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Purported Physical Model of 'iPad Mini' Surfaces
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I've been trying to shop a iPad screen image on it without much luck. The perspective is pretty distorted. Perhaps someone with better skills could give it a shot.
If these rumored dimensions are right, it could still be palmed by larger hands, and still be slipped into some back pockets (not Levi's 550's).
Good article, but it misses the point a bit about modern peripheral philosophy. You DON'T NEED pins for useless stuff, or other standards.
Does Thunderbolts have extra pins for Firewire and USB and whatever else? No. Can you still make adapters that can work as Thunderbolt-2-Firewire or Thrunderbolt-2-USB? You betcha! Besides power, the only thing that needs to be moved is DATA. That's it. So the article's conclusion that Apple still needs 19 pins is just so backwards. It doesn't. As long as data is transmitted fast enough, you can make adapters to practically ANY cable or device.
And then we have the oft-parroted line that USB2 or (USB3 to be specific) does not have enough capacity to replace the apple connector. But look at your trusty apple 30 pin cable - follow the cable to the other end. What is there? Could it be... USB? Really, 99.9% use of the Apple connector cable could have been accomplished with straight USB, and people would not notice the difference.
Apple really could use a micro-USB3 connector for all of its new devices. No functionality would need to be lost. But they won't. I just hope that the new connector it is a mag-safe variant.
Have your retina and eat it too?
It is not outside the realm of possibility that Apple will release the iPad Jr. With non retina at the lower price point, and sell an upgrade to retina to satisfy a higher price point. This overlapping of the two segments, where iPad jr. retina will be 50 bucks more expensive than the iPad 2, would be a double whammy...
It is not outside the realm of possibility that Apple will release the iPad Jr. With non retina at the lower price point, and sell an upgrade to retina to satisfy a higher price point. This overlapping of the two segments, where iPad jr. retina will be 50 bucks more expensive than the iPad 2, would be a double whammy...
I dunno actually.
If the assumption is the magsafe is designed to prevent somebody tripping on the cord pulling the macbook over. What happens with the iphone, something that is much much lighter. Ultimately, the magnetics need to much easier to disengage.
Never mind that the physical connection that is currently used can save the phone. Ever bumped hte phone while it is plugged in? and have it drop, but dangle by the cord rather htan smashing to the floor?
Hmm. Good point (for phones at least).
I'm just hoping we get devices soon that don't have ANY physical connectors. Charge through induction (induction pad included of course). Data transfer through Wifi/Cellular/Bluetooth. Imagine how rugged and light those devices could get. I have a dream...
I think these are leaks are leaks that Apple is purposely putting out there. Especially if these are mock ups of purported cases. Much like the rumored iPhone 5 cases we saw out there last year in September. I'm predicting no 7 inch iPad this year. These are just rumors of prototypes not intended for production.
There's been an iPad mini since the original iPad. I'll believe it when I see it announced on stage.
Google Nexus
right in time for Google Nexus release ...
bring it on Apple, hopefully it is in release stage and not in design stage.
I like to have regular iPod Event (anyone missed that?) back to first week of September with "Available Today" - yup that iPad Mini too
right in time for Google Nexus release ...
bring it on Apple, hopefully it is in release stage and not in design stage.
I like to have regular iPod Event (anyone missed that?) back to first week of September with "Available Today" - yup that iPad Mini too
You'll have plenty time to dream because you'll need a nap while waiting to sync 64gb of apps, music, and videos over WiFi or Bluetooth.
Two questions:
1) Why did we have a flurry of rumors, leaks, photos re: iPhone 5 just prior to WWDC and NOTHING since? Were they all fake? Is everyone on vacation now in the dog days of summer?
2) The conventional wisdom always has been that Apple releases specs of upcoming devices to certain third-party manufacturers so they can create covers/cases/accessories in time for release. And it is these case companies that are the source of the leaks on upcoming products. Does anyone really believe this? I just can't buy this. Why would Apple ever show their secrets to a case company? Is it really likely that someone won't buy a new iPhone because there is no case available the day it comes out? I just don't see Apple risking a leak just so a cover is out on day one.
1) Why did we have a flurry of rumors, leaks, photos re: iPhone 5 just prior to WWDC and NOTHING since? Were they all fake? Is everyone on vacation now in the dog days of summer?
2) The conventional wisdom always has been that Apple releases specs of upcoming devices to certain third-party manufacturers so they can create covers/cases/accessories in time for release. And it is these case companies that are the source of the leaks on upcoming products. Does anyone really believe this? I just can't buy this. Why would Apple ever show their secrets to a case company? Is it really likely that someone won't buy a new iPhone because there is no case available the day it comes out? I just don't see Apple risking a leak just so a cover is out on day one.
I don't think Apple is "risking" much by leaking info such as what has (or would have) leaked... What it could be "risking", actually, is slowing down Nexus 7 sales.
Well, I don't know about where you plug in your phone but in many occasions I have tripped with the cord and the phone always ends on the floor. Most homes and offices have the sockets about 10-12 inches from the floor and the cable when connected to the phone goes up on top of a desk or table, in my case the nightstand, so I don't know how much can it save it.
I'll say that the only protection the current connector gives is not allowing the phone to unplug and end under the bed without the cable allowing me to retrieve it.
I agree that if they switch to MagSafe the magnets need to be very weak, just to keep connection but not pull the phone.
I know, I'm plugging it wrong!
I wrote this comment in another blog:
If that's correct, then the bezel will be very thin on the longer sides making it almost as easy to handle and to fit in a pocket as a 7" Android tablet.
This is what I had been thinking of since I first heard of the 7.85" iPad Mini rumors. Why would you need a thick bezel if you could hold it in your hand in the portrait mode? This way, it will be almost as compact as the competition but with a %42 bigger screen area. The only downside will be less room for the battery.
This also shows how blindly other manufacturers copy Apple. They could easily build much narrower devices without compromising the screen size or ergonomy. But instead, they all made tablets with bezels that don't serve a purpose.
Uhhh... Wouldn't that just be the normal looking home button and camera from iPhone 4 or 4s? It's a $250 value tablet, no pioneering tech in this one...
