FT: Apple planning to have a tablet out by Xmas, project "Cocktail"

Wow. The Financial Times (in an article from tomorrow) is saying that Apple will have a tablet out for Christmas.  They are anticipating a September launch (which would coincide with the iPod launches).  Their version of the tablet (10 inches, media focused, App Store) seems to indicate that it will me more iPod than Mac, though they say “full featured, tablet-sized computer”.  

The talks come as Apple is separately racing to offer a portable, full-featured, tablet-sized computer in time for the Christmas shopping season, in what the entertainment industry hopes will be a new revolution. The device could be launched alongside the new content deals, including those aimed at stimulating sales of CD-length music, according to people briefed on the project…

Apple is working with EMI, SonyMusic, Warner Music and Universal Music Group, on a project the company has codenamed