CNN Titles Apple Tablet as 'The Everything Killer'
CNN gives Apple tablet rumors a refresh
It's been a while since we've heard anything about Apple's supposed plans for a tablet. Just when I think I'll be able to go the entire month of November without hearing about it, CNN carries a report that cites analyst Laura DiDio who has a few details about the device.
DiDio says that the device will pack a 10- 12-inch touchscreen, a high-end graphics card that will enable "stunning resolution," and a webcam for video conferencing on the go. More interestingly, DiDio seems to believe that Apple, "learned its lesson" in charging $599 for the first iPhone and pricing out many potential customers.
CNN also spoke to David Wertheimer, executive director of the University of Southern California's Entertainment Technology Centre, who believes the device will be an "instant hit" with the ereader and netbook crowds.
"The Tablet will be awesome, and my guess is that it will be an instant hit for people who loved Kindles and people who want netbooks," said Wertheimer.
However, it seems not all analysts and entertainment pundits are as taken by the device as DiDio and Wetheimer. Zeus Kerravala, an analyst with Yankee Group, told CNN that these multi-function devices are better for ad-hoc purposes, like quick and dirty tasks, adding, "They're not for any prolonged, high-performance use."
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This woman clearly knows absolutely nothing about graphics cards or the apple business model.
A quick trip to the Apple Store would prove otherwise.
This woman clearly knows absolutely nothing about graphics cards or the apple business model.
The "everything killer", however, sounds absolutely ridiculous. Really? Everything? They are using the word everything? As in it's a gaming laptop killer as well? Come on.
The biggest advantage of a tablet to me is to be able to stand and write which is impossiple on a notebook computer without a surface to set it on. Which is useless if you are walking around taking notes. Say at a store or a jobsite.
As for portable internet it is neat but I do not need it. And would not buy such a device from any company were I am stuck paying a monthly fee for internet.
Though if it is heavily discounted by carriers. I would probably just look at the discounted price plus the cancelling contract fee to see if that total is worth it for the iTab.
Probably no demand at all in the rabid PC fanboy crowd that you reside in.
http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook
possibly some laptops.
Everything killer isnt accurate but I could see it being wildly popular in its niche. Then again its apple so while it would sell good at 599$ they will price it at 999$ or 599$ with 2 year contract.
A quick trip to the Apple Store would prove otherwise.
Except Axiotron is ridiculously expensive. The cheapest tablet on there is $1650 which is almost three times the "estimated" Apple tablet price. Even if you provide your own Macbook the modding service alone costs $700. Way too expensive.
Amen to that.
Apple is late in the game.