Here's an out-there-on-a-limb tech prediction where I'd be happy to be proven wrong: Apple will not announce a tablet on January 26th.
You see, I really just ghost blog for David, who makes a compelling case (i.e. he said it over IM) that it will "just" be a MacBook with a touchscreen. To which I unimaginatively added a fold around hinge like the tablet PCs, but where you can use your fingers instead of a special pen. Oh, and some nice content distribution deals and a new packaging format for magazine-style content, a la iTunes albums. Seriously, though, I'd be very happy to be proven wrong on this.
I'm with you, but I think instead of being a fold around hinge, they'll actually separate. It'll be like the magsafe, but stronger magnets. Hmm, I should blog about this.
Posted by: Matt Jacobs | Jan 04, 2010 at 01:56 PM
Yes! You should blog about this!
Posted by: Michael Sippey | Jan 04, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Okay, I blogged! http://www.capndesign.com/archives/2010/01/the_apple_tablet_will_be_a_laptop.php
Posted by: Matt Jacobs | Jan 04, 2010 at 02:40 PM
Hm, these ideas feel clunky. Steve Jobs has always favored all-in-one solutions, not modular. His signature products (original Mac, iMac, iPod, iPhone) all have that characteristic.
Posted by: Xris Ernest Hall | Jan 04, 2010 at 02:55 PM
You're right. They're announcing it on the 27th. http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20100104/major-apple-product-announcement/
Posted by: ashaw | Jan 04, 2010 at 03:42 PM
See? I already won! Thanks, Al!
Posted by: Michael Sippey | Jan 04, 2010 at 03:44 PM