AppleInsider reports that on a recent episode of DiggNation, Alex Albrecht claimed to have insider information on the new Apple tablet, and let slip this tantalizing nugget of rumor: “I was shocked at how cheap the price point is going to be.”
No further information was forthcoming, leaving us free to speculate. The price point has been rumored to range from as low as $500 all the way up to $2000 for a model with an OLED screen. AppleInsider claims to have heard that the device will be released in 1Q 2010.
The article further collects some other rumors and information about the device. According to a survey, many booksellers expect the Apple tablet to provide a significant boost to the e-book industry. There have also been rumors that Apple may be positioning the tablet as an e-reader, despite Jobs’s famous disdain for e-books and e-book reading.
In related news, Apple recently took control of the “TabletMac” trademark registered by a company that specialized in doing MacBook-to-tablet conversions. It is unclear whether they actually intend to use it for a product, or just want to have it out of the way to prevent confusion.
Wait… a third-hand rumor, reported by AppleInsider from an outside source who got it from an “Apple Insider”?
Here’s an idea: Can we just ignore all Apple rumors from now on, and wait until the friggin’ device actually gets here?
Please?
dose of reality for this one:
1) it’s digg
2) lots of alcohol consumption is common during these interviews
3) tongues are frequently firmly in cheek.
hello, satire!
on the other hand, kevin rose did break some news about apple products on the show and they turned out to be true.. curved shape of the ipod nano.. other stuff I can’t remember