Appleinsider claims that Apple are preparing a Tablet Device for release early next year.

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Artist Render

After four years of meticulous of developmental riddled with setbacks, Apple is now racing toward an early 2010 launch of a device that may see the electronics maker redefine the portable computing market for the second time in twice as many years.

After what AppleInsider claims has been four years of development "riddled with setbacks," Apple is purportedly finalizing its long-rumored tablet for an early 2010 launch. AppleInsider claims to have been tracking the device get bounced back to the drawing board repeatedly over the past few years, but says that Steve Jobs is finally happy with the product and there's an internal go-ahead to get this thing ready for next year, barring any other setbacks. Purported specs include a 10-inch screen, 3G data and a custom ARM processor courtesy of its P.A. Semi purchase -- after previously considering Intel's Atom, as the story goes. Rumors elsewhere point to Verizon data instead of AT&T, but that might just be wishful thinking. While AppleInsider still claims the device is positioned somewhere between an iPhone and a laptop, its inside sources apparently didn't give the thumbs up to early artist renditions of the handheld, and so AI's new and "improved" render is above -- striking fear in the heart of aesthetes everywhere.

Sure, we've heard so many iterations of Apple tablet rumors over the years, with varying degrees of confidence behind them, that it's really hard to latch onto yet another promise of this supposedly inevitable device. Still, this is what it is: a decent rumor with some reasonable excuses for "delays" and a glorious promise of tablet nirvana right around the corner. What more could an Apple rumorphile want?


A large iPod Touch anyone?


Source: Engaget (http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/24/apple-tablet-rumored-for-launch-early-next-year-for-serious-thi/)
Appleinsider (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/24/apples_much_anticipated_tablet_device_coming_early _next_year.html)

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sweet hope the battery life is way better than the other devices from apple.
Yes its mixture of iphone 3g and ipod touch

from the iphone is the 3g connection hmmm sounds Great

from the ipod touch is the design but larger

Should of said, this is a artist render.

Just a bigger iPod Touch with better specs.

If it looks like this, I'l dislike it because on an iPod touch, you can almost do anything on it, and fits right in your pocket. It can almost replace a laptop and now this, it'l be able to do everything as an iPod, but no longer fits in my pocket?

Should of said, this is a artist render.

Before jumping to conclusions:
1. It's an artistic render
2. The picture isn't final.
3. It may look different.

wow, making a story out of a stretched ipod touch... just throw in some sp;ecs and its a frontpage worthy article? i think engadget is just lacking news lately... the idea isnt new, but whatever.

wow, making a story out of a stretched ipod touch... just throw in some sp;ecs and its a frontpage worthy article? i think engadget is just lacking news lately... the idea isnt new, but whatever.

'Appleinsider claims that Apple are preparing a Tablet Device for release early next year.'

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*Facepalm*

On Topic: Cool, but this will be pricey as hell.

If it runs, Mac OS X (not the iPod mobile version), then I'll be getting one, for sure.

Sorta like this:
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This sounds like a gfreat idea and I can imagine it would be nice!

it should run snow leopard with a touch interface right? I'm no mac fanboy but I don't remember anything about leopard having touch capabilities ...

If it runs iPhone software, that would be pointless

If it runs, Mac OS X (not the iPod mobile version), then I'll be getting one, for sure.

Sorta like this:
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Great Photoshop and if came out I would buy also

See though, why would anyone buy this unless it is running Snow Leopard? If it is running iPhone OS, then it would basically do and be the same as an iPod touch, but it won't be portable.

anyone still want a ipod touch 3g?anyone got a 3gs well if this comes out,apple just bent you over and pretty much robbed you lmao,and if it comes out it'll probably run the iphone os and have the apps store on it,either way itll cost a bomb and i bet people will still camp out side to wait in line for it lmfao

God, if this isn't running SL, Apple is making a mistake. I would buy it if it was running SL, but I would rather have something portable if it is running iPhone OS.

See though, I can't imagine the iPhone OS being useful in a large device. I think that the best OS for this would be either SL, or if it has to be a smartphone OS, webOS.

I really really hope they come up with something better then intels atom for this thing. If they put some crap ass netbook prosseser in this, I'll never buy one. For the same reasons I will never buy a netbook. Add a touch screen and removing the keyboard does not make it any different then a shit netbook, if its still using similar crap hardware IMO.

Remove the keyboard and fliptop from the macbook air and add a touch screen to that and thats the tablet I want.

