eWeek: Apple Tablet?: \”Apple Tablet Rumors from rumors Matthew Rothenberg\” Source: MacRumors
My sources sketch the following picture: A device that superficially resembles a large iPod with an 8-inch diagonal screen, lacks a keyboard, packs USB and FireWire ports, and runs Mac OS X along with a variety of multimedia goodies. I\’m going to hazard a guess that this specimen also features wireless connectivity.
I\’ve opined before that Apple is preparing to apply its InkWell handwriting-recognition technologies and its lengthy experience with portable design to a new product that puts a distinctive spin on the pen-driven paradigm currently being touted by Microsoft and its Tablet PC partners.
A compelling, stylish device that puts Mac OS X in a new form factor, plays to Apple\’s multimedia strengths, and borrows momentum from the iPod\’s success would fit the bill nicely—and point the company\’s Mac OS X pitch in a dramatic new direction.