Another Week

Another week has begun and it already feels like the blur that was last month is just continuing into August. Here we go.

Here is something I saw today that looks interesting. Apple is about to release their new laptop. Actually it doesn't seem like it's a laptop at all! It's what some in the biz are calling a giant iPod touch. Wow, that sound interesting. Here is a picture of what they think it will look like along with a description.

A "veteran analyst," albeit a very anonymous one, has allegedly seen and touched Apple's rumored "slate-style" PC, which we like to call the jumbo iPod Touch. According to Barron's source, the new product will be announced in September, released in November, and carry a price tag of between $699-$799. As previously reported, the tablet (or whatever Apple plans on calling) is ready to go but has been awaiting final approval from Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

As for concrete details about the device itself, the veteran analyst only had one thing to say about his or her hands-on experience: "The machine impresses with its display of hi-def video content. It's better than the average movie experience, when you hold this thing in your hands."