They might make some changes, but I can't see the shape and size changing
Maybe a processor tweak and screen
Maybe a processor tweak and screen
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All iPads So the iPad 5 might be coming in March after all
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My point was that even if the processor power of phones, tablets and laptops are exactly equal, consumers will want three devices--not one--as the form factors are optimized for different tasks. Whats diriving the market right now is that laptops are a mature technology, while tablets and phones are evolving. That and the fact that mobie devices have a sort of "fashion" aspect. Its much more gratifying to show the new mini to your friends that the latest--and largely indestinguishable--incarnation of the mbp or mba.
I think the reason APL stock is depressed is that the market is seeing foward to a point where tablets and phones have maximum penetration and mature technologies--and thus flatter sales. I see consumers becoming very blase about phones, as small tablets become a "must have" technology. I think the tablet development curve still has a long way to go, so I am less pessimistic.
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The days of technology staying "current" for more than 6 months are over. All of the people complaining are going to have to get used to it.
Operating systems used to last 3 or 4 years before being replaced, now they get replaced every 12 months (both Microsoft and Apple are on yearly updates now).
Totally agree with that, besides there is just too much competition for Apple to do a 12 month iPad refresh. On the iPod side it's easier to get away with a longer refresh because the iPod still has a huge marketshare.
If the notebook didn't kill the desktop, the tablet CERTAINLY won't. The desktop isn't going anywhere. A lot of people actually enjoy sitting at a desk while working, surfing, etc. on a large monitor.
Maybe it didn't kill the desktop, but it sure seems like the desktop took a beating!
We're not really that far from this scenario, are we? I mean, our laptops are really quite powerful - I've just ordered a big monitor for my MBA 11" so I can enjoy the big screen at my desk with a quite small laptop that is actually much more powerful than my "long in the tooth" iMac desktop. Next is that we'll connect our tablets in some similar manner and use them as "desktops". The term "desktop" in the future will mean a monitor, keyboard and pointing device on a desk you plug some other device into - the CPU will be laptop (today), tablet (tomorrow) and/or phone (just a smaller tablet, right?). You could come home, plug your iPhone in and have a full-sized keyboard, mouse/trackpad and monitor that runs apps we only used to run on a powerful desktop. We're getting there and it won't be long, will it, till we see this? How exciting.
Great pleasure to hear comment from Newbie who just joined the forum less than a month. I wouldn't say naive but maybe just plain stupid!!! and should have think twice before posting.
Search for old thread!!! and see how people react to apple cutting out Ipad 3 after six month and remove them from the store. Macrumors need to have approval system from new comers.
Apple had to release the 4th gen iPad when they did. Why would anyone buy a new iOS device with a 30 pin dock connector. (Yes I understand that someone might have 30 pin accessories, but it's time to move ahead.) My wife was harassing me to update my first gen. I wasn't going to do it till the iPad got the new lightning connector.
In fairness, half the posts in those threads were negative towards that posiition.
I agree. In couple years most younger people will not use desktops or laptops at home. Smartphones and tablets will do almost everything they would want from a bigger device. These bigger computers will look very outdated and awkward. I use my high end Sony z21 laptop only before sleep to catch a movie while browsing. iPad and iPhone are my living room devices
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Pure speculation. If we get accustomed to seeing Apple products twice a year we may wonder how we ever got along with yearly updates. The product in the stores will always be new.
Updates twice a year smooths out the production cycle. Instead of a huge burst once a year the factory has two smaller increases to deal with.
It also helps Apple combat the competition. Not many can keep up with this schedule at the volumes needed to be a world wide competitor.
Note, I have no idea if Apple is moving to a twice yearly update schedule, though that is the rumor.
I hope it does happen. It seems to me that the iPad 4 is a life cycle impulse (LCI mid cycle refresh). I'm hoping for a new model, slimmer and lighter with an iPad mini inspired design.
Updating the iPad every 6 months is a ridiculous idea. What would be new about it considering software updates are on an annual basis? Faster processor? New case design? I'm sure Apple spent a boat load of money on their current manufacturing processes (which Ive calls their most complex and ambitious). Would they really switch that out every 6 months? For what reason? To keep up with Samsung or whoever just came out with a new gadget? Stupid. I know technology is constantly changing. And I don't think companies should be 100% bound to specific release schedules. But this push to constantly update product in order to keep up with the Jones' is madness.
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Would Apple then move to twice yearly software updates too? I still don't understand this need to have new product every 6 months. Is there really that much revolutionary stuff happening in tech that warrant such frequent product refreshes?
How can you even consider 6 months updates when everything is so obvious and clear with what Apple is doing... they launched the 4th gen iPad to bring it in line with iPhone 5's connector ( never really understood those people that got angry because Apple changed to Lightning... what, you suddenly lost your 30-pin connector or it stopped working ?! ) and with the 32nm CPU technology.
It's just a one time thing... until they change the connector again
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Everything Apple does is to maximize their profits by bringing their products almost in line.
It wouldn't be a suprise if their SoCs will be divided like this:
Ax SoCs - iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV
AxX SoCs - iPad, iPad mini
And what's the problem with releasing A7X before the A7 ?
It's just a one time thing... until they change the connector again
) jk.Everything Apple does is to maximize their profits by bringing their products almost in line.
It wouldn't be a suprise if their SoCs will be divided like this:
Ax SoCs - iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV
AxX SoCs - iPad, iPad mini
And what's the problem with releasing A7X before the A7 ?
It does not have to be six months all the time. My feeling is the mini is trouncing larger iPads in sales. If Apple rather not see this continue, well time to put out a thinner lighter one than current larger ones.
RIM CEO says in three to five years laptops will be history.
http://bgr.com/2012/11/19/thorsten-heins-interview-blackberry-10/