Well looks like engadget finally got a picture of a real Apple Tablet prototype.
The reason we thing it is the most likely to be real (over all the other photoshop jobs we’ve seen):
-It’s enclosed in a security device. Note the special screws that take a proprietary tool to loosed,etc.
-There was a persons reflection on the device until they blocked it out with white squares. The person would now be without a job if they didn’t block their reflection.
-Top left it reads “No Service”. Most likely due to being deep inside Apples Compound.
-Google Maps app is of course very likely to come on the device.
-It appears to be an iphone app which we know is what OS Apple picked for the device by the Leak in the following video:
There are reports that Apple is in talks with both AT&T and Verizon for a GSM and CDMA version respectively. This in our opinion might make the always on free Amazon Kindle style connectivity less likely. On the other hand who wants a third data plan?
iLounge reports that they are hearing rumors about 2 dock connectors. One on the Horizontal bottom and another on the Vertical bottom. This would allow for a more clean look while having the device docked. Of course it wouldn’t be like Apple to have a device that is horizontal at times with a cord dangling on either side.
They have reports that the rear of the device will feature a long stripe down the center which would allow antennas for the various radios to get the best possible reception.
Wi-Fi is almost a 100% certainty at this point. There has been alot of speculation of 3G possibilities. Some say the device will feature an Amazon Kindle style always on connection, and will be paid for by Apple, which in turn will build the cost into the electronic media it will sell on the device. Many people have a negative feeling towards another $60 a month bandwidth bill. With bills for home and cellphones, not too many people would feel the need to buy yet a 3rd data plan. It will be interesting to see how Apple solves that situation.
It will be interesting to see if Apple will allow any type of wireless syncing of music, videos and other content.
Rumors have been getting pretty strong lately that Apple would release a Tablet type device. Engaget is reporting that Apple has reserved the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco. The invitations claim “Come see our latest creation.” Some say that they are hinting towards their highly anticipated, perhaps 10″ Tablet/Slate.
Apple Insider claims that later this month Apple will unveil their tablet. They mention that Apple has been experimenting with 2 different material finishes. The screen should be between 10= to 11-inches and should be on sale in March. Analysts expect Apple to charge below the $1000 price point at which the current macbook’s reside.
Apple has supposedly reserved the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco for the January 26/27th Event.
