Apple's new Netbook

Posted At : April 29, 2009 12:41 PM
Related Categories: Apple

So the Apple rumor mill is in full swing about an upcoming Apple Netbook. I thought I'd join the fun with my predictions.

It will be called the iScreen (because it will have virtually no edges and only 1 or 2 buttons...all screen)

Features:

  • iPhone 3.0 operating system, supporting 7.6% of existing App Store applications
  • 9" backlit screen with multi-touch
  • 64 GB hard drive
  • dimensions: 6x8, 1/2 inch thick
  • Cell phone service with unlimited data plan (exclusive contract with AT&T)

Price: $1299

What will be missing:

  • No Built-in keyboard (it will have an on-screen keyboard)
  • No WiFi
  • No Bluetooth
  • No USB/Firewire ports
  • No DVD/CD drive
  • No Battery*

*To fit all of the amazing iScreen components into such a small device, Apple will have to remove the battery. Steve Jobs will be quoted thusly, "In today's Green world, electricity is becoming old fashioned. Apple doesn't want to contribute to Global Warming, so we decided to forgo the Battery in the iScreen. Should the user find they really need to use electricity with the iScreen, Apple will be selling a revolutionary external power adapter with built in battery for only $399."

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What's an Apple netbook product without WiFi? Dead in the water. Basically, and iPod Touch with a screen keyboard. Nah, it better have WiFi if it's going to fly.
# Posted By Nathaniel Flick | 7/2/09 2:10 PM
What is an MP3 player without a user interface (screen)? Dead in the water. Oh wait, Apple did that with the Shuffle. I guess Apples faboys will buy anything...right?
# Posted By Jake Munson | 7/2/09 3:28 PM
So wait, you're comparing mp3 players to a netbook?
# Posted By Nathaniel Flick | 7/2/09 3:31 PM
Uh, no. You said that a netbook would have to have WiFi. I'm saying that an MP3 player would have to have a user interface. My point is that Apple doesn't always follow the "rules" and they still sell lots of products.

By the way, my original post (with all the apple netbook specs) was meant to be satire...I'm don't really believe Apple's fabled netbook would exactly match my prediction. I mean comon...no battery?? It's meant to be a joke. :)
# Posted By Jake Munson | 7/2/09 3:43 PM
Okay, you got me. Point taken. :D

However, wouldn't you agree a netbook is more in need of a screen interface than an mp3 player? I mean, C'MON. :D
# Posted By Nathaniel Flick | 7/2/09 3:56 PM
I wouldn't put it past Apple to sell a netbook without a screen. "You just push the 'Go' button, and it does exactly what you needed for you! If you needed directions to your appointment, it knows that, finds the directions, and then sends you on your way. No need for a screen."

;b
# Posted By Jake Munson | 7/2/09 5:12 PM
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