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Analyst: Apple tablet not coming until 2010
By Jim DalrympleAugust 8, 2009, 8:50 am PT
Despite reports around the Web that Apple will release a tablet computer in time for the holiday shopping season, one analyst says we shouldn’t expect to see the device until 2010.
Gene Munster, senior research analyst with Piper Jaffray, says he doesn’t expect the tablet computer until early in the new year. Munster based his opinion on a conversation with an Asian component supplier who said that orders from Apple for the device will not be fulfilled until later this year.
Gene Munsters representation of the Apple Tablet
According to Munster’s research report, Apple could see sales of about 2 million in 2010. At $600 per device, Apple would generate about $1.2 billion in additional revenue from the tablet.
Like most other published reports, Munster believes the tablet will be similar to the iPod touch, only larger. He does expect the tablet to run a new version of the Mac OS X operating system that will allow it to run apps available for the iPhone, and also run a larger class of applications specific to the tablet.
Munster believes the tablet would cost between $500-$700 and fill the gap between the iPod touch and the MacBook. He also expects the device to be released at a special Apple event in the new year.
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Analyst: Apple tablet not coming until 2010
By Jim DalrympleAugust 8, 2009, 8:50 am PT
Despite reports around the Web that Apple will release a tablet computer in time for the holiday shopping season, one analyst says we shouldn’t expect to see the device until 2010.
Gene Munster, senior research analyst with Piper Jaffray, says he doesn’t expect the tablet computer until early in the new year. Munster based his opinion on a conversation with an Asian component supplier who said that orders from Apple for the device will not be fulfilled until later this year.
Gene Munsters representation of the Apple Tablet
According to Munster’s research report, Apple could see sales of about 2 million in 2010. At $600 per device, Apple would generate about $1.2 billion in additional revenue from the tablet.
Like most other published reports, Munster believes the tablet will be similar to the iPod touch, only larger. He does expect the tablet to run a new version of the Mac OS X operating system that will allow it to run apps available for the iPhone, and also run a larger class of applications specific to the tablet.
Munster believes the tablet would cost between $500-$700 and fill the gap between the iPod touch and the MacBook. He also expects the device to be released at a special Apple event in the new year.
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That’ll expand the iPhone-class software development platform! Nice!
It is quite possible that the iPad will not be available this year. Still if there are going to be applications to run on it, Apple needs to get an SDK out and give developers some time to test their applications.
This being the case, we could be seeing an Apple special event still in 2009 to announce and show the new device and to get people stirred up towards getting existing iPhone applications adjusted and upgraded. This would also allow the buzz to build around the device.
We’ll just have to wait and see…
It will be interesting to see Apple making full use of webOS for their whatever which I believe they will be heading towards….re the $1B servers farm.
Doesn’t anyone realize what a horrible ergonomic nightmare typing on an oversized iPhone would be? It’ so “un-Apple”, I can’t believe the rumors have gotten this much traction.
Yes. Yes I do. However, one possible solution (if the form factor ends up being as most often described) could be to have the ability to “tap and drag” split the keyboard in two. (like the desktop “ergonomic” style keyboards) Right side of keyboard in right corner; left side keyboard in left corner. Now you can hold unit comfortably and thumb-type at the same time. Slide keyboard back together in center for typing with the unit on your lap.
Typing isn’t really that much of an issue. I am a netbook user, for example. I prefer to carry around an Asus 10 inch EEE than my Macbook because of the size and cost of it.
Most (90%) of what I do, most days, is accomplished in the browser and all the rest is either taking short notes and looking up contact and schedule information. Those last two I already do with an iPod Touch. All the web-related work I feel would be much more productive if I didn’t need a table or desk to set the computer on top of, in order to get any work done. I much prefer the iPhone interface than the Windows XP I run on my netbook and would certainly enjoy reading books on a device with a larger screen than an iPod touch.
Of course, not all people are alike. Still I believe such a device would be much better for usage in classrooms and for professionals who are always on the move such as sales and technical support people. Not to mention that it could be great for entertainment such as games, ebook reading and even just plain watching a movie in bed or during lunch.
Nope. Because it’s not going to be “horrible.” Quit imagining negative things.
A soft keyboard could span most all of the long dimension of such a device. Nine inches would probably still not be too cramped to get used to.
But I don’t think such a device would be meant to be used for intensive typing.
Not sure, but seems like you may have missed the poster’s point. ie, how do you “hold” the thing and “type” at the same time. In fact; the bigger the keyboard, the more impossible this becomes.
I don’t think it would be that bad. An iTablet would be big enough to set on your lap, airline tray, table, etc, You wouldn’t want to type a novel on one but for quick casual things it would be adequate.
Hmm. Naw, I don’t think so. a tablet (“itablet” your word, not mine) is by definition something you hold. If you have to set it down to use it; they already have a thing called a “laptop” (it goes on top of your lap.
By what definition? Either cite your reference or admit that it’s your opinion as distinct from any fact. After all, the word itself comes from “table,” so I think you’re out of line here.
It’s up to Apple to decide what size it’s going to be and whether it’s meant to be typed upon and how naturally or comfortably, which will in turn determine how it’ll be held and/or handled as the case may be.
Jim, a little grammar error: “Munster basis his opinion …”.
Admit that it’s my opinion?! Ha. .. as opposed to what? What the hell else is being discussed here?? Of course it’s my opinion. What are your comments? As for the word “tablet”, and it’s definition; standard, common usage. I’m in the U.S. and we have a very simple distinction between a “table” and a “tablet”. It’s really not too confusing for most people here.
Bottom line is the poster was talking about a tablet computer that you must set down somewhere if you want to type on the touch screen keyboard. …Actually, I take it back. It is a FACT that Apple will not come out with a product that must be set down in order for the user to enter text on it.
You people don’t watch Star Trek? People hold all sorts of Personal Access Display Devices in all the shows and movies, and they use their fingers or styli to type or write without any trouble. Sometimes they just dictate to them. Sometime’s they’re held, and sometimes they’re just set on the table next to the user.
You can check out several of them at http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/PADD . Surely we can get close to one of these now, and there is no reason there won’t be multiple types and multiple ways to input depending on what a user needs.
I can’t wait for my PADD. Or my holodeck.
I want an Apple Tablet computer.
It should be easy to use a bluetooth keyboard with it, if one needs to type extensively.
Otherwise, touch is the way to go on it.
2010 isn’t that far away.
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I have a bit of an idea i think it will be a large iphone with a keyboard alot like the new macbook pros. I think the screen will be a bout 8 inches with a touch screen and webcam and speaker grills like the macbook pros have. and it will be $1599 and the high end will be $1999