Tech Star Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Okay, we obviously can't confirm this, but we just got two very interesting images of what certainly looks like a prototype Apple tablet, or what could be the tablet bolted down to a table. It's big -- really big -- and it's running what clearly looks like an iPhone app, although we've never seen an iPhone app with that interface or at that resolution before. We also see a WiFi icon and a cell service indicator, although tragically there's no carrier listed. As far as fakes go, this is as convincing as it gets, so either this is the real deal or someone deserves a hearty congratulations.On a totally separate note, we also received a tip claiming to have some specs -- we can't verify any of this either, but we're told that the device will have a 10-inch screen and look like a larger iPhone with a MacBook-like aluminum back, and that pricing will run $800 on contract with Verizon and $1000 without when it arrives in March. We're also told that the official name remains a secret and that Apple employees are still calling it by the codename of "K48" -- a name we last heard in May from the same source that pegged the iPhone 3GS exactly. This source also tells us that the iPhone will be coming to Verizon as well and that we'll see iLife '10 tomorrow, but there won't be any MacBook updates. A relatively safe set of predictions -- which is why we sort of believe them. Just 13 hours to go -- we'll find out if any of this is the real deal soon enough. Engadget I know that we will find out in about 13 hours, but still I had to post this. It looks like I expected it to, if this is real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Paliath Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 It sucks if this is true, because that means it's running the iPhone OS or similar. /waits for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 That looks like a giant iphone :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted January 27, 2010 Global Moderator Share Posted January 27, 2010 it says "No service".. is it a giant iPhone :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceminess Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Althrough I am cerious to see what it looks like and the specs. If most of the rumors are true, this tablet is going to be in a really niche market. Especially if its running a modified version of the iPhone OS. Who's going to want to spend $800 on a Tablet that has such a restricted locked OS on it? Sounds like a small niche market to me. Although I"m sure it will be over hyped and all the little kiddies will flock to it, and it will become the next big thing. There is a sinister part of me that hopes apple falls on there face big time with this one. Who knows though, I could be impressed with it and could be wrong, I guess time will tell. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Based on past rumors the best and most convincing fakes turn up within the last 24 hours of the event usually done by the most dedicated fans or a company wanting to show off their design capability for replicating a real product convincingly. So based on that I won't believe this is the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirisX Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm unconvinced. 1024x600 (Or there abouts) is a lot of screen real estate to waste on one app at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm almost positive it's a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neocongirl Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 haha, you think? obvious fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Vervy very heavy duty surround on that, unless it's a security box for it, that casing looks bomb proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webeagle12 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 anybody know what time apple will reveal tablet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 anybody know what time apple will reveal tablet? When it's done? :shifty: If it is going to be announced, Id guess it's an end of show job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmatic Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 whats up with all the censoring in the pic? not wanting to give something away?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted January 27, 2010 Member Share Posted January 27, 2010 /waits for tomorrow That's what I intend to do. I'm not sure I believe a word of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 anybody know what time apple will reveal tablet? 10 PST 1 EST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stetson Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 whats up with all the censoring in the pic? not wanting to give something away?? The censoring at the bottom is to hide the photographer's reflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I assume the censoring makes it look more legit if it's a fake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmatic Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I assume the censoring makes it look more legit if it's a fake? yeah those are my exact thoughts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted January 27, 2010 Veteran Share Posted January 27, 2010 I think those are the most convincing photos out there. I would say that is plausible that that is the tablet. Looks close to another photo released the other days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirisX Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks like we all have to eat some crow :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks like it was real. :D Worst kept secret by Apple EVER! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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