Apple has analyzed several screen sizes for tablets in recent years

A new rumor from the investment firm Kaufman Bros. indicates that Apple has spent the last two years experimenting with screens of various sizes, intended for tablets. According to analyst Shaw Wu, some orders would have been quite large, to the point that they were sufficient to start small productions.

New iTablet mockup

According to the published note, screens with 4, 7, 9, 10 and 12 inches were tested, suggesting that the Cupertino firm is preparing a product with more than one model for the market, in a launch forecast that excludes the possibilities of we can see it still in 2009. With that, Kaufman is encouraging investors to buy shares in Apple, putting its price estimate to $ 184 at the moment.

Such statements match recent reports published by the Barron’s, which suggest a 10-inch tablet and a suggested price between $ 700 to $ 800. The product would also bring together entertainment-oriented features such as games and games already offered by Apple TV.

(Via: AppleInsider.)