Foxconn to send Apple 400,000 iTablets in Q1 2010, say moles
The Register —
Another day, another Apple tablet titbit for the eager masses. Today, it's been claimed that the product will be delivered by Apple's chosen manufacturer in Q1 2010 - just the timing you'd expect for a device announced at the Macworld show in early January. Moles cited by DigiTimes claimed said producer is Foxconn - aka Hon Hai Precision. Foxconn will source the iTablets 10.6in display from Innolux, they added. Back in July, DigiTimes sources said WinTek had the iTab display contract, so either Apple has switched suppliers or there's a question mark over the reliability of the ...
Apple tablet: Foxconn to build 300,000+ each month, ships Q1 2010
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
... Digitimes this morning is reporting that Foxconn (aka, Hon Hai Precision) has won the manufacturing contract, rather than Apple’s long-term Mac maker, Quanta. ...
Apple Tablet shipping Q1 2010 from Foxconn?
SlashGear —
... , comes DigiTimes’ usual shadowy market sources suggesting a 10.6-inch display and putting Foxconn at the manufacturing helm. They’re claiming that Foxconn will begin delivering the Apple Tablet to the Cupertino company in Q1 2010, with initial shipments expected to be in the region of 300,000 to 400,000 units. ...
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 ...
Rumor Alert: Apple Tablet Manufactured by Foxconn, Coming in Q1 2010?
Mashable! —
... for this fabled device is the first quarter of 2010 (February, most rumors agree, is very likely), and it’s confirmed in the latest rumor coming from Digitimes. ...
Apple Tablet Release Date: Foxconn to Ship in Q1 2010
PR News: —
... have learned from DigiTimes, they have learned that Foxconn have the manufacturing rights for the Apple Tablet PC and that they will release the device in Q1 2020. Foxconn says that they have set an initial shipment of 300,000 to 400,000 per quarter. ...
Foxconn preps Apple tablet for 2010 launch
TG Daily - All News —
Apple has reportedly selected Foxconn Electronics to manufacture its shiny tablet PC. According to DigiTimes , the enigmatic device will be available during the first quarter of 2010, with an expected initial production run of between 300,000-400,000. The Apple tablet - which is likely to focus on e-book functionality rather than music - apparently features a 10.6-inch display, extended battery life, an interactive GUI and fast Internet connectivity. Apple tablet Sam Oliver of AppleInsider , who appeared to corroborate the DigiTimes report, noted that the 3G-enabled ...
Foxconn rumored to manufacture Apple tablet for Q1 2010
AppleInsider —
... Published: 07:40 AM EST Foxconn, the Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer who has partnered with Apple on numerous products, is now rumored to have secured the production of Apple's anticipated tablet device. DigiTimes reported Wednesday morning that Foxconn, the trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry, will be the manufacturer for the device, citing "market sources." The device is expected to be for sale in the first quarter of 2010, with an alleged initial shipment of 300,000 to 400,000 devices. No price was given. "The sources indicated they believe the tablet PC ...
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 to Ship 300K+ Apple Tablet’s Q1 2010
Gadget Venue —
... Initial shipments from Foxconn would be in the 300,000 – 400,000 range according to DigiTimes sources. The device will feature a 10.6 inch display that will come from Innolux Display and we have also heard that the main focus of the device will be moved over to e-book functionality rather than music. ...
Apple Tablet PC being prepped by Foxconn, shipments in early 2010
Tech Ticker —
... It’s Apple Tablet rumor time. Few industry sources indicated Digitimes that Foxconn Electronics have been handed out the prestigious order for churning out Apple’s Tablet PC. Foxconn is expected to deliver at least 300,000-400,000 units in the first quarter of 2010. ...
Apple Tablet to Have 10.6-inch Display, Arrive Q1 Next Year? [Apple Tablet]
Gizmodo —
... But seriously, these are all rumors, so take the latest with the copious measure of skepticism they deserve. Especially when DigiTimes' batting average on Apple info is pretty craptastic—even when it comes to Taiwanese-based manufacturers. [DigiTimes] ...
