We'll know soon. However, here's a primer on the features that have been bandied about for the device. You can use it to see how well the pundits and rumor mills did in forecasting the details of the device (assuming it exists and is announced today).
The device, which we'll simply call the iPad for brevity's sake, will cost $1,000. Or $800. Or under $600.
The price will be subsidized by a wireless carrier -- unless it isn't.
The wireless carrier will be Verizon. Unless it's AT&T. Or both. Or neither.
The iPad will support everything the iPod touch does, plus have extra "Kindle killer" features for e-books, e-magazines and e-newspapers. There will also be textbook support to save students money.
It will have a virtual keyboard. Maybe.
It might have 3D graphics.
It will have Bluetooth technology so can work with external keyboards and mice. Or maybe not.
The iPad will have a seven-inch screen. Or maybe a nine-inch display. Or perhaps a 10-incher.
It will have a front-facing video camera for videoconferencing. It will also have a built-in camera and video recorder. Or maybe it wont' have any of these.
The iPad will come with a multi-touch version of iWork. Unless Apple isn't positioning this as a productivity device.
It might use PA Semi-based chips. And it might use technology from a company called FingerWorks. PA Semi and FingerWorks are both companies purchased by Apple.
The iPad will go on sale in March. Or April. Or June.
And it won't be called the iBook, thought I've proposed reviving the moniker before. Come back later today and see the reality of the situation.
