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Apple Tablet to Be Priced 'Shockingly' Low?

Wednesday December 2, 2009 1:04 pm PST by Eric Slivka
In the latest episode of Diggnation, co-host Alex Albrecht reveals under pressure from Kevin Rose that he has received information about Apple's much-rumored tablet computer, but acknowledges only that he was "shocked" to hear how low the device will be priced.


The episode also features John Hodgman of Apple's "Get a Mac" commercials as a guest, and while he too is asked about the company's tablet, he notes that Apple has unsurprisingly not shared any information on it with him.

While Albrecht has not been a significant source of Apple rumors, Rose has regularly offered claims of forthcoming Apple releases, a number of which turned out to be accurate. Due to a lack of detail and track record for Albrecht, however, we are including this on Page 2 primarily for interest and discussion rather than as information to be trusted.
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thegoldenmackid
29 months ago
YAYYYYYYY....

It would seem fitting, but "shockingly low" could easily equate to $600. I'd say
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Eidorian
29 months ago
I'd like to see the hardware first.
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cmaier
29 months ago
Probably subsidized.
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thejadedmonkey
29 months ago

While Albrecht has not been a significant source of Apple rumors, Rose has regularly offered claims of forthcoming Apple releases, a number of which turned out to be accurate.


He's also been way off, I think Rose was the one who claimed the iPhone would have 2 batteries. ;)
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h4ck
29 months ago
jesus ***** ***** why am i not surprised to see this here.

hi guys, me again.

no.

apple doesn't sell cheap ****.

never will.

look at their business model, and look at their bank account.

why do people feel it necessary to say/perpetuate this stupid rumor that comes up EVERY SINGLE TIME a new product is rumored, and why do people continually believe it???????
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TuffLuffJimmy
29 months ago
I wouldn't mind if it were subsidized. It would allow me to drop the data plan on my iPhone, or get a cheap phone and use the tablet with a data connection.
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Kashchei
29 months ago
A new product line from Apple with a shockingly low price? Is there any historical precedent for this? I can't think of one off the top of my head, while I can think of any number of items that were introduced with a price that was dropped significantly after a relatively short time. This is why I'm dubious about this rumor.
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vant
29 months ago
I pray that shockingly low is not under $900.

I'd rather Apple put quality ahead instead of price.
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TuffLuffJimmy
29 months ago

A new product line from Apple with a shockingly low price? Is there any historical precedent for this? I can't think of one off the top of my head, while I can think of any number of items that were introduced with a price that was dropped significantly after a relatively short time. This is why I'm dubious about this rumor.


For what the iPhone 3G is I think it's priced shockingly low, even though it is subsidized.
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cmaier
29 months ago
It may be subsidized in multiple ways. For example, it may be a media device with a monthly fee for unlimited music downloads but a low up front cost. Or it could be subsidized by a 3G carrier, or by publishers, etc. It's all speculation.
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