Steve Jobs may be off work at the moment, folks, but that doesn't mean he isn't working. That's right, even after taking a leave of absence from Apple, co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs is still involved with the major projects that Apple is working on right now. According to AppleInsider, Jobs played a big part in the recent iPhone OS 3.0 release, and is apparently working on a tablet-size device, bigger than an iPhone but smaller than a MacBook.Rumors about an Apple tablet have been flying around for ages, even more so lately, but if sources close to Jobs himself say he's working on it, then there's a good chance that there's something going on. Also, recent reports of Apple ordering 10" touchscreens might have something to do with it. All the signs are pointing towards a device being released in the next year or so, so it'll be interesting to see what happens.
Here's an interesting thought, as well; if Steve Jobs was to spend longer outside of office, Apple apparently has a roadmap for the next few years already planned out. This isn't the case, and Jobs is still expected to be back at Apple by the end of June, perhaps in time for the WWDC.
Actually, they already did many years ago, it was called the Newton. It had a 6" screen at the time.
There really is a very fine line between the two, especially when you are talking about a PDA with a 6" screen. Neither term existed at the time.
Another completely original invention by apple computers [/Sarcasam]
Last edited by bob21 on 11 Apr 2009 - 21:58
Another completely original invention by apple computers [/Sarcasam]
Yeah, like Apple never released the eMate 300 back in 1997.
It does have a touch screen, it was based on the Newton. Calling it a tablet is a bit of a stretch, but I was simply comparing it to the device that bob21 posted the picture of.
B) You can install any x86 OS on Apple's hardware.
Nurrr!
B) You can install any x86 OS on Apple's hardware.
Nurrr!
Yeah, because OS X is 'custom designed' for every hardware revision and product update they put out.
Nurrr!
So you say that Stiff Jopps is a liar? Because he told everyone that you can easily use Windows on Apple hardware. I actually wonder what's OS X share on Apple PCs.
On a similar note, while Apple hardware sales are growing, the OS X market share isn't growing nearly as fast, meaning people are starting to buy Macs for the sole purpose of running Windows on them. I bet the tablet's going to cost $2000+
*Praises Steve*
I do hope he successfully recovers.
Tell his programmers: "Work faster!"?
I'm thinking Pirates of Silicon Valley, do I get a No-Prize?
I bet they even call it the MacBook mini, starting at $599 with a high end-ish model at $799.
I bet they even call it the MacBook mini, starting at $599 with a high end-ish model at $799.
I'd bet my Apple tax that they call it the MacBook mini; there's nothing else really appropriate.
I bet they even call it the MacBook mini, starting at $599 with a high end-ish model at $799.
I'd bet my Apple tax that they call it the MacBook mini; there's nothing else really appropriate.
or like the air create a new line called macbook mobile or something
No, you aren't thinking like a hippy.
1. There are notebook PCs called MacBooks.
2. Writing on a tablet feels like writing on a notepad.
3. The success of the iPod name.
4. iPad.
/if I win, I want a footrub from LTD
1. There are notebook PCs called MacBooks.
2. Writing on a tablet feels like writing on a notepad.
3. The success of the iPod name.
4. iPad.
/if I win, I want a footrub from LTD
Apple is releasing female hygeine products?
Sorry. I feel the article should be focusing more on the tablet, which is more interesting, than the fact that Steve Jobs indeed still owns Apple, which shouldn't be a question in anyone's mind.
-Spenser
Sorry. I feel the article should be focusing more on the tablet, which is more interesting, than the fact that Steve Jobs indeed still owns Apple, which shouldn't be a question in anyone's mind.
-Spenser
Yeah, but unfortunately I didn't know what else to write about the tablet :p all I was given was "he's working on a tablet" xD I tried. As for Reality Distortion Field jammer... I don't see how that makes sense :p
People. What can ya do.
iTab
MacTab
MacVac (vaccuum - thinner than air)
any more?
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