OLED based mini notebook, iPhone said ‘confirmed’

Posted on March 19th, 2009 by admin

Another day, another twist to the Apple netbook story, a product I doubt will ever see the light of day. The latest wrinkle comes from ChannelNews (Oz), which claims that the mothership will soon launch a number of LG (Korea) OLED based products:

Apple is set to launch new OLED notebooks and flat panel monitors along with a new OLED iPhone claim sources at LG in Korea … have working prototype of a new Netbook which will be manufactured in Taiwan…

ChannelNews cites Apple’s $500 million upfront payment for new LG display products, an investment made about a year ago, as corroboration.

FairerPlatform has previously reported that the rumored iPod touch on steroids will be OLED based.

Editor’s note: I can see Apple creating handhelds built around energy efficient OLED display technology. However, it’s difficult nigh on impossible to believe an Apple netbook or mini notebook that includes OLED. Things change, but I don’t think the tech is there yet. Also, DigiTimes was one of the earliest sources of the OLED / handheld rumor…

What’s your take?

Also, another rumor from DigiTimes, a better known and likely more reliable publication than ChannelNews, states that Apple has ordered 10″ panels for use in a mini notebook.

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5 Responses to “OLED based mini notebook, iPhone said ‘confirmed’”

  1. Will netbook party be over before Apple arrives? - MAC.BLORGE, on April 21st, 2009 at 9:51 pm Said:

    [...] will build this product around ultra-thin, energy efficient OLED displays, which purportedly have already been ordered from Korea’s [...]

  2. Yet another interesting take—'iPod touch on steroids' | FairerPlatform.com, on April 30th, 2009 at 2:27 pm Said:

    [...] also: — Will netbook party be over before Apple arrives? — OLED based mini notebook, iPhone said ‘confirmed’ — Analysts predict 7″ touch, 10″ mini notebook Upgrade and Save! Save $200 on eligible [...]

  3. Apple said to be readying Mac price cuts - MAC.BLORGE, on May 3rd, 2009 at 9:43 pm Said:

    [...] Jade, AppleInsider See also: — Will netbook party be over before Apple arrives? — OLED based mini notebook, iPhone said ‘confirmed’ — Analysts predict 7″ touch, 10″ mini [...]

  4. Wintek outed as 'Mac touch' panel supplier | FairerPlatform.com, on May 22nd, 2009 at 11:18 am Said:

    [...] news is particularly interesting since DigiTimes had previously confirmed that Apple’s Mac touch (aka steroid touch) would use an OLED panel to be made by [...]

  5. microshaftsux, on November 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm Said:

    OLED touchscreens on white backgrounds consume 300% more power then LCD touchscreens. I’m sure Apple doesn’t want their devices to consume 300% more power. This could be an epic fail…

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