Print industry hopes for Apple's tablet computer

Apple plans to launch its tablet computer in March. The new device is expected to have a significant impact on the media industry. Among other things, the print industry hopes it will spark renewed interest in digital newspapers and magazines.

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the device is set to be unveiled at the end of January. The keyboardless tablet will have a touch-sensitive screen with a diagonal of around 25 to 28 centimetres, according to an article on the industry portal Wuv.de. The purchase price of the device is likely to be between 700 and 1,000 dollars.

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