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Still don't buy it. And not just because Steve said never ever ever and listed all the reasons they were terrible.

We know about Jobs' ways. He would've said that a 7" tablet is worthless but 7.85" is the greatest thing since the last iPad. ;)

Obvious jokes aside, A 7.85" tablet is significantly bigger than the currently available 7" tablet and the UI might represent the "minimum" size suitable for touch interface, at least according to Apple's all-encompassing logic. I know I'll be tempted to get one to supplement the iPad or just to get my iPad back from my kid, with whom I'm having a real tough time separating the iPad from...

If they are going to price around the $200-$299 range they might as well discontinue the IPod touch line.

I'd think iPod Touch will still live on just as well as ever. It'll continue to be "training wheels" for the current iPhones. There are still plenty of people who want a truly pocketable device that doesn't cost monthly payment. Some simply prefer iPod Touch over smartphones because of their slimmer and smaller profile. I'm one of them.
 
Don't buy it, even if it is posted by Bloomberg. It would fragment apps even more, and Apple can already command the lower end tablet market with the iPad 2, which still sells very well.

iPad 2 > in size then 7" tablet.
 
Still don't buy it. And not just because Steve said never ever ever and listed all the reasons they were terrible.

But then again, like the rumors that Apple was going to release a phone or the rumors that Apple was going to release a tablet, this rumor never seems to completely go away. Just like that Apple TV rumor.

Steve reversed himself a few times once he became aware of the demand for certain products.
 
Can we please stop using that "mockup" every time this story comes around? It doesn't do anything to help people perceive a size difference.
No, it does help. It clearly demonstrates that if your hands are small, you should buy an iPad Mini. If your hands are big, get the 10'' iPad. :)
 
won't have the high-definition screen featured on the iPad that was released in March, one of the people said.

ummmmmmm????????? WTF??? if apple brings out a new device with old screen tech will laughi:eek::eek::eek::rolleyes:
 
Who wants to be with a fat girl? :confused:

Haven't you heard that if you are fat, you are rich? Slim girls can't get fat because they are poor and can't buy things to eat. Basically you are getting money along with the girl. :D:D Murder 2 birds w/ 1 stone.
 
Can we please stop using that "mockup" every time this story comes around? It doesn't do anything to help people perceive a size difference.

It's an editorial photo/illustration. Not meant to be taken literally. Just gives us a visual of the article.
 
foolish Idea

Didn't Apple learn their lesson in the early 90s by making too many products?


So they are making a smaller iPad, keeping the original iPad, making a bigger iPhone and keeping the older smaller iPhone along with have a iTouch the same size as a iPhone?

Which product is a consumer suppose to buy?? I don't get it.
 
Here we go again with this nonsense...:rolleyes:

I expect it was a joke

No one expected the iPod Mini - until that became the most popular and highest selling iPod. Apple must stay ahead of the curve. If they can challenge the Nexus' $199 price point - Goog are pretty much out manoeuvred

They need to make this fully functional (as much as the 10) though. What did Steve Jobs say "If you're going to cannibalise, cannibalise yourself!"

OnBdDck
 
If they are going to price around the $200-$299 range they might as well discontinue the IPod touch line.

It serves as an iOS introduction line for people who can't afford an iPhone off the bat.. always has been. Its the reason Apple still sell iPods.

OnBdDck
 
So basically you are saying heavy women is bad and that every girl should be anorexic?
Uh no? What?

When you're holding up your arm reading a book for a long period of time, whether sitting or on your back, it's going to fatigue quickly. The lighter the better in this case, there's no relation to women here???
 
ummmmmmm????????? WTF??? if apple brings out a new device with old screen tech will laughi:eek::eek::eek::rolleyes:

Agreed. It will have a retina screen. It would be like going back 2 steps in technology.

Of course we just had the IGZO rumor 2 news articles back.
 
This will be the new iPod Touch.

The current iPod Touch is an odd form factor for what people use it for. People who want a portable music player are best off with the iPod nano. Those who buy an iPod Touch are better off just buying an iPhone. Games are best played on an iPad.

A smaller iPad would fit the iPod touch customer perfectly. Cheaper than an iPhone and an iPad, perfect for games.
 
IF we get a smaller iPad then does that spell the end for the iPod Touch?

I can't see them releasing a smaller iPad without upgrading the 10" one.
 
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