The iPhone and iPod touch fit in your pocket, a 7 inch tablet would not, but it would be too small o offer much improvement over the iPod touch.
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The iPhone and iPod touch fit in your pocket, a 7 inch tablet would not, but it would be too small o offer much improvement over the iPod touch.
Different strokes for different folks. Just like some people need or want a full size car, some need a mid and then you have others who want a compact car.
A 7-8" tablet would be nice.
Just because SJ says it's not doesn't make it gospel.
I can see the need for a device that size. The Tab has sold pretty well, other companies have announced a 7" & 10" version, RIM has a 7" version coming out.
If they sell well I bet Apple will follow suit the next go around and nothing will be said about it.
A 7-8" tablet would be nice.
Just because SJ says it's not doesn't make it gospel.
I can see the need for a device that size. The Tab has sold pretty well, other companies have announced a 7" & 10" version, RIM has a 7" version coming out.
If they sell well I bet Apple will follow suit the next go around and nothing will be said about it.
There's no question that Apple can reverse its positions on features as it has done in the past. However, when they have reversed themselves it was usually after a significant interval and usually after technology has caught up to their goals. If their position on the October 2010 earnings call was that a 7" wasn't in Apple's future, then they sure as hell aren't introducing a 7" in March/April 2011. It may very well be that they figure out a good smaller-size solution in 2012, but I wouldn't expect it before then.
I'm not so sure, they have pushed the 10'' tablet pretty hard and even throw some attacks on the 7'' models. Now, of course Jobs and Apple have changed course in the past, and they might do it here, but I'm not expecting a 7'' iPad soon.
The only reason I could see Apple going to the 7'' model is because they could get a "retina display" more easily the the 10'' screen(I imagine)
Yeah I wasn't counting 2011 as the next go around. 2011 is pretty much set in stone. I guess I should have cleared that up by saying I was talking about Gen3
When money's to be had who cares about what was said in the past. It may be Gen 3 or Gen 4 but if smaller devices are selling well enough I expect Apple will follow suit if smaller devices don't then Apple will hold it's position.
Ever heard of Ansel Adams? Most people can't imagine why one would want to hike into the mountains with an 8x10 large format camera...but he did.
Most wouldn't take a Nikon D3 with a 70-200/2.8 to a kids birthday party, but do.
Personally, as a photographer, a huge camera would be awesome. I would LOVE for iPad 2 to come out with a 8 or higher mp camera. WOW!!!
Can you imagine how cool it would be to take photos on the iPad, then sticking it on the counter an showing off the photos???