I really really hope they come up with something better then intels atom for this thing. If they but some crap ass netbook prosseser in this, I'll never buy one. For the same reasons I will never buy a netbook. Add a touch screen and removing the keyboard does not make it any different then a shit netbook, if its still using similar crap hardware IMO.

Remove the keyboard and fliptop from the macbook air and add a touch screen to that and thats the tablet I want.

I hope it IS the Atom. First, it isn't a bad processor. Second, it will only make my Hackintosh that much better...:cool:;):p

If it's Atom, It better be cheap. Otherwise Apple really are awful.

If it's Atom, It better be cheap. Otherwise Apple really are awful.

Apple is awful. They just happen to make nice products.

I hope it IS the Atom. First, it isn't a bad processor. Second, it will only make my Hackintosh that much better...:cool:;):p

Not bad compared to.........

Intel atom 2.00 GHz (Top of the line atom)
L2 Cache 512 KB
FSB Speed 533 MHz
32-bit..... No snow leopard
Suck suck and suck!

Lowest speced Core2 duo
L2 Cache 2 MB
FSB Speed 800 MHz
64-bit Yey! Snow leopard!!
Even at these low specs it destroys an atom!

The atom would suck at running leopard and any leopard apps, So they would have to use the iphone OS or some form of it. If thats it, then why not just get an ipod touch or an iphone and save some money?

Say goodbye to another $2000.

I like the mac book...will that thing be touch screen

For you guys wanting a Macbook that is touch screen tablet just get a Modbook?
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218585
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/imgcache2/51054.png

http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook
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Not bad compared to.........

Intel atom 2.00 GHz (Top of the line atom)
L2 Cache 512 KB
FSB Speed 533 MHz
32-bit..... No snow leopard
Suck suck and suck!

Lowest speced Core2 duo
L2 Cache 2 MB
FSB Speed 800 MHz
64-bit Yey! Snow leopard!!
Even at these low specs it destroys an atom!

The atom would suck at running leopard and any leopard apps, So they would have to use the iphone OS or some form of it. If thats it, then why not just get an ipod touch or an iphone and save some money?

Haven't you ever seen a Dell Mini 9 hackintosh? Those are Intel Atom powered and they run OS X amazingly fast?

"If its shiny and made by apple, I'll be buying one"

-Quote from the Onion's MacBook wheel commercial a lot of us know about, and yet its the truth, apple knows if they make this, people WILL buy it because its shiny and made by apple.

This would be truly awesome.

yummy.

i hate netbooks, but this looks worth buying.

*checks future price tag* oh snap, im 5 thousand dollars short...

if only i had a swiss bank account

Epic Cannot wait think of things like photoshop on it. You build things with your finger. Hopefully they will make it multitouch capabilities running Snow Leopard not the iPhone OS

It will probably lack touchscreen functionality along with other basic features..

A few years later Apple will upgrade its firmware and call it innovative. Followed by constant annoying commercials boasting each and every feature that should have been there all along.

Other than that, a tablet device. Sounds great! I cannot wait to see that tag price :)

Based on ARM?! No x86? Guess that means modified iPhone/iPod touch OS. If it's just s big iPod touch or iPhone then it's pointless. A bigger version of something meant to be small and portable. I'm looking at Nvidia ion netbooks anyone else?

i hope they use OLED screens... then they can make it flexible and and and bendy and and transparent XD :)

that would be sooo badass.....cant wait to see if its real!!!

Not bad compared to.........

Intel atom 2.00 GHz (Top of the line atom)
L2 Cache 512 KB
FSB Speed 533 MHz
32-bit..... No snow leopard
Suck suck and suck!

Lowest speced Core2 duo
L2 Cache 2 MB
FSB Speed 800 MHz
64-bit Yey! Snow leopard!!
Even at these low specs it destroys an atom!

The atom would suck at running leopard and any leopard apps, So they would have to use the iphone OS or some form of it. If thats it, then why not just get an ipod touch or an iphone and save some money?

You are insane. I am TYPING THIS on a Hackintosh HP mini 1000! It runs great, you'd be surprised. You can't take the data without any real-world use. So go away.:mad:

wyndwarrior,

I like the tablet and dock idea.

Both docks look good, one 110 VAC for home and one 12VDC for on-the-road.


The problem about a tablet, is protecting the display. How about a snap-on cover?


I wonder what Apple will do?

