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There's already an iPhone emulator for MacOSX, so there's no need to "switch" between the two. A bigger device really needs the full OSX experience, imo.
 
But now that I think of it, Snow Leopard is coming out soon.....

And when you think about it, Snow Leopard have really, REALLY trimmed down the fat (5GB worth) to make it much more of a light-weight OS. So Snow Leopard is being re-written from the ground up to be leaner and quicker, (which would mean it would be the PERFECT OS to run on a low-horsepower tablet system)

And since Apple has said before, the reason they haven't release a Netbook/Tablet as of yet is because they don't want to release a sub-par product with poor performance. Well, the pieces are sort of falling in place. Snow Leopard being re-written to be a quick, snappy, light-weight friendly OS to be released early Fall. And all the rumors are speculating of a Tablet system from Apple around the same time.......Hmmmmmm.........perhaps Apple really does know EXACTLY what they're doing.
 
I'll never buy this. With everything that has been happening at the App Store, I'll be be damned if I buy a tablet that is locked into the App Store. I'll be just fine with the Mac.
 
"iPod2,2" = new nano with camera
"iPod3,1" = new Touch with camera and GPS
"iPhone3,1" = the China iPhone
"iProd1,1" = the Jesus tablet

seems a realistic lineup of new products.
 
It's looking more and more likely that the Tablet will run some version of the iPhone OS as opposed to OS X.

That has been a given for quite a while. I have been telling Tablet OS X hopefuls that for a long time now. Snow Leopard will not run on an ARM processor. Apple and consumers will want the App Store on the Tablet. How much more debate is needed really? It is very logical! :rolleyes:
 
But now that I think of it, Snow Leopard is coming out soon.....

And when you think about it, Snow Leopard have really, REALLY trimmed down the fat (5GB worth) to make it much more of a light-weight OS. So Snow Leopard is being re-written from the ground up to be leaner and quicker, (which would mean it would be the PERFECT OS to run on a low-horsepower tablet system)

And since Apple has said before, the reason they haven't release a Netbook/Tablet as of yet is because they don't want to release a sub-par product with poor performance. Well, the pieces are sort of falling in place. Snow Leopard being re-written to be a quick, snappy, light-weight friendly OS to be released early Fall. And all the rumors are speculating of a Tablet system from Apple around the same time.......Hmmmmmm.........perhaps Apple really does know EXACTLY what they're doing.

SL is being re-written from the ground up? if anything its the opposite of being re-written from ground up
 
But now that I think of it, Snow Leopard is coming out soon.....

And when you think about it, Snow Leopard have really, REALLY trimmed down the fat (5GB worth) to make it much more of a light-weight OS. So Snow Leopard is being re-written from the ground up to be leaner and quicker, (which would mean it would be the PERFECT OS to run on a low-horsepower tablet system)

And since Apple has said before, the reason they haven't release a Netbook/Tablet as of yet is because they don't want to release a sub-par product with poor performance. Well, the pieces are sort of falling in place. Snow Leopard being re-written to be a quick, snappy, light-weight friendly OS to be released early Fall. And all the rumors are speculating of a Tablet system from Apple around the same time.......Hmmmmmm.........perhaps Apple really does know EXACTLY what they're doing.

I don't know why you believe this will use Snow Leopard. This is mentioned in the iPhone OS. There has been no evidence that Snow Leopard will support the ARM architecture. You are wishing too hard and ignoring the obvious. This will run a modified version of the iPhone OS. For that reason (and being tied to a carrier) I'll never buy it. This wreaks of controversy all over again.
 
Exercise Monitor?

As already noted above, the website contains this info:

THE makers of the iPod are working on a digital personal trainer that can measure a user’s heart rate, recommend an exercise regime and even design a healthy meal.

The device being developed by Apple, nicknamed the iProd, combines the internet technology of the iPod with a series of body sensors and specially designed software.

The nickname comes from a feature by which the machine reprimands the user if they fail to finish an exercise routine.


From this website:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article3780257.ece

in fact, check this one out:

http://healthcare.zdnet.com/?p=984
 
It'd be kinda nice if the tablet dual-booted with the full Mac OS and the iPhone OS for low power consumption.

But that's just a nice dream. :)
 
Maybe it's the iPhone for China Mobile, since it's hacked to crap due to Chinese regulations.

wouldn't that be called the icrap then? Besides wouldn't the Iprod be pronouced as the "Iplod" there? Just asking. :D
 
... There has been no evidence that Snow Leopard will support the ARM architecture. You are wishing too hard and ignoring the obvious. This will run a modified version of the iPhone OS. ...

Exactly. The iPod Touch and iPhones run on ARM CPUs and it seems the new tablet will be based on ARM too.
 
1. I just sat in a chair, at the DMV for three hours listening to one of you nutcases blabbering on to your fairly hot (though, at my age, all 17 year old girls look hot) girlfriend who was trying her best to feign interest, about everything from some snippet of an obscure steve jobs interview, to what parts orders were placed when, to what processor works with what frickin OS to what games are going to run 10x faster on a unit just like the iphone in two years to...

2. As much as I'd love a real mac tablet (for graphics professionals. remember us? yes, hi apple) I'm starting to think Apple is specifically catering more & more to the wants and needs of teeny-boppers w/disposable income.

3. Conclusion: This tablet is going to be a toy, and the people who are starving for it, who make it the #1 most wanted device, will still be stuck with Axiotron. Whoopee.
 
Ptp

I smell Peer To Peer .... video/audio ? ...first via WiFi/3G [0,1] but now it seems via hard wired network Ethernet/USB [1,1] in craddle...

Yup... looks like running iPhone OS as well.
 
I'm sorry, but here comes another cattle prod joke. Imagine it's the keynote of WWDC 2010.

- Good morning. <displays sales figures for the last 6 months>
We at Apple have always loved cows. But we thought that current cow-prodding technology didn't give a satisfactory experience. Usually cow prods are expensive, not very easy to use, and they don't have any features for sharing your experiences that you get with for instance the iPod or the iPhone.
So what we did is that we took what's good about the original cow prod, like getting to see cows run away in fear, and we added some of the features from our other great products such as the iPhone and the iPod. So basically what we did was that we reinvented the cattle prod and it's a great product and we're going to show it to you <dramatic pause> right now. Isn't that great!? <pause for applause>

Now <dramatic pause> Introducing <pause> the new iProd! <pause for applause> with 10000 Volts, 3.2 Mpixel camera, GPS, WiFi and 3G connectivity which lets you share all your cow shocking experiences instantly with all your friends online. It lets you take a picture while you're shocking a cow and stick it as a pin on a map showing where the prodding was done. OR <pause> why not use the auto-find function at a wifi-hotspot to see who's up for a little electric cow-tipping. <disclaimer text: Apple takes no responsibility for injuries and does not endorse cruelty to animals>

Isn't that great!? It's a new great product and what does it cost?
The new iProd <short recap> starts at just $599 and we're shipping it starting <pause> today. Isn't that great!?
 
I think it's gonna be the tablet. Hmm fun to play with im sure but what would be a real reason to buy. hmm if rumor is right next gen or ipods and camera. So if this is correct should the tablet have a camera as well... If its touch I cant imagine much writing would be fun...
 
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