You've heard all the hype, but I'm not sure people have put together all the pieces. I think Apple's got a whammy brewing.
This is a visual accounting of the rumors that tgrblog.com (I'm linking to their new site at Tumblr) has graciously put together for your viewing pleasure. I believe the "Two finishes" mentioned are being offered are actually two different cases, and two different pricing points, offering two different types of tablets to provide support and competition in two different markets: iTablet – iTouch Style
10.1' Display
Multitouch
OLED Screen
P A Semi Chip
16GB
Runs iPhoneOS
iTunes & App Store
Apple eReader
Multitouch iWork (Downloadable from App Store)
Front facing Camera
Looks and Acts like an iTouch with new Tablet interaction UI, Gestures/Swipes, etc.
3G Network Connected, No monthly fees, available first at the Apple store then everywhere.
WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
White or Black Plastic Finish.
Audio Out, USB 2 and Mini Display Port
Sync Port, capable of connecting directly to an iMac with new dockport
$399, Competitive with Kindle 2. Available from the Apple store & Everywhere iPhones and iTouch are sold.
Arrival: March iTablet Pro – Mac-Netbook Style
10.1' Display
Multitouch
OLED Screen
Intel Chip (Atom?)
2GB
32-64GB SSD
Runs OSX
iTunes & App Store, Also accepts typical Mac Apps.
Apple eReader
Multitouch iWork (Downloadable from App Store)
Ability to stream apps used on your desktop (Photoshop, etc) to your tablet if connection is fast enough.
3G Network Connected, using AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, w/Data plan.
WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
Front facing Camera
Looks and Acts like a Mac with new Tablet interaction UI, Gestures/Swipes, etc.
Aluminum Finish.
Audio Out, USB 2 and Mini Display Port
Sync Port, capable of connecting directly to an iMac with new dockport
$699-799, Upper-end Netbook competitive, price will be less within 6-8 months as it will be subsidized. Available from the Apple store, or an authorized Mobile retailer.
Arrival: March-June I'm going to enjoy seeing something come out, even if this isn't it. I wasn't wrong about the iPhone, now let's see what happens with this launch.
This is a visual accounting of the rumors that tgrblog.com (I'm linking to their new site at Tumblr) has graciously put together for your viewing pleasure. I believe the "Two finishes" mentioned are being offered are actually two different cases, and two different pricing points, offering two different types of tablets to provide support and competition in two different markets: iTablet – iTouch Style
10.1' Display
Multitouch
OLED Screen
P A Semi Chip
16GB
Runs iPhoneOS
iTunes & App Store
Apple eReader
Multitouch iWork (Downloadable from App Store)
Front facing Camera
Looks and Acts like an iTouch with new Tablet interaction UI, Gestures/Swipes, etc.
3G Network Connected, No monthly fees, available first at the Apple store then everywhere.
WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
White or Black Plastic Finish.
Audio Out, USB 2 and Mini Display Port
Sync Port, capable of connecting directly to an iMac with new dockport
$399, Competitive with Kindle 2. Available from the Apple store & Everywhere iPhones and iTouch are sold.
Arrival: March iTablet Pro – Mac-Netbook Style
10.1' Display
Multitouch
OLED Screen
Intel Chip (Atom?)
2GB
32-64GB SSD
Runs OSX
iTunes & App Store, Also accepts typical Mac Apps.
Apple eReader
Multitouch iWork (Downloadable from App Store)
Ability to stream apps used on your desktop (Photoshop, etc) to your tablet if connection is fast enough.
3G Network Connected, using AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, w/Data plan.
WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
Front facing Camera
Looks and Acts like a Mac with new Tablet interaction UI, Gestures/Swipes, etc.
Aluminum Finish.
Audio Out, USB 2 and Mini Display Port
Sync Port, capable of connecting directly to an iMac with new dockport
$699-799, Upper-end Netbook competitive, price will be less within 6-8 months as it will be subsidized. Available from the Apple store, or an authorized Mobile retailer.
Arrival: March-June I'm going to enjoy seeing something come out, even if this isn't it. I wasn't wrong about the iPhone, now let's see what happens with this launch.