Sweet. Those pictures on 1st page are awesome!

wow man that is one awsome tablet pc... but its goin to cost alot based on the looks

For you guys wanting a Macbook that is touch screen tablet just get a Modbook?
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218585
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/imgcache2/51054.png

http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook
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Haven't you ever seen a Dell Mini 9 hackintosh? Those are Intel Atom powered and they run OS X amazingly fast?

Yea and its still only good for surfing the net and checking email. Doing anything other than that would be painful I'd imagine.
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You are insane. I am TYPING THIS on a Hackintosh HP mini 1000! It runs great, you'd be surprised. You can't take the data without any real-world use. So go away.:mad:

I have a 2.4GHz macbook with 4GB of ram and I often run it at 90% CPU use and just about all memory used. I USE my computers. Try running dreamweaver, photoshop, itunes, safari, mail, ichat and more at the same time on your hp mini... lol.

Yea and its still only good for surfing the net and checking email. Doing anything other than that would be painful I'd imagine.
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I have a 2.4GHz macbook with 4GB of ram and I often run it at 90% CPU use and just about all memory used. I USE my computers. Try running dreamweaver, photoshop, itunes, safari, mail, ichat and more at the same time on your hp mini... lol.

Just did. I just ran iTunes, Safari, Mail, Photobooth, iChat, Quicktime, and Pages. Guess what... My mini did have a performance hit, but it was still nicely usable...

Oh, and buddy, I use my computers too.

If it runs, Mac OS X (not the iPod mobile version), then I'll be getting one, for sure.

Sorta like this:
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/imgcache3/fa7c080ba85098f247e25a659cfcd5c0.png?orig_url=http ://tommasogecchelin.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/macbook-touch-beta-20.jpg

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Wow. I wouldn't be thinking long. But a 2nd mortgage anyone?

Oops. I might have made a bit of a mess there.

For you guys saying BLAH BLAH BLAH I'm on HACKINTOSH with an ATOM... yeah, old OSX install hacked to run on your junt. Why would they make a brand new product and use an OS they are trying to get rid of? Snow Leopard is in, 64 bit, not the boated 32 bit lump of OSX you're using now on your weakentosh. Atom 32 bit, Snow Leopard 64 bit. Not gonna happen boys.

Yeah I agree with you; a tablet PC running the iPhone OS would be kind of pointless; but a Macbook Tablet!!! Why that's geniussss!!!!!! =D

Wouldn't 10' be a little too big and bulky?

For you guys saying BLAH BLAH BLAH I'm on HACKINTOSH with an ATOM... yeah, old OSX install hacked to run on your junt. Why would they make a brand new product and use an OS they are trying to get rid of? Snow Leopard is in, 64 bit, not the boated 32 bit lump of OSX you're using now on your weakentosh. Atom 32 bit, Snow Leopard 64 bit. Not gonna happen boys.

Congratulations, you've just won the stupidity award.

http://arstechnica.com/hardware/reviews/2006/03/macmini.ars

See that? That is the Mac Mini Core Solo. If your argument is valid, then how will SL run on this? And isn't SL supposed to be backwards compatible (the exception being PowerPC's)? This is 32bit as well.
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Congratulations, you've just won the stupidity award.

http://arstechnica.com/hardware/reviews/2006/03/macmini.ars

See that? That is the Mac Mini Core Solo. If your argument is valid, then how will SL run on this? And isn't SL supposed to be backwards compatible (the exception being PowerPC's)? This is 32bit as well.
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I'll believe you'll find that apple no longer make the mac mini with a intel core solo, its been core 2 duo only for a few years now. In fact i dont think intel even made the core solo processor for more than a year, the core solo and core duo got superseded by core2duo processors i think.

Mac Mini Apple Store link (http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_mini?mco=MTE3MDM)

I'll believe you'll find that apple no longer make the mac mini with a intel core solo, its been core 2 duo only for a few years now. In fact i dont think intel even made the core solo processor for more than a year, the core solo and core duo got superseded by core2duo processors i think.

