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Apple Cuts Back on 9.7-Inch iPad Screen Production
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/21/2013 09:06 AM | 15 comment(s) ]
Sharp Corp, a supplier of screens for Apple's iPad tablet, has slowed production of the 9.7 inch panes used for the full-sized iPads, according to a report by Reuters. The news agency quotes industry sources with knowledge of Sharp's production plans, who told it that Sharp's iPad screen production line at its Kameyama plant in central Japan has "fallen to the minimal level to keep the line running this month after a gradual slowdown began at the end of 2012 as Apple manages its inventory".
A Sharp spokeswoman declined to comment on the story, telling Reuters: "We don't disclose production levels." Apple also declined to comment. It's unclear whether the slowdown is due to seasonal changes in demand - or consumers opting for the cheaper and smaller iPad mini instead. Apple launched the iPad mini in November. The tablet has a 7.9 inch display, and retails from $329. Apple has not broken out iPad mini sales - but shortly after launching the small slate it said it had sold three million iPad minis and 4th generation (full size) iPads in three days.
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#4506121 Posted on: 01/21/2013 03:31 PM
Yep, that's because the Mini's demand is higher than the supply and the next Retina iPad is supposed to be more like the Mini and with a low power consumption touchscreen. Oh it's Apple so let's bash them and spread the gloom!
Yep, that's because the Mini's demand is higher than the supply and the next Retina iPad is supposed to be more like the Mini and with a low power consumption touchscreen. Oh it's Apple so let's bash them and spread the gloom!
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#4506129 Posted on: 01/21/2013 03:41 PM
Lol, I'm surprised they've not sued anyone recently, maybe they're waking up!
Oh it's Apple so let's bash them and spread the gloom!
Lol, I'm surprised they've not sued anyone recently, maybe they're waking up!
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#4506134 Posted on: 01/21/2013 03:48 PM
perhaps it's because everyone already owns these products
perhaps it's because everyone already owns these products
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#4506143 Posted on: 01/21/2013 03:53 PM
Yeah, and most millions of buyers know or even understand anything you said(Retinas, consumption etc). Oh, please. Also you forgot to comment on the iPhone 5.
And since you defen... emm replied on the iPad "bashing", why not he iPhone's one?
Also I make fun of everybody who's worth making fun of. Either Samsung, Apple, Nvidia, ATi, IBM, DELL, HP, ACER, ASUS, Gigabyte, ASRock, ECS, Biostar etc etc. They f**k it up, people will criticize/make fun of them. That's how it goes. I give my money to the one according to my preferences/needs. No brands. Just products.
It's just a weird coincidence all this happening after the Installous shutdown. That's my personal opinion, I'm entitled to it and I'm sticking to it. Thank you.
Wait, until they use/spend the settlements they already got first..
Yep, that's because the Mini's demand is higher than the supply and the next Retina iPad is supposed to be more like the Mini and with a low power consumption touchscreen. Oh it's Apple so let's bash them and spread the gloom!
Yeah, and most millions of buyers know or even understand anything you said(Retinas, consumption etc). Oh, please. Also you forgot to comment on the iPhone 5.
And since you defen... emm replied on the iPad "bashing", why not he iPhone's one?
Also I make fun of everybody who's worth making fun of. Either Samsung, Apple, Nvidia, ATi, IBM, DELL, HP, ACER, ASUS, Gigabyte, ASRock, ECS, Biostar etc etc. They f**k it up, people will criticize/make fun of them. That's how it goes. I give my money to the one according to my preferences/needs. No brands. Just products.
It's just a weird coincidence all this happening after the Installous shutdown. That's my personal opinion, I'm entitled to it and I'm sticking to it. Thank you.
Lol, I'm surprised they've not sued anyone recently, maybe they're waking up!
Wait, until they use/spend the settlements they already got first..
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#4506207 Posted on: 01/21/2013 05:40 PM
That makes sense seeing as the iPad mini is selling like crazy and people can't really justify upgrading from a iPad3 to the iPad4 kinda expected the mini to cut into the full sized iPads market.
It's just a weird coincidence all this happening after the Installous shutdown. That's my personal opinion, I'm entitled to it and I'm sticking to it. Thank you.
Actually I doubt it has anything to do with it as the iPhone5, 4S, iPad mini, and iPad4 on 6.0 can't be jailbroken so your theory does not hold water if someone knows about installous then they know the status of the current jailbreak .
That makes sense seeing as the iPad mini is selling like crazy and people can't really justify upgrading from a iPad3 to the iPad4 kinda expected the mini to cut into the full sized iPads market.
It's just a weird coincidence all this happening after the Installous shutdown. That's my personal opinