Ready for the iSlate?

[sundial]

On 26 January Apple may be launching their new product that will rival the Kindle.

It's still unclear as to what it will be called, but iPad and iSlate are the two most likely choices, with iSlate being the most likely name chosen.

Basically it looks like an oversized iPhone with a 10.7" touch screen and will have some very interesting features. It will have 5-7 times more resolution than the iPhone. It will come with two docks for charging--one for vertical and one for landscape charging. It will have Wi-Fi capability with optional cellular service. However, questions remain as to what the cost of the cellular service package will be. AT&T has not disclosed whether there will be additional monthly fees if one already has service through their iPhone. And it's not known whether AT&T will charge an activation fee.

The projected cost for the iSlate is $800.

http://www.buyislateaccessories.com/...-designs-video

[Zen]

iPad sounds too much like a "feminine hygiene" product.

[MartianDestiny]

I really hope it's a tablet computer and NOT just an answer to the Kindle; otherwise I'm going to be very disappointed.

I'm also going to be really peeved if I am required to pay for monthly service.

Very interested in a tablet computer; not at all interested in an enlarged iphone.

O, and rumor has it that Verizon, not AT&T, is going to get the service plan if there is one (rumor is you'll have an option; buy one from apple without a plan or get a discount from verizon but have to have a service plan).

[TsPoet]

Very interested in a tablet computer; not at all interested in an enlarged iphone.

Since I loathe the telephone, I'm not sure what the difference is?
So, a tablet computer with phone capability would be a large iPhone - and would be perfect! But, that's because a phone is a necessary evil as far as I'm concerned and I use is as such as rarely as possible. I don't even have a home phone and have trained most people I work with to email me.

[MartianDestiny]

Since I loathe the telephone, I'm not sure what the difference is?

I don't consider the iphone a computer (and I have an ipod touch which is an iphone without the phone).

If the tablet has a phone capability I can ignore, fine, but I want a fully functioning computer not just a bunch of random applications (ie: I want a word processing capability, a standard operating system, a decent amount of RAM, and something that doesn't take 2 minutes to load the internet like my touch does, ability to write and save files (not just store them), ability to watch movies or load from DVD's, etc.). And I certainly don't want a Kindle (only an e-reader) with a phone on it. If the tablet is a computer with an e-reader function, cool, but I'm not going to buy an $800 e-reader when I can get a Nook for $250.

There has been (much older talk) about Apple doing a Macbook without a physical keyboard (going to a full touch sensitive "trackpad" that can sense what you are typing or something similar (screen maybe)), and THAT is what I want.

[OakLeaf]

Are they really talking about a phone phone, or just a wireless data plan from a phone company? I can't imagine talking into a tablet computer.

[HillSlugger]

I don't think I've ever heard any rumors that the Apple tablet would have phone functions.

[MartianDestiny]

Yes, sorry, I definitely wasn't thinking totally straight.

Just the wireless data plan (which I've heard rumors for and against).

[kjay]

iPad sounds too much like a "feminine hygiene" product.

Good one, as usual. Now I'm REALLY hoping it's not called "iPad."

[Owlie]

Good one, as usual. Now I'm REALLY hoping it's not called "iPad."

But think of the possibilities when it comes to ad campaign spoofs!

On second thought, don't.

[sundial]

Are they really talking about a phone phone, or just a wireless data plan from a phone company? I can't imagine talking into a tablet computer.

They're talking about a wireless data package for when you are out of WiFi range.

To me the iSlate looks like an iPhone that met a big rolling pin.

[sundial]

iPad sounds too much like a "feminine hygiene" product.

There's actually a parody about that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1BUH9eXy18

[Zen]

I did not know that

[TsPoet]

Is-Late

[ginny]

I don't know why, but I am totally negative on apple products in general. They seems so elitist! In academia, you aren't one of the 'cool kids' unless you have an apple. I'm tired of all the propaganda and I just don't know why I'm so bitter on the topic. Am I the only one? I used to just llluuurrrrvvveee the apple products...