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As typical prior to any Apple event, supposedly "leaked" product images tend to start circulating. Unfortunately, actual product image leaks are quite rare and they typically come from a trusted source or site. In fact, it's been extremely rare for randomly circulating and unsourced images to be genuine.

We had previously posted a collection of these circulating "iPad" images on our Page 2 which collects unreliable rumors and other news of lesser importance.


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A couple of these tablet images, however, have started gaining traction amongst other tech sites, so we are re-publishing these for reader interest. The above two images seemed to originate from a Twitter account last week. We don't know the story behind the images, so they could have even been labeled as concept/mockups from the start.

One of the images has geotagging placing it in Germany, while the second image places it in San Jose, California. Both images, however, appear to have been taken at the same time, making it likely that some of this information has been tampered with. The keyboard layout of the MacBook Pro in the photos appear to have an international layout.

For what it's worth, we don't believe this images are legitimate, but provided for interest and discussion. That said, earlier reports have said the upcoming Apple tablet will resemble these images.

Article Link: Apple Tablet Mockup Photos Gain Attention
 
I don't know what international keyboards look like, but judging by the shift, through tab on the left that keyboard looks funnnnky!
 
The usual circle referencing is starting to appear: some fake info is posted, someone picks up on it and writes an article about it, then others see it and start posting, then the original sees this and takes it as evidence that it might be more genuine, etc...

Although at least Arn you are admitting these are probably fake.. :D
 
The usual circle referencing is starting to appear: some fake info is posted, someone picks up on it and writes an article about it, then others see it and start posting, then the original sees this and takes it as evidence that it might be more genuine, etc...

Although at least Arn you are admitting these are probably fake.. :D


As pointed out on another forum -- the reflection of the apple wallpaper on the tablet is fine. The reflection of THAT reflection in the laptop screen isn't legit, and wouldn't ever happen.

This photo has been faked.
 
The tablet is coming out tomorrow. Why bother showing photos that are admitted fakes? What's the purpose? I just don't understand...
 
I'd wager that these are renders. The whole scene, not just the tablet.
 
I keep waiting for these mockup photos to be less predictable, maybe for once they could make them a higher resolution, that's usually a BIG giveaway. They could use a high doller camera instead of the cheap crap they usually use. Or maybe they just need to learn how to use Photoshop better to make it more believable.
 
I can't wait to go to an Apple store and completely ignore this "creation". I have no interest in a tablet.
 
As pointed out on another forum -- the reflection of the apple wallpaper on the tablet is fine. The reflection of THAT reflection in the laptop screen isn't legit, and wouldn't ever happen.

This photo has been faked.

Note to fakers: next time, pick the matte.
 
Definitely fake. I can tell from some of the pixels, and from having seen quite a few Photoshops in my time.
 
I don't like it...

Where would you hold the device when you don't want to activate the touch-screen? The edge-to-edge screen doesn't make sense to me.

Also, no home button? No front facing camera/mic?

I was also expecting a screen with a wider ratio for some reason.
 
As above the reflection in the MacBook pros screen is way off. You can see the real reflection in the screen of the MacBook but the tablets it doctor'd
 
Most of these tablet mock ups look decent. I haven't seen a single one that I wouldn't consider buying. Can't wait to see the real one!
 
We'll know for sure tomorrow. Can't wait! I do like the look of these mock-ups, though. Hope the real thing is similar.
 
The pics have been floating around the internet too long. Apple would have done a cease and desist or a takedown notice like they did with the nanos if the pics were real.

Roll on tomorrow...
 
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