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Rumor du jour: Apple ordering 10" tablet screens

Another week, another day, another round of tablet rumors for the now all-but-confirmed January event. The latest news bouncing around the Interwebs is that Apple has placed an order with panel supplier Innolux for a bevy of 10" touch panels to stick in the new devices, be they called iSlate or whatever the marketing team eventually hits on the dart board. This vibes with what we'd heard earlier about the screen being either 7 or 10" in the diagonal, and it reveals a little bit more about the process: apparently Apple wanted to go with this release earlier, but they were concerned about the strength of the glass. Now they've got the stronger glass they need, so supposedly the rumors on the wind say they're ready for a January announcement, with a release coming in March or April. They've even got another supplier lined up to crank out even more of these screens if needed.

A translated WSJ article also says a Taiwanese company called Chang Uei Precision has been signed up to provide "connectors" for the device, but that sounds quite vague and they say a release isn't planned until Q3 of next year.

As always, this all remains hearsay -- Apple hasn't even officially announced an event in January yet, much less hinted that they'll be releasing a revolutionary tablet-style device. So remember what Grandma said about counting chickens before they hatch, and don't. But if any of these rumors prove to be true, it'll be an interesting 2010.

[via Engadget]

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Kovah

Am I the only one who doesn't like that "iSlate" name..?

December 29 2009 at 5:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jenny

I hope Apple puts the Mac OS instead of the iPhone OS on this rumored tablet. I know a lot of Apple bashing PC users that hate Apple while they're on their iPods or iPhones. I'd just love to see their faces if I decide to buy one and use it in front of them, while their little brains are about to explode from deciding to switch to Apple or continue hating them.

December 28 2009 at 8:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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David Frantz

Saddly Jenny; Microsoft can't compete with either IPhone OS nor Mac OS/X so from that standpoint it doesn't matter.

I highly doubt that Mac OS/X will be on this device though. There is just to much legacy crap to deal with. What really has my mind jumping is just how will iPhone OS 4 be enhanced for the device. I find it very interesting that the rumor mill is basically silent in this regards. It makes me suspect a major revision to support apps across multiple devices.

Dave

December 28 2009 at 9:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jon

Haha, anyone else think of the Mapple episode of The Simpsons?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZGIn9bpALo#t=0m23s

December 28 2009 at 7:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
PowerHouse

I'll believe it when El Jobso shows it on stage. I will say I DO like that Photoshop job, though.

December 28 2009 at 6:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Magic5ball

Why is it commonly assumed that an Apple touch screen product would have exactly one screen?

December 28 2009 at 5:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Frank Fuentes

Um, wasn't a press event already confirmed for January 26th? Isn't that as good as official?

December 28 2009 at 5:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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