7-Inch iPad with Retina Display Coming in October Priced at $200-$250?

[chleuasme]

I'd love a 7" iPad for reading and playing games on the bus. I love the bigger one, but that generally stays at home for Internet and games on the sofa. Bring it on!

a 7.85" iPad wouldn't be so much smaller than an iPad 9.7", and way wider than a 7" tablet/e-reader generally with a 16:9 screen.
To visualize sizes better, this picture can help.


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The iPod Touch remained unchanged since the Autumn 2010.
Maybe Apple will have a new device to sell next october, at $199, but my guess is it will then simply be an iPod Touch revisited.

I still don't buy the 8" iPad mini rumors. I can better imagine a 3rd category of iOS device, between the iPod Touch and the Ipad.
We'll see

 

[maveness]

This is exactly the version that I'm holding out for. If they make it, I'll buy it.

 

[Adidas Addict]

I think this site needs 2 new sections:

FRONT PAGE [] MAC BLOG [] iOS BLOG [] 7" iPAD RINSE AND REPEAT [] APPLE TV SET []

 

[justperry]

I think this site needs 2 new sections:

FRONT PAGE [] MAC BLOG [] iOS BLOG [] 7" iPAD RINSE AND REPEAT [] APPLE TV SET []

You forgot two :

Digitimes nonsense.

Legal page (Proview, Samsung, google, Motorola....)



Some people here mention that sales of iPod are down YoY, another reason for this besides more people buying iPhones could be that there are so many of them that many chose to buy a second hand one instead of a new one.

If there was a ipad 7.85" I would probably buy one, I find the 9.7 just too expensive.IMHO

 

[crazy4apple]

Never say never...



A 7" would be more idea for daily commuters, kids, on production shoots, etc. I do see more people walking with Kindles then I do with iPads. I never see iPads out in the open when people are moving/walking, etc. Barely see them on the METRO, etc. I do see Kindles everywhere..on the METRO, BUS, people walking, etc. I see iPads in coffee shops, restaurants, deli's, etc...so there is this metric where the iPad is just too bulky for on the move for most people.

The 7" size is great for portability.

The Reason you don't see it on Metros and Buses is because people don't want the precious Ipads to stolen by a punk and his friends. believe me the amount of theft has increased and a special interest in Apple product has risen amount the thevies

and the reason Kindles are on a buses and Metros is because thevies don't want to steal Kindles it would be worthless

Apple will be just making the Ipod Touch Screen bigger and selling at that price point. that all folks

 

[bazinga!!]

No way José

 

[ani4ani]

On one hand.... I'm not considering an iPod purchase and not considering a 10" iPad purchase, but I'd jump all over a 7.85" iPad. That wouldn't cannibalize any sales.

On the other hand.... I'm probably in a very small minority.

I am not so sure, I have had each generation of the iPad, but would love a smaller device. As much as I like the "full fat" iPad it is not the most convenient thing to use on the go.

 

[RTee]

No way José

Agree and will add bull crap to that!

 

[Piggie]

All I want is a BIGGER iPad so I can enjoy games and movies more.
Not a bloody smaller one

I've wanted a BIGGER iPad from the moment I unpacked mine and saw how small it really is, when it looked way bigger in the adverts as they use women and kids with tiny hands in their pics.

 

[Swordylove]

Need more rumors/news on iMac, Mac Pro, and MacBook Pro/Air... seriously now.

 

[sineplex]

If this is true and the prices is true. It will cannibalize ipod sales.

"iPad has cannibalized some Mac sales. The way that we view cannibalization is that we prefer to do it to ourselves than let someone else do it. We don't want to hold back one of our teams from doing the greatest thing, even if it takes some sales from another product area. Our high-order bid is "we want to please customers and we want them buying Apple stuff." -TIM COOK



The iPad Nano is COMING!

 

[skinnylegs]

Why do you hope this true? Do you really want another screen in middle between iPhone and iPad? I don't. Ridiculous.

Aren't you the pretentious one! The only ridiculous thing is for you to assume that you have some sort of inside track on what people want. Feel free to return to the forums and join in the "I'm an Idiot" thread when said device is released and sells well.

 

[firemedicmark]

Can't wait to see how this plays out

 

[TImm3h]

I wouldn't be suprised if they did this at a price point of $250-299 as others have stated.

I work with many tablets for development and the one that stands out (in the 7" world) is the RIM playbook. If they playbook is currently priced at $199 CAD, Apple can easily charge more and get people to buy it. Apple has a strong brand.

I think 7" would not compete with the current size. Okay maybe a few people. The size is perfect for women to throw it in their purses or a guy with baggy jeans to throw it in his pocket.

If there was a cheaper 7" model, I would pick it up for my wife. I cannot justify paying for 2 full sized iPads.

 

[kevinws]

For me a 7" iPad would be perfect. I want a device primarily as an ebook reader. I have demoed the Kindle Fire and it meets my needs. The iPad is more than I need or even want. But, if Apple releases a 7" iPad at atound 75 bucks more i would jump on it That would give me just one devoce ecosystem to worry about.

 

[animatedude]

a 7.85" iPad wouldn't be so much smaller than an iPad 9.7", and way wider than a 7" tablet/e-reader generally with a 16:9 screen.
To visualize sizes better, this picture can help.


---

The iPod Touch remained unchanged since the Autumn 2010.
Maybe Apple will have a new device to sell next october, at $199, but my guess is it will then simply be an iPod Touch revisited.

I still don't buy the 8" iPad mini rumors. I can better imagine a 3rd category of iOS device, between the iPod Touch and the Ipad.
We'll see

6.75' iProduct or iPad mini with 8GB @ $299 is very reasonable.

