The difference is that those cases were a complete departure from anything we have ever seen from Apple. In this case, it is totally plausible (and highly likely IMO) that they unify the designs by applying the Mini styling to the 9.7 model.
OMG, what's with cases on everything?!? If you want a case, that's great, go get a Galaxy Android p.o.s. I want my user experience naked a clean. No thanks!
wait is this not a Facebook thing? Never mind. I'm cool with this.
My iPad 4 is very nice, therefore I'm not in a rush.
Rumored production delays of various Apple products, if true, will make this a tough year for Apple.
Yet I am rather eager to dump my mini as soon as Apple implements retina on one. A rumor I saw recently suggested they might delay it until after the next upgrade. Bleh!
most obnoxious watermark ever. Oh.. there is an iPad in there too.
I though the thicker border screen on the iPad - instead of the thin one like the Mini - was a good idea. In many instances you have to hold and iPad with your thumb on the screens edge. This thinner screen and border means my thumb will be on the visible screen and in the multi-touch area. This seems like it would cause problems. Unless they plan on redoing the iOS with a completely horizontal lay out?
All ios devices have the ability to prevent your thumb from accidentally doing somrthing on screen. Go check it out @ best buy or an apple store. Put your thumb on the screen and scroll or do something with the other hand.