Apple Tablet Coming in 2010?
Rumors of an iPod-like tablet have been swirling for months, with some speculating that Apple is developing a large-screen iPod touch—say, a 7- to 9-inch touchscreen device—that would be large enough for HD movies and maybe a few desktop-style apps. Such a device would provide a better gaming experience than the iPod touch too.
Apple 'to launch tablet next year'
Analyst: ‘Dramatically’ different Apple tablet in 2010
Munster does not address the question of whether the tablet will come with a real keyboard like the MacBook, or a virtual one like the iPod touch.
A touchscreen tablet wouldn’t need a keyboard for videos, Web-surfing, iPhone apps or e-books. But some analysts believe it couldn’t really serve as a netbook without a physical keyboard — if only as a peripheral.
Here’s a look at Munster’s argument for a Mac tablet and not a netbook.
What We Know About The Apple Tablet So Far