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Apple's touch-screen netbook gets another shot of rumor juice
Engadget —
... Yesterday's Apple netbook rumor courtesy of the Commercial Times / DigiTimes combo just received a boost of credibility by sources (presumably independent) speaking to the Dow Jones Newswire. Citing "two people close to the situation," the DJ pretty much ...
Dow Jones claims confirmation of Apple netbook
AppleInsider —
... Published: 09:00 AM EST Sounding more like speculation at best, two anonymous sources have reportedly confirmed to Dow Jones that Apple is planning to launch a touchscreen netbook in the second half of this year. The report describes the sources only as "two people close to the situation." One such person claimed the display would be "between 9.7-inches and 10-inches" while the other said specifications and functions are still "under evaluation." The second source also said Apple is working with Taiwanese display manufacturer Wintek Corp. and the world's largest notebook ...
Apple's 'iPod Touch HD' Will Have 10-Inch Screen: Report
Silicon Alley Insider —
... : Dow Jones sources say Apple plans to sell "a netbook computer with a touch screen monitor" with a screen between 9.7 inches and 10 inches. Dow Jones ...
Netbooks to Become the New OS Battleground
TheAppleBlog —
... , seems to be working on a small touch screen device, something which seems even more likely today, thanks to corroborating reports from the Dow Jones news service, which cites two sources “close to the situation.” The Dow report goes into even more detail, describing the size of the screen (9.7 to 10 inches) and reiterating the second half of 2009 launch date for the device. Has it struck anyone that Snow Leopard will in fact be the perfect version of OS X for running on netbook hardware? The whole purpose of it is basically to improve the performance ...
Apple Netbook with Touchscreen Coming Soon?
Cult of Mac —
... Two Apple unnamed sources told the newswire that the mini laptop computers will likely have monitor screens between 9.7-inches and 10-inches, other specifications and functions are still under evaluation. ...
Apple plans to launch 10-inch touchscreen ‘netbook’ in 2H 09 - sources
MacDailyNews —
... computers have become a major sales driver for computer companies, Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs last year dismissed netbooks, even going so far as to suggest Apple's third-generation iPhone - a smartphone device that offer multifunctions - could serve as a netbook. Jobs told analysts in October Apple isn't 'tremendously worried' the slump will drive customers to less-expensive PCs and added, 'we don't know how to make a $500 computer that's not a piece of junk.'" Full article here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers "Judge Bork" and "Carl H." for the heads up.] ...
5Words for March 10th, 2009
Technologizer —
... Today’s headlines incline dancing news!
Even more Apple netbook rumors.
iPhone developers can’t renew contracts.
Woz can’t dance, still lovable.
Will these ten newspapers die?
Cydia’s unauthorized iPhone app store.
Craigslist: “erotic services” ads dwindling.
YouTube kills British music videos.
Palin hacker’s in bigger trouble.
Jimmy Fallon! Palm Pre! Together!
Broadbrand growth is on decline. ...
Apple netbook rumors heat up- what would it be like?
jkOnTheRun —
... The rumors have picked up steam today with the Dow Jones Newswire picking up on the story. They reiterate that Wintek has confirmed a “netbook” is being readied with a touch-screen between 9.7 and 10 inches (pretty tight specs) for introduction in the last half of this year. This has many folks all abuzz with the thought of a cheap, small Apple netbook coming to fruition. Some even expect a slate device without a keyboard: a large iPod Touch if you will. ...
More Info Leaks Out on Rumored Apple Touchscreen Netbook
Gearlog —
... The Dow Jones news wire, this morning, quoted two anonymous sources about the apparently forthcoming device. According to the proposed specs, the netbook will feature a screen that measures between 9.7- and 10-inches. Another source told Dow Jones that the mini-notebook would be assembled by OEM Quanta. ...
The Big Question About The Rumored Apple NetBook: Will It Run MacOS?
Byte of the Apple - BusinessWeek —
The Big Question About The Rumored Apple NetBook: Will It Run MacOS? Posted by: Peter Burrows on March 10 Dow Jones Newswires is confirming reports ...
Will Apple’s Touchscreen Netbook Look Like This?
Cult of Mac —
... Speculation that Apple is poised to release a touchscreen netbook remains persistent as winter snows, with dozens of outlets reporting again today that unnamed “sources” in Taiwan and China “confirm” the new product will be released as early as the 2nd half of this year. ...
‘Macsimum Recommended Reading’ for March 10
Macsimum News —
... “Apple Plans To Launch Netbook With Touch Screen – Sources” [The mini laptop computers will likely have monitor screens that are between 9.7-inches and 10-inches, one person, who declined to be named, said.] — Dow Jones “Safari’s Security Reputation Takes a Beating: Apple’s Safari browser has taken some shots lately over its security capabilities compared to those of other popular browsers-but this doesn’t mean Safari is a sieve.”— ...
Tell me sweet little lies: Apple touchscreen netbook
APC —
... " Wintek supposedly revealed that its working closely with Apple on the development of some new products, however the company doesn’t know what the applications of the new products are. The company is also rumored to have said that no shipment schedule has been determined, but that they are likely to begin during the second half of the year. This story was quickly expanded upon by the Dow Jones Newswire, which stated that an unnamed source claims " the mini laptop computers will likely have monitor screens that are between 9.7-inches and 10-inches ," it has also been said that ...
