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Much-Hyped Apple Tablet Must Go Beyond E-Reading

Much-Hyped Apple Tablet Must Go Beyond E-Reading Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images Pocket appeal means a lot when it comes to consumer electronics. Enlarge this image toggle caption "It has to forge new ground," says Forrester Research media and technology analyst James McQuivey. There's been lots of speculation on Web sites from MacRumors.com to PCWorld over what the Apple device may offer — including the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously, something that might appeal to corporate users. Sponsor Message Breaking New Multimedia Ground Enlarge this image toggle caption Dave Smith/Microsoft/AP Dave Smith/Microsoft/AP Still, she says, the new device may break new ground in a few key areas including handling multimedia — especially music and video; reading digital books, magazines and newspapers; and gaming.

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