Mac Mini Apple Store link (http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_mini?mco=MTE3MDM)

I'm aware of this, but the fact remains that they DID. See, I'm saying that somehow, SL will be compatible with it.

and I just bought a macbook pro. Oh well, Ill wait for the 3 gen mactab

and this is different to every piece of electronics released in the past 20 years, how?
My GTX 280 cards got superceded by the 285s 4 months after I bought them. Surprised? Nope. Do I care? not really. The 280 card still works just as well as it did and product upgrade cycles should be expected. Am I going to complain that the new cards are $400? No, because I have no reason to buy them.
Like many people the outrage is generated not by a sense of need. It's generated by a sense of want. Do you need to upgrade your ipod? Does it not work? I'm guessing it still works fine.
So why care if it's more expensive? You don't really need one.
They could price the iPod at a billion dollars and I wouldn't care, because I don't need one anyway.

I'm aware of this, but the fact remains that they DID. See, I'm saying that somehow, SL will be compatible with it.

You're a joke, and don't know what you're talking about.

If you think that a NETBOOK will compete with a real Macbook at all, you're delusional. You're talking about some weak, single core processor, compared to a Core 2 Duo. No matter what you say, no matter what bullshit you spout, the Core 2 Duo will slaughter the Atom every. Single. Time. This isn't opinion, this is absolute, indisputable FACT. This doesn't even have anything to do with OSX. On a windows computer, an atom is just as weak, and a Core 2 Duo still slaughters it.

And just because Apple made something in the past, it doesn't mean that it will be supported for all of eternity. iBooks can't get the latest versions of OSX. G3's and G4's can't, either. How about this; Apple's own SDK won't run on anything but an Intel Mac. Making all prior, non-intel macs outdated.

You're a joke, and don't know what you're talking about.

If you think that a NETBOOK will compete with a real Macbook at all, you're delusional. You're talking about some weak, single core processor, compared to a Core 2 Duo. No matter what you say, no matter what bullshit you spout, the Core 2 Duo will slaughter the Atom every. Single. Time. This isn't opinion, this is absolute, indisputable FACT. This doesn't even have anything to do with OSX. On a windows computer, an atom is just as weak, and a Core 2 Duo still slaughters it.

And just because Apple made something in the past, it doesn't mean that it will be supported for all of eternity. iBooks can't get the latest versions of OSX. G3's and G4's can't, either. How about this; Apple's own SDK won't run on anything but an Intel Mac. Making all prior, non-intel macs outdated.

Did I say that? No. Anyways, do you think that the supposed Tablet will be as powerful as a macbook? What I was meaning to say was this: If this tablet has, say, a dual-core Atom, then it will run Safari fine, iTunes smoothly, and most every other application that is what normal users would use. This tablet won't be a replacement for a Macbook, it will be something to accompany it. I understand that a Core 2 Duo will smoke an Atom. What I'm saying is that an Atom is sufficient for normal activities.

EDIT: Let me spell it out: No Photoshop. No Dreamweaver.

But anyways, we are still just assuming that it will run SL. What if it runs iPhone OS? Then that completely voids this argument. I'm not trying to be an @$$, either. Just saying.

why jump to all the conclusions?it might not even happen,like the iphone nano hahahhahaha and did you know the word gullible is not in the dictionary?

why jump to all the conclusions?it might not even happen,like the iphone nano hahahhahaha and did you know the word gullible is not in the dictionary?

You're right. This could easily be iPhone Nano all over again.

You're right. This could easily be iPhone Nano all over again.

yup.so everyone calm down,I am sure apple know what cpu it needs and what os it will use,and its not like a iphone or ipod where its revamped every year,if this comes out it;ll be a big investment,its not ment to replace a computer anyways,its ment to accompany the computer and tablets are more for business men anyways,there not toys like a iphone/ipod,they are for people who spend a lot of time away from the compter,but need a computer on a daily basis,but anyways count me out,im still in the ipod dilema,and this is still a IF

To me apple is amazing, there wasn't technology lik the iPhone but apple made it happen, and yes I agree that it could be the iPhone nano over again but it would be cool to hav touch screen apple pc ae?

To me apple is amazing, there wasn't technology lik the iPhone but apple made it happen, and yes I agree that it could be the iPhone nano over again but it would be cool to hav touch screen apple pc ae?

For now, that is true. But, to me, Palm is amazing. webOS is ingenious.

Anyways, I don't see Apple staying this way for long. With WIndows 7, MS is really coming up from behind. In the cellphone arena, Palm has just proved that (unlike other companies) they are going to directly compete with Apple.

idk im still convinced its true and it looks pretty sick id deff get it espcially cause it has 3G but i hope they dnt charge monthy for 3G but they prob will

That's stupid. If they basically make it a touch screen Macbook then it will be like $3500, and if it's the same thing as an iPod with a bigger screen... then that's stupid as well. iPods are about portablity.

