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The '''iSlate''', also known as the '''Apple Tablet''', is a widely-expected ] to be announced by ] on January 26, 2010.<ref> http://printerinkcartridgesblog.printcountry.com/?p=7022 </ref><ref> http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10421871-64.html </ref><ref name="nyt" /><ref name="ft"> </ref><ref> http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2009/12/will-no-one-bring-us-the-apple-tablet.html </ref> The iSlate will be introduced at the ] in ], although it will not be available for sale until February.<ref name="frommer" /><ref name="electronista" /> Rumored screen sizes include 7-10.1-inch multi-touch display<ref> http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/12/23/apple-tablet-definitely-coming-in-7-size/ </ref><ref> http://gizmodo.com/5434566/the-exhaustive-guide-to-apple-tablet-rumors </ref>. Retail for approximately 600 to 1,000 USD.<ref> http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/21017.cfm </ref><ref name="cnn"></ref> The price point is intended to be more expensive than the iPhone but less expensive than an Apple notebook computer.<ref name="wired"/> | ||
| The iSlate is widely expected to compete against dedicated e-book devices such as the ] while offering a more favorable 70-30 revenue split with publishers, the same arrangement accorded developers of the ].<ref name="cnn" /><ref name="electronista"></ref> These arrangements would also extend to print publishers who currently receive less in digital work royalties from companies like Amazon.com.<ref name="electronista" /> | The iSlate is widely expected to compete against dedicated e-book devices such as the ] while offering a more favorable 70-30 revenue split with publishers, the same arrangement accorded developers of the ].<ref name="cnn" /><ref name="electronista"></ref> These arrangements would also extend to print publishers who currently receive less in digital work royalties from companies like Amazon.com.<ref name="electronista" /> | ||
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The iSlate, also known as the Apple Tablet, is a widely-expected tablet PC to be announced by Apple Inc. on January 26, 2010. The iSlate will be introduced at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, although it will not be available for sale until February. Rumored screen sizes include 7-10.1-inch multi-touch display. Retail for approximately 600 to 1,000 USD. The price point is intended to be more expensive than the iPhone but less expensive than an Apple notebook computer.
The iSlate is widely expected to compete against dedicated e-book devices such as the Barnes & Noble nook while offering a more favorable 70-30 revenue split with publishers, the same arrangement accorded developers of the App Store. These arrangements would also extend to print publishers who currently receive less in digital work royalties from companies like Amazon.com.
Features
Two versions of the iSlate will be available. One model will feature a small digital camera for videoconferencing while the other will be targeted at the education market. At least one version will feature a 3G modem for connectivity to mobile phone networks, similar to the iPhone. It will be compatible with applications from the App Store, although Apple has asked certain developers to adapt their existing applications for a larger screen.
Reception
Steve Jobs is "extremely happy" with the iSlate.
Laura DiDio, a principal analyst at ITIC, has called the iSlate "the next big thing." DiDio is particularly optimistic that the built-in camera will be useful for video conferencing on the go. Dan Ackerman of CNET states that the iSlate will "blow everyone away." Most analysts believe that the iSlate will take away significant market share from e-book readers, from netbooks, and from web tablets such as the Joo Joo, although the iSlate will not replace the iPhone.
Rafe Needleman of CBS News panned the iSlate, saying that it is "attractive if you're a sci-fi fan or have an unlimited gadget budget" but that the lack of a physical keyboard makes the iSlate "an ergonomic disaster."
Trademark
On Tuesday, November 21, 2006, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for ISLATE. This trademark is owned by Slate Computing (USA) LLC of Wilmington, Deleware. Slate Computing apparently owns the rights to a second trademark named "Magic Slate". The ISLATE trademark is filed in the category of Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products . The description provided to the USPTO for ISLATE is Computers; computer software, namely, database management software, electronic mail and messaging software, Internet browser software, paging software, database synchronization software, software for accessing, browsing and searching online databases, software for creating spreadsheets, tables, graphs and charts, software for organizing and analyzing data, software for word processing, software for creation and display of presentations including text and graphics, software used for image editing.
The USPTO has given the ISLATE trademark serial number of 77048955. The mark is currently not issued, and has received a second extension to prove use in commerce on September 4, 2009.
References
- http://printerinkcartridgesblog.printcountry.com/?p=7022
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10421871-64.html
- ^ 2010: The Year of the Tablet
- Exclusive: Apple to host event in January
- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2009/12/will-no-one-bring-us-the-apple-tablet.html
- ^ Apple To Demo Tablet In January, Asks Developers To Get Apps Ready
- ^ Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal?
- http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/12/23/apple-tablet-definitely-coming-in-7-size/
- http://gizmodo.com/5434566/the-exhaustive-guide-to-apple-tablet-rumors
- http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/21017.cfm
- ^ Apple tablet set for spring launch?
- ^ Everything We Know About Apple’s Touchscreen Tablet
- Select App Store devs readying full screen versions for the Apple Tablet
- Apple tablet: One tech gadget for all
- Why Consumers Won't Buy Tablet Computers
- http://www.trademarkia.com/islate-77048955.html
- http://www.trademarkia.com/company-slate-computing-usa-llc-1119289-page-1-2
- http://www.trademarkia.com/company-slate-computing-usa-llc-1119289-page-1-2.
- http://www.trademarkia.com/islate-77048955.html
- http://www.trademarkia.com/islate-77048955.html
