Hardware Rumors discussion in a nutshell
There has been plenty of speculation going on in another forum of this page. Let me just summarize some of it...
macboy posted this link with a beautiful pixelpushing PDA speculation:
http://www.infosync.no/en/news/n/165.asp
asurace posted another:
http://spaceout.100megspop2.com/pda.jpg
Finally, after a deep discussion of users liking or disliking of these device speculations, I gave my newest insights on this topic:
"I like the first one very much. But the tech specs make me think it would be much more the new iMac than a PDA...
Remember, Apple announced to cut CRT displays and entirely move to flat screens. Now the iMac is the only CRT-based computer in its product line. It's evident there will be a change here.
Why shouldn't they combine some Cube-Technology (small space, top loading CD-slot) with a flat-screen and the iMac's all-in-one idea. The result would be exactly what we see as the probable PDA in the first post in this forum."
And there is even more speculation about Apple building a new PDA device (see my second post):
"On
http://www.macaddict.com I just read that an Alpha spokesman gave a hint on a Newton2 they are to produce for Apple. Sure, this is far from being industry news, especially because Alpha is the organization that made up all the fuzz about the new iBooks which are to come in multiple colours and larger screen.
But still it is a hint on what Apple could be going to introduce on MWNY. I desperately pray for an Apple PDA. And think it clearly - their original Newton was way ahead of its time. But they may derive much know how from it (handwriting recognition, system software, building small devices, etc.) Now, the idea to step into this market and enlarge their vision of a digital hub wouldnt be a weird strategy. And with either the cube and much more the new iBooks Apple has shown that they are able and willing to produce small and feature packed mini-super-computers. They could really be out for another surprise to the market. And we all know how much Steve likes the phrase "There's one more thing..."
Given this rumor is true, it would be the only proposition for Apple to construct a PDA (which of course would NOT be named Newton2 - something like iPDA is much more likely) and source out the production to Alpha or whatever manufacturer. I more and more doubt Apple will establish a close relationship with precisely this company, because they are far too loselipped. A fact that is good for us rumor-fanatics but it really might hurt Cupertino's PR and marketing."
Let's hope it's true!!!
Later,
Greco