Rumor: Apple Tablet to Be Made By Foxconn [Apple Tablet]
Gizmodo —
... But seriously, these are all rumors, so take the latest with the copious measure of skepticism they deserve. Especially when DigiTimes' batting average on Apple info is pretty craptastic—even when it comes to Taiwanese-based manufacturers in its own backyard. [DigiTimes] ...
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TechBlog —
... - AT&T changes its mind, decides that VoIP apps such as Skype can work over 3G. As congested as 3G can be in some markets, though, this may not be a good thing. • Foxconn said to be tapped to make Apple tablet PC, shipments expected to begin in 1Q10 - Asian manufacturers are talking about the rumored tablet, and they're saying it will focus on e-reading. • ...
Foxconn to make and ship Apple tablet PC, says boy who cried wolf
CrunchGear —
Blah, blah, blah. Apple tablet to come from here. Apple tablet going there. Apple tablet coming soon on the backs of unicorns. All the rumors are played out, but yet here’s another one, stating that sure ’nuff, the fabled Apple tablet is coming in the first quarter of 2010. We here go again.
DigiTimes is reporting that Foxconn (insert inappropriate joke) is the manufacturer of the 10.6-inch slate and the initial shipment will be in the 300,000 to 400,000 range. The report also suggests that Apple is taking the tablet ...
More Apple Tablet rumors
Gear Diary —
Here’s another chapter in the ongoing rumor saga that is the Apple Tablet.
This time Digitimes is reporting that the device will be built by Foxconn and will have a 10.6 inch screen. … [visit site to read more]
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Foxconn said to be in deal to assemble Apple tablet; shipments expected to begin in Q1 2010
MacDailyNews —
... Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will be the manufacturing partner for an upcoming tablet PC device from Apple, according to market sources," Max Wang, Ninelu Tu and Joseph Tsai report for DigiTimes. "The device is expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2010, with initial shipments from Foxconn being in the 300,000-400,000 range, the sources said," Wang, Tu andTsai report. "The device will have a 10.6-inch display," Wang, Tu andTsai report. Full article here .
Kindle gets a smaller price and a bigger market
GMSV —
... are: An acknowledgment that 2009 has been and will be a year of breakout success for e-readers, tempered by realism that retailers, despite their best intentions, are still learning how to sell these products to curious but uninformed consumers.” Want a wild card to throw into the mix? The latest Apple tablet rumor out of the Asian supply chain (usual caveats apply) is that the device will be manufactured by Foxconn Electronics, hit the market in the first quarter of next year, and, according to Taiwan tech site DigiTimes , “will focus more on e-book functionality rather than ...
Apple's Tablet: Read Different?
Digital Daily —
... . This according to the occasionally accurate DigiTimes. “Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will be the manufacturing partner for an upcoming tablet PC device from Apple, according to market sources,” the publication claims. The sources indicated they believe the tablet PC features will focus more on e-book functionality rather than music, and that based on Apple’s marketing strategy, long battery life, quick Internet connectivity and an easy-to-use user interface will be key features of the device.” ...
Rumor Has It: Foxconn Making Tablets for Apple
TheAppleBlog —
... Taiwanese news and rumors site DigiTimes is stirring up the Apple tablet pot today with reports that regular Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn will be producing the upcoming device. Shipments of the new device are said to be set to begin in the first quarter of 2010, which would be in keeping with ...
Foxxconn To Build Mythical Apple Tablet, Shipping Q1 2010
EverythingiCafe —
... expects to ship 300,000 to 400,000 units in the first quarter of next year.
The device will reportedly feature a 10.6 inch display and be targeted at the e-book audience. Rumors abound that Apple has reached out to various publications and perhaps the device will be Apple’s version of the Kindle, but with more focus on multimedia. It’s also rumored to be running a version of the iPhone OS.
