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Bloggers have been speculating about something like this for months. But, when a prestigious institution like the Financial Times says it’s going to happen – then you take notice.

FT is reporting that Apple is rushing to release a portable, tablet-sized computer in time for the Christmas shopping season. According to the report, the touch-sensitive computer will have up to a 10 inches (diagonally-measured) screen. Some bloggers are guessing 9.5-inches or so. Think in terms of a device somewhere in between a large iPod Touch and a MacBook notebook.

And FT says the he device is expected to be launched alongside a slew of new content deals. They report that Apple has been working with the four largest record labels (Sony, EMI, Universal and Warner) to stimulate digital album sales.

They say Apple intends to offer added value by including a new interactive booklet, “liner” notes and other interactive features with music downloads. Both sides believe features like this will change buying trends from buyers selecting one or two songs at a time (spending $1-$2) to buying one or two albums at a time (spending $10-$20).

There’s little consensus about the price of the new Apple tablet. Best guess is that it will retail somewhere in the neighborhood of $800.

No one has been able to make tablet computers super-popular. Ask Microsoft. But, if anyone can, it’s Apple.

We’ll find out soon enough. Apple is planning their next “announcement” event in September.

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