2012 iPad 3 base model for $399? - Page 2

maril1111 · Jan 17, 2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BioOrganism

Oh god. I'm currently saving up for the iPad 2 and I won't reach the right amount before March (the month where the iPad is said to release). But if the iPad 3 will be more expensive....fuuuuuuuuffufuuuuu

same here but if it doesn't have any significant updates (for me) e.g. retina display than I might just buy a 64gb ipad 2 and save the money. BTW if you can go to germany or any western european country like Hungary and they have it quite a bit cheaper like around 500dkk difference between hungary and denmark on the 64gb wifi version.

PracticalMac · Jan 17, 2012, 02:34 PM

Hummm,

While not too hard to predict, maybe the comment of $399 iPad 2 alongside iPad 3 is happening.
Display-panel-shipment-plans-suggest-apple-will-offer-ipad-2-alongside-ipad-3/

NameUndecided · Jan 17, 2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PracticalMac

Hummm,

While not too hard to predict, maybe the comment of $399 iPad 2 alongside iPad 3 is happening.
Display-panel-shipment-plans-suggest-apple-will-offer-ipad-2-alongside-ipad-3/

Yeah, and what was with all of the inexplicable down-votes received for my earlier post in this thread wondering when or if such a report might come out?

wickerman1893 · Jan 17, 2012, 06:45 PM

At $399 your talking the price for a 64GB iPod Touch. Now how many of those people go for the iPad instead of the iPod. Although it would be great for consumers, I can't see Apple doing that.

PracticalMac · Jan 17, 2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NameUndecided

Yeah, and what was with all of the inexplicable down-votes received for my earlier post in this thread wondering when or if such a report might come out?

Ya, rly!

Least U got a + vote this time!

thekev · Jan 17, 2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zcott

The Kindle Fire is sold at a loss on each device.

Wasn't that just stupid analyst napkin math?

poloponies · Jan 17, 2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thekev

Wasn't that just stupid analyst napkin math?

Since any manufacturers supplier costs are closely-guarded secrets they're always going to be estimates, but I don't think there's a lot of disagreement that they're not runnig a profit on the Fire.

wickerman1893 · Jan 17, 2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by poloponies

Since any manufacturers supplier costs are closely-guarded secrets they're always going to be estimates, but I don't think there's a lot of disagreement that they're not runnig a profit on the Fire.

I agree....how can they? They sell them dirt cheap with hopes people will shop in their crappy online store.

Zcott · Jan 18, 2012, 05:36 AM

The loss is anywhere between $2 and $15 on each device, but this is classic Amazon. For the first couple of years of their existence they didn't turn a profit despite massive sales. Cheap prices get people through the door and keep them there.

Apple doesn't need to do this.

LiloThePleo · Jan 18, 2012, 06:29 AM

If I were running a business would I want to undercut my OWN product... No.

If I were running a business would I want a larger item on sale for the same price as a very similar item half the size... No.

If I were running a business would I want to sell at a very minimal, or no profit margin... No.

If I were a business and I was selling millions of a product would I suddenly change my business model... No.

anthonymoody · Jan 18, 2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LiloThePleo

If I were running a business would I want to undercut my OWN product... No.

If I were running a business would I want a larger item on sale for the same price as a very similar item half the size... No.

If I were running a business would I want to sell at a very minimal, or no profit margin... No.

If I were a business and I was selling millions of a product would I suddenly change my business model... No.

You've just made several (classic) blunders made time and again by entrenched businesses over the decades. Nice work

PracticalMac · Jan 18, 2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LiloThePleo

If I were running a business would I want to undercut my OWN product... No.

If I were running a business would I want a larger item on sale for the same price as a very similar item half the size... No.

If I were running a business would I want to sell at a very minimal, or no profit margin... No.

If I were a business and I was selling millions of a product would I suddenly change my business model... No.

Points to Eastman Kodak, Dell, Yahoo, even Microsoft.

Apple almost went away too, but found a new product and new business.

iPod saved the company, not the iPhone or iPad.

poloponies · Jan 18, 2012, 11:11 AM

If a $399 iPad will happen it will likely happen as a feature-limited educational device given the current line of textbook rumors (no cameras, keep the current processor).

SPEEDwithJJ · Jan 18, 2012, 06:43 PM

On the discussion about Apple continuing to offer the iPad 2 as an entry level model when the iPad 3 is eventually released, what is the possibility of Apple releasing a $299 or $349 8GB WiFi only iPad 2?

poloponies · Jan 18, 2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SPEEDwithJJ

On the discussion about Apple continuing to offer the iPad 2 as an entry level model when the iPad 3 is eventually released, what is the possibility of Apple releasing a $299 or $349 8GB WiFi only iPad 2?

Uh, none?

amar majhi · Dec 19, 2012, 08:23 AM

wow ipad 3

amar majhi · Dec 19, 2012, 08:40 AM

wow ipad3! $399? omg!! anyways i love apple. apple mac is the best. apple has beat samsung and will go down and down. i love my iphone 4s but still apple has to increase the battery power. and you know what?? all the korean will be apple users

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Jan 18, 2012, 05:36 AM	#34
Zcott macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Belfast, Ireland	The loss is anywhere between $2 and $15 on each device, but this is classic Amazon. For the first couple of years of their existence they didn't turn a profit despite massive sales. Cheap prices get people through the door and keep them there. Apple doesn't need to do this.
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poloponies macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2010	If a $399 iPad will happen it will likely happen as a feature-limited educational device given the current line of textbook rumors (no cameras, keep the current processor).
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Dec 19, 2012, 08:23 AM	#41
amar majhi macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	wow ipad 3
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amar majhi macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	wow ipad3! $399? omg!! anyways i love apple. apple mac is the best. apple has beat samsung and will go down and down. i love my iphone 4s but still apple has to increase the battery power. and you know what?? all the korean will be apple users
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