Apple celebrates 30th birthday with mini-Tablet announcement
REDMOND, WA; April 1, 2006- Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs celebrated the boutique computer maker's 30th birthday with a surprise press conference held in the Redmond Holiday Inn this morning. Having the press conference in Microsoft's back yard was no doubt intended to fire a shot across the bow of the Redmond software giant and in typical Jobs style.
"Thirty years in the computer business is a very long time and Apple has survived and flourished for so long because we listen to our customers. Well, that and the unexpected success of the iPod. So, to celebrate our 30th anniversary and to prove once again that we listen to our customers, I am proud to give you the HuchiKuchi. The HuchiKuchi is a Tablet running OS X and is a true lifestyle Mac for the zealot enthusiast. We have been applying for patents over the past year and all the technical innovations represented by these patents have been applied to the HuchiKuchi.
"With a 2.9 inch touchscreen that can be controlled by two fingers, the HuchiKuchi will become the primary computer of choice for everyone on the planet. Retailing for just $1999 the HuchiKuchi can be carried around in style in the new Apple HuchiKuchi stash case made from rich Corinthian leather. The HuchiKuchi must be removed from the case to use it but this is by design, no matter what rumors that emerge later might say.
"One of the most innovative features of the HuchiKuchi is the integration with the iTunes Music Store. Since it is a full Tablet computer running OS X, the HuchiKuchi runs the full iTunes software with a twist- the device can see any other device on the WiFi network and if it detects non-iTunes music or video libraries it will automatically delete them. No more incompatible music that your friends can no longer share with you. iTunes for everyone, that is the beauty behind the HuchiKuchi.
"The HuchiKuchi will be available for order immediately on the Apple online store, with shipments expected in late 2007. We all need a little HuchiKuchi in our lives and I believe this delivers."
No actual units were displayed at the press conference, and when asked about that Mr. Jobs indicated that he believes Apple customers will buy any of their products sight unseen, and they expect that belief to be proven with the HuchiKuchi.
(via SLOOF LIRPA)
Oh, if only it were true...
Posted by: Michael | April 01, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Oh brilliant Steve! Do you realize that my fingers measure about 1 inch?!?
It was a no-brainier that Steve Jobs had to get an apple tablet (it seems that Mac is getting their innovation from MS these days). However, he should have given people an Origami / full tablet rather than this "Pocket PC re-hash" with the Mac OS.
Rumors about the case??!?! Already? Darn, he obviously has been getting heat from his own employees (didn't they fire him from the company a few decades ago anyway?)
Plus people will put down $2,000.00 and wait for until late 2007 before they get the device? No device on display to play with? Darn, that's a GREAT investment! "Hey folks, you can send me $10,000.00 now and I will provide you with my upcoming 128 core tablet PC. I'll ship at the end of 2100. Pre-orders via paypal! No specs available but you'll love it ;0)"
LOL
Posted by: Tablet PC User | April 01, 2006 at 11:02 AM
I don’t know if we all need a little HuchiKuchi in our lives from Apple, but I know that most of the costumers will not wait until late 2007 to have a tablet 2,9 inches at $1,999, especially when the Origamis just come up.
I don’t think it will change the market tablet, but sure it will improve it. Microsoft maybe will wake. Concurrence as always been a good thing for the customers
Posted by: khong Co Ai | April 01, 2006 at 11:13 AM
Ah I forgot: $1,999, considering the stock market or not?
Posted by: khong Co Ai | April 01, 2006 at 11:36 AM
khon Co Ai, it's an April Fool's Day joke. Ther is no apple tablet.
Posted by: Blake | April 01, 2006 at 12:24 PM
When Apple announces a Tablet they will do it right. Steve Jobs will wear a sport jacket and pull the computer out of a pocket.
Posted by: Mickey Segal | April 01, 2006 at 12:46 PM
You should have called it the iHuchiKuchi
Posted by: MiniMage | April 01, 2006 at 12:46 PM
Please tell me all of you realize what day it is... :)
Posted by: Todd | April 01, 2006 at 01:01 PM
God work .... heheh ....
Posted by: Ingvarfa | April 01, 2006 at 01:23 PM
You got me JK! It's April fool's! LOL!
Ok, where's the real news?
Posted by: Tablet PC User | April 01, 2006 at 01:43 PM
Apple's tablet should be called the islate.
Posted by: Mickey Segal | April 01, 2006 at 02:57 PM
I got me a little HuchiKuchi last night. All I had to do was sign a lifetime contract with no roaming minutes and agree to absolute DRM control (can't even look at another device without my service provider smacking me).
Posted by: Mark Sumimoto (Sumocat) | April 01, 2006 at 04:13 PM
April's fool! :D hahahaha
Posted by: Snappy! | April 01, 2006 at 07:15 PM
Dawn U got me!!!!:O)
But it s really not funny:(
Posted by: khong Co Ai | April 02, 2006 at 12:25 AM
Tablet PC User, don't tell me you were being serious!!
Posted by: msafi | April 02, 2006 at 12:47 AM
msafi...I will admit it, I was tricked!
But no love has been lost JK! We're still buddies!
Posted by: Tablet PC User | April 02, 2006 at 11:04 AM