14 DAY TRIAL // Apparently, iTablet beta testers have a green light for dishing out deets regarding the hyped product. While not breaking their NDA with Apple, the testers claim the company's tablet is the most “amazing device ever.” Initially spotted by Softpedia via a post over at the SoupSoup Tumblr blog, Jason Calacanis, founder of technology site Engadget, is reportedly one of the lucky people to have tested a sample unit for around two weeks.
“I’m not gonna break my NDA with Apple, but I will reveal some key features,” Calacanis’ verified Twitter post reads. He reveals incredibly detailed specs and features, and mentions stuff like Farmville being a “huge game changer” on the Apple tablet. “I know for a FACT Mark Pincus is onstage tomorrow with Jobs,” one of the most recent tweets reads. Just to be on the safe side, Calacanis adds, “Yes, it's true... I've been beta testing the Apple tablet for the past two weeks and it's amazing.”
The device is due to be officially announced tonight at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Based on a version of Apple's iPhone operating system, the device is said to boast the ability to run multiple applications at the same time, according to the same Jason Calacanis. The rest of the “sick” specs and features are revealed in Calacanis’ tweets reproduced below.
· Apple tablet connects to other tablets over wifi for gaming. There will be LAN parties with these things, people playing First persons hooters. · Apple tablet's 2 cameras is sick feature for video conferencing: u shoot what's in front of you + yourself. Augmented video conferencing! · Yes, apple tablet is oled + back has solar pad for recharging, but it really doesn't work quickly. · Apple Tablet has thumbpads on each side for mouse guestures, reads fingerprint for security. Up to 5 profiles by fingerprint for family. · I can tell u the battery life is great in ebook reading mode but not great when on wifi or playing games. 2-3hrs. · The apple tablet is running an iphone os flavor with ability to have multiple apps running at same time. · The price will be 599, 699 and 799 depending on size and memory in apple tablet. Also, wireless keyboard + monitor connection for tv. · The apple tablet is really amazing for newspapers. · The best part ofthe apple tablet as beta user has been the built in HDTV tuner and pvr, and the chess game.