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Apple to Release Thinner Fifth-Generation iPad and Retina iPad Mini in Last Three Months of 2013
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It's going to be an expensive Autumn.....2 new iPhones (if the screen is bigger) 2 new iPads and a new Mac 27" (if announced this Q)...oh and Maverick!
I'm still holding out for September!!!!!!! 
C'mon Ming Chi Kuo, get another date correct this year!
C'mon Ming Chi Kuo, get another date correct this year!
They could announce both but release them on different days to avoid traffic issues.
They could soft release the 5C via press release etc only. Heck if it is as cheap as folks claim it might be by full price only and even at least in the beginning web only.
The 5C might not exist and folks were duped by hit mongers, an old rejected prototype, a new prototype for the next redesign etc. Even perhaps a misunderstanding that Apple is going to shift the 5 into an 8 and 16 GB selection as the 'cheaper' options and make the 5S only 32 and 64 GB at the same $199 start price
Lots of possibles
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Thank you Bob. I knew you could figure out how to fit a Retina display into a mini!
You won't be so thankful if the rumors turn out to be false.
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Changes likely, significant unlikely. Seems like the basic form of the iPad is set. Anything we get will be more like minor adjustments. Slightly less bezel space around display, different cut to the chamfer. Removable and thus repairable screen perhaps even if just on the mini (which opens up things like battery replacements etc
Do it now. I got 375 for my 16gb wifi only in mint condition on eBay the other day. But I'm seeing prices starting to decline to around 300-325 already.
My old job got me an iPad Mini on launch day. Since I don't work there anymore, I've been without an iPad since May. Money is in the bank and ready to be spent on a retina one though. Can't wait!
I've yet to hold a Nexus 7 in hand, and yes, the narrow screen would be something to get use to. The switch isn't a sure thing by any stretch.
The bezels are indeed quite huge and as you say, the iPad mini does feel awesome given it's size and lack of weight.
I would say price is one reason. But also usability. You can't deny the Google's integrated services/apps/gps and maps is pretty compelling. Not being able to play the odd video on my iPad mini was irritating as well.
In the end, it will probably come down to how it feels in my hands. I'll consider a retina iPad mini running iOS 7 if priced less than $100 more than the Nexus 7...of course there's still the full sized iPad too.
The bezels are indeed quite huge and as you say, the iPad mini does feel awesome given it's size and lack of weight.
I would say price is one reason. But also usability. You can't deny the Google's integrated services/apps/gps and maps is pretty compelling. Not being able to play the odd video on my iPad mini was irritating as well.
In the end, it will probably come down to how it feels in my hands. I'll consider a retina iPad mini running iOS 7 if priced less than $100 more than the Nexus 7...of course there's still the full sized iPad too.
Will they go for A6 on ipod touch also or they will discontinue the ipod touch line?
If they take it they probably will lower the price in order to be an
ipad mini-mini..
so their line up could be
I-pod touch A5x? or A6?
I-phone 5c A6 or A6x?
I-pad mini A6x ?
I-phone 5S A7
I-pad 5 A7x?
From 300 to 700/800 top price..all with retina.
I don't see them to still sell the iphone 5 because rumors are saying the C will have the same
today 5 tech inside and Siri won't be missing in the 5C ,i mean its in 5 today..doesn't make sense to stepback.
Probably finger recognition and Nfc will be missing in the 5 c instead .
4S will be discontinued.
Gold 5s won't be released...please.
Am i missing something?
If they take it they probably will lower the price in order to be an
ipad mini-mini..
so their line up could be
I-pod touch A5x? or A6?
I-phone 5c A6 or A6x?
I-pad mini A6x ?
I-phone 5S A7
I-pad 5 A7x?
From 300 to 700/800 top price..all with retina.
I don't see them to still sell the iphone 5 because rumors are saying the C will have the same
today 5 tech inside and Siri won't be missing in the 5C ,i mean its in 5 today..doesn't make sense to stepback.
Probably finger recognition and Nfc will be missing in the 5 c instead .
4S will be discontinued.
Gold 5s won't be released...please.
Am i missing something?
The mini is more popular because it is cheaper, just like how the 13" is more popular because it is cheaper.
That's exactly what I'm thinking too. I have the iPad3 and the mini. I use the mini more when I travel and I carry it around the house quite a bit more, but when I get back to the large iPad, I definitely appreciate the screen estate. If they can really get close to the iPad mini feel with it, I might reconsider my plans of getting an iPad mini retina.
I'm glad that Apple woke up to compete with Samsung. Forcing Apple to stop profit taking by milking their customer with a sub standard display, is a tactic only Apple could get away with.
Thanks Samsung!
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I'd hardly call $330 for a 1024x768 low res grainy tablet "cheaper". But hell I was a sucker & bought one. Apple knows they can screw us. I wanted iOS & had no choice, nor was I surprised.
For the vey reasonable price of $220 my Nexus 7.2 blows away my mini.
Thanks Samsung!
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I'd hardly call $330 for a 1024x768 low res grainy tablet "cheaper". But hell I was a sucker & bought one. Apple knows they can screw us. I wanted iOS & had no choice, nor was I surprised.
For the vey reasonable price of $220 my Nexus 7.2 blows away my mini.
i though they were gonna release it with the upcoming iphone on 10th september.wait, wait and wait....
Do you folks think that holding the large iPad with thinner bezels - despite the lesser weight - would make holding the tablet a little uncomfortable (particularly in portrait mode)?
Two reasons I ask this - (1) because I intend to use the iPad for extensive reading sessions when I am traveling and/ or commuting, and (2) because I need an iPad and was planning to buy one tomorrow - yes, literally tomorrow - but am hesitating because of all this news about a lighter full-sized iPad!
Two reasons I ask this - (1) because I intend to use the iPad for extensive reading sessions when I am traveling and/ or commuting, and (2) because I need an iPad and was planning to buy one tomorrow - yes, literally tomorrow - but am hesitating because of all this news about a lighter full-sized iPad!
Great its thinner and lighter even though holding my 4th gen ipad now is like lifting a 30 lbs weight what do the internal specs look like thats what i care about i dont want a thinner 4th gen ipad .
If you need it, buy it tomorrow and try it out. Only after your own personal experience with the current one will you know what it is like to hold and handle. Return it if it makes you wonder and care about the new one which means it did not totally hit a homer for you.
I really really really do not understand people that say this. I want it to be the thickness and weight of a sheet of paper.
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It depends where you buy it from of course, but several customer service folks at Target told me you can't return an opened Apple iPad that works (ie isn't defective) for a refund.. your mileage may vary. I believe Apple stores offer at least a 2 week return policy.