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Apple tablet: Foxconn to build 300,000+ each month, ships Q1 2010
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
... Digitimes this morning is reporting that Foxconn (aka, Hon Hai Precision) has won the manufacturing contract, rather than Apple’s long-term Mac maker, Quanta. ...
Apple 'Tablet PC' manufactured by Foxconn, shipping in Q1?
Engadget —
... It's been what, five whole days since we've heard any fresh rumors on the Apple Tablet. That ends today with DigiTimes claiming that Foxconn (aka, Hon Hai Precision) not Quanta has secured manufacturing rights to Apple's "tablet PC." Its sources claim that ...
Foxconn rumored to manufacture Apple tablet for Q1 2010
AppleInsider —
... Published: 07:40 AM EST Foxconn, the Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer who has partnered with Apple on numerous products, is now rumored to have secured the production of Apple's anticipated tablet device. DigiTimes reported Wednesday morning that Foxconn, the trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry, will be the manufacturer for the device, citing "market sources." The device is expected to be for sale in the first quarter of 2010, with an alleged initial shipment of 300,000 to 400,000 devices. No price was given. "The sources indicated they believe the tablet PC ...
Apple Tablet to Have 10.6-inch Display, Arrive Q1 Next Year? [Apple Tablet]
Gizmodo —
... But seriously, these are all rumors, so take the latest with the copious measure of skepticism they deserve. Especially when DigiTimes' batting average on Apple info is pretty craptastic—even when it comes to Taiwanese-based manufacturers. [DigiTimes] ...
Rumor: Apple Tablet to Be Made By Foxconn [Apple Tablet]
Gizmodo —
... But seriously, these are all rumors, so take the latest with the copious measure of skepticism they deserve. Especially when DigiTimes' batting average on Apple info is pretty craptastic—even when it comes to Taiwanese-based manufacturers in its own backyard. [DigiTimes] ...
Foxconn said to be in deal to assemble Apple tablet; shipments expected to begin in Q1 2010
MacDailyNews —
... Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will be the manufacturing partner for an upcoming tablet PC device from Apple, according to market sources," Max Wang, Ninelu Tu and Joseph Tsai report for DigiTimes. "The device is expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2010, with initial shipments from Foxconn being in the 300,000-400,000 range, the sources said," Wang, Tu andTsai report. "The device will have a 10.6-inch display," Wang, Tu andTsai report. Full article here .
Apple's Tablet: Read Different?
Digital Daily —
... . This according to the occasionally accurate DigiTimes. “Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will be the manufacturing partner for an upcoming tablet PC device from Apple, according to market sources,” the publication claims. The sources indicated they believe the tablet PC features will focus more on e-book functionality rather than music, and that based on Apple’s marketing strategy, long battery life, quick Internet connectivity and an easy-to-use user interface will be key features of the device.” ...
Rumor Has It: Foxconn Making Tablets for Apple
TheAppleBlog —
... Taiwanese news and rumors site DigiTimes is stirring up the Apple tablet pot today with reports that regular Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn will be producing the upcoming device. Shipments of the new device are said to be set to begin in the first quarter of 2010, which would be in keeping with ...
Foxxconn To Build Mythical Apple Tablet, Shipping Q1 2010
EverythingiCafe —
... expects to ship 300,000 to 400,000 units in the first quarter of next year.
The device will reportedly feature a 10.6 inch display and be targeted at the e-book audience. Rumors abound that Apple has reached out to various publications and perhaps the device will be Apple’s version of the Kindle, but with more focus on multimedia. It’s also rumored to be running a version of the iPhone OS.
So, who’s ready for a January keynote?
[via DigiTimes]
Foxconn building the fabled Apple tablet for Q1 2010 release?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... Digitimes is reporting that Taiwan-based Foxconn, a manufacturer that has worked with Apple on a number of projects in the past, has been tapped to build the rumored ...
Apple Tablet Rumor du Jour
Apple Forums & iPhone Forums, Mods, Hacks, News, Themes, Downloads, and more! | ModMyi.com - 4,711,751,911 —
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A report in DigiTimes that has been picked up by AppleInsider is yet another hint - consistent with previously reported rumors in many specific details - that Apple is readying a tablet for release in the first quarter of next year.
Foxconn Electronics, the Taiwan-based manufacturer that has been Apple's partner on a number of products, is reportedly tooling up to deliver 300,000 to 400,000 tablet PCs for Apple in the beginning of 2010. Echoing earlier reports, Foxconn's tablet would have a ...
Rumor: Taiwanese Manufacturer Foxconn Will Ship Apple’s Tablet
Wired: Gadget Lab —
The latest rumor about Apple’s touchscreen tablet is that Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn is assembling and shipping the product.
Corroborating previous rumor reports about the tablet, sources told DigiTimes the device will sport a 10.6-inch display and focus on e-book functionality. Initial shipments of the device, scheduled for the first quarter of 2010, will be approximately 300,000 to 400,000 units, the sources said.
It comes as no surprise if the manufacturer handling the tablet is Foxconn: The same company, located in China, ...
Foxconn to Manufacture Tablet for Q1 2010 Launch?
Mac|Life —
... According to DigiTimes, Foxconn Electronics has been declared Apple’s manufacturing partner for the much-anticipated tablet, which is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2010. The device is said tohave a 10.6-inch display, which almost matches recent rumors of it having a 10.7-inch display. There was speculation that Innolux may provide the screens for the new device, but recent reports said that Wintek, Apple’s current iPhone screen manufacturer, will provide the displays. ...
Apple Tablet to Be Manufactured by Foxconn?
Gearlog —
... Foxconn, which has previously served as an ODM for iPods and other Apple devices, will deliver between 300,000 and 400,000 units to Apple for shipment, according to the Taiwan publication. ...
The war of the eBook starts
HardMac.com —
... There also is still a practically virgin field, the digital book. Currently, there is only Sony and especially Amazon who are present. Kindle from Amazon has had a nice success in the United States. But there are many players who do not want to to pass this opportunity. Among them one counts Asustek and AU Optonic who announced that they want to release a eBook for less than 100$, but also according to rumour, Apple. Its famous tablet that should arrive at the beginning of 2010 (one speaks about 300.000 to 400.000 units for the launch) would be designed to also run as an eBook. ...
Rumor: Foxconn to Produce 300,000 Apple iTablets for Q1
The iPhone Blog —
... for introduction sometime in Q1 of 2010 says DigiTimes. This, of course, is the next stage of any good Apple rumor evolution, after specs and before random case leaks… ...
