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Unverified iPad 3 Rumors: Price List Suggests Price Hike Over iPad 2, Shipments to U.S. En Route?
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On what planet?
Again, on what planet?
Once again, on what planet?
If they continue to sell the iPad 2 alongside the 3, I doubt it will include the entire current lineup. Apple is not going to sell 24 different models of iPad concurrently (3 wifi-only, 3 wifi+3G, 2 & 3, B & W). This alone casts doubt on that spreadsheet.
They did this with the iPod Touch
They did a similar price increase with the iPod Touch in October 2010. When they announced the 4th generation, 8 GB iPod Touch, they raised the price to $229 (a similar percent increase to the rumored iPad price increase).
They then lowered it back to $199 last year.
They did a similar price increase with the iPod Touch in October 2010. When they announced the 4th generation, 8 GB iPod Touch, they raised the price to $229 (a similar percent increase to the rumored iPad price increase).
They then lowered it back to $199 last year.
Not possible because they still must go through customs in AK or IN. They can't just be flown directly to these cities.
You made me laugh with your "you don't know much about logistics" comment. Based on what you wrote apparently all you know about the subject is what you learn from a UPS ad. i
It does matter because FedEx and UPS can only fly into one of their hubs set up for incoming international packages. Uncle Sam wants a peek. Those hubs are in Anchorage, Indianapolis, Lexington, and Memphis. From there they are routed to the final designation city.
Also, the service Apple uses gives FedEx and UPS flexibility as to when they put them on a plane - typically last in. This gets Apple the best rate possible. Apple isn't going to waste $ to "rush" product to the U.S. two weeks before launch. It's going to save every last nickel to get them here "just in time". That's logistics.
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Nope. They won't call it an iPad 2X. The price will stay at the same $499 price point.
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Nope. They won't call it an iPad 2X. The price will stay at the same $499 price point.
Because Apple' struggling so much in the PC market, right?
See how that works? So far so good for Apple. I'm sure they know more about the likely buyers of their product than you do.
Are you serious? People were estimating a price of about $1000 for the first iPad, Apple surprises everyone with a $500 price point and now it's TOO expensive? What changed?
Also surprised that the Ipad2 is staying the same price. Look for that to drop in a couple of months.
I really don't mind the $79 (approx. 16%) price increase over the previous base model since my salary has increased by 16% too from last year...oh, wait it hasn't.
Wait, Apple has to calibrate their price increases to overall inflation?
Since when are they a regulated monopoly?
"Did they cancel the iPad three?""Yea, they're releasing the iPad three instead"
lol People actually talk about these products in person and aren't confined to typing about them.
Just as ALL other technology, it is outdated already by the time it is released and companies are already looking at ways to make the product better/improve it. iPad 2 was a HUGE change compared to iPad 1 with the cameras(2), processor(duel core), and thinness and many other great features, and there was not a price increase by one cent. So yeah, a slight increase in price for this piece of technology is unacceptable. I would be thououghly disappointed at Apple.
Since 16 GB only leaves about 14 GB of usable space, the 16 GB seems like a terrible idea, especially with Apple pushing these new multimedia textbooks that weigh in at 2-3 GB+ each. And don't forget many apps will be providing retina artwork that will take up 4X the storage space too, as well as iOS's own graphic assets, so 16 (14 or less) GB seems really small on this device.
Actually quite the opposite. The 2 will drop down to $349 entry price and totally eliminate any reason to buy a $250 tablet that does much less.
I use it as a portable TV so the res bump is a big plus for me. I sold my MBP because i used the ipad over it.
Its not for everyone, but for some its everything.
I would for once appreciate the prise rise too.
Apple demoed the original iPad for $499. The set a standard not only in price but also in quality and user experience. Neither of those have been matched by any respectable competitors even after these two very essential years in the computing and entertainment industry.
Now coming to the point, Apple sees an opportunity here. People are buying iPads like crazy. Still no match in the entire market. The hardware specs are unbelievably strong and the ecosystem is stronger than ever. A little price hike for the perfection, innovation and obvious demand is well deserve IMO.
(Typed on an iPhone. Apologies for spelling/grammar players.)
Apple demoed the original iPad for $499. The set a standard not only in price but also in quality and user experience. Neither of those have been matched by any respectable competitors even after these two very essential years in the computing and entertainment industry.
Now coming to the point, Apple sees an opportunity here. People are buying iPads like crazy. Still no match in the entire market. The hardware specs are unbelievably strong and the ecosystem is stronger than ever. A little price hike for the perfection, innovation and obvious demand is well deserve IMO.
(Typed on an iPhone. Apologies for spelling/grammar players.)
I don't understand the price-hike and definitely don't like it.
The prices didn't go up when apple replaced the iphone 3gs with the much improved and better looking iphone 4 with retina display. I jumped on the iphone 4 bandwagon right away because of that. Now with this price hike, I'm probably gonna wait a while and convince myself that I really want an ipad 3 rather than jump in (and I know I'll be in the minority).
The prices didn't go up when apple replaced the iphone 3gs with the much improved and better looking iphone 4 with retina display. I jumped on the iphone 4 bandwagon right away because of that. Now with this price hike, I'm probably gonna wait a while and convince myself that I really want an ipad 3 rather than jump in (and I know I'll be in the minority).
I still think that my theory is right, especially with this post and the A6 post on the homepage.
We'll see an iPad 2 AND an iPad 3. The 2 will be running an 'A5.5' basically the A5 with a speedbump. It'll be the $399 entry model.
The iPad 3 will use the A6 and a retina display and start at $499.
We'll see an iPad 2
The iPad 3 will use the A6 and a retina display and start at $499.
No standard. Ipad 1 to Ipad 2 no major hardware change except chips which get cheaper naturally.
Iphone4 much smaller desplay not as much impact and price did go up if not subsidized.
Ipad3 much larger desplay == lots more $$.
I also want a pony.
Actually, they've been increasing wages. Not sure if Apple has changed how much they pay Foxconn, that's never really come up.
If there isn't something more substantial (GBs) improved in the 3 than the Retina, and the price does go up, my son will be getting a 2 instead. But my uncle won't care, esp if it has LTE, he'll get the 3 with LTE and drop his home internet. (which is really weak)
I'd pay for it. For a retina display, and if it gets an A6 chip, then hell yes I'll pay. And if Apple also doubles on storage, that could definitely sugar coat the price hike for me.
If you don't own it, then I understand why you don't "get it". It's easy for you to say you don't get it when you don't actually own one to experience it day to day. I could go into great length why I love using mine, but explanations can only go far.
Aside from a nirvana of media consumption, high end mobile gaming, and internet usage, I also use my iPad as an invaluable complimentary tool to my work in audio production as a music controller, so its both work and play for me. Gotta love that.
So yea, I'll definitely pay extra if Apple treats us with exceptional upgrades. And again, own it, experience it, and judge for yourself. Everyone's needs are also different.
I don't see them remaking the 2 as a 2
