Compete against a device that they've already far outclassed? We don't even know how many of these Amazon actually sold and what % share they have. The Kindle Fire has been a massive disappointment.
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Compete against a device that they've already far outclassed? We don't even know how many of these Amazon actually sold and what % share they have. The Kindle Fire has been a massive disappointment.
^^^ Lame attempt at flame bait.
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An iPad at 7.85" would be a hell of a lot more portable. Bring it!
Which is exactly why i'd rather buy a Kindle Fire than an iPad2. I have an iPad2 sitting 3 feet from me right now. Its been in my home for what now, 2 months? Total time of use? 15 minutes, if even that. None which were for personal benefit. If i had a Fire (or 7" iPad) I'd use it every day, for hours.
This is getting annoying now. It seems I read all these different articles about the Fire and iPad but I still don't know why some, including this article, persist to compare the Fire to the iPad?
If these comparisons are made then you must concede the Fire as the better device due to its much better value. Or stop making any comparisons.
And a 7" iPad is still going to be too big judging by the 4:3 ratio of the 8" Archos tablet, it's not pocket friendly at all as its more square.
Sure 7" iPad is welcome but it's no doubt high price will still rule it out as a comparable product to the Fire.
If these comparisons are made then you must concede the Fire as the better device due to its much better value. Or stop making any comparisons.
And a 7" iPad is still going to be too big judging by the 4:3 ratio of the 8" Archos tablet, it's not pocket friendly at all as its more square.
Sure 7" iPad is welcome but it's no doubt high price will still rule it out as a comparable product to the Fire.
Hard to believe your post got downvoted on MR
The more screen real estate the better,
Thats one of the reasons i no longer can use iPhones. Too small for me now. I find a bigger screen much more useful
Why not iPod HD
Why not an iPod Touch HD, with a screen size of around 6 to 7 inchs with the iPhone/iPod touch retina screen resolution ??? This way nobody would go against Steve's idea that a smaller screen for a tablet is too small! Smaller borders would also make the device more portable...
Why not an iPod Touch HD, with a screen size of around 6 to 7 inchs with the iPhone/iPod touch retina screen resolution ??? This way nobody would go against Steve's idea that a smaller screen for a tablet is too small! Smaller borders would also make the device more portable...
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8" iPhone
Maybe the idea is that Siri is so good that you can do all of your typical phone oriented activity with a bluetooth headset and then whip out the 8" iPad-ish phone device when you need to do some mobile computing.
Perhaps Apple would have a headset with just enough of a clever tweak to warrant many people going with it instead of a third party headset and also make a trendy shoulder strap to hold it that everyone will want (I'm thinking like a shoulder gun holster! Très chic!)
Maybe not, but this thread is full of interesting ideas for the form factor and the future of iPad/iPod/iPhone. Apple has some room to really try some interesting changes in the product lines and, knowing Apple, it will.
Maybe the idea is that Siri is so good that you can do all of your typical phone oriented activity with a bluetooth headset and then whip out the 8" iPad-ish phone device when you need to do some mobile computing.
Perhaps Apple would have a headset with just enough of a clever tweak to warrant many people going with it instead of a third party headset and also make a trendy shoulder strap to hold it that everyone will want (I'm thinking like a shoulder gun holster! Très chic!)
Maybe not, but this thread is full of interesting ideas for the form factor and the future of iPad/iPod/iPhone. Apple has some room to really try some interesting changes in the product lines and, knowing Apple, it will.
Apparently a burning bush. Then come the huge tablets and the rest is history. Kinda.
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huh??? They've been selling an average of 1mm a week for the past few weeks... sure sounds like a massive disappointment to me
If I want to use a smaller screen, I simply use my iPhone. Reading and using the larger iPad is a lot more comfortable (using my fat fingers) and holding at arms length than holding the iPhone at the tip of my nose, but the iPhone easily fits in my pocket. A 7" iPad is a lousy compromise since it's too small to easily finger, and too large to fit in my pocket. Those that purchase current 7" product do not do so because of the 7" size.
