New "Non-computer device" Coming at MWNY Speculates Forbes.com
Here's the article:
<a href="http://www.forbes.com/2002/05/21/0521tentech.html" target="_blank">http://www.forbes.com/2002/05/21/0521tentech.html</a>
<a href="http://www.forbes.com/2002/05/21/0521tentech.html" target="_blank">http://www.forbes.com/2002/05/21/0521tentech.html</a>
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Bring on the iTab!
The author also describes iChat as being "integrated" into the OS. This seems very MS like. From everything I've read so far, iChat is completely optional and can easily be removed.
As for inkwell, isn't it possible that what Steve Jobs' said is actually true? He said something like it's about time they were able to recap the millions of dollars invested into the technology and put it to use. This makes perfect sense for the Mac market, because many Mac professionals use tablets for drawing.
I don't doubt something will be added on enhance the digital hub concept, I just don't know if there is enough evidence to draw the same conclusion the author did. i.e. that a new tablet like computer is coming. They aren't popular in the PC World, why would they be popular on the Mac side?
Steve
The only tablet like device that might have any chance would be a large (eBook size) PDA, with a flip around keyboard -- in effect a convertible subnote or HPC format device.
Wireless magic screens aren't happening, period.
I spoke to an Apple employee at MWSF that worked on the iPod. He gave a vague hint at another digital device coming around fall. *shrugs* Who knows.
If a G4 can compress 720 x 480 quality Mpeg2 streams at 2:1 ratios. How fast can it compress and decompress MPEG4 at 320 x 240? 1/4th the data of a idvd stream at 5x the compression level. Anyone with DSL could enjoy full motion video with stereo audio without much problem. iChat could facilitate the inital connection.
Now we just need a decent webcam with a good fill light to get rid of the scary blue monitor tan everyone on vidChat seems to have.
<a href="http://www.danger.com/products.php" target="_blank">Danger!</a>
<strong>It would be pretty darn cool if Apple bought out Danger, Inc.
<a href="http://www.danger.com/products.php" target="_blank">Danger!</a></strong><hr></blockquote>
Another waste of oil resources (plastic). Or at least I don't see the value.
The iBook is said to be as a successor to the Newton eMate (that can also use both stylus and keyboard for input), and the Newton eMate is a derivation of the Newton MessagePad (that can be use like a tablet with a stylus).
An iBook that can used a stylus for its input and a swiveling screen seems will be able to accomplished what the Newton eMate and the Newton MessagePad can do.
In short, I think that we will probably see this new form of the iBook, rather than a PDA with a stylus.
As for Danger, Inc.
Hmmm... ?Danger was founded by former Apple, WebTV and Philips veterans Andy Rubin, Joe Britt, and Matt Hershenson.?
Apple and WebTV.... Pippin?
Pippin... BanDai?
BanDai and Digital Device.... Digivice? WonderSwan?
Anyway. Yes. The Danger product looks quite good, it would be nice if Apple bought the company (or even just ?co-operate? with it). Cute though if Apple bought the company, it seems that Apple is reabsorbing on what used to be once theirs (like NeXT's Steve Jobs, and even almost Be's Jean Louis-Gasse).
?We see the hiptop device appealing to many audiences but we are focusing our initial efforts on the 18-34 years olds, or young adult market.?
Young adult market (teens or even pre-teens)... Sound like the perfect partner for the iBook.
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Young adult market (teens or even pre-teens)... Sound like the perfect partner for the iBook. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Only if apple can figure out a way to get the price of a touch screen down. Seems somewhat unlikely considering we are in a phase of rising prices
Seriously old school technology ...
<a href="http://www2.carphonewarehouse.com/pogo/" target="_blank">http://www2.carphonewarehouse.com/pogo/</a>
Now you're talking. I still don't want one though.
jrbd
<strong>Hmm. Something is missing in this thread...</strong><hr></blockquote>
I wonder where he went.... <img src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" />
Personally, I see Apple doing what the Forbes article says. And not because I've heard x amount of people on thus forum say what they think or talk about supposed "insider" sources (which we know are all BS).
Basically, who knows what anybody else knows? I sure don't.
I'll tell you this: I'm going to try to reign in my excitement about possible announcements at MWNY this year. Why work myself up just to be disappointed because of speculation?
D