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Production of 7.85-Inch iPad Reportedly Moving Closer as More Suppliers Named

JacaByte said:
Quit posting these stories.

It's not going to happen. You know why? Because Steve Jobs said it wouldn't. If it does happen, that's how you know the management at Apple has broken down, and if you have stock in Apple that's when you should take it out.

Digitimes is just pulling straws out of the air here, we have not seen any leaked parts for this 7.85" iPad whatsoever, which should be a bit suspicious seeing that the iPad 3 is due for announcement in 2 days. It's. Not. Gonna. Happen.
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Steve, had a habit of saying a very specific thing wouldn't happen in a way that makes people think it was a very general exclusion. So 7.85 is more 8inchish than 7. Not that it'll every be explained in any details. It's all just an illusionist distraction.

While I think it would be good addition to the line up. Don't think it'll happen this year, but if Cocoa Autolayout gets ported to iOS 6 then I'd put money on a smaller and a larger iPad within twelve months.
 
I can believe this, but maybe its Cook choice.

Maybe thats why samsung is promoting Samsung Note like crazy. Like crazy.
 
I'm the goofy guy that would love an ~8" iPad. Why? Well mostly for the apps, games and the easier pocketability. Games that use on screen joysticks would feel better on a smaller tablet.

The 10" is a great screen size when you're watching video but I'm not usually using the iPad for video. My 13" MBP is used for that. The files I share from my server on my home network are 720-1080p mpeg and mkv files that the iPad can't play (even with VLC). I don't want to re-encode the files and transfer them on to the iPad. It's simpler and faster to just throw them on my MBP.



This also fits better with Apple's need to keep a broad market for consumers and the iTunes/AppStore. Apple is beginning to realize that they can be profitable with a product and even more so with the average they make it App purchases over the ownership of the model.
 
Apple... said:
Doubt it. "Digitimes" says it all...
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Digitime is probably one of the most reliable sources out there. They are not in business of attracting page clicks by publishing Apple rumors (like many other web sites are). They publish news for Taiwan semiconductor/electronics industry (the companies that supply a lot of components to Apple and others). They may get some stuff wrong (as anybody) but they will not publish some unchecked sensational news just because it's about Apple.
 
knucklehead said:
Later this year is in the future -- isn't it?
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Yes. But Apple would have to design and get manufactured the 2nd iPad now for a later in the year release. And now is not the right time for that. I say in a few years at the earliest. But only if things change and a market opens up for a smaller iPad. Because right now there is no market worth Apple investing that money into for a smaller iPad.
 
nuckinfutz said:
Q4 2012:

3GS is gone

960x640 for the iPhone 4,4s
1024x768 for the iPad and iPad2 and iPad mini
2048- 1536 for iPad 3

No additional resolutions will apply
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let me fix that for you:

Q4 2012:

960x640 for the iPhone 4,4s
1024x768 for the iPad and iPad2 and iPad mini
1600x1200 for the iPad 2S

There, that's better...

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GoGa said:
What is peoples obsession with having bigger phones and smaller tablets? I don't get it.
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What is it with people's obsession with only having one size tablet?

I just don't get it.
 
7.85" AppleTV companion device

Just a thought but could could this device not be an iPad at all.
With the late Steve Jobs vehement refusal to enter into the bargain section of any market why would Apple change from his plans so quickly.
Consider all of the recent talk of "cracking" the next generation TV, the recent rumours of a new/revised :apple:TV STB and throw in Apple shopping around for 8" screens. Could it be possible that this form factor would suit an interactive remote.
It would be a great product although not neccesarily ground-breaking.
Multi-Touch control of playback
The ability to preview programs on remote panel while watching TV.
Advanced Electronic Program Guide.
Siri Voice Control for easy search and record setup.
Multi-touch for fullscreen gaming.
Web browsing Keyboard.
All-in-One Home theatre control.

With such a device the possibilities are seemingly endless.

Just a thought
 
sorry didn't read all 8 pages, but I read 3.
Don't know if Apple will offer a smaller 'iPad' but I would strongly disagree with the reason being to compete with cheaper tablets.
Since when did Apple feel like they had to offer a cheaper notebook, or a cheaper desktop to match the lower prices of Dell (who?) or HP (who?). Apple has Never competed on price, it's not their model at all.
I'd hate to see it happen, because then Apple is a follower. I like their method of creating unique and better and saying we don't care what others are doing, we're doing the Apple thing.
If they want to offer a decontented 10" iPad, that's bowing enough to competition. Do you really think Apple needs the money or market share for economy tablets?.
copying others' categories and segments to 'compete' is not what Apple does well.
It's hard enough to imagine a post PC world on a 10" screen, hate to think people will think a 4-7" screen is enough to get their computing needs. I personally use the 10" iPad and a 52" HDTV looked to a Mac Mini and an iPhone for calls mainly, don;t need no other sizes.
 
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Put it this way

Google wants to basically give away Android phones in order to reap the rewards in advertising revenue.

Apple wants to make a profit off of their hardware and then have you use their stores where they get a 30% cut.

