The new 10-inch screen device has been contracted out for manufacturing to Taiwanese PC maker Wintek Corp and Quanta Computer who is the world's largest contract notebook maker, and currently builds Mac Book and iMac systems for Apple claims Dow Jones.
Insiders have told SmartHouse that Apple is using a new version of their PC software which includes a mix of iPhone and Mac Book capabilities and that recently they held discussions with Sony about licensing OLED technology into notebooks.
"There are some new features" said a Taiwanese source.
Initially apple said that they would not enter the popular Netbook market however sources have told SmartHouse that Apple had a change of mind after they improved the capability of their touch screen software and because they had been able to get new patents that allows them to deliver new features to a "small notebook". We are also told that Apple is looking at using SDX Flash memory and OLED display technology however pricing could be restrictive unless Apple wants to release a premium high end product.
