Rumor: Apple Also Developing Mac OS X-based, 15.4" Tablet
Silly TiPb, we should have known the very moment after Apple introduced the iPhone OS-based iPad, rumors would be revisited that an Mac OS X-based, 15.4" version was also being developed. Sure enough, here comes TechCrunch saying just that.
The info is based on a second hand source with main point corroboration from a second source (no names!)
If there is any truth to that, we could learn something as soon as Apple’s WWDC event this year, which will likely take place in June (just as it does every year). Apple typically uses the event to show off its new iPhone hardware, but it is first and foremost an event for Mac platform developers, and the past two years have seen OS X as a major component. This included two years ago when Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) made a surprise appearance and developers got a very early peek. There is already talk that WWDC 2010 could bring a similar peek at OS X 10.7. If there are some significant multi-touch components to OS X 10.7, you can expect the rumors to start flying about this new device that I’m talking about (or possibly touchscreen iMacs).
Yes, there have been rumors of touchscreen iMacs as well, which makes TiPb think maybe -- just maybe -- Apple is integrating multitouch screens into all their computers going forward, and the 15.4" just represents the future of the MacBook Pro. iPad would then be a more literal bridge between iPhone and iMac -- multitouch smartphone, appliance, and computer, one for consumers, one for pros.
No doubt Apple has -- and has always had -- any number of devices in their secret labs. When and if multitouch Macs see the light of day depends on when and if Apple and Steve Jobs think they can productize them.
Do you think Apple productize the multitouch Mac yet? Do you want them to?
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No,Yes
Yha I do...BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT ALREADY IS A NEW MACBOOK PRO......MACBOOK PRO WILL ALWAYS BE MY CHOICE...OOOOOO AND BLURAY....
Meh, I'm solely interested in iPhone and that's why I visit TiPB. I think multitouch is the where the future is headed though. When, how and why? Time will tell.
15.4 is too small for pros.
It's rumours like this which could put me off buying an iPad so I can possibly get one with OS X. Then such a thing will never come and I'd have wasted all that time... what to dooo?
I have been wanting to go with mac products too long, now it will be small Ipad for my wife and I'll wait for the one with OS X.
That be badass I buy that but I'm a littile scared to know the price if they wanting 829 for a 9" 64gb wifi 3g ipad guess they want 50,000 for this lol
Rene, I am not one to nitpick, but: "Do you think Apple productize the multitouch Mac yet?"
HUH?
This is what I have been talking about. The maxipad is a decoy for touchscreen Macs that are coming.
I was hoping the iPad was a real choice over the Macbook Air...turns out to be not even close.
Does anyone think the Macbook Air is done and won't get any updates? I am waiting for a new version of the Air to come out.
“Do you think Apple productize the multitouch Mac yet?”
Ok I give up. What?
I want the damn iPad to be able to run an OSX-like OS. I had such high hopes for the iPad and my dreams were miserably crushed by their corporate idiocy. Why the HELL would I want to replace my netbook with an iPad that can't perform half the tasks of the netbook?
Wow - I'm OT a bit. Yes, I want them to produce some sort of touch/tablet thing that runs OSX. Why can't you just give me what I want/need, Apple?
This id buy , ipad i wont.
If this came out, I'd consider getting one. The iPad is too restrictive.