Apple prepares to launch possible tablet computer

Speculation is rife that Apple is preparing to launch what could be a new kind of tablet computer.

The California based firm is due to reveal its latest product at 1800GMT on Wednesday 27 January.

So what could it be like and do we really need it?

Amid all the rumours, gadget experts Fraser MacDonald, Will Findlater and Tom Wiggins from Stuff Magazine discuss what could be unveiled.