June could be a big month for Apple with the launch not only of its iPhone but of a solid state laptop.
The iPhone is expected to be launched in the US this month with a version which supports GSM and GPRS but not 3G. It is expected to cost over $500 and be tied to the Cingular wireless network.
“The software is at least five years ahead of anyone else,” said Apple CEO Steve Jobs. It is expected to have a tie-in to YouTube.
In September, a European version of the iPhone is to be announced which will include support for 3G.
Taiwan’s Quanta Computer is reported to be building the European iPhone from September, and plans to ship five million units next year.
The Apple solid state laptop will weigh around 1kg and will probably have a 32Gbyte hard disc.