Yep! Didn't take long for Tim Cook to completely re-write the legacy of Steve Jobs.
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Wall Street Journal: Apple Has Begun Mass Production of the iPad Mini
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Did Steve had only one size of notebooks?
Did Steve had only one sized display iMacs?
Did Steve had only 1 model of ipod?
What do you guys think of this
"Now, because the iPad mini will squeeze the iPad 2′s 1024-by-768 9.7-inch display onto an area thats at least 40 percent smaller, the individual pixels will be closer together so pixelation will be less visible, conventional wisdom has it.
Who knows, Apple engineers could even hit the magic 320 pixels-per-inch density required to justify the Retina moniker, even if it means slightly increasing the resolution beyond 1024-by-768."
"Now, because the iPad mini will squeeze the iPad 2′s 1024-by-768 9.7-inch display onto an area thats at least 40 percent smaller, the individual pixels will be closer together so pixelation will be less visible, conventional wisdom has it.
Who knows, Apple engineers could even hit the magic 320 pixels-per-inch density required to justify the Retina moniker, even if it means slightly increasing the resolution beyond 1024-by-768."
I would agree. I don't understand the "one size fits all" brigade because we are all different and so are our tech requirements. The iPad Mini will almost certainly appeal to different demographic to the larger iPad.
And to say that market doesn't exist is just plain nonsense. Ars Technica recently reported an interesting study that seemed to have bypassed the Mac sites showing that the iPad's market share in the US has fallen from 81% in 2011 to 52% in 2012 as the other devices gain sales and traction. I don't know if that's true or not but Apple will have the numbers to see how the iPad is selling so maybe they can see a trend and want to ensure that they dominate that market to.
Source: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012...nica+-+All+content)&utm_content=Google+Reader
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The iPad Mini would be more "portable" than the current one for gaming, browsing, reading, etc.
My prediction for launch prices according to the current iPod Touch and New iPad models in the UK:
Ipad Mini (WIFI only model)
16Gb £289
32Gb £369
64Gb £449
A5X processor and retina on all models
I know I'm flipping out but would be nice to have the iPad Mini in several brushed aluminum colors...
iPad is quite heavy for prolonged use for me and definitely for kids (especially when are playing). So lighter one will be godsend. Also, I have a knee surgery and not having to carry heavy things (even including the iPad, which is quite light), would be good for me.
Yep! Didn't take long for Tim Cook to completely re-write the legacy of Steve Jobs.
What are you talking about. The legacy of Steve Jobs is the iPod/iPhone/iPad revolution not one device. You think those products should stand still in a rapidly changing market? You're crazy.
One day the iPhone will replace your wallet, keys, etc. It will control your smart car, your smart home as well as your smart TV.
One day the iPad will replace the laptop. It will be the only computer most people need. It will come in a range of sizes.
That will be Steve's greatest legacy. The computer redefined for the 21st century.
Not quite sure about this (Nr 3). I think they will keep the New iPad as it is (strong sales anyway) and leave the Lightning Connector for The New New iPad 2013 A6
iPhone 5 didn't really count, that was too far along. iPad mini is still a rumor, no one is sure, minimal leaks. So your sarcastic comment holds little weight.
Apple was able to change the resolution of the iphone 5 to widescreen so its seems they should be able to come up with a decent resolution that's not just the same, or pixel doubling of the old resolution. What's the problem? They should be able to do 1024x1536.
Read it again. The invites will go out on 10 Oct for a media event on 17 Oct with product release probably sometime the following week along with the new iPods and new iTunes.
No problem. I wish it was today then we wouldn't have to wait another 2 weeks but I guess good things come to those who wait as they say.
Some people love to use the word 'cult' when talking about Apple's customers, but I see a lot more 'cult' like behavior from people who hate or who are, at least, "…just very angry…" with Apple. There seems to be so many people who can't, for whatever reason, just 'vote with their wallet' and move on with their lives.
Wow, you can see into the future? Look into your crystal ball and tell us when will Apple release new iMacs, Mac Pros, and the Classic iPod?
Considering Christmas is still a few months away, I think you have time
An iPad mini for a toddler? Wow. Not judging though
A few weeks ago, whilst sitting in a caffe, drinking coffee and reading forum posts on my iPad, I noticed, at the table across from me, a young father with two just barely older than toddler children who were using 'child proofed' iPads. They seemed quit happy with them.
Article in Today's UK Paper saying the iPad Mini is coming and should cost £200
They mentioned a Kindle at £129 and the Nexus at £159, and, as I said, the iPad Mini will be £200 they think.
£200 would be a good price. A bit more than the competition, but not so far ahead that people think, so that, I will be something else.
I don't think it will cos this much.
£299 I think is too much, if it's non retina, the iPad 2 is only £30 more at £329
So no-one would buy the smaller model for a saving of just £30 over the bigger screen.
I'd imagine £249 would be the sweet spot.
Or course, £200 would be more sensible, they would get more sales, and get more people "into" Apple but I'd be surprised to see it that low.
They could go £299 then kill of the iPad2. Perhaps that's their plan, but this puts the Apple mini tablet at around twice the price of others.
They mentioned a Kindle at £129 and the Nexus at £159, and, as I said, the iPad Mini will be £200 they think.
£200 would be a good price. A bit more than the competition, but not so far ahead that people think, so that, I will be something else.
I don't think it will cos this much.
£299 I think is too much, if it's non retina, the iPad 2 is only £30 more at £329
So no-one would buy the smaller model for a saving of just £30 over the bigger screen.
I'd imagine £249 would be the sweet spot.
Or course, £200 would be more sensible, they would get more sales, and get more people "into" Apple but I'd be surprised to see it that low.
They could go £299 then kill of the iPad2. Perhaps that's their plan, but this puts the Apple mini tablet at around twice the price of others.
There's a reason why Apple designs their products to be stupidly easy to use.
In "Cain Mutiny" one of the characters describes navy ships as being "…designed by geniuses to be run by idiots…"
It would really surprise me that Apple would release a brand new product, name it iPad mini, with nearly $600 difference in price ($700-$129?) just for the sake of a retina display.
I don't think so.
It would be either Retina for both the WIFI and WIFI+3G/4G models or non Retina for all of them. The price tag difference would come as per current iPad models.
Also, $129 for an entry model? Not in a lifetime! The iPod classic is $249 with no retina, no wifi or cellular capabilities, no apps, no touch display, etc.
$700 is also TOO overpriced bearing in mind the New iPad WIFI+3G top-of-the-range is currently $829. THIS is not only the Rolls Royce of iPads but the Rolls Royce of all tablets!
The iPad Mini would be the BMW series 1, Audi A3, Mercedes B, Volvo C30 of the tablet market.
The market Apple is looking with the iPad mini is:
- People like me, who likes the iPad but found it too bulky/heavy/expensive
- Android/AMZ Fire and such customers who wish to finally switch to iOS at an affordable price ($299-$399 entry model?)
- Families with children who could finally get an affordable iPad for them (and stop sticky fingers once and for all)
I can't wait to order 2 iPad Minis...
strange, i dont have those problems w/ my iOS devices, including iphone5. what are you doing to your gear??
and i love the new Maps app. lovely to use, sips far less data.
apple is still delighting me, the customer, which is their job. now more so than ever (i started on an Apple ][e). keep up the good work!