Apple Tablet Dreams: Image Gallery

14.08.2009
With flying around, some of them conflicting, there's obviously a lot of dreamers out there. Fortunately, some Apple Tablet dreamers have a knack for graphic design, providing plenty of takes on what the fabled Apple tablet touch screen computer or mobile device might look like.

Here are 10 of our favorites. Click on images for larger view.

Though it's branded with the iPhone name, is tablet in spirit, with an 80 GB or 120 GB hard drive, a 1540 x 480 resolution screen and an 8-megapixel camera. You can tell this one's old, because the designer's still dreaming of copy and paste as a feature.

This is if you cut the legs off an iMac and threw away the keyboard. I like the disc drive on the side, as if optical media will still be relevant when this thing comes along.

Popular Mechanics had Glenn Derene , which is essentially a modular MacBook. The keyboard slides away, leaving the rest of the base to prop the tablet upright.

This tablet, dreamed up and , isn't that special, but I like the idea of Apple choosing charcoal gray as the next "in" color. Connectivity with the iPod is a nice touch, as it implies the tablet is more computer than mobile gadget.

The actual tablet on the Apple NetBook, , looks like many others. It's the dock piques the interest. Not only does it charge the device, but it suggests a time where computers function best in portrait mode.

A gallery of tablet concepts wouldn't be complete without a folding dual touch screen concept. wins extra points for going all-out on the ad copy. It's good to know that the 13-inch tablet has iSpine technology for maximum flexibility.

Simplicity is king in . All it takes is a thin backing frame to hold the computer upright, and I'm assuming the ultrathin keyboard can be attached for maximum portability.

The have envisioned a concept that will surely induce mass carpal tunnel syndrome (if that hasn't already happened). I imagine this computer will sit at the edge of your desk, providing a nice amount of neck strain, too.

If tablets take off, the battle that follows will no doubt be over who can make the best stand. combines a picture frame stand and a hinged platform for adjusting the angle. There's a wheel for moving the whole thing around, so I guess the tablet isn't very lightweight.

Admit it, you've seen this one everywhere. That . Of course, this is exactly what the real Apple tablet will look like, size, interface and all. On this, there can be no debate.