WHY WE WILL SEE AN APPLE TABLET THIS YEAR

Why we will see an Apple Tablet this year

By: Karl D. Susman, Westside Gadget Guy

May 26, 2009

Rumors are rumors, and that is that. However, some rumors are more credible than others. We’ve been reading rumors about an Apple Tablet for, well years literally. So why now? Why now am I so sure we will actually see one, and see one this year? Let’s work through the evidence, shall we? Make our own little CSI out of it.

Rumors from the Big Boys – When I see an article like this quoting Morgan Stanley, it gives me pause. Yes, this article specifically talks about a new iPhone, but just bare with me here….Some people are even willing to go on the record, well, sort of, with articles like this that talk about newly signed deals for production. I always tend to give more credence to rumors that don’t give specifics, instead talking about pieces of the puzzle. Not enough? How about when Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster claimed that an Apple Tablet computer was in the works? These are real people kids, people who would get more than whipped with a wet noodle if they just made things up. How about Reuters for a source? According to Reuters, 'Apple will take third-quarter delivery of newly developed 10-inch touch screens from Taiwan…'

Direct from Apple – Always nice to try to read the tea leaves, right? Apple has re-instituted its free overnight shipping on 'popular custom configurations' gives me a sign that they are ramping up for major distribution of hardware. And lookie here! What would be great to have in new hardware, new Apple Software to run in it. Apple’s Snow Leopard is slated to be released in June of 2009, according to an Apple Press Release stating it would ship '…in about a year…'

What goes with it? - What would also go nicely with a new Apple Tablet? How about direct iTunes Movie Downloading? Yes my young padawon learners– we see that coming too. These are screen shots, and I think they are most credible.

Starting to get the picture? It’s coming my friends…it is coming…..very soon.

Karl D. Susman, Westside Gadget Guy

Comments to date: 2. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating:

FU FU	7:40pm on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
i want one
Rachel Susman Location unknown	4:31pm on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Sounds cool! I can't wait!

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