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Tweaked iPad and New 'iPad Mini' Said to Closely Follow Next-Generation iPhone Launch
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He's gotten very specific details correct in the past. So yes, if you could regularly offer accurate predictions with specifics, then yes, you would be considered a reliable source.
here are some that were on target:
https://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/0...ird-macbook-line-with-retina-display-at-wwdc/
https://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/23/apple-predicted-to-discontinue-17-inch-macbook-pro/
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/1...-of-september-no-sign-of-redesigned-iphone-5/
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/22/apple-planning-to-introduce-white-ipod-touch-later-this-year/
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/1...-macbook-in-favor-of-entry-level-macbook-air/
Were they just lucky guesses? Well, if so, he guesses well. So, we should still listen to him.
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I like analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's prediction on the last article quoted above:
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/1...-macbook-in-favor-of-entry-level-macbook-air/
Notice at the bottom of the article at Outcome. It was the very next day, after the article was written, that the analyst's prediction came true. The analyst bases this on Apple's internal shipment forecasts.
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Also, most of the heat actually comes from the display (especially when brightness is all the way up), so an IGZO display using only one light bar would cut the heat down to iPad 2 levels. The new iPad (March, 2012) display uses up to 7 watts, the iPad 2 display uses only 2.4 watts. That's where most of the heat comes from.
An A5X shrink would reduce the heat "spot" on the back and hopefully take no more power (watts) than the A5 in the original iPad 2 (not the newer iPad 2 / iPad 2,4 with the 32nm A5, which takes even less power)
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7.85 iPad is going to be great size
Here is actual size comparison of:
iPad 7.85 inch mockup with iPhone 4 and standard iPad
On that link you can move objects, including ruler, around.
Here is actual size comparison of:
iPad 7.85 inch mockup with iPhone 4 and standard iPad
On that link you can move objects, including ruler, around.
Makes no sense...
A "7.85 inch" iPad makes absolutely no sense, it's a weird 'tween' size that is too big to put in a pocket but too small to be used comfortably as a 'go-to' tablet. Steve Jobs had it right, this form factor is a dead-end for most users. Samsung is selling their little 5"-7" wablets only because of the kids and gamers who can't afford a real tablet. Samsung is willing to sell anything that will get it more revenue, regardless of quality or functionality.
I hope Apple continues to use Jobs' good sense in making its strategic decisions...
A "7.85 inch" iPad makes absolutely no sense, it's a weird 'tween' size that is too big to put in a pocket but too small to be used comfortably as a 'go-to' tablet. Steve Jobs had it right, this form factor is a dead-end for most users. Samsung is selling their little 5"-7" wablets only because of the kids and gamers who can't afford a real tablet. Samsung is willing to sell anything that will get it more revenue, regardless of quality or functionality.
I hope Apple continues to use Jobs' good sense in making its strategic decisions...
That is not a safe way to hold it as it relies on thumb pressure to keep it from falling. Plus you get a hand cramp soon enough then drop the device.
There seems to me to be many stable more natural ways to hold the device. Not one of them would have you accidentalyl touching of the screen if the bezel was thinner.
It would be illogical to launch new devices before Apple's 1st quarter begins, aka the holiday quarter (starts September 30th).
Unless, they know they will sell a boat load of 'New iPhones' in the end of their 4th quarter, and the sales of the new mini iPad will be stronger than that of the phones in the holiday quarter. Meaning that Apple is yet again realigning its product launch timing.
Unless, they know they will sell a boat load of 'New iPhones' in the end of their 4th quarter, and the sales of the new mini iPad will be stronger than that of the phones in the holiday quarter. Meaning that Apple is yet again realigning its product launch timing.
I've had my iPad since March, and it's really not that bad. If you turn down the brightness just a little, it'll use less than half the 7 Watts for the backlighting and there goes your heat issue. Also, about the charging time, just plug it in at night, its charged before the morning. (I've rarely use the iPad enough that I've needed to charge it mid-day and wait, and when I have used it that much, I left it plugged in with my 10 foot cord.)
