That info was buried deep in the story - some supposed industry dude going by the handle "Tim C."
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Smaller iPad Costing "Significantly Less" Than $499 Coming This Fall, According to NYT
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That info was buried deep in the story - some supposed industry dude going by the handle "Tim C."
I feel like there's really nothing new in this article apart from the fact that The New York Times has been covering it. I suppose this is substantial because it adds to the credibility of the claim, but I am anticipating further news regarding developments involving parts and other solid evidence. Apple sure has been doing an impressive job at keeping this project under wraps.
Is it finally coming? I really hope so. I will buy it.
Is it finally coming? I really hope so. I will buy it.
I'm not wishing, but it isn't baseless, and the screen is the same aspect ratio, just not the bezel.
Also, the home button is right size instead of 20% smaller.
Post Pc
The iPhone and iPad are the tentpoles of the PostvPc era. Between them hangs iOS.
So whether it's an iPad mini or an iPod Touch Maxi, it's another ramp into the Eco-system. Over time the device size will proliferate in both directions and your photo streams will exhibit everywhere and face timing will consume about 25% of all your calls.
The iPhone and iPad are the tentpoles of the PostvPc era. Between them hangs iOS.
So whether it's an iPad mini or an iPod Touch Maxi, it's another ramp into the Eco-system. Over time the device size will proliferate in both directions and your photo streams will exhibit everywhere and face timing will consume about 25% of all your calls.
I just wish Apple would definitively say something about whether or not it's coming, just so I can stop seeing this damn mock up on here every other day.
They already do. It's called the iPod Touch.
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You may find that the above is NOT true. It all depends on the specifics of the patent on the design. If it specifies the 9.7 inch size of the iPad then that's the only size Apple can fight for using said patent. But something tells me that they didn't specify a size, just for that reason.
In the history of CEO's only one has ever said in an earnings call that he's "iffy" about their ability to compete or in their product offerings. That guy was immediately taken out back and beaten by his largest shareholders.
I'm pretty sure the RIM CEO feels "confident in our product pipeline" and he's got squat coming.
9to5 Mac seem to be getting the same feeling:http://9to5mac.com/2012/07/15/apple...r-to-new-york-times-on-eve-of-nexus-7-launch/
It'll be WiFi only. I would bet my beer on that. Like I said in the other thread, I think it'll be branded as an iPod Touch rather than an iPad Mini. Either way it'll replace the current iPod Touch, and then the iPod brand will be associated primarily with music again, rather than a gaming/media device.
Regardless of what it's called, I think the market they're going after are iPod Touch owners that want to upsize, but don't want to shell out the $$$ for an iPad, and still want something nearly as portable.
What else would they do, keep the existing 3.5" form factor, while the iPhone gets a 4" screen? Or will they make a 4" iPod?
Maybe it will be called an iPad Mini, but it'll replace the iPod touch. Otherwise, they'll be selling two completely different products at almost the same price point. That makes zero sense!
Course they paint it that Apple is telling this information but they have nothing to back that up. It's going to be a laugh when Dec 31 rolls around and this mini iPad hasn't seen the light of day because it's not real and Apple leaked nothing to anyone. It would make more sense what with Tim Cook's comments about doubling down on secrecy
Are you trying to say that Samsung can somehow ban Apple from making an iPad that looks like an... iPad???
Assuming the same resolution as the iPad 2 in a 7.85" form factor, the pixel density of an iPad Mini should be similar to that of the Nexus.
Yep, probably $299 for 16GB, with the same internals as the iPad 2. And they may continue to sell the iPad 2 for $399, just as they are selling the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 4 and the 3GS at price points to cover most of the market.
Gee, I thought it would be more ........
Gimmie color e-Ink or no thanks
We'll sorely miss you.
That extra .85" is going to be a killer.
If Apple prices this close to the Nexus and Kindle Fire, you will be seeing a lot of people go "Hey, that looks equally as portable, but with a bigger display".
This is sure to give Apple an absolutely decimating lead in the tablet market.
Which, to be honest, will be awful for competition.
Then again, iOS is still going to be competing in the phone market, so it's unlikely to stifle innovation that much.
If Apple prices this close to the Nexus and Kindle Fire, you will be seeing a lot of people go "Hey, that looks equally as portable, but with a bigger display".
This is sure to give Apple an absolutely decimating lead in the tablet market.
Which, to be honest, will be awful for competition.
Then again, iOS is still going to be competing in the phone market, so it's unlikely to stifle innovation that much.
Less than 499 means a low price point I hope, with the Nexus at 199 Apple will need to price the mini iPad not to far off from that to compete.