Yeah, but for arn, when you say these obvious things, after them being rumored for years, and then it turns out that the obvious was true, well that means you must have an inside source!
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Apple Does Have a 7.85â³ iPad in their Labs
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Yeah, but for arn, when you say these obvious things, after them being rumored for years, and then it turns out that the obvious was true, well that means you must have an inside source!
I think it would be irresponsible for Apple not to prototype an iPad model that could compete with the Kindle Fire and other, smaller tablets. However, I am at a loss for use-cases where the smaller screen would be preferable or compelling.
Although that might be a lack of imagination on my part; I would never dream about buying a Kindle.
Although that might be a lack of imagination on my part; I would never dream about buying a Kindle.
eh
This look like a fake rumour to me.
And it doesn't even make sense. Even though smaller is good.
When Apple brings out new products they often increase resolution, not decrease.
Its on par with the iPad 2's resolution, only smaller..... doesn't make it much of a seller..... Why would u want a smaller tablet that impacts quality ?
Unless theres a way to have higher than 2048x1536 of the new iPad, on this 7 inches model, it does' look very promising.
Then again,, lower resolution, could be in Apple's favour to make money..... but if it is true, who would buy it ?
This look like a fake rumour to me.
And it doesn't even make sense. Even though smaller is good.
When Apple brings out new products they often increase resolution, not decrease.
Its on par with the iPad 2's resolution, only smaller..... doesn't make it much of a seller..... Why would u want a smaller tablet that impacts quality ?
Unless theres a way to have higher than 2048x1536 of the new iPad, on this 7 inches model, it does' look very promising.
Then again,, lower resolution, could be in Apple's favour to make money..... but if it is true, who would buy it ?
I know! Why don't they move them all to a forum that deals with such stuff.
totally agree, too many of these stories.
(Yawn) I could not care less.
I've used a friends Kindle Fire, and for me, that size is too small.
Size does matter!
I've used a friends Kindle Fire, and for me, that size is too small.
Size does matter!
Well Said! Gruber is an idiot, and it just cracks me up that he tries to be all shakespearean in his posts about him possibly having some vague knowledge of an Apple product.
I honestly don't know who's more full of it...Gruber ....OR... Digitimes
I confirm your calculation. It appears that user Mac-Rumours and myself were equally incorrect.
I still maintain that apps will need to be redesigned however.
The only problem I would have with the 7inch is we're exactly would that fit in with the current line up?
Just once I'd like to see a rumor about new iMacs or Mac Pros here... Even if it's a ridiculous, sketchy rumor from someone with a bad record for predicting Apple releases... Rather than the same rehashed iPad rumors again and again and again and again.
I have wondered that too. But i think Apple may need to release the smaller version, at a cheaper price. If Google really does release their own Android tablet Apple will have to compete on price point.
I doubt that apple would release an ipad with a ppi of 163 at this point. Given how much they've been marketing their products as "retina" displays, this would look like a step backwards in the public eye.
However, I could see them keeping the same resolution as the new ipad which will give it a ppi of 326. Would it be a little excessive to have such a high ppi on a device that you'd hold farther than an iphone? Yeah. Would it be worth it to spend a few extra bucks on production for a product that aligns perfectly with the values and aesthetics that your company's built a reputation around? Yeah.
However, I could see them keeping the same resolution as the new ipad which will give it a ppi of 326. Would it be a little excessive to have such a high ppi on a device that you'd hold farther than an iphone? Yeah. Would it be worth it to spend a few extra bucks on production for a product that aligns perfectly with the values and aesthetics that your company's built a reputation around? Yeah.
I would honestly feel more comfortable with a 7 inch with a retina display then the 10 inch but that's just me.
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i'll keep the smaller one in my car untill t shirts with gigantic pockets become fashionable
i'll keep the smaller one in my car untill t shirts with gigantic pockets become fashionable
Where exactly would it fit in the lineup? I think it would replace the iPad 2.
I could see it priced at $299 or even $199 to compete with kindle. I think it's important for apple to get a low-cost device out for technologically undemanding users: Folks that just want to surf a little and read books and online pubs. Even discounted as it us now, the $399 iPad 2 is still too expensive (and large) to toss in a bag, slam down on a kitchen counter, throw in the back seat of the car and generally treat with the lack of care afforded the printed media that people grew up with.
Apple have to fix that quick to get more ordinary, everyday users into the fold.
They definitely cannot release a 7" iPad and not have it be Retina. That will be the #1 rallying cry for the haters and news outlets out there.
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4" iPhone
7" iTouch
10" iPad
I think it fits nicely.