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7.85-Inch iPad to Ramp Up Production in September at Foxconn Brazil
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Something to ponder ...
Why are we thinking of this as "the iPad Mini" like a totally different consumer product? I think we need to prepare for the mindset of purchasing iPads like we do Macs now.
Want to buy an iPad? Ok - what screen size? Retina or not? Wifi or 3G? Storage space? Any other BTO option?
At the end of the day it's still just an iPad. We don't call the 11" MBA the MBA Mini.
I think with Apple changing the naming scheme of the new iPad - this may be what begins happening.
Why are we thinking of this as "the iPad Mini" like a totally different consumer product? I think we need to prepare for the mindset of purchasing iPads like we do Macs now.
Want to buy an iPad? Ok - what screen size? Retina or not? Wifi or 3G? Storage space? Any other BTO option?
At the end of the day it's still just an iPad. We don't call the 11" MBA the MBA Mini.
I think with Apple changing the naming scheme of the new iPad - this may be what begins happening.
Hahaha I think the thing we're all debating is if Apple would make one, not if they could. We're all in agreement that Apple can walk and chew gum at the same time, except for you.
Exactly. And just like how (correct me if I'm wrong) adding the 11 inch sku to the MacBook Air resulted in dramatically better sales for the line, Apple's making a bet that the same will happen for th iPad line.
iPad Air anyone?
i m in asia too, held one yes its heavy but not a small sized device, the components need to get lighter not the screen that needs to be smaller, ipad size is perfect for content consumption device.
To each his own. I purchased the new iPad for my kid and did not like it's size and weight. So we're waiting for a smaller iPad. I also will benefit from a smaller iPad because I have apps for my home theater that will control the devices. It's way better than a universal remote and I'm willing to pay the price to use it as such.
Without Steve Jobs, Apple is falling into the rabbit hole.... This company it's supposed to LEAD not to FOLLOW. Let the small tablets fight with each other and keep improving the iPad in it's form factor. Now we are going to have an inconsistent app ecosystem as Android with apps that will look good on that space and others that wont fit. Why Apple?? Why?
As I said before, a smaller iPad is as relevant as a 27" inch iPhone. If this really happens, it will be a CLEAR sign that Apple has lost its way under Cook's non-visionary leadership, who seems to cave to each and every stupid "advice" by vocal analysts and customers.
I assure you: a smaller iPad would be the first of many post-SJ blunders, just like Sculley did with the fragmentation of the Mac line back in the 90s (PowerMac, Performa, LC, Quadra and Centris)...Cook is an executor, NOT an innovator.
...and that's the key to improving the ipod touch. Add gps and maybe prepaid data and voila, there's now a need for a larger battery. Might as well bump the screen while you're at it.
The major factor in this is +price+.
I dont believe the form factor is all that important to people buying a KF or N7 (7 still wont fit in a pocket, its only slightly more portable), its that you can buy (especially with the Nexus 7) a very nice tablet product for $200-250.
...and I dont see an Apple 7-8 tablet, if it follows the current design model, being _that_ much cheaper. An iPad 2 is now $399 retail, 16GB, WiFi only, and Id figure the internals on a iPad Mini would be the same, and the reduction in size could even wind up costing more.
Apple loves to tout battery life across a family of products, so a 7.xx tablet with 10 hours of battery life (assuming an A5, 1024x768 display) might have to use a more costly display or battery tech[?] On the other hand, they might decide to cut costs on the materials: maybe go to cheaper plastic chassis? (that would have a positive side effect of being lighter, which is a attribute the small tablet manufacturers carp about).
I think the magic price point is $299 (or less). So maybe an 8GB model for $299 (and the upgrade to 16GB for $50, to $349), plus if cell/3G is an option, +$ along the lines of the full sized iPad models.
I dont believe the form factor is all that important to people buying a KF or N7 (7 still wont fit in a pocket, its only slightly more portable), its that you can buy (especially with the Nexus 7) a very nice tablet product for $200-250.
...and I dont see an Apple 7-8 tablet, if it follows the current design model, being _that_ much cheaper. An iPad 2 is now $399 retail, 16GB, WiFi only, and Id figure the internals on a iPad Mini would be the same, and the reduction in size could even wind up costing more.
Apple loves to tout battery life across a family of products, so a 7.xx tablet with 10 hours of battery life (assuming an A5, 1024x768 display) might have to use a more costly display or battery tech[?] On the other hand, they might decide to cut costs on the materials: maybe go to cheaper plastic chassis? (that would have a positive side effect of being lighter, which is a attribute the small tablet manufacturers carp about).
I think the magic price point is $299 (or less). So maybe an 8GB model for $299 (and the upgrade to 16GB for $50, to $349), plus if cell/3G is an option, +$ along the lines of the full sized iPad models.
When it is actually announced, all those here who said it is a dumb idea and won't ever happen will suddenly be singing its praises.
Not if you live in a 3rd world country, which is what Brazil is, and where the rumor says it will be manufactured.
The price has to come way down for the iPad to go mainstream there. An iPad mini may be the way to accomplish that.
Just for kicks, I was rereading all the 2010 articles covering the ipad and all the naysayers who claim that it would never work. Just a giant ipod that can't make call. I already have a laptop. No multitasking/flash = fail. Boy were they off the mark.
This thread is like deja vu all over again. But then again, even a broken down clock is correct twice a day.
This thread is like deja vu all over again. But then again, even a broken down clock is correct twice a day.
I'm really not understanding all the iPad mini haters? If you don't like it, don't use it. Pretty simple.
Personally, I'm after a smaller iPad and a larger 'Prosumer' iPad that has more of an OSX feel to it. I find the current iPad both too small and too big.
Personally, I'm after a smaller iPad and a larger 'Prosumer' iPad that has more of an OSX feel to it. I find the current iPad both too small and too big.
I think Steve Jobs was right that a tablet needs to be around 10" to be effective, but there are times when a smaller will do fine. In retrospect, maybe they should have called the current iPad line, "iPad Pro" and the smaller one just iPad
Weak argument. Apple supports devices much longer than the competition. How many Android devices don't support ICS and have only ben on the market less than a year. Is it a first ten device if it just a smaller form factor? It will release with iOS6.