Obvious, but still exciting:
It has been several weeks since there was a fresh rumor about Apple’s fabled tablet computer or a supposed netbook, so thank the maker that we now have new speculation about what Apple might be doing. According to a report from China Times (English translation), at least three companies connected to Apple’s supply chain have received “direct orders” from Apple to build what is alternately referred to as either a netbook or a tablet.
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China Times claims that its sources are reliable, and those sources indicate that the device will launch in October for the holiday shopping season for around $800. This is in contrast to netbooks, which generally sell for around $300-500; iPhones and iPod touches, which sell for around $200-300; and Apple’s notebook line, which starts at $999.
A $500 dollar tablet would be a hit, but Apple would never sell something with as low margins as that. October can’t come soon enough.