 

[ristlin]

I guess Apple isn't happy with owning the largest marketshare. They want to dominate it, erect a fence around it, and taunt everyone outside.

 

[Zendokan]

The ipod Touch is still from the A4-generation as the iPad 1
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iPod Touch (8GB): €199
iPod Touch (16GB): /
iPod Touch (32GB): €299
iPod Touch (64GB): €399

iPad 1 (8GB): /
iPad 1 (16GB): €499 or €599
iPad 1 (32GB): €599 or €699
iPad 1 (64GB): €699 or €799


The iPad 2 (A5 gen) and iPad 3 (A5X gen) had the same price
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iPad 2/3 (16GB): €479 or €599
iPad 2/3 (32GB): €579 or €699
iPad 2/3 (64GB): €679 or €799

So that would make an iPad Mini fall in this price categories of:
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iPad M ( 8GB): €299 or €399 | €279 or €399 | €299 or €419
iPad M (16GB): €399 or €499 | €379 or €499 | €399 or €519
iPad M (32GB): €499 or €599 | €479 or €599 | €499 or €619
iPad M (64GB): €599 or €699 | €579 or €699 | €599 or €719

Because for iPads, especially when they have a retina display and apps for retina displays, you aren't going to cut it with 8GB or even 16GB. So if it comes out there will be a 32GB and maybe even a 64GB version.

I really don't see a 7" iPad Mini coming out at €299 for a 8GB model, if it would come out.
The lower range wouldn't be very usable and the higher range would only cannibalize the 9.7" iPads.

 

[peacenfunk]

You forgot two :

Digitimes nonsense.

Legal page (Proview, Samsung, google, Motorola....)



Some people here mention that sales of iPod are down YoY, another reason for this besides more people buying iPhones could be that there are so many of them that many chose to buy a second hand one instead of a new one.

If there was a ipad 7.85" I would probably buy one, I find the 9.7 just too expensive.IMHO

With you on that one

 

[bawbac]

I think this site needs 2 new sections:

FRONT PAGE [] MAC BLOG [] iOS BLOG [] 7" iPAD RINSE AND REPEAT [] APPLE TV SET []

You forgot two :

Digitimes nonsense.

Legal page (Proview, Samsung, google, Motorola....)

No one is forced to click on a thread or read the posts.
You do know that you control the mouse clicks right?

May be Kotex needs to be a sponsor for this forum to help out some of its members with discounts.

I feel like these sites are making up rumors to attract views. <.<

Need more rumors/news on iMac, Mac Pro, and MacBook Pro/Air... seriously now.

Thank you for your insightful post and contribution to this thread.

 

[russ99]

There may be a 7" iPad eventually, but not now (why lower themselves to their subpar competition) and certainly not at that price point.

All these reports are trying to justify a $200-300 iPad, which given current market conditions won't happen. There's no real business reason to do so.

 

[chleuasme]

a 7.85" iPad wouldn't be so much smaller than an iPad 9.7", and way wider than a 7" tablet/e-reader generally with a 16:9 screen.
To visualize sizes better, this picture can help.


---

The iPod Touch remained unchanged since the Autumn 2010.
Maybe Apple will have a new device to sell next october, at $199, but my guess is it will then simply be an iPod Touch revisited.

I still don't buy the 8" iPad mini rumors. I can better imagine a 3rd category of iOS device, between the iPod Touch and the Ipad.
We'll see

6.75" iProduct or iPad mini with 8GB @ $299 is very reasonable.

I read some irony ... but I will answer and disagree =))

What are the arguments sold for the rumored 7.85" iPad mini? smaller size and more portability (and small price is not evident).
That doesn't work.

To keep compatibility with iPad appps, a mini iPad would be constrained on 2 factors: size and screen ratio. The 7.85" 4:3 screen sure appears as a good candidate.
This diagonal size didn't appear from nowhere: the pixel density of a 1024x768 screen at this size would be the same as the non-retina iPhone/iPod, and then simplifying production.
But while iApps would probably work about ok in most cases at this size, the screen size diminution wouldn't be so important, especially in width: less than 3 cm. Lots of noises for little advantages.

My guess: the 7.85" 4:3 screen was probably for Apple the first candidate they came up to, before the iPad launch.
Easy to produce screens at that pixel density, with their iPhone/iPod line production.
But after tests, they decided the user experience were not so good, and were constrained to get to the bigger size we know now.

Maybe the 5"-6" range at 4:3 would become interesting for a smaller size, but you then completely lose compatibility with iPad apps needing to render elements on screen at a reasonnable size.
Not really a tablet anymore, not really meaningful to call it an iPad anymore, and what usages would it be designed for? is 4:3 the good aspect ratio choice at this size?

Still, for me, Apple lack a product, portable enough and big enough, as described in the second link.
That will probably not be exactly the one in the mockup, but that's the idea. The picture's comment give the directions.
(and i don't think a 3rd kind of iOS device would be a problem for devs, that just would mean new kind of usages, and new apps to build and sell)

 

[Rocketman]

All the mockups simply presume the chin will scale with iPad. The iPhone and iPod touch are both nearly chin free. I suspect the iPad Midi, as I have been calling the ATNN I previously referred to years ago, will have a much narrower frame or chin. The chin will be a variable defined or influenced by battery need, then will impact thickness. The new iPad being thicker and heavier being very interesting.

The die shrink and pad shrink are directly connected.

Rocketman

 

[truelies]

Don't know why people need a 7" tablet.

 

[Syk]

Don't know why people need a 7" tablet.

Why do people need a tablet at all?

You may not need it in that size but maybe others would.
It's simple if you don't want a smaller one then don't buy it.

I don't think anyone here is saying go 7" and kill off the 9.7" one.
Many here are saying they just want the choice of what better suits their needs