If you weren’t aware, the fabled iTablet will not be Apple’s first shot at a touchscreen tablet device. Way back in the early 90s, Apple developed the Newton platform that would find its way onto devices such as their MessagePad.

Well, the above history is relevant as it was recently made known that Apple has rehired Mike Tchao who was previously part of the Newton team. Of course, since there is no longer a Newton team, Tchao will assume the role of VP of Product Marketing.

Considering his prior work at Apple involved a tablet styled device this announcement could lead one to believe that Mr. Tchao will be getting his hands on marketing the iTablet.

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Well, here we go again — The latest slew of iTablet rumors come to us from Taiwan Economic News who claim they have a been contacted by industry sources.

Anyways, the new rumors suggest that the iTablet will feature a  9.6-inch touchscreen, a P.A SEMI processor, HSDPA connectivy, long lasting battery and a price range of $800-$1000.

What’s more, the source also suggests that the device will make its debut in February of 2010. Anyone else getting a bit sick of these rumors?

via gizmodo

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Despite rumors that Apple was gearing up to launch some sort of OS X running iTablet before year’s end, word comes to us from John Gruber and Jim Dalrymple who say the device will not hit store shelves until 2010.

Below is a quote from Dalrymple discussing the matter:

Very reliable sources familiar with the product have said speculation of the tablet being introduced during the September event are flat out wrong. The Apple tablet, they said, would not see the light of day until the first part of 2010.

The event in September will be focused on music, which means we could see new iPods and perhaps some updates to iTunes. The tablet computer will not even be mentioned as part of the event, my sources said.

So, even if we don’t see the device until 2010, that doesn’t mean there is absolutely no chance that we will hear about it next month at that rumored Apple event.

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Yep, more Apple Tablet rumors, but these ones seem pretty sure of their credibility. The recent slew of rumors has both a release window and price point for us to ponder.

According to Apple Insider, the Apple Tablet will definitly be shipping sometime in 2010 and will be priced somewhere between the iPhone and Macbook. If we’re talking about the highest capacity iPhone 3GS and the plastic Macbook, we’re looking a range of $299 to $999 which is somewhat surprsing considering it is Apple.

Anyways, take this how you will but with all the rumors circulating there has to be some touchscreen toutin’ device that the guys over at Apple have been working on.

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The rumormill has one again begun, this time hinting at a release date and price point for Apples much rumored “iTablet” . News comes to us from the China Times that says the Tablet will be shipping ot the public for $800 this October.

Additionally, they have told us that Foxconn, Wintek and Dynapack will be the device’s primary manufacturers. Make note that back in May, Wintek was the company whom supplied Apple with a bunch of 9.7″ touchscreen displays, see a connection?

Let’s just hope that we get an official announcement from Apple soon so we can lay these rumors to rest once and for all.

via Gizmodo

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After a 6-month leave, Apple main-man Steve Jobs has officially returned to work to fullfill his day-to-day duties. Just as previously reported, Mr. Jobs recieved a liver transplant when on leave and has presumably returned to good health.

Steve Dowling, an Apple spokesman, was quoted to have said that Jobs will be working at Apple’s Cupertino, California headquarters “a few days a week” with the remainder of the week being done from home.

This is great new but one question, Mr. Jobs. Have you been working on that fabled iTablet everyone was talking about last month?

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We all know how Steve Jobs decided to take a break from daily Apple chores, but he is still the acting CEO and he is still involved in important and very secret Apple projects.

According to rumors, despite the fact that Steve jobs is working from his him, he is involved in key features like new interface elements in iPhone 3.0 and an “iTablet” or a bigger iPod touch. Apple doesn’t have an official position yet so we’ll have to keep waiting just a few more months for relevant keynotes. Will Steve Jobs give any keynotes himself this year?

via WSJ

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