And the price tag is taking some shape: about $1200-1500 U.S., which is a slight cry from the earlier notions of an iPod-priced, iMac-powerful device.
The indications are there will be two versions, one with a 9.7-inch screen and one with a 10.6-inch screen. The device is Apple's entry into the e-reader market, and given its shrewd marketing history, it is expected the company's thrust could be a game changer.