New details on Apple tablet emerge; two versions, Jan. 2010

The folks at iLounge attest that they've spoken with someone trustworthy who can reveal facts or confirm rumors on Apple's touch tablet device.

The goods:

• There are three distinct prototypes of the tablet.
• The screen will be 10.7 inches. Seven inches was deemed too small.
• It runs on iPhone OS and is intended to be a multimedia-minded device -- not a netbook replacement.
• There will be two flavors: one 3G-enabled and one not.
• Yes, it will look a lot like the iPhone and iPod touch.
• Bigger screen means bigger resolution. Expect "720p or thereabouts."
• "Apple is currently planning to announce it on or before January 19, 2010, and to use an iPhone-like hype buildup period to start selling it in May or June."
• It's awaiting Jobs' sign-off.

Needless to say, if this is true, the iTunes environment and App Store is about to get very interesting.