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The Secrets of iSlate

by L060 / January 21, 2010 5:58 PM EST


I know that in recent days everything surrounding the iSlate has been stronger than ever, and that in one way or another the myths and possibilities offered by this new tablet are increasing, with each one adding another spark of interest and novelty. Now, it is believed that Apple is secretly working with Verizon for the sale and production of this new product.

But why is Apple working with a company that hasn't yet hit rock bottom? Does Apple want to take advantage of this and acquire it? It's unknown.

What is certain is that the price of this product through Verizon will be even lower than the direct sale from Apple, with an estimated subsidy of $200 less… about 2,600 Mexican Pesos… and requiring a two-year data plan of around $60 per month… about 680 Mexican Pesos… Apple is expected to sell this new product for $800 without any subsidy… giving it a value of 10,400 Mexican Pesos.

Apple is expected to unveil the Tablet next week and make it available for sale in March, although the release date could be delayed until June due to component supply shortages.

In addition to the expected inclusion of a docking station for the iSlate, this could be a key feature for consumers who have a lifelong love for keyboards. For those dissatisfied with touchscreen typing, a docking station for keyboard and mouse would be a welcome addition.

And it is speculated that, with Verizon's help, this product may have 4G connectivity, which currently reaches speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Some telephone companies are already working with this great network; some of them are:

  • Movistar
  • Vodafone
  • Orange
  • Telstra
  • Telefonica
  • Staff
  • Telecom
  • Clear
  • Nextel

Here's a brief recap of all the rumors circulating here on iPhoneate and around the world, plus a few more that I've been able to investigate…

  • Single graphical interfaceThe interface would be unlike any Apple product.
  • Aluminum housingVery similar to the finish of the MacBook Pro
  • Launch during the second fiscal quarter of 2010This coincides with the supposed event that would take place in the last week of January.
  • Processor manufactured by PA SemiIt is said that Intel will not manufacture the tablet's processor, but rather a company that was acquired by Apple several years ago.
  • Several 3G operators will have it availableAt least in the United States, it wouldn't be an AT&T exclusive launch; Verizon would likely have it available as well.
  • 3D Operating SystemThe “navigation” through the operating system would have options to do it in 3D.
  • It would be on sale in March.Numerous rumors suggest it will be available in stores by March, even though its launch is scheduled for January.
  • 2 different finishesIt is unknown whether they are referring to the aesthetics of the device or its hardware characteristics.
  • Pa price that would be around $1,000 DollarsIt is believed that Apple wants to differentiate the tablet from its computers, and one of those differences would be the price, which would be lower than its computers but higher than the iPhone 3GS.
  • Presentation on January 27thIt has been said on countless occasions that the presentation would be 2 days after Apple releases its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2010.
  • 10″ Inch ScreenThere has been much speculation about the screen size, but the most recurring rumor is that the screen will have those dimensions.
  • Its name would be iSlateFollowing Apple's tradition of adding an "i" to the name of several of its products
  • Compatibility with the Apple App StoreThe applications that would work with the tablet would be the same ones that can be found in the App Store
  • Qi Pixel DisplayA new LCD screen manufactured by the company of the same name is said to consume little energy and facilitate reading in difficult environments such as a sunny day.
  • OLED screenAt one point it was said that the launch had been postponed until 2010, since Apple wanted the tablet to incorporate an OLED screen
  • E-reader functionality to facilitate reading newspapers and magazinesTo compete directly with the various digital book readers on the market, such as Amazon's Kindle
  • Integrated webcamTo facilitate video chats and the use of instant messaging applications
  • Multitouch version of iWork: To take this application to another level of performance and ease of use
  • The operating system would be iPhone OS.To try to match the ease of use offered by Apple's highly successful mobile device
  • Interaction using the palm of the hand and fingersThis would be a new application developed by Apple that would differentiate between the palms of the hands and the fingers; each of the gestures to be used would obviously be for different tasks.