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Foxconn said to be tapped to make Apple tablet PC, shipments expected to begin in 1Q10
Foxconn said to be tapped to make Apple tablet PC, shipments expected to begin in 1Q10
Max Wang and Ninelu Tu, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 7 October 2009] Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will be the manufacturing partner for an upcoming tablet PC device from Apple, according to market sources. The device is expected to hit the market in the ...
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Reviews: Foxconn Flaming Blade Motherboard Review
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Foxconn Outed as Apple Tablet PC Manufacturer: Report
Foxconn Outed as Apple Tablet PC Manufacturer: Report
technologyexpert.blogspot.com — Foxconn, the company responsible for manufacturing a number of products for Apple, including the iPhone, has been... slated to be the manufacturer of the much-hyped and much-rumored Apple tablet PC, according to reports . The Apple tablet PC has previously been rumored to be hitting the market in ... (more) Foxconn Outed as Apple Tablet PC Manufacturer: Report
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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 be Building Apple Tablet
I4U News — ... A new rumor has surfaced form DigiTimes that has Foxconn building that long rumored Apple tablet computer. The device is said to be hitting the market in the first quarter of 2010 with initial shipment sin the 300,000 to 400,000 range. DigiTimes cites sources close to the deal. The tablet is said to have a 10.1-inch display and panels could be sourced for Foxconn subsidiary Innolux Displays. According to the source, the device will focus more on eBook functionality than music and key features of the device will be long battery life, internet connectivity, and an easy to use ...

Foxconn reportedly contracted for Apple tablet
Fudzilla — ... and Digitimes believes it will focus on e-book functionality rather than music. Of course, exceptional battery life and internet connectivity are a must for such a device. The same sources told Digitimes that other vendors, such as HP, will offer similar designs in Q2 2010. It's still a bit too far of to speculate on the exact specs of these devices. Basically it seems we're looking at some sort of hybrid tablets, half way between dumbed down PCs and oversized smartphones. More here .

Foxconn to ship Apple Tablet PC in Q1 2010?
DV Hardware — DigiTimes heard Foxconn received orders from Apple to manufacture an upcoming tablet PC device. The site's sources claim this device will hit the market in Q1 2010, with initial shipments from Foxconn being in the 300,000 to 400,000 range. The device will have a 10.6-inch display, and the sources ...

Report: Foxconn to make tablets for Apple
The Tech Report: News — ... — 9:47 AM on October 7, 2009 Even Taiwan isn't immune to the swirl of rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming tablet device. DigiTimes now quotes anonymous "market sources" as saying Apple has picked Foxconn to manufacture the device , and 300,000-400,000 Mac tablets will ship after the launch in the first quarter. DigiTimes echoes the 10.6" display size many blogs have mentioned, and it adds that Foxconn could use its subsidiary Innolux Display to make panels. Interestingly, the site goes on to say its sources expect Apple to focus on "e-book functionality" with the upcoming ...

Foxconn Outed as Apple Tablet PC Manufacturer: Report
Tech-Ex — ... Foxconn, the company responsible for manufacturing a number of products for Apple, including the iPhone, has been slated to be the manufacturer of the much-hyped and much-rumored Apple tablet PC, according to reports. ...

Foxconn will make Apple\'s tablet PC, shipping in Q1 2010
News at Bjorn3d.com — ... the web. The latest rumor from DigiTimes is that Foxconn, the largest computer OEM manufacturer in the world, will be the manufacturing partner for the upcoming tablet PC. According to the site, the unit is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2010. The device will feature 10.6-inch display. It is speculated that the device will focus on the e-book functionality rather than music with longer battery life, quick internet connectivity and easy to use user interface. Source: DigiTimes

Latest Apple Tablet Rumors has Foxconn Building Device for Early 2010 Release
Maximum PC — ... According to the news and rumor site's talkative sources, Apple has pegged Foxconn as its manufacturing partner to build what's sure to be a popular device, Apple tax be damned. And there will be plenty to go around, as sources say initial shipments should be in the neighborhood of 300,000 to 400,000. ...

Foxconn to manufacture Apple's tablet PC
TweakTown News RSS Feed — ... actually being manufactured by Foxconn and is expected to commence shipping at the beginning of next year. All we know about it at this stage is that it will use a 10.6" display and Foxconn could perhaps secure the panels from its subsidiary Innolux display. The main point of focus for this tablet PC will be more so towards e-book functionality as opposed to music, and in Apple likeliness it'll also boast long battery life, easy internet connectivity and a very simple user interface. NEWS SOURCE

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