Yet Another Apple Tablet Delay

19Nov2009
Submitted by: The BURNED iN Crew

"Apple reportedly plans to postpone the launch of its tablet PC from an original March launch schedule to the second half of 2010, as the vendor has decided to switch some components and plans to launch a model using a 9.7-inch OLED panel from LG Display, according to sources from component makers.

The sources also indicated that in addition to Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), Quanta Computer and Pegatron Technology are expected to be manufacturing partners for Apple's two tablet PC models - one of which will have a 10.6-inch TFT LCD panel while the other will have a 9.7-inch OLED panel. However, the sources did not explain how production for the two models would be split between the three makers." source

Our Take: Normally we'd voice concern leaving the door open for competition to swoop in and claim the handheld tablet market, but if history is any indication, Apple can take its time, overcharge for an unpowered gadget, and still be the trendy pick.

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