So, who’s ready for a January keynote?
[via DigiTimes]
Foxconn building the fabled Apple tablet for Q1 2010 release?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... Digitimes is reporting that Taiwan-based Foxconn, a manufacturer that has worked with Apple on a number of projects in the past, has been tapped to build the rumored ...
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Apple Tablet Rumor du Jour
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... A report in DigiTimes that has been picked up by AppleInsider, is yet another clue on the growing pile of hints that Apple is readying a tablet for release in the first quarter of next year. ...
Rumor: Taiwanese Manufacturer Foxconn Will Ship Apple’s Tablet
Wired: Gadget Lab —
The latest rumor about Apple’s touchscreen tablet is that Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn is assembling and shipping the product.
Corroborating previous rumor reports about the tablet, sources told DigiTimes the device will sport a 10.6-inch display and focus on e-book functionality. Initial shipments of the device, scheduled for the first quarter of 2010, will be approximately 300,000 to 400,000 units, the sources said.
It comes as no surprise if the manufacturer handling the tablet is Foxconn: The same company, located in China, ...
Foxconn to Manufacture Tablet for Q1 2010 Launch?
Mac|Life all RSS Feed —
... According to DigiTimes, Foxconn Electronics has been declared Apple’s manufacturing partner for the much-anticipated tablet, which is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2010. The device is said tohave a 10.6-inch display, which almost matches recent rumors of it having a 10.7-inch display. There was speculation that Innolux may provide the screens for the new device, but recent reports said that Wintek, Apple’s current iPhone screen manufacturer, will provide the displays. ...
Latest Apple Tablet Rumors has Foxconn Building Device for Early 2010 Release
Maximum PC all RSS Feed —
... 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. ...
Apple Tablet to Be Manufactured by Foxconn?
Gearlog —
... Foxconn, which has previously served as an ODM for iPods and other Apple devices, will deliver between 300,000 and 400,000 units to Apple for shipment, according to the Taiwan publication. ...
Apple tablet PC Rumors Surface Again: Foxconn to Make It
Mobile Whack —
... âs marketing strategy, long battery life, quick Internet connectivity and an easy-to-use user interface will be key features of the device. Too bad nobody can actually confirm all yet but then again you were looking for Apple tablet rumors not facts, were you? via Digitimes Tags: ...
Report: Apple Readying 400,000 Tablet PCs For Q1 2010
ChannelWeb Complete Feed —
If there's daylight somewhere in the world, there's sure to be another Apple tablet rumor floating around. For Wednesday's round of gossip, we turn to DigiTimes , which reports that component maker Foxconn is preparing parts for 300,000 to 400,000 Apple tablet PCs that will ship in early 2010. "[T]he ...
The war of the eBook starts
HardMac.com —
... There also is still a practically virgin field, the digital book. Currently, there is only Sony and especially Amazon who are present. Kindle from Amazon has had a nice success in the United States. But there are many players who do not want to to pass this opportunity. Among them one counts Asustek and AU Optonic who announced that they want to release a eBook for less than 100$, but also according to rumour, Apple. Its famous tablet that should arrive at the beginning of 2010 (one speaks about 300.000 to 400.000 units for the launch) would be designed to also run as an eBook. ...
Rumor: Foxconn to Produce 300,000 Apple iTablets for Q1
The iPhone Blog —
... for introduction sometime in Q1 of 2010 says DigiTimes. This, of course, is the next stage of any good Apple rumor evolution, after specs and before random case leaks… ...
Foxconn to manufacture iPad for Apple
PCLaunches.com —
... will have a 10.6" display and will be projected as a machine to hit the road with. The major advantages of iPad will be its e-book functionality, long battery life, quick Internet connectivity and an easy-to-use user interface.
Foxconn will initially supply around 300,000 to 400,000 iPads in the first quarter of 2010.
Digitimes also reports that other players such as HP will soon follow suit with their own similar products in the second quarter of 2010.
[via Digitimes]


