[iPad] Will Apple surprise us again?

gadget123 · Jan 28, 2013, 07:52 PM

Nobody expected a new Ipad at the end of last year. Some say it's too soon for another but would Apple really keep us waiting until October?

They could revert back to the original release schedule and bring us Ipad 2 mini and Ipad 5 in March.

Alundra · Jan 28, 2013, 07:53 PM

I hope so. I really want to buy the ipad 5 right now

gadget123 · Jan 28, 2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alundra

I hope so. I really want to buy the ipad 5 right now

I know..who would buy a heavy thing like Ipad 4 when they know Ipad mini looks great and Ipad 5 will look similar?

kitzuki · Jan 29, 2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gadget123

I know..who would buy a heavy thing like Ipad 4 when they know Ipad mini looks great and Ipad 5 will look similar?

Never knew 1.6 pounds was considered heavy. Lol no physical labor in your days? I have a Sony z at 3.5 pounds man that must be a boulder

Appl3FTW · Jan 29, 2013, 05:57 PM

They just released 128gb version

DesertEagle · Jan 29, 2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Appl3FTW

They just released 128gb version

Released it already? When will it hit the shelves?

jonnyb098 · Jan 30, 2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gadget123

I know..who would buy a heavy thing like Ipad 4 when they know Ipad mini looks great and Ipad 5 will look similar?

Wow, I guess Apple should include a membership to the gym for all the poor souls that can't lift that horribly heavy iPad with retina display. C'mon, really?

PEople who would buy it are those who want an amazing display and insanely fast performance who don't want to wait 10 months. Oh yeah and people who aren't weak......

kitzuki · Jan 30, 2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jonnyb098

Wow, I guess Apple should include a membership to the gym for all the poor souls that can't lift that horribly heavy iPad with retina display. C'mon, really?

PEople who would buy it are those who want an amazing display and insanely fast performance who don't want to wait 10 months. Oh yeah and people who aren't weak......

This can not be stated enough. The damn ipad4 weighs less than a high school text book. you aren't holding a flat screen tv...or even a 5 pound device

bigboar · Jan 31, 2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gadget123

I know..who would buy a heavy thing like Ipad 4 when they know Ipad mini looks great and Ipad 5 will look similar?

I would assume people who are strong enough to hold a can of pop and drink it without their arm falling off and also dont want a device that is pretty to look at but become very disappointed once they turn it on...just a guess though...

WilliamLondon · Jan 31, 2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboar

I would assume people who are strong enough to hold a can of pop and drink it without their arm falling off and also dont want a device that is pretty to look at but become very disappointed once they turn it on...just a guess though...

Could we just leave it at "people who want more screen real estate" or "people who want one of the most amazing tablet displays" instead of incorporating a bunch of (tired!) thinly veiled attacks on people who like the mini?

irDigital0l · Jan 28, 2013, 07:56 PM

Its not really a surprise considering the iPad refresh cycle has been in March since the iPad 1. (Only reason why it was fall last year was due to the Lightning connector).

Imagine how stupid Apple would look if the cheaper iPad Mini had better specs than then the supposedly "better/full" iPad.

gadget123 · Jan 28, 2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by irDigital0l

Its not really a surprise considering the iPad refresh cycle has been in March since the iPad 1. (Only reason why it was fall last year was due to the Lightning connector).

Imagine how stupid Apple would look if the cheaper iPad Mini had better specs than then the supposedly "better/full" iPad.

That's true.

Even if Ipad mini 2 comes around people shouldn't be too disappointed. Reconditioned prices should come right down.

irDigital0l · Jan 28, 2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gadget123

That's true.

Even if Ipad mini 2 comes around people shouldn't be too disappointed. Reconditioned prices should come right down.

Also its highly unlikely that Apple will release all their iOS devices in the fall.

Sep - iPhone 5S, new iPod Touch
Oct - iPad 5, iPad Mini 2

1. They won't have a new iOS device in the Spring which is where they most need it at. HTC M7, Samsung Galaxy SIV, $99 Nexus 7, Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro, etc.

2. Apple's going to have supply issues like they did last year again. They released the iPad too late and mainly the 9.7'' iPad was hit with supply chain problem. Although nothing too big for Apple, it did cost them to loose sales.

gadget123 · Jan 28, 2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by irDigital0l

Also its highly unlikely that Apple will release all their iOS devices in the fall.

