In an extended post that focuses on Apple's plans to offer all-you-can-eat "television subscriptions over the Internet", the Wall Street Journal tossed out a matter-of-fact statement that points to a late March launch date for Apple's rumored Tablet device. The date comes from "people briefed by Apple."
"Apple is revamping iTunes as it finalizes its plans for a tablet device, which is meant to be a multimedia gadget, according to people briefed about the product." Sam Schechner and Yukari Iwatani Kane wrote.
"The multimedia tablet is expected to be larger than an iPhone but smaller than a laptop computer. People briefed by Apple say the company is aiming to launch it by the end of March." Source: WSJ
As more media outlets hint at the knowledge of Apple's tablet, the only thing missing now is a firm confirmation from Steve Jobs himself on the 2010 launch date. AppleInsider has reported in several posts that a first quarter launch for Apple's multimedia tablet is expected.
The Financial Times is now reporting that Apple is "preparing an announcement next month that many anticipate will be the official unveiling of its tablet". Also reporting that Wall Street Journal analysts "expect mass production of an Apple tablet to begin as early as February." Making the idea of a March launch not so far fetched. So far a January 2010 event has not been officially announced by Apple.
Back in August we reported that Apple took over Jax Diner to film a super-secret TV commercial for a "mystery product" according to the diner's owner. The rumored ad that many believe was shot for a tablet device has yet to surface.
The idea of Apple pitching major networks on a $30-a-month flat-rate iTunes TV viewing plan for "all-you-can-eat" media is not the first time we've heard such rumblings. AppleInsider reports that Disney is expected to be the first to opt-in on Apple's offer followed by CBS.
Meanwhile the tablet watch will continue with ferocious anticipation by Macheads across the planet. All eyes and ears remain fixed on "when" rather than "if" at this point.
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