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Tech blog, Singapore startup feud over tablet PC

About 18 months ago, a technology blogger got fed up with the industry and forged an alliance with a startup to make his dream computer. It almost worked.

‘CrunchPad’ morphs into the ‘Joo Joo’ tablet

The CrunchPad, a highly anticipated 12-inch tablet computer that was named as one of the 10 "most brilliant products" of this year by Popular Mechanics magazine, re-emerged yesterday as the Joo Joo. A legal battle over the Web-surfing device, no matter what its name, is likely to come.

CrunchPad tablet: it's a goner before arrival

The CrunchPad, a highly anticipated 12-inch tablet computer that was recently named as one of the 10 "most brilliant products" of the year by Popular Mechanics magazine, is "now in the DeadPool," according to the man who has been its biggest enthusiast.

Tablet, schmablet: Who needs one?

Everyone seems tablet crazy, or at least tablet-rumor crazy. But why? Who needs or wants a tablet when we already have a huge array of smartphones, netbooks, e-readers and a crop of new lightweight laptops that provide the same features and more?

Reported photos, video of Microsoft tablet seen

Photos and video of a prototype tablet reportedly being worked on by Microsoft were leaked Tuesday to Gizmodo.com, and if the prototype becomes a reality, it could be quite an impressive device.

Nokia discontinues WiMax tablet computer

Just as Clearwire Corp. has fired up its long-awaited WiMax wireless data network in two cities, Nokia Corp. has stopped selling the only portable gadget that can use the network without accessories.

Apple May Ship 10 Million Tablet PCs a Year, Lee Says
Source: Bloomberg.com

The Apple Tablet will be released by Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs next month and be sold for less than $1,000, according to the post dated Dec. 28.

Early iPhone Rumors Give Insight into Apple's 'iSlate'
Source: PC World

Remember the very first iPhone–the one that sold for $249, had an iconic click wheel, a cool slide-out keypad, and a unique two-battery design–and which ran on Apple's very own nationwide wireless network? No, not the iPhone that Steve Jobs unveiled at Macworld Expo San Fra …

The Exhaustive Guide to Apple Tablet Rumors
Source: Gizmodo

The Apple tablet is almost here. We hear. Actually, we're hearing a whole lot lately. With this exhaustive guide to every tablet rumor, we've got the clearest picture of the Apple tablet yet.

Apple's New Tablet will be the iSlate
Source: MacRumors

With rumors of the Apple tablet reaching new highs, MacRumors has found evidence that Apple acquired the domain name iSlate.com presumably in preparation for the new device.

The Demise of Apple
Source: TheStreet.com

The demise of Apple, yea right. The Tablet will only help them succeed like they always do!

Analyst: Apple tablet launching in spring to crush Kindle
Source: Ars Technica

Analyst Yair Reiner believes that Apple will release a tablet device this coming spring. According to his sources, the still mythical tablet could put a serious damper on Amazon's e-book plans by offering a better deal for publishers.

Apple shops tablet around Australia
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Apple is preparing to release a groundbreaking tablet computer in Australia and around the world early next year and has been in discussions with media companies about including their content on the device.

Apple Tablet Aiming To Redefine Newspapers, Textbooks and Magazines
Source: Gizmodo

Steve Jobs said people don't read any more. But Apple is talks with several media companies rooted in print, negotiating content for a "new device." And they're not just going for e-books and mags. They're aiming to redefine print.

Apple Rehires a Developer of Its Newton Tablet
Source: The New York Times

If you were gearing up to launch a tablet computer — and these days, who isn't? — who would you hire to market it? One obvious candidate would be Michael Tchao, one of the original developers of Apple's groundbreaking but failed Newton personal digital assistant.

Ten New Details on the Apple Tablet
Source: iLounge.com

Want to know some more about Apple's upcoming tablet device? You're in luck. We've received the scoop from our reliable source—who correctly called the iPod nano 5G, iPhone 3GS and Chinese iPhone 3G months ago.

Microsoft Courier tablet - Leaked Video Shows How We'll Use It
Source: Gizmodo

It feels like the whole world is holding its breath for the Apple tablet. But maybe we've all been dreaming about the wrong device. This is Courier, Microsoft's astonishing take on the tablet..

Microsoft Pink Tablet and Phone in the Works, Reports Claim
Source: Yahoo! Tech - Daily Features

Rumors of a Microsoft-branded multimedia handsets and a tablet PC have resurfaced in a big way with fresh details. Reports are swirling in the blogosphere, fed by tips from anonymous sources and curious Microsoft job listings.

Apple tablet coming in 13-, 15-inch sizes as well?
Source: MacNN | The Macintosh News Network

Apple has produced not just a lone 10-inch tablet device, but also models in two larger sizes, an anonymous source claims.

Nokia N900 is now officially outed and it packs some serious stuff
Source: GSM Arena

Well, it seem Nokia have something even more exciting to announce at the upcoming Nokia World, so they've decided to fire early with the N900 tablet/smartphone announcement. N900 is a continuation of Nokia Nseries tablets.

School shoppers choose netbooks over Apple, for now
Source: Apple Insider

A new study suggests students prefer low-cost netbooks over Apple's MacBook, but some believe the Mac-maker's long-rumored tablet could take a large portion of low-end laptop sales.

Can the Apple Touch Sell the Tablet?
Source: Business Week

The Mac and iPhone maker may join a host of tech players hoping to win big in tablet PCs, an area where some of the industry's biggest names have failed.

Apple Keynote Sept. 9, No Tablet Expected
Source: AllThingsD

The event will be held in San Francisco–most likely at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, where it has occurred in years past–and is expected to showcase upgrades to the iPod line and an update to iTunes that may involve some sort of social element.

Apple Tablet Gets Possible Launch Date: Week of September 7th
Source: Mashable!

According to AllThingsD, Apple is planning a keynote event the week of September 7th, a time the company has traditionally used to unveil new products.

Apple's tablet will be more than a niche product - report
Source: Apple Insider

A new financial analysis predicts that Apple's yet-to-be-announced tablet will launch in early 2010 and sell about 2 million units in its first year -- and at an estimated $600 each, that would be an additional $1.2 billion in revenue.

Apple will design its own tablet Mac chips
Source: The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

Rumors have been crisscrossing the Internet about actions by Apple that point tellingly to the advent of an Apple tablet, or some kind of outsize iPod touch. VentureBeat is speculating that Apple may use chips they have developed themselves in the imminent $800 tablet computer.

Apple's Rumored Tablet Makes Sense, But Faces Challenges
Source: Business Week

Such a device would fit logically in Apple's product lineup and as Spencer Ante and I reported in April, there are people in the wireless industry who've seen just such a device.

Rumor Watch: Apple touchscreen netbook on tap for October
Source: The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

Rumors about an Apple "netbook" or "tablet" have been rampant for years, but if a report today on the Taiwanese news site Info Times is any indication, a touchscreen Mac may finally be coming to market in October of this year.

Apple, Acer and…Arrington?
Source: The New York Times

The San Francisco Business Times reported Friday that Mr. Arrington has incorporated a separate company called CrunchPad.

What's Cooking for Apple WWDC '09
Source: Gizmodo

Apple's WWDC 2009 is almost here. On the menu: Definitely Snow Leopard and a even-stronger-than-before focus on the iPhone OS, as the sessions schedule and the promotion materials show. What else? Here's what I think is cooking.

Apple:Tablet not Net-book

There may be good cause to believe Apple is not moving no place a net-book on the market. Mainly to look at the basics, Apple has all the ability and resources to bring the most innovative product to date on the market.