Sep - iPhone 5S, new iPod Touch
Oct - iPad 5, iPad Mini 2

1. They won't have a new iOS device in the Spring which is where they most need it at. HTC M7, Samsung Galaxy SIV, $99 Nexus 7, Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro, etc.

2. Apple's going to have supply issues like they did last year again. They released the iPad too late and mainly the 9.7'' iPad was hit with supply chain problem. Although nothing too big for Apple, it did cost them to loose sales.

Yes I think Apple will stick to the later in the year release for Iphone 5.

I'm afraid if you just got an Ipad 4 tough luck. Ipad 3 owners had to suffer when a new Ipad was released last year..well I sort of never bothered as the spec bumps were decent but I was waiting for a re design like Ipad mini.

ZuneMan? · Jan 28, 2013, 10:13 PM

They will always surprise us

tonyy · Jan 29, 2013, 02:05 PM

Since the 128gb is going to be out Feb 5, the percentage of a redesigned ipad 5 coming out in March is greatly reduced.

I believe Apple needs to come out with something this spring to keep sales up. Waiting until late summer/fall for a new release seems risky.

Ipad 5 in the fall, new iphone in the summer, and a retina ipad mini this spring would be sweet.

Nimravus · Jan 30, 2013, 02:55 AM

I can't wait! Glad I held off upgrading my iPad 3rd gen... Definitely getting the 128gb LTE. I hate having to manage the skimpy 64gb space on my current iPad. 128 is decent. I hope they will offer 256 and 512gb this fall.

Apple seems to now not have a set product cycle so we will probably see the iPad 5 this fall. Incremental updates here and there. I love it. I HATE the old yearly updates.

Samtb · Jan 30, 2013, 04:59 AM

The ipad 5 and mini 2 must have one of the most unpredictable launch dates in the history of Ios. I've heard March, October and even WWDC.

OSMac · Jan 30, 2013, 05:20 AM

Many comment the 5 will have a slim design like the iPad mini.
Just can't see that in March, the 5 is thicker as it needs a bigger battery.

It will take at least 6-10 months for a Soc/screen to be available that will allow the design to be as thin as the mini.

That combined with the 128GB release , pretty much rules out any iPad 5 until fall and even then I don't think it will be as thin as the mini.

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Alundra macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	I hope so. I really want to buy the ipad 5 right now
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Appl3FTW macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2012	They just released 128gb version
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irDigital0l macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2010	Its not really a surprise considering the iPad refresh cycle has been in March since the iPad 1. (Only reason why it was fall last year was due to the Lightning connector). Imagine how stupid Apple would look if the cheaper iPad Mini had better specs than then the supposedly "better/full" iPad.
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Jan 29, 2013, 02:05 PM	#16
tonyy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis	Since the 128gb is going to be out Feb 5, the percentage of a redesigned ipad 5 coming out in March is greatly reduced. I believe Apple needs to come out with something this spring to keep sales up. Waiting until late summer/fall for a new release seems risky. Ipad 5 in the fall, new iphone in the summer, and a retina ipad mini this spring would be sweet.
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Jan 30, 2013, 02:55 AM	#17
Nimravus macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	I can't wait! Glad I held off upgrading my iPad 3rd gen... Definitely getting the 128gb LTE. I hate having to manage the skimpy 64gb space on my current iPad. 128 is decent. I hope they will offer 256 and 512gb this fall. Apple seems to now not have a set product cycle so we will probably see the iPad 5 this fall. Incremental updates here and there. I love it. I HATE the old yearly updates.
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Jan 30, 2013, 04:59 AM	#18
Samtb macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	The ipad 5 and mini 2 must have one of the most unpredictable launch dates in the history of Ios. I've heard March, October and even WWDC.
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Jan 30, 2013, 05:20 AM	#19
OSMac macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2010	Many comment the 5 will have a slim design like the iPad mini. Just can't see that in March, the 5 is thicker as it needs a bigger battery. It will take at least 6-10 months for a Soc/screen to be available that will allow the design to be as thin as the mini. That combined with the 128GB release , pretty much rules out any iPad 5 until fall and even then I don't think it will be as thin as the mini.
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