Jobs "Extremely Happy" with Upcoming Apple Tablet and a Surprise?
Apple Tablet rumors have exploded in the past few days with reports suggesting that Apple may introduce the device as early as January. A New York Times Blog post by Nick Bilton adds a few tantalizing tidbits about the upcoming device.
As we've known, Bilton reports that Apple has been working on a tablet on-and-off for many years but never felt to be good enough to go to market. Some of the previous technology had already been adapted for the iPhone launch. It seems, however, that Apple has finally gotten the tablet to the point to launch to the market, and according to a current senior employee at Apple, Steve Jobs is said to be "extremely happy with the new tablet."
Furthermore, another source told Bilton, "You will be very surprised how you interact with the new tablet." No other details are offered as to what this interaction might be. Apple, of course, holds many patents on multi-touch technology and has been expected to apply it to their upcoming tablet. Implementing more advanced gestures have been considered possible, though we're not sure if this would be considered a surprising interaction.
As we've known, Bilton reports that Apple has been working on a tablet on-and-off for many years but never felt to be good enough to go to market. Some of the previous technology had already been adapted for the iPhone launch. It seems, however, that Apple has finally gotten the tablet to the point to launch to the market, and according to a current senior employee at Apple, Steve Jobs is said to be "extremely happy with the new tablet."
Furthermore, another source told Bilton, "You will be very surprised how you interact with the new tablet." No other details are offered as to what this interaction might be. Apple, of course, holds many patents on multi-touch technology and has been expected to apply it to their upcoming tablet. Implementing more advanced gestures have been considered possible, though we're not sure if this would be considered a surprising interaction.
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(View all)32 months ago
MacRumors: A new tablet rumor, every hour. :D
With so many rumors flying, I think we're finally going to see this mythical creature.
With so many rumors flying, I think we're finally going to see this mythical creature.
32 months ago
I knew it! Testicular gestures. Sorry ladies, this one's strictly for the gents.
32 months ago
Perhaps the "surprising interaction" is some sort of proximity activated touchless gesturing system.
32 months ago
Sounds fancy!
But what are the uses for a $1,000 touch screen computer?
I'm hoping that it comes in at the $600 to $800 US so that I can buy them for my sales force. I have tried to make it as paperless as possible over the past few years, and this could be the final piece of the puzzle. It should also allow much faster transfer of data and real time information updates for the reps.
32 months ago
I knew it! Testicular gestures. Sorry ladies, this one's strictly for the gents.
Finally I can comfortably paint with my hands controlled by my head brain and type up reports with testicular gestures and my other brain.
Although I think all my reports might be on the same subject...
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