So what's the deal? Are we gonna see this thing or not? Everyone... or maybe just me... is hoping to see this new product at MacWorld about a week from now. It's basically a big ass iphone but better. This is the word... it's got intel inside, so it's way faster and runs on its own variation of the new Leopard OS X. Here's the thing though... it's not a full-fledged computer, it's more like a larger iPod Touch that can connect to your home Mac or PC via the internet. Using Apple's remote desktop client, you'll be able to screen-share with your home computer. This way you can use all of your software apps running at home, as well as save the bulk of your content to the home machine, freeing up the iTablet's flash memory.
But wait, it gets better. The iTablet of course uses the new Multi-Touch 2.0 technology from the iPhone and iPod Touch as its main method of input. So users will surf the web much like they have become accustomed to doing with apple's other devices, however a few new features will debut on the iTablet, like cut and paste. Word on the street is that the tablet will accept various forms of input, including Multi-Touch, mouse, keyboard and possibly a stylus. Another incredible feature said to be included with the revolutionary product is video conferencing. Using the iTablet's built in iSight camera (mounted on the front of the device, just above the display) consumers will be able to communicate with one another via video. I personally can't wait til the iPhone gets a front-mount camera... can you say, "The Future".
It's not a wrap yet, there's more! Looprumors is saying that the iTablet will also come with a mini DVD drive. It goes along with one of Apple's other recent patents for an adapter that fits around the outside of the mini DVD, enabling it to work with standard DVD drives. The iTablet will also employ bluetooth and therefore will be able to beam files wirelessly to other iTablets and computers.
It goes without saying that the iTablet will have the ability to play all your favorite music, movies, tv shows and any other media you regularly enjoy. We'll have to wait for the Stevenote* at MacWorld to find out if the iTablet is just a fantasy product, or if Jobs and the Apple crew are ushering in the new generation of portable computing. All I can say is, if it's real... I'm gettin' one!
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