

The currently shipping 9.7" iPad has been seen as a huge success selling 3.27 million units during the first quarter of sales.
Article Link: 7-Inch iPad to Launch By Christmas?
Why would anyone want a smaller one?
If you want smaller, get a iPod Touch
For starters, a 7" iPad would compete more directly with a well-established eReader market, so we know there is a demand for smaller tablet devices. Also, it would likely be less expensive, which would definitely spur sales. The high entry price of the iPad has been a well documented inhibitor of many sales. Let's not forget that over forty percent of iPad buyers have a self-reported income of over $100,000. If Apple really wants to bring this product category to the masses, they will need to make it cheaper. A smaller, less pricey model would proceed down the correct path. That's one reason why the iPod mini/nano is the best selling model in the iPod lineup.Why would anyone want a smaller one?
If you want smaller, get a iPod Touch
Have you held a nook or kindle?
Why would anyone want a smaller one?
If you want smaller, get a iPod Touch
Eh, I would only like this if it were super cheap.
Wouldn't this be a nightmare for app developers if the resolution is different from the iPhone 4 or current iPad?
Eh, I would only like this if it were super cheap.
Wouldn't this be a nightmare for app developers if the resolution is different from the iPhone 4 or current iPad?
The high entry price of the iPad has been a well documented inhibitor of many sales.