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Apple's iPad Mini Media Event Invitations Going Out October 10?
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Remember this is Apple we are talking about. Generally they can charge more and still remain very competitive.
iPad mini still makes no sense
iPod touch: $299
iPad mini: ???
iPad: $499
The idea of a 7-8 inch tablet selling at more then $350 is laughable and apple releasing a non-retina screen product in a brand new device is also absurd.
iPod touch: $299
iPad mini: ???
iPad: $499
The idea of a 7-8 inch tablet selling at more then $350 is laughable and apple releasing a non-retina screen product in a brand new device is also absurd.
Back shell
Connector cable with speaker connections (no, not for iPT5 or iP5)
Get with the program.
Different Usages
The larger iPad is a favorite with the children for games and for me as a basic laptop replacement. I don't think the kids would like to play COD Zombies on the smaller screen. I also like the larger iPad for playing videos at home; reading books with illustrations that have a lot of detail. Typing on the iPad is feasible while it is a serious chore on the iPhone.
I think I would like the smaller unit as a real portable that would fit easily into my compact briefcase for on the road email, web browsing, maps etc. As compact as it is, the full size iPad is, to me, a suitcase item and not a briefcase item. Obviously this is a matter of individual taste. For many, the iPhone would be enough for these purposes. Typing on the mini would be feasible but not as easy as on the full size iPad; but vastly easier than on the iPhone.
For my specific purposes I think a device between the iPhone and the iPad is valuable tool. For that reason I will buy one. It may not be so for others.
Others who do not have an iPad may buy the smaller unit as a more capable device than the Kindle or Nook. The price may be a factor for others.
Obviously Apple is gambling that a lot of people will think as I do. It will be interesting to see what happens.
The larger iPad is a favorite with the children for games and for me as a basic laptop replacement. I don't think the kids would like to play COD Zombies on the smaller screen. I also like the larger iPad for playing videos at home; reading books with illustrations that have a lot of detail. Typing on the iPad is feasible while it is a serious chore on the iPhone.
I think I would like the smaller unit as a real portable that would fit easily into my compact briefcase for on the road email, web browsing, maps etc. As compact as it is, the full size iPad is, to me, a suitcase item and not a briefcase item. Obviously this is a matter of individual taste. For many, the iPhone would be enough for these purposes. Typing on the mini would be feasible but not as easy as on the full size iPad; but vastly easier than on the iPhone.
For my specific purposes I think a device between the iPhone and the iPad is valuable tool. For that reason I will buy one. It may not be so for others.
Others who do not have an iPad may buy the smaller unit as a more capable device than the Kindle or Nook. The price may be a factor for others.
Obviously Apple is gambling that a lot of people will think as I do. It will be interesting to see what happens.
The Yerba Buena Center already has events booked for the week of the 15th so either:
a) Apple will be using an other venue,
b) Apple is departing from their usual invite/event lead-time schedule
or c) this rumor is false.
I know which one I'd bet on.
a) Apple will be using an other venue,
b) Apple is departing from their usual invite/event lead-time schedule
or c) this rumor is false.
I know which one I'd bet on.
I'd like an iPad mini, never found the need for the big one but first I want a NEW iMac. If I have enough $$$ left over then I might spoil myself. It's get a wifi only one and link it to my iPhone if I need to when out. But I'd only be interested in something around $250 or less for 32Gb, which might be a step call given the price of the new iPod Touch 32Gb.
It's a catch phrase by Ray William Johnson (you can look him up on YouTube, he's really fun to watch)
so so soooo not gonna happen
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Hope they get it right this time with the Right announcements
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Hope they get it right this time with the Right announcements
I'm sure there's also a small market for huge tablets ... that was fun to read
.Got my iPhone 5 and ready to enter the iPad market if they go with this more sensible small option - bring it!
As for retina iMac, I very much doubt it, and see limited utility in it at that size - what would interest me is a 13" retina ... or next year's 15" already
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probably not that venue
I think it might be the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts like last time, if I'm not mistaken?
I think it might be the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts like last time, if I'm not mistaken?
it could be small event with iPad mini, iMac and MacBook 13" retina launch.
the last event iPhone 5 event lasted about 2 hours, that was too long ...
90 minutes or less, that is a good event.
I could see that, apple brand carries a lot of weight and I think the 7-8 in size is great for reading books and for kids. I'd buy it at $299 IF it has a retina screen, but if it doesn't, I think I'd rather get a different brand for a lot less money.
Really? And here I am, not a believer in people uninterestingly expressing lack of want/need of a product which doesn't suit them, and yet those people are here in disgusting abundance. Go figure.
I want a product like the rumoured iPad Mini so badly I'm actually considering seriously the Kindle Fire over a full sized iPad.
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Hey we got Tim Cook on MacRumors. Awesome! Oh wait, you're not Tim Cook
iPod Touch: $199
iPad mini: $249 - 299
iPad: $499 (but with a storage increase for iPad 4 at the same price)
This isn't an thought out price structure but comon people, think outside the box. Prices can change.
That's a bit of an exaggeration. See next quote.
....I wonder why there is a delay in iPod touch though
Maybe to coincide with the release of iTunes 11?
Quite a visionary statement. If you can implement some of these ideas, there may be a job for you at APPLE. You may be on to something, in that some of these ideas may become a reality. Only time will tell.
Yeah, flat on your desk (horizontal) Touchscreen iMac with SIRI integrated to the MAX! That would be great! Maybe in a few years.
yeah someone drummed it up months ago.
i won't get excited until i see a leaked part. i don't see this eventuating until 1st Quarter 2013 anyway - but you *never* know right?