Apple has tasked component suppliers to deliver parts for a rumored tablet by December, so the 9.6-inch multi-touch device could launch in February 2010, a new report claims. It should sell between $800 and $1,000, packing in custom chips, 3G module, and long lasting battery.
According to Taiwan Economic Times, Apple has contracted a number of component suppliers to provide parts for its rumored tablet device. Echoing previous rumors, Taiwan Economic Times cited “industry sources” claiming that partners have been tasked to deliver parts by December, leading the publication to conclude that the device will ship in February of next year, priced between $800 and $1,000.
A few new details were also revealed. The tablet will pack in a 9.6-inch multi-touch display (provided by Wintek) and “long lasting battery pack” (courtesy of DynaPack), in addition to a built-in 3G HSDPA module and custom P.A. Semi system-on-a-chip. Apple apparently contracted DynaPack to provide up to 300,000 battery units a month which carry a “higher gross profit.” Wanchin Electronic and Layers Scientific-Technics will provide mini coaxial cables and power chokes for the device, respectively.
Read more at Taiwan Economic Times.
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