Besides, creating a 7" iPad would canabalize both product's sales. Apple shouldn't try to compete against itself. They'll loose no mater what.
Besides, creating a 7" iPad would canabalize both product's sales. Apple shouldn't try to compete against itself. They'll loose no mater what.
10" is ideal size for me. I'll stick with original iPad size.
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i'm just stating my personal preference. I'm not stopping anyone from wanting one or stopping Apple from making one. Please, negative voter, go see a doctor.
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i'm just stating my personal preference. I'm not stopping anyone from wanting one or stopping Apple from making one. Please, negative voter, go see a doctor.
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huh??? They've been selling an average of 1mm a week for the past few weeks... sure sounds like a massive disappointment to me
Too bad they are selling crappy devices. When i saw quite a few reviews on youtube i thought they are joking and when i tried it myself first thought was WTF.
It's horrible.
He hasn't got any. The Kindle Fire sells over 1 million units a week and has great customer feedback.
His ass, most likely. KF is Amazons best selling product since launch (10 weeks by now?). In total, they are selling 1M kindles per week. Wouldn't be surprised if they have sold at least 2 million Fires already. Leaked pre-orders point in this direction too (250k in the first week, if i remember correctly).
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No, that is Kindles. Not KF. KF is the best selling of the bunch though.
Not necessary for Apple to compete with a 7" POS from Amazon.
If Amazon's Kindle Fire Is So Hot, Why Is It Still In Stock?
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/12...-so-hot-why-is-it-still-in-stock/?iid=T_Blogs
LOL!
BTW- I do like Amazon a lot , especially Prime! I buy a ton of stuff for my business weekly at Amazon over Office Max, Best Buy, Micro Center, Target. But no way this Kindle will sway me from an iPad.
If Amazon's Kindle Fire Is So Hot, Why Is It Still In Stock?
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/12...-so-hot-why-is-it-still-in-stock/?iid=T_Blogs
LOL!
BTW- I do like Amazon a lot , especially Prime! I buy a ton of stuff for my business weekly at Amazon over Office Max, Best Buy, Micro Center, Target. But no way this Kindle will sway me from an iPad.
Makes sense unless they can double sales of smaller iPad compared to bigger iPad.
If i were to buy a 7" device, i would do so primarily because of its size. Why else would you buy one?
Those two sentences are mutually exclusive unless you are only talking about you're own personal disappointment. Just saying.
My personal estimation is that Amazon just got on to the starting line this Holiday season and early next year we will see what the real product is going to be. Amazon has an ecosystem that overlaps some with Apple's but with similar strength overall and a media consumption device is a perfect way to leverage it into the future. Amazon isn't just going to give up even if the sales numbers are lower than some expect.
In many ways it's good for us consumers that Amazon is there to compete with Apple in that space, but I think both (and all) are really fighting against the content providers and the old way of selling. Except Google which seems content to make money by putting ads on everything, for better or worse. (Personally, I'm tired of ads, though I like many things Google.)
size matters
It's too bad there is not a way yet to have the ipad fold in half or quarters and then not barely see the fold line when opened-carrying it around would be a lot more convenient. Or have a pico projector built into a smaller unit. Why not integrate the phone?
It's too bad there is not a way yet to have the ipad fold in half or quarters and then not barely see the fold line when opened-carrying it around would be a lot more convenient. Or have a pico projector built into a smaller unit. Why not integrate the phone?
Doesn't work like that.
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But there is (re: fold). Apple just haven't "invented" it yet.
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I agree. the 4:3 ratio is a problem. 16:10 would be optimal in my book.
huh?? I have one for the GF, she preferred it to the iPad when I asked which one she wanted. Exactly how is it horrible? Considering I actually have one, two different devices. Compared to the other smaller 7" tablets it kicks ass.
I'm guessing price? Software? Android tablets only seem to sell when the price hits a certain point and it either has to be at a loss on a larger device or near loss on a 7" device to sell. So, if you've got $200 to spend on a tablet, a fire sale or a 7" inch tablet is you're only choice.