Im staying with my ipodtouch 2g

Im staying with my ipodtouch 2g

yes,yes thank you,someone with a brain :D im with you,my ipod does everything i want it to do,the new products novelty factor will wear off,people still have the iphone 2g and the ipod touch 1g,and they are happy,heck some people don't even have any apple products so why upgrade.the iphone 2g is no slow coach,its nearly faster then the n97,and thats nokia's flagship model,you see its not all about CPU's.the ipod touch 2g is superior to the iphone 2g,3g and the ipod touch 1g so why spoil it?and its not far behind the iphone 3gs in cpu speed ,so im with you :D :D :D

Soooooooooooooo????

No f@#$ing iPod touch in September????

Well apple has better get to work on something to beat the new zune HD

3G? =/ so it's going to accept simcards?

Congratulations, you've just won the stupidity award.

http://arstechnica.com/hardware/reviews/2006/03/macmini.ars

See that? That is the Mac Mini Core Solo. If your argument is valid, then how will SL run on this? And isn't SL supposed to be backwards compatible (the exception being PowerPC's)? This is 32bit as well.
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/imgcache3/fc98b456bf3e120acc40e2af85319cce.png?orig_url=http ://www.fallen-legion.eu/news/data/upimages/DoubleFacePalm.jpg

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I like how you think you just up and owned with this. Why you didn't bother to link to current apple hardware, yet some old outdated page from the ghettos of the internet. Take this part of the page for the example right at the top.

<snip>
"Mac mini (Core Solo)

The Mac mini is the third Apple computer to make the jump from PowerPC to Intel. Along with a new CPU it also received more USB ports, integrated graphics, Front Row, and remote control. Do those new features combine to make a compelling upgrade to its G4 predecessor?
By Clint Ecker | Last updated March 5, 2006 10:00 PM CT"
</snip>

Let's see this again, in instant replay.

"Last updated March 5, 2006 10:00 PM CT"

That's right, 2006, valiant effort there buddy, but SL is 64 bit and your info is over 3 years old. You may want to save your reserve of facepalms for your own blunders.

It's all good though, even the losing team get's high fives at the end of the game. So, cheers bro...

"HIGH FIVE"

Edit:

If you wanted to facepalm me correctly, you'd have done it right the first time. For example, by going to the actual Snow Leopard page.

<snip>
32-bit compatible.

To ensure simplicity and flexibility, Mac OS X still comes in one version that runs both 64-bit and 32-bit applications. So you don’t need to update everything on your system just to run a single 64-bit program. And new 64-bit applications work just fine with your existing printers, storage devices, and PCI cards.
</snip>

Yeah, I was lazy and didn't bother to check, I had seen the WWDC 2009 and they made it an overabundant point to state that SL was re-written for 64 bit. Little or no mention was made for 32 bit.

Your only argument was "Look, an old mac mini single core from 2006, lol, facepalm".

I'd save your memes for your 13 year old friends, or for those certain occasions when you manage to state actual facts. I adapt, learn, and will say I'm wrong, but best bet I will be right the 2nd time, and that time is now.

So, nice try.

But the market is already awash with 32 bit netbooks at 8 - 10 inches, you think apple is going to put on the same suit and tie as the rest and show up in the same bland style? Or do you think they'll take the apple initiative and kick it up a notch and 64 bit that thing for a real marketing point... Far as I've seen, Apple isn't about "being like the rest".

According to the Financial Times, Apple will launch the tablet in September, along with new iPods.

The Financial Times' sources point out that the device will have a 10-inch touchscreen and run iPhone OS. The tablet will be able to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi like the iPod touch, and—according to publishers—it will also have a book marketplace.

They claim Apple is working with record labels and book publishers on new iTunes features created for the new device:

The talks come as Apple is separately racing to offer a portable, full-featured, tablet-sized computer in time for the Christmas shopping season, in what the entertainment industry hopes will be a new revolution. The device could be launched alongside the new content deals, including those aimed at stimulating sales of CD-length music, according to people briefed on the project.

Apple is working with EMI, SonyMusic, Warner Music and Universal Music Group, on a project the company has codenamed "Cocktail", according to four people familiar with the situation.


Link:
http://gizmodo.com/5323446

I like how you think you just up and owned with this. Why you didn't bother to link to current apple hardware, yet some old outdated page from the ghettos of the internet. Take this part of the page for the example right at the top.

