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Sonist · 04-29-2009, 03:24 PM

I know the Apple tablet has been discussed in many threads, but here is another one, from a source who supposedly has seen the thing:

Quote:
"SMALLER MEDIA PAD
The new Apple devices under development, if introduced, hold the potential to shake up the tech industry. The media pad is smaller than an Amazon (AMZN) Kindle electronic reader, but its touchscreen is bigger than the Kindle's, says the person who has seen it. Carriers such as Verizon and AT&T are keen on striking deals to supply wireless Internet access to these new small computing devices, such as netbooks, which represent revenue growth opportunities. Phone carriers also fear being cut out of their core markets for supplying land-line and wireless voice services." (http://www.businessweek.com/technolo...264_page_2.htm)

I believe Apple had placed an order for 10" screens last year. Still, it's going to be a backlit screen, which kills it as a reader for me. But for everything else, I bet it will rock.

04-29-2009, 03:24 PM	#1
Sonist Apeist Posts: 2,126 Karma: 381090 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The sunny part of California Device: Generic virtual reality story-experiential device	Apple: Smaller than the Kindle, but with a bigger touchscreen I know the Apple tablet has been discussed in many threads, but here is another one, from a source who supposedly has seen the thing: Quote: "SMALLER MEDIA PAD The new Apple devices under development, if introduced, hold the potential to shake up the tech industry. The media pad is smaller than an Amazon (AMZN) Kindle electronic reader, but its touchscreen is bigger than the Kindle's, says the person who has seen it. Carriers such as Verizon and AT&T are keen on striking deals to supply wireless Internet access to these new small computing devices, such as netbooks, which represent revenue growth opportunities. Phone carriers also fear being cut out of their core markets for supplying land-line and wireless voice services." (http://www.businessweek.com/technolo...264_page_2.htm) I believe Apple had placed an order for 10" screens last year. Still, it's going to be a backlit screen, which kills it as a reader for me. But for everything else, I bet it will rock. Last edited by Sonist; 04-29-2009 at 03:27 PM.