Apple choses supplier of tablet displays
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CNET, Apple's long-rumored tablet may be nearing reality, as new  reports of 10-inch display orders came to light on Monday.  The newest Apple tablet information comes from DigiTimes, a site  well-known for reporting on Apple rumors. Citing sources from Apple's  component suppliers, DigiTimes says that Innolux, a subsidiary of  Foxconn, will be the initial supplier of the glass panels to be used in  the tablet.  While DigiTimes has a hit or miss record on reporting rumors, it says  that Foxconn will manufacture the tablet. That makes perfect sense,  since it is the same company that makes many of Apple's products,  including the iPod and iPhone.  One interesting piece of information in the report is that Apple delayed  the launch of the tablet because it was concerned about the strength of  the glass. DigiTimes says that another Foxconn subsidiary, G-Tech  Optoelectronics, will provide a process to strengthen the glass,  allowing production to move forward.  Shipments of the finished tablet are rumored to begin in March or April.