"Hold off on buying our 7" tablet, because Apple's got one coming soon." - Samsung
Personally I think Apple should do it. I feel that, for adults, the current size is perfect -- however, for kids, the size would be better for smaller hands.
As a develolper I hope not, unless they maintain the 1024x768 resolution it is going to cause fragmentation in UI requirements. As a user I really don't care, I don't see myself wanting smaller than 9.7", it is the perfect size IMO.
The size is unlikely, and OLED is just not Apple. They've actually spoken against it I believe.
As for "iPad mini" - Am I the only one who hates this as a name? Even if Apple do release a smaller iPad?
If they did a smaller version there would be too fine line between iphone and ipad. Not good.
Apple could release a tablet with that display resolution for $299 to compete with the Kindle Fire. Just not sure that Apple would want to release a new product with downgraded specs, and how it would affect iPod Touch sales (not so worried about the iPhone because it is, after all, a phone).As a develolper I hope not, unless they maintain the 1024x768 resolution it is going to cause fragmentation in UI requirements. As a user I really don't care, I don't see myself wanting smaller than 9.7", it is the perfect size IMO.
Both? They realized the iPod Touch was too small and a normal iPad would be cost prohibitive? And once they're making it for a remote, why not sell it separately for those who have been asking for it. After all making more of them will reduce the per unit cost for them.Smaller iPad, or remote for new Apple TV?
And this is based on what evidence?Samsung has little to worry. They sell 7.7" tablet with SAMOLED panel. Apple tablets are not going to get this tech so they will be inferior anyways.
MacinDoc said:And this is based on what evidence?Samsung has little to worry. They sell 7.7" tablet with SAMOLED panel. Apple tablets are not going to get this tech so they will be inferior anyways.
Sure Samsung, I'll believe it when I see it.