Apple “MacBook Touch” MultiTouch Tablet Concept
***Updated with Product Specs***
This is a video I put together for a Product Management class in the MBA program at Georgia State University. The video is meant to illustrate the MacBook Touch concept - a tablet computer that uses Apple’s multi-touch technology. For the class project we were required to come up with a new product concept and develop the idea using Product Development and Management techniques learned in class.
The video was put together using iMovie ‘08 and is my first attempt at making a video. Several of the clips were taken from Apple videos on the internet, and some were recorded by me in order to simulate using multi-touch on a tablet computer. The concept mockup photos were done with Microsoft Paint. The video of Mute Math playing at the end is from their Flesh and Bones Electric Fun DVD.
There are a few mistakes in the video and some things I would have liked to do differently had I had the time, but I was working on a short schedule trying to put the rest of the project together. Overall I think the video came out well and made a nice ending to the final presentation in class.
Music: “Reset” by Mute Math
Video created by John Fudge
****Update****
Some have messaged me and asked what the final specifications looked like for the project. Here are some of the potential specifications that were settled on using a combination of Conjoint Analysis, visual product mock-ups, an 8 person Focus Group, and specs of some of Apple’s current products (Keep in mind these Specs were established in March 2008).
Size: 9.75″ W X 6.81″ H X .75″ D
Weight: ~2.5 lbs
Display: 10.5″ LED-backlit Widesreen
Aluminum Enclosure
Hardware:
1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz optional)
80GB HDD (Optional 64 GB Solid State Drive)
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor
Built-in iSight camera
Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
802.11 n Wireless Networking
Built-in Wi-Max
Built-In GPS
Internal Accelerometers
Bluetooth 2.1
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Mini DVI
Audio In/Out Jack
Price: Starting at $800
Other Options:
External USB SuperDrive
Powered docking station with external bluetooth keyboard
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August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Or graphic …
Or graphic designers/artists, who, like myself, already own something similar that is Windows-based, and are wanting something made to last.
If Apple were going to make something like this, it should be convertible, like most existing tablet PC’s, meaning it should open like a regular laptop, then the screen can rotate and fold down face-up over the keys. When using the pen, it should have pressure sensitivity, or else the sketching feature is useless. It also needs to allow wired peripherals.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
thats stupid, …
thats stupid, everything needs real buttons, only the computer ignorant will buy these ( which are most of the population)
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
i just gizzed my …
i just gizzed my self
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
This is going to be …
This is going to be a new age of computing
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
One word…
WANT!
…
One word…
WANT!
Loving the sketching feature!
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
I want one of these …
I want one of these. Haha. I heard tht they are gunna be $800 with a contract with verizon for a broadband service plan (like netbooks) but then a ton more expensive without. I’m talking a couple thousand.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Great video. Hope …
Great video. Hope you got an A. iMovie you say, incredible. Apple marketing or development team should hire you asap.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Dude…… I’m at a …
Dude…… I’m at a loss for words… Simply gorgeous!!!!!
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
can this mac type …
can this mac type documents for school or is that still only gonna be the macbook and macbook pro??? cause i am thinking about getting on and i dont know if i should wait
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
what about umts? …
what about umts? without a simcardslot it would be crappy.
shitty enough that the new macbooks doesn´t have one.
anyway. fantastic video.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
if this is real im …
if this is real im gunna get it just so i can sketch on Photoshop, it would be great for my tshirt designs
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Apple is so late. …
Apple is so late. You.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
over hyped
over hyped
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
YEAH BABY!
I’LL …
YEAH BABY!
I’LL TAKE TWO OF THOSE.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
that would be …
that would be amazing but i doubt it’ll be that cheap
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
If they do release …
If they do release it.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
i heard this thing …
i heard this thing will be 500-1000 $
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
I agree and its …
I agree and its probably cheeper if Apple does release a product like this. Considering I’m a poor college student and i have to stick with what I have for now.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Agreed!
Agreed!
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Still can’t get …
Still can’t get over how get this is. Only a few hard ware chance and I hope that’s exactly what Apple releases.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
looks legit
looks legit
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
i really dont think …
i really dont think apple is gonna announce this, i have a feeling this is goin to be about music and ipod upgrades
Maybe this will come out in 2010
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
i know it’s an …
i know it’s an actual concept, im just saying that all these people think this is the real deal when all it is is a video some guy put together to show what it COULD look like. he even says so in the description!
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
The future has come.
The future has come.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:16 am
You mean with it’s …
You mean with it’s WYSIWYG format, colored/fonted text, the fact that it even has a desktop icon! And when I say that they stole, I’m not talking about applications, I’m talking about Windows itself.