The battery life is about 6-8 hours at full brightness and up to 15 hours with a dim screen (looks great in a darker room).
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I agree with the reason for the thick bezel. However, I wouldn't be surprised if software could be written to recognize a thumb on the edge of the display as opposed to an intentional finger tap. That would be the only way to eliminate the bezel. That would be really cool, but the software would have to be perfect, and with everyone having different size hands and ways of holding it, that may be why it hasn't been done. Also, there is an issue of the thumb covering up part of the display, it could get in the way of seeing an important part of the display.
Whether the iPad mini shows up or not is probably 50/50, but it wouldn't surprise me to see a new iPad (late 2012) model with at least the new dock connector. I don't see Apple selling the iPhone and iPad with different connectors for 6 months. Just my $0.02...
I have to respectively disagree. I think the size and price will be attractive to a lot of consumers. Unlike the regular iPad, the size is small enough to toss in a purse or read documents with one hand for extended periods of times.
It also has the potential to be priced at a market 'sweet spot.' A lot of people (not just kids and gamers) hestiate to spend $500-$800 on an iPad a second/third tablet for the family/kids or to buy as a gift. I think they will lbe much more willing to pay $299 (the longtime 'sweet spot' in electronics) for an iPad mini.
Anyone else thinking cannibalizing? I wonder if the market for a smaller ipad is big enough that they'll get new customers for both types of devices or if they'll just eat their own sales.
I guess it depends on what iPod touch users really value. If it's portability and storage size, the iPod will likely continue to be the best right fit for them.
I see the iPad mini as being more of a (sorry to make Apple purists cringe) a value version of the iPad. For example, my wife has an iPad. I'll use it around the house, but not enough to spend another $700 for my own. But when I travel I really wish I had a bigger screen for books, movies, apps than my iPhone. But at $299, I'd buy an iPad mini in a heartbeat.
Unusual for the new iPad to be updated so soon. 6 month cycle is really not how apple usually rolls, and this iPad just recently came out in many countries. Idk about that one....
No need to be respectful about it. You're just talking to another dormant account that just came to life delivering a very familiar and worn out rant ....
I agree, however if it's just little internal fixing, not a big deal if they do that, since it will unnoticable to us. I don't find my new iPad gets hot at all, it does get a little warm but nothing crazy.
Looking forward to the iPad mini, there have been alot of rumors on this lately, I hope they come true.
Apple would not update a product after 6months and after it just released in some countries. The guy in this article said "tweaked" iPad. If anything, they might put the new dock connector on it do that way all their products would then be using the new plug.
A Tweaked iPad with an IGZO screen and more efficient A5X chip, but with the current battery capacity could be very appealing.
The "tweaked" iPad will be a silent upgrade. At some point the "old" new iPads will dry up and the new new ones will replace them, and only thier serial numbers will tell you which one you just bought. Any changes you can actually see will be reserved for next spring.
Rumors, Rumors and Facts, Facts. Where's the Data?
I don't follow most rumors but in the market for a new Mac so reading around.
I LIKE the way, in this thread, how this expert had past correct info thus giving him 'credentials' and links were provided for that; for those interested.
I also very much liked the page at: https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//#iMac
where Facts/Dates/Data was presented on when various Mac product lines have gotten upgraded, the average time between upgrades, etc.
Based on that info I've decided to wait on my purchase till September.
Of course, once you're ready and keen to buy this won't be easy but I'll treat it like overcoming an addiction and go to the Betty Ford clinic is necessary...where I'll just have to content myself with reading rumors.
I don't follow most rumors but in the market for a new Mac so reading around.
I LIKE the way, in this thread, how this expert had past correct info thus giving him 'credentials' and links were provided for that; for those interested.
I also very much liked the page at: https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//#iMac
where Facts/Dates/Data was presented on when various Mac product lines have gotten upgraded, the average time between upgrades, etc.
Based on that info I've decided to wait on my purchase till September.
Of course, once you're ready and keen to buy this won't be easy but I'll treat it like overcoming an addiction and go to the Betty Ford clinic is necessary...where I'll just have to content myself with reading rumors.