8gb iPad 2 for $299 would destroy the Android tablet market.
Amazon tablet included.
That's what your iPhone/iPod Touch is for.
I'm not a fan of the idea of a 7" screen, though I think an iPad min/iPod maxi with dimensions that align perfectly with a trade paperback would be a hit against the Fire.
Well obviously not this year as I would have expected it at the iPod event.Same as the 4" iPhone rumors: Just because some people would want it does not mean Apple is going to do it.
Now, I consider a smaller iPad more likely than a 4" iPhone, but I still don't see it happening this year or next.
It may happen eventually. I'm not saying it's impossible. In fact, Apple probably DOES have a prototype of one. I'm just saying that I see no business need for them to offer one now.
.Won't happen.
Well not exactly. Software is certainly important but so is physical size and hardware performance. Look at iPhone 4s and all the negativity surrounding that hardware, in the end it is selling like hotcakes because rational people realize it is a significant hardware update.The specs of these devices are a small portion of the equation, the majority of which is dominated by the software. (Which is dominated by third-party apps.)
Adding another smaller (physically) device with the same (or similar) resolution will result in developers having to write code/design graphics for a third scale. This is what Google got wrong, and Apple has (so far) gotten right.
The impact on the app market would be minimal. Remember this would have a screen with the same pixel counts as the current iPad. Many apps would only require minor tweaking.This simply comes down to the choice Apple will have to make between a possibly large (but unknown) market for a 7" pad on one hand, and fragmentation diluting of its overwhelming app advantage and the confusion that would go along with a 3rd development format.
I disagree, I would have to say that the vast majority of the apps out there, written to the newer APIs will work very well. Some tweaking may be required but I dont see a big deal.I personally don't think 7" is a particularly bad idea, but in almost all cases it would require developers to write specific versions for it.
IOS doesn't work that way! Elements drawn on screen do not use pixels but rather real dimensions. Beyond that Apple is continually updating its APIs to make differences in screen size less of an issue.But what will NOT happen will be the simple release of a 7 incher intended to simply run blown up iPhone or shrunk down iPad apps.
100% will not happen. And only Apple can decide if the risk of fragmentation and dilution is worth it.
The screen and memory are like 1/2 the manufacturing cost of the iPad.
A smaller panel and lower memory (base of 16GB) would drastically reduce the price.
Not to mention the prices of components falling since the last iPad manufacturing cost estimate came out.
I would guess that as there are samples being sent out - Apple is toying with the idea at this point. Seeing if they can come up with something that is profitable. Not meaning its a 100% guarantee.
1. A 7.85'' iPad, with a Matte Black or White plastic case, no 3g, no siri. 16 gb 299, 32gb 399. Call it the iPad. Targeted towards competing with ebooks readers, fire, etc. Perfect for schools, college students who dont want to lug around a macbook and just want to follow slides in class, people who wouldnt /dont need the current etc.
2. A current (9.7'') sized iPad 3, aluminum case, 3G STANDARD, siri, etc. 16gb 449, 32 gb 549, 64gb 649... Call it the iPad PROSame market as they have now.
Umm yeah, that's where I go back to Steve's saying "no one wants to watch video on a screen that small".
Except I actually mean it!
Stupid idea. If it doesn't fit in your pocket, don't worry about the size.