They (Apple) have EVERY incentive to move the iPad line into a cheaper price strata.

Look at how Apple refusing to support mobile Flash killed it. There is strength in numbers and each platform is trying to gain numbers for different reasons.
 
That has to go down as one of the laziest mock-ups I've ever seen.

Step 1: Insert ruler next to image of iPad.
Step 2: Done.
 
I can justify having the current size iPad along with an iPhone (and it seems like an extravagant purchase), but any smaller and I'd feel a little foolish having both.

However, I see no reason not to cater to the market that will surely buy it.
 
jackc said:
I can justify having the current size iPad along with an iPhone (and it seems like an extravagant purchase), but any smaller and I'd feel a little foolish having both.

However, I see no reason not to cater to the market that will surely buy it.
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But that's contrary to the "if I don't want it nobody should have it" attitude that's become prevalent on MacRumours.

I miss the days when MacRumours had rumours about Macs.
 
lilo777 said:
Digitime is probably one of the most reliable sources out there. They are not in business of attracting page clicks by publishing Apple rumors (like many other web sites are). They publish news for Taiwan semiconductor/electronics industry (the companies that supply a lot of components to Apple and others). They may get some stuff wrong (as anybody) but they will not publish some unchecked sensational news just because it's about Apple.
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Close call.
 
jackc said:
I can justify having the current size iPad along with an iPhone (and it seems like an extravagant purchase), but any smaller and I'd feel a little foolish having both.
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Why so? (Not the extravagant part, but the foolish part.) There's nothing wrong with having more than one size of something. In fact, it's often preferable.

I have a house and family, and therefore I have a need for multiple sizes and types of everything from TVs to beds to radios to gaming machines to pots and pans :)

In the same vein, we have multiple iPod touches and iPads and eReaders and 7" tablets. Each fits someones's needs in different situations. That's just normal life.

Cheers!
 
lilo777 said:
Digitime is probably one of the most reliable sources out there.
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Wrong.

lilo777 said:
They are not in business of attracting page clicks by publishing Apple rumors (like many other web sites are).
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Misleading. They are in the business of producing "news" for the Taiwan semiconductor/electronics industry, say they have the same interest in gossip.

lilo777 said:
They may get some stuff wrong (as anybody) but they will not publish some unchecked sensational news just because it's about Apple.
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Wrong. They go a step further and make up unchecked sensational news about Apple.



nuckinfutz said:
Rinse ..lather repeat. I've heard the naysayers at every level.

Apple's not going to do a phone. They can't beat Nokia
Apple's not going to do Tablets...everyone has failed there

What really matters is "Does it makes sense?"

The case for a smaller iPad is pretty clear if you look at it objectively. Kindles don't come in just one size so why should a more general purpose device like an iPad come in one size?
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I never said anything about whether I believe Apple would build a smaller iPad or not. What I did was rejecting your argument that there were "multiple sources", because all the sources lead back to DigiTimes which is known to make it up as it comes. And your arguments seem confusing. You refer to naysayers who said Apple can't do this, Apple can't do that, while the situation here is exactly the opposite.
 
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It IS a great idea. I personally wouldn't want to use one but a lot of people I know bought a different tablet because of the purse complaint. The iPad doesn't fit in a purse plain and simple.
I however would buy one because I have a special needs child and the iPad is a really great learning tool for him. I would buy one that is a little smaller and cheaper for him to use all the time because lets face it THE IPAD IS VERY EXPENSIVE!
 
GoGa said:
What is peoples obsession with having bigger phones and smaller tablets? I don't get it.
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This is just created by bunch of robots trying to flood the market with confusion - so there is no real standard out there for Smartphones and Tablets.
 
I would love a 7.85 inch iPad to COMPLEMENT my iPad HD, I would take the mini when I go out an leave the iPad HD at home. Lots of people who have iPads will also want the iPad mini.
 
The Economist said:
Maybe they'll just rename it as the iPad Nano, a new magical and revolutionary device. :D
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iPad Mini, I can see, but the term "iPad Nano" gives me visions of a device smaller than the iPod Touch.

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AidenShaw said:
But that's contrary to the "if I don't want it nobody should have it" attitude that's become prevalent on MacRumours.

I miss the days when MacRumours had rumours about Macs.
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Perhaps MacRumors should split into three entities: MacRumors, iOSRumors, and iSueRumors. ;)
 
r0gue02 said:
TV
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the only trouble with all this talk of Apple & TV in the same sentence is....
TV IS DEAD
The big story is that movies have jumped ship from your TV to the Internet,
broadcast TV IS DEAD.
Long live Broadcast TV!

Look, after being hugely disillusioned by the false promise of Cable and Fiber Broadcast and the flight from TV of the blockbuster producers both in the US and the UK, I'm certain that Apple is not into TV any more.

You and I are the content and the Internet the gateway.
all we need now is.....

MORE HIGH DEF OVER A WIDER FASTER BROADBAND CHANNEL 24/7 WITH WIRELESS DEVICE CONNECTIVITY.

Gimme that and I'll lay a kingdom at your feet :)
 
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