock and Roll" media event, a new report from Taiwan Economic News revives rumor discussions by claiming that Apple's tablet computer will launch in February 2010 at a price point between $799 and $999. The report also claims that the tablet will utilize a P.A. Semi-engineered processor and will contain built-in 3G wireless connectivity. A 9.6-inch touch screen and an extended-life battery round out the claimed details.
The claims echo a previous report by Taiwanese media several months ago, although that report had pointed to an October 2009 launch for the tablet. Other reports have also pointed to an early 2010 launch, as well as the inclusion of a chip platform from P.A. Semi. The chipmaker, which was acquired by Apple in April 2008, has been rumored to have been divided into two teams: one focused on iPhone and iPod touch projects and the other working on tablet computers.
A recent report has suggested that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been almost singularly focused on the much-rumored tablet since his return from a medical leave of absence in late June, suggesting the product may be in the final design stages after several years of fits and starts.
As Apple Inc. will launch its newest tablet PCs next February, a couple of Taiwanese suppliers of PC parts and components have managed to join the supply chain and will start delivery to Apple in December, according to industry sources.
The tablet PC features a 9.6-inch screen, finger-touch function and built-in HSPDA (high speed download packet access) module, and adopts a P.A. SEMI processor chip and long lasting battery pack, selling for between US$799 and US$999.
The claims echo a previous report by Taiwanese media several months ago, although that report had pointed to an October 2009 launch for the tablet. Other reports have also pointed to an early 2010 launch, as well as the inclusion of a chip platform from P.A. Semi. The chipmaker, which was acquired by Apple in April 2008, has been rumored to have been divided into two teams: one focused on iPhone and iPod touch projects and the other working on tablet computers.
A recent report has suggested that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been almost singularly focused on the much-rumored tablet since his return from a medical leave of absence in late June, suggesting the product may be in the final design stages after several years of fits and starts.
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31 months ago
I'll watch with interest.
I suspect it will either be revolutionary or a relative disappointment... no middle ground.
I suspect it will either be revolutionary or a relative disappointment... no middle ground.
31 months ago
I'll watch with interest.
I suspect it will either be revolutionary or a relative disappointment... no middle ground.
31 months ago
10" is too big. 6-7" would be ideal, imo. Anything bigger and I'll just carry a laptop or netbook.
31 months ago
some one copy this article, so in March we can just cut and paste September over February...etc
31 months ago
I'll watch with interest.
I suspect it will either be revolutionary or a relative disappointment... no middle ground.
I concur. There will be no middle ground with this device. It will either bomb or be an revolutionary/evolutionary step forward in personal computer design theory.
I think everyone (perhaps including Apple) has underestimated this device. It just may be potentially more important to the tech world than the original iphone itself!
Furthermore, February sounds about right and goes along with the rumors from a few weeks ago that said Steve Jobs was pleased enough with the project to green light it for launch in the beginning of 2010.
EDIT: Oh, and only idiot fanboys and babies who weren't paying attention to the analysis of ongoing rumors actually still expected the tablet to show up at the September ipod event.
Once it came out that Steve Jobs green lighted the tablet for launch in 2010 nobody should have expected it for September.....except for the babies that is.
31 months ago
I think we are going to will this rumor into existence
Seriously. I still do not see a point in having a 10" (or so) screen as a computer. I would think you're going to have a massive kink in your neck from always looking down at it. On top of that, you wouldn't really be able to see the screen when you're typing on it unless you do a "hunt & pick" style of typing. I see very little that is productive about this proposed toy.
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