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7-Inch iPad Resembling iPhone 4 Now a 'Finished Product'?
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Article Link: 7-Inch iPad Resembling iPhone 4 Now a 'Finished Product'?
Why???? The 9.7 in. is perfect. It's large enough to have a fully functional keyboard and is pleasant for viewing. 7in. is too close to the line between an iPhone and an iPad.
Good news everyone! I will have one. 7" is a nice size for me. My phone - is my phone - I do not need an iPhone to just phone. but this little gadget would fit my needs better than the new iPod touch.
If they do roll
If in fact Apple is going to do this iPad I highly doubt it will be available for this Holiday season. March - April will seem more like it.
I´ve never read on Macrumors about Apple ordering 7" touchscreens from an asian manufacturer. This things usually are known months before, but I might be wrong. I want to be wrong.
If in fact Apple is going to do this iPad I highly doubt it will be available for this Holiday season. March - April will seem more like it.
I´ve never read on Macrumors about Apple ordering 7" touchscreens from an asian manufacturer. This things usually are known months before, but I might be wrong. I want to be wrong.
I don't need a smaller one, and will get rid of mine and replace it with a new 9.7" if it gets FaceTime, though we really also need FaceTime Desktop to connect to iChat users. But more like the iP4, I hope this doesn't mean flat. The curved back is ergo, makes it easier to pick up and handle.
I rather have 7 inch iPad. Only question I have in my mind is if PDF's will be displayed nicely on a 7 iPad.
More in-line with the Kindle/Nook eBook size. Lighter and easier to handle. Improved supply chain. Typical Apple Small/Medium/Large product differentiation. (iPod touch/7"iPad/10"iPad=13"/15"/17" Macbooks).
What's not to like?
As long as it's still 1024x768 or 960x640 it should be a fine addition to the iOS family.
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What's not to like?
As long as it's still 1024x768 or 960x640 it should be a fine addition to the iOS family.
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fake
This picture is an obvious fake. Look at the Home button. It is always the same size on all iOS devices, yet on this 7" iPad it is smaller, just like they simply scaled the entire image of the current iPad. Its a FAKE!
This picture is an obvious fake. Look at the Home button. It is always the same size on all iOS devices, yet on this 7" iPad it is smaller, just like they simply scaled the entire image of the current iPad. Its a FAKE!
Choice my friend... choice!
Plus, I would think it would be a cheaper price point. I was never a fan of the rumored smaller iPad, but, with the right features (like a camera) it would be kick butt for the holidays. But they would have to upgrade the current model too. Apple would clean up if they released new iPads before the end of the year. It's already a big seller, but this with an update and more games in time for the holidays.... big win for Apple if they do.
A smaller iPad, with a lower price is a great move by Apple to compete with Kindle and other ereaders. When the new 7 inch iPad finally makes its appearance, it will be available to almost everybody in the country according to recent news that the iPad will soon be sold in more retails stores.
Those who were on the edge about buying the first iPad model will probably make then leap this time and go for then cheaper, smaller version.
Those who were on the edge about buying the first iPad model will probably make then leap this time and go for then cheaper, smaller version.
as long as it doesn't replace the current size. The current size is perfect (for me, of course) to browse web pages and read comic books (nerd alert). With a 7" I'd have to pinch and zoom to read the panels.
I guess that depends on the PDF you got in mind. Scientific papers are probably a bit of a hassle .. books may work just fine.
I would guess they would increase the resolution a bit compared to the current 9.7" iPad .. not directly retina ppi .. but maybe a little better.
Anyhow .. I like the current iPad form factor .. put in a couple more features and I may think about it.
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BIGGER!!! I want a 12-13". Only way I can justify it. Significantly bigger than my iPhone and I could eliminate my Macbook. Why make it smaller, closer to the iPhone, I don't get it
