As much as I want a 128gb model, I have yet to see any competitors with 128gb models. I doubt apple's margins are the problem over other manufacturers.
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Why doesn't the iPad 2 have 128gb?
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As much as I want a 128gb model, I have yet to see any competitors with 128gb models. I doubt apple's margins are the problem over other manufacturers.
The chip is nearly 4 times smaller than an sd card? That space allows for more and faster storage than microsd allows? In a tablet size device, space isn't an issue like a phone. Or a reasonably sized phone, not a mini tablet.
since I don't work for apple, my thoughts are just speculation.
In all probability, Apple's market research probably showed there were sufficiently few people interested in a 128gb model that it didn't make financial sense. There are fixed and variable costs to having another design, production variation, and set of three more SKUs to keep up with.
My guess is the incremental sales to people who won't buy an iPad at all until there's a 128gb model just don't make up for the fixed and operational costs of offering it at this time.
Sometimes it sucks to be at the cutting edge of requirements.
I'm curious though, what do you need 128gb for that a 64gb model wont do?
i think you've nailed why there isn't a 128gb model yet, i just wish there was.
a 128gb model would allow me to carry my music collection as well as a few movies. a 64gb model only allows for some music.
of course, i've been planning for itunes integration since 2001, so my media library is quite...sizeable now.
a 128gb model would allow me to carry my music collection as well as a few movies. a 64gb model only allows for some music.
of course, i've been planning for itunes integration since 2001, so my media library is quite...sizeable now.
I just think Apple (and they are known to do this to save costs). Well Apple pre brought a whole bunch of 32GB flash memory and they do want to maximize profits.
I think the 64GB NAND flash are starting to get more affordable and apple will release a 128GB Nand flash memory next year.
But people will never be satisfied because once it's released there will be those that want 256GB memory.
What Android, RIM, HP Palm device ships with more than 64GB of built in memory? The iPad price point has it's competitors sweating. Because it's "affordable". If it were really overpriced, why are the competitors not undercutting Apple at say a $399 price point? Because they can't unless they want to operate at razor thin margins and most companies can't afford to take a loss on a tablet because they can upsell and keep profits from their own app store like Apple. Google collects the profits from Android market and the manufactures are left will almost notifying after the point of sale.
I think the 64GB NAND flash are starting to get more affordable and apple will release a 128GB Nand flash memory next year.
But people will never be satisfied because once it's released there will be those that want 256GB memory.
What Android, RIM, HP Palm device ships with more than 64GB of built in memory? The iPad price point has it's competitors sweating. Because it's "affordable". If it were really overpriced, why are the competitors not undercutting Apple at say a $399 price point? Because they can't unless they want to operate at razor thin margins and most companies can't afford to take a loss on a tablet because they can upsell and keep profits from their own app store like Apple. Google collects the profits from Android market and the manufactures are left will almost notifying after the point of sale.
A few posters here have already hit on the reason. Price points.
An $800 WiFi would fit nicely into the current pricing structure that Apple uses. However, a $929 3G model would be to close to the $999 MacBook/11" MacBook Air.
One product would end up cannabilising the other.
An $800 WiFi would fit nicely into the current pricing structure that Apple uses. However, a $929 3G model would be to close to the $999 MacBook/11" MacBook Air.
One product would end up cannabilising the other.
I'm an avid music buyer and have about 50GB of music. I also have a lot of games on my iPad and would rather not delete them and reorganize as regularly as I need to.
Although that's why I bring up the cloud approach. If I can put all my music on a central online hub, I would free up the majority of my iPad and might even get away with just 32GB.
I'd still be more than happy to buy a 128GB model though. I'm surprised Apple don't have one for the simple reason that the original MacBook Air had an SSD option that cost nearly $1,000, and there is the 160GB iPod Classic, so clearly Apple are not unfamiliar with supporting niche customers with more money than sense (like me.)
No. Someone who wants a MacBook does not want to buy a 128GB iPad, and I want a 128GB iPad, not a MacBook. I have a MacBook. They're entirely different products. It's like saying the 16GB iPad would cannibalize a 64GB iPhone. Cannibalization only applies to similar device lines, such as iPods.
Interesting view. I guess according to you, the following article is "incorrect" then:
https://www.macrumors.com/2010/08/0...among-global-portable-computer-manufacturers/
Quoted from the link above:
A MacBook is nothing like a low cost pc notebook.
The jobs netbooks are used for are similar to what an iPad is used for.
A MacBook is hired to do much more than a netbook. You can buy one for basic jobs, and may prefer the flexibility over battery life and weight, but then you aren't in the market for an iPad.
The jobs netbooks are used for are similar to what an iPad is used for.
A MacBook is hired to do much more than a netbook. You can buy one for basic jobs, and may prefer the flexibility over battery life and weight, but then you aren't in the market for an iPad.
Why doesn't it have 256GB? It's a price / value thing.
Perhaps the iPad 3 might have a 120GB or 160GB capacity available. Who knows.
Perhaps the iPad 3 might have a 120GB or 160GB capacity available. Who knows.
No matter how much space it had, people would complain and want more. Actually, to be more accurate, the extremely vocal minority would want more.
32 GB with some home sharing is after a month still looking to be fine for me.
I watch things then erase them off the device, keep a few things on it for if I get stuck somewhere. He'll I have a few movies on my iPhone just for the stuck in the E.R./ elevator/ect... situations.
Now I have at least a TB of data on m comp drives, some shared, but I honestly don't need to carry every last byte of information with me.
What I am getting at is, the majority of consumers don't need more storage, and for those that do, there will always be enterprising individuals to cater to that through 3rd party devices, such as synchable wifi harddrives.
Why isn't apple doing it, the fact remains that they will likely still get you to began iPad even if wish it had more space, while most people will be content with the offerings. Why waste the R&D on catering to fringe data-hoarders and risk confusing the average customer.
32 GB with some home sharing is after a month still looking to be fine for me.
I watch things then erase them off the device, keep a few things on it for if I get stuck somewhere. He'll I have a few movies on my iPhone just for the stuck in the E.R./ elevator/ect... situations.
Now I have at least a TB of data on m comp drives, some shared, but I honestly don't need to carry every last byte of information with me.
What I am getting at is, the majority of consumers don't need more storage, and for those that do, there will always be enterprising individuals to cater to that through 3rd party devices, such as synchable wifi harddrives.
Why isn't apple doing it, the fact remains that they will likely still get you to began iPad even if wish it had more space, while most people will be content with the offerings. Why waste the R&D on catering to fringe data-hoarders and risk confusing the average customer.
The main problem with MicroSD is that my camera does not use it. I want a slot that I can just drop my camera card into. But you will note in my quote, I said "(or one that can handle both)".