<snip>
"Mac mini (Core Solo)

The Mac mini is the third Apple computer to make the jump from PowerPC to Intel. Along with a new CPU it also received more USB ports, integrated graphics, Front Row, and remote control. Do those new features combine to make a compelling upgrade to its G4 predecessor?
By Clint Ecker | Last updated March 5, 2006 10:00 PM CT"
</snip>

Let's see this again, in instant replay.

"Last updated March 5, 2006 10:00 PM CT"

That's right, 2006, valiant effort there buddy, but SL is 64 bit and your info is over 3 years old. You may want to save your reserve of facepalms for your own blunders.

It's all good though, even the losing team get's high fives at the end of the game. So, cheers bro...

"HIGH FIVE"

Edit:

If you wanted to facepalm me correctly, you'd have done it right the first time. For example, by going to the actual Snow Leopard page.

<snip>
32-bit compatible.

To ensure simplicity and flexibility, Mac OS X still comes in one version that runs both 64-bit and 32-bit applications. So you don’t need to update everything on your system just to run a single 64-bit program. And new 64-bit applications work just fine with your existing printers, storage devices, and PCI cards.
</snip>

Yeah, I was lazy and didn't bother to check, I had seen the WWDC 2009 and they made it an overabundant point to state that SL was re-written for 64 bit. Little or no mention was made for 32 bit.

Your only argument was "Look, an old mac mini single core from 2006, lol, facepalm".

I'd save your memes for your 13 year old friends, or for those certain occasions when you manage to state actual facts. I adapt, learn, and will say I'm wrong, but best bet I will be right the 2nd time, and that time is now.

So, nice try.

But the market is already awash with 32 bit netbooks at 8 - 10 inches, you think apple is going to put on the same suit and tie as the rest and show up in the same bland style? Or do you think they'll take the apple initiative and kick it up a notch and 64 bit that thing for a real marketing point... Far as I've seen, Apple isn't about "being like the rest".

My point is this: Snow Leopard (as stated by Apple) will be backwards compatible with all Intel macs. That includes the one I linked. I never said that Apple will do the same thing as the rest of the market, I said that they may use the Atom. I never said that that old Mac Mini was the norm, now, I just said that, once upon a time, that was what Apple shipped, and it was a SINGLE core, INTEL mac mini, so it would be (as stated by Apple) would be compatible with Snow Leopard. Get it?

According to the Financial Times, Apple will launch the tablet in September, along with new iPods.





Link:
http://gizmodo.com/5323446

The iPhone OS on a tablet... It's just going to be an oversized Touch. The limitations of that OS are fine at ipod size, but on a "net book" is completely unforgivable. I for one will be keeping the Acer Aspire One Hackintosh. Apple Netbook minus OSX = DO NOT WANT.

...More useless junt...

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You children are silly. Snow Leopard isn't really a factor here. The Operating System is still based off of the iPhone OS. Think about it:

The iPhone OS is all about portability and power management etc. It provides a barebones feel of Mac OS X. Now, the "media pad" device referenced in 3.0 obviously has some sort of ARM architecture, probably a chipset similar to the iPhone 3G[s], if not multicore. It can do loads of power management within the chipset itself and yet handle all of the necessary components that make up a desktop OS.

So what is the problem here? Well, if this is a true tablet, the device runs Snow Leopard. The problem is that SL is x86 and the suspected processor is ARM. Meaning, you can't really run Mac OS X applications on it, nor can you run iPhone apps because of the way the screen is sized. UIKit would have to be almost completely rewritten.

This should almost completely debunk the theory of a tablet mac that is ARM based. However, rosetta comes to mind. If they can emulate x86 on ARM with decent efficiency... it might work out, maybe. But I wouldn't put any money on it.

I have a feeling that the media pad is something to replace Apple TV. Which would be perfectly happy with an ARM processor. A Mac tablet can't really have an ARM chipset, it just isn't going to happen. It's not that they couldn't port OS X to ARM, they could do that in a matter of a few months (actually, it's more like beefing up the iPhone OS to meet the specs of big brother). But developer's applications wouldn't be able to run.

