Here's what the Wall Street Journal says about the "so mythical yet talked about so it has to be true" iTablet that *may* be showed off next Wednesday, 1/27:
* Focused on the home and the classroom
* Shared by multiple family members [Um, sorry sis, get yer own!]
* Apple has explored electronic textbooks
* Has virtual keyboard
* Working with print media on text content
* Working with CBS/Disney on video content
* Working with EA on video game content
* Talking with Microsoft about search and maps
* Cable/TV providers resisting giving Apple “best” content (4-6 shows per channel), would rather it be “all” content
* $1000 price point “tested” again
* iTablet UI meant to be shareable; Apple has explored “sticky notes” as a way to share messages; facial recognition as a way of knowing who’s using it
* Apple planning web-based version of iTunes called iTunes.com
* “Buy” buttons would go wide on as many websites as possible
Meanwhile that tablet (if it comes out, wink-wink) will be rockin' OS 4.0, according to various sources.
Man... Don't think I'll save much money in 2010-- I already wanted an iMac, and now there's a rumor going around talking about a 21" touchscreen-enabled iMac... Now the iTablet will come to steal some leftover ¥ too...
Damn. Guess I need a 4th job.
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