# Mini Touchscreen Netbooks Signs Point to a Mix of Macbook and iPod Touch for New Apple Computer By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-netbook-touch References: [digitaldaily.allthingsd](http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20090713/800-apple-tablet-coming-in-october/) & [digitaldaily.allthingsd](http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20090311/apple-netbook-actually-an-e-book/) It is probably too soon to tell based on the current information on the Internet, but we can speculate that Apple is ready to produce their touchscreen netbook. Orders have been placed to Apple parts manufacturers for specs that point towards the composition of a [9.7-inch touchscreen interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air) for the device. The rumors that first arose were of the possibility of an [Apple E-book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-nuc-14-pro-ai) which fell through fairly quickly. At this point, the Apple netbook has been priced (by Mr. Jobs) at $800. We will have to see what kind of punch this touchscreen netbook can actually throw, should it be ready by its rumored October date. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Touchscreen Netbooks:** Apple may create a new line of touchscreen netbooks that could make traditional laptops obsolete. - **Mini Devices:** Compact and portable devices are a trend driven by the demand for mobility and flexibility. - **Convergence:** The merging of various technologies, like the Macbook and iPod, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The demand for smaller, more versatile devices with advanced features is driving innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Computer Hardware:** The development of touchscreen netbooks could change the traditional computer hardware market by creating a new category of products. - **Publishing and Media:** The emergence of touchscreen devices like Apple's rumored netbook could change the way media is consumed and create new opportunities in the publishing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Styled Pocket Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-pocket.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Compact Desktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m4-mac.md) - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Projection-Style Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-go.md) - [Hyper-Portable Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-models.md) - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Compact Hyper-Speedy Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macbook-pro-with-m5.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md)