Will Verizon take on Apple tablet in 2010?

While 2009 saw the rise of the netbook, 2010 may be primed for the rise - or better yet, the resurrection - of the tablet computer. With rumors of Apple's iSlate - although that name is not official - gaining steam and credence it may be fueling the interest of others to get into the market. In fact, CNET reported that Verizon might be looking closely at entering the tablet or slate fray as it looks to diversify and expand its offerings. "I do think that slates are going to be emerging in rapid succession in 2010," said Brian Ullem, who heads emerging devices for Verizon Wireless. "What remains to be seen is how people use them. And the operating systems that manufacturers and carriers will select." Meanwhile, as Verizon contemplates entering the tablet market, Apple seems closer to the rumored January 2010 launch of its 10-inch iSlate as some of the part suppliers begin to be leaked to the media. . According to evertiq.com, Foxconn's subsidiary Innolux will be producing the 10-inch touch screen for the new iSlate. Other, primarily Chinese and Taiwanese companies have been named in reports to be providing other components of the iSlate.