Just my 2 cents :)

this will probably come out in september because EVERY 3 YEARS APPLE RELESE A NEW IPOD BASED PRODUCT eg:ipod photo/ipod video become ipod classic,ipod nano,ipod shuffle,ipod touch and its been 3 years since the ipod touch released,i think they will get rid of the classic now

this will probably come out in september because EVERY 3 YEARS APPLE RELESE A NEW IPOD BASED PRODUCT eg:ipod photo/ipod video become ipod classic,ipod nano,ipod shuffle,ipod touch and its been 3 years since the ipod touch released,i think they will get rid of the classic now

*counts on fingers*

1...2.......?

Before someone tries to be a smartass, I mean that it has only been 2 years but this is the third revision. Think about it a sec :)

The iPhone OS on a tablet... It's just going to be an oversized Touch. The limitations of that OS are fine at ipod size, but on a "net book" is completely unforgivable. I for one will be keeping the Acer Aspire One Hackintosh. Apple Netbook minus OSX = DO NOT WANT.



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Tell me something, please: Are you able to carry an intelligent conversation, or do you have the maturity of a rabbit?
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You children are silly. Snow Leopard isn't really a factor here. The Operating System is still based off of the iPhone OS. Think about it:

The iPhone OS is all about portability and power management etc. It provides a barebones feel of Mac OS X. Now, the "media pad" device referenced in 3.0 obviously has some sort of ARM architecture, probably a chipset similar to the iPhone 3G[s], if not multicore. It can do loads of power management within the chipset itself and yet handle all of the necessary components that make up a desktop OS.

So what is the problem here? Well, if this is a true tablet, the device runs Snow Leopard. The problem is that SL is x86 and the suspected processor is ARM. Meaning, you can't really run Mac OS X applications on it, nor can you run iPhone apps because of the way the screen is sized. UIKit would have to be almost completely rewritten.

This should almost completely debunk the theory of a tablet mac that is ARM based. However, rosetta comes to mind. If they can emulate x86 on ARM with decent efficiency... it might work out, maybe. But I wouldn't put any money on it.

I have a feeling that the media pad is something to replace Apple TV. Which would be perfectly happy with an ARM processor. A Mac tablet can't really have an ARM chipset, it just isn't going to happen. It's not that they couldn't port OS X to ARM, they could do that in a matter of a few months (actually, it's more like beefing up the iPhone OS to meet the specs of big brother). But developer's applications wouldn't be able to run.

Just my 2 cents :)

You know what, I agree with this guy. I doubt that Apple will use Snow Leopard (although I can hope), since the iPhone OS is about portability, and Apple wants to put iPhone OS on us even further.
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The iPhone OS on a tablet... It's just going to be an oversized Touch. The limitations of that OS are fine at ipod size, but on a "net book" is completely unforgivable. I for one will be keeping the Acer Aspire One Hackintosh. Apple Netbook minus OSX = DO NOT WANT.

WTH are we arguing about??? I thought you were dissing me on the Hackintosh thing... WTH ARE WE ARGUING ABOUT?

i hope you can use it with your mac or pc for graphics like the other tablets (stylus use would be helpful)
and has the iphone os for games and such

I think this is "sort of", already confirmed - the BIG iPod touch thing, that is:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a52c9ec0-7a29-11de-b86f-00144feabdc0.html
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and it's not early next year, it's THIS YEAR

I don't think this is going to work. Like Microsoft Stores. HAHA

*counts on fingers*

1...2.......?

Before someone tries to be a smartass, I mean that it has only been 2 years but this is the third revision. Think about it a sec :)

???the 1st ipod touch came out september 2007 now its 2009 so that makes it the 3rd ipod touch to come out duh!lol and ipods come out every year!yey!i'm a smart ass because i can count :D this ipod touch is basically 2009/2010 model so its 3 years!2007 counts as the 1st year,2008 is the 2nd year and 2009 is the 3rd year :eek: :eek: :eek:

???the 1st ipod touch came out september 2007 now its 2009 so that makes it the 3rd ipod touch to come out duh!lol and ipods come out every year!yey!i'm a smart ass because i can count :D this ipod touch is basically 2009/2010 model so its 3 years!2007 counts as the 1st year,2008 is the 2nd year and 2009 is the 3rd year :eek: :eek: :eek:

2007 - 2008 = 1 year

2008 - 2009 = 1 year
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2 years of iPod touch


We are just now getting the third generation, which will make up the third year.

2007 - 2008 = 1 year

2008 - 2009 = 1 year
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2 years of iPod touch


We are just now getting the third generation, which will make up the third year.

don't the new ipod's come out ON the 3rd year,that being this year(2009-2010)?btw im not being arrogant,i hope,either way don't even care,there all rip offs that get replaced every year
oh and btw nearly every forum is anticipating a new ipod so i don't know what your problem is?

I'm starting to think this thing is vaporware. The 3GS whent into production at least 4 months before its release. Remember the matte case that popped up months before it was released? That was a real case, the model number matched the model number of the final release in july. We also know when it went into production because they could not patch the jailbreak in time. If this tablet is real and is set to be anounced/released in september (What I read on almost every blog) Then by now we should have seen pictures of parts popping up, more word from manufatures about apple stocking up on this part and that part. So far the only thing we know is apple bought a bunch of 10" screens, the rest is hearsay. I think the more logical answer to what apples using those screens for would be another macbook. Everything got bumped to "Macbook pro" Status. Therr is only one macbook and the line looks a little unbalenced. I think the 10" screens will be used on new lower speced, entry level macbooks. Not netbooks and not "Pro" computers. Something in the middle. Starting price around the same as the mac mini.

Appleinsider claims that Apple are preparing a Tablet Device for release early next year.

http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/imgcache3/5566ba03d95e0ff5e779df6400da84a1.png?orig_url=http ://images.appleinsider.com/tablet-090724-1.png

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A large iPod Touch anyone?


Source: Engaget (http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/24/apple-tablet-rumored-for-launch-early-next-year-for-serious-thi/)
Appleinsider (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/24/apples_much_anticipated_tablet_device_coming_early _next_year.html)

it is awesome

Looks pretty awesome, but it'll probably be too much money for me.:(

Looks pretty awesome, but it'll probably be too much money for me.:(

i know:(:(:(:(

don't the new ipod's come out ON the 3rd year,that being this year(2009-2010)?btw im not being arrogant,i hope,either way don't even care,there all rip offs that get replaced every year
oh and btw nearly every forum is anticipating a new ipod so i don't know what your problem is?

I don't have a problem. I was just correcting.

Tell me something, please: Are you able to carry an intelligent conversation, or do you have the maturity of a rabbit?



You know what, I agree with this guy. I doubt that Apple will use Snow Leopard (although I can hope), since the iPhone OS is about portability, and Apple wants to put iPhone OS on us even further.
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WTH are we arguing about??? I thought you were dissing me on the Hackintosh thing... WTH ARE WE ARGUING ABOUT?

Care to explain how one rates the "maturity" level of a Rabbit? Or for that matter how a Rabbit would be either mature or immature? You're really reaching out to attack me now aren't you? Try making comparisons that have relevance.

You ask me about intelligent conversations, yet you're the one defining maturity levels off of fuzzy lil animals. Your clock seems to be ticking fine, but the hands aren't moving. Furthermore, I see you're frustrated as you're having problems following everything that's been said. Take some time, read again, and relax with your next reply.

Yes, I have a hackintosh, I like it. If Apple is going to release this Mac Touch or whatever it's to be called, with iPhone OS as it was stated earlier in this thread, then I for one see no reason to get it. If it is released with the same specs as a regular netbook, I see no reason to get it. Apple rumors tend to shed more truth than most others you'll come across. And thus far, I am not impressed with what seems to be coming. I made my mistakes with some of my posts and admitted to them, yet you're still raging on. It's cute in a way.

If it runs, Mac OS X (not the iPod mobile version), then I'll be getting one, for sure.

Sorta like this:
http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/imgcache3/fa7c080ba85098f247e25a659cfcd5c0.png?orig_url=http ://tommasogecchelin.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/macbook-touch-beta-20.jpg

Original Image from here: http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221436

See If it were to look like that, I would buy it!

I really don't see Apple coming out with a device like this anytime soon. You know that if they do, it'll be revolutionary, but you also know that it'll be very expensive. Usually, that's no obstacle for Apple to release a product, but with the economy the way it is, the amount of people who are going to buy something that expensive is significantly lower than, say 2 or 3 years ago. I don't count Apple out of releasing a device like this in the future, I just don't see it happening anytime soon.

its gonna b hard to type cuz u have to lay it down flat on ur table

Noooo i just bought a mbp!!

They already have a tablet its called a Modbook Google it

OMG, that is what I would invest my hard earned money into. Then you could use it as a macbook, tablet or desktop all in one. Has everyone forgot that it is also supposed to ru on version's network. They are going to do the same thing that they did to the phones. put a rock-bottom price on it and then charge outrageously expensive service plan to it.