Apple's new swag

Apple is a fun company. iMacs, Macbooks, iPods, iTunes, etc. Apple makes a lot of cool products.

And this month, it looks like another new product may join Apple's lineup. Apple's long-awaited and highly anticipated tablet computer is likely going to be released later this month. Although Apple has yet to officially announce the tablet, some writers are already declaring dates when it will be officially unveiled. For example, Fox News journalist Clayton Morris has already "confirmed" the tablet will be released January 27th (read his full article).

As for the tablet itself, it will probably look much like the iPod/iPhone, only bigger. With Apple already owning a easy, reliable, and profitable way to distribute media, the iTunes store, the Apple tablet is poised to compete fiercely with e-readers, such as the Nook and the Amazon's Kindle. The tablet may even offer models with 3G wireless service, allowing users to search the web on the go.

The Apple tablet will be a truly on-the-go machine. Although the device will likely sport USB 2.0 ports to support mouse a keyboard use, the tablet should come with a new type of on-screen tactile keyboard, allowing users full mobility. Some writers even believe the tablet has the potential to revolutionize several fields, ranging all the way from healthcare to finance (read the article). The price will likely be moderately accessible to consumers, probably costing around $800- between the price of an iPhone and a Macbook.

This all sounds pretty cool, right? Still, it's all speculation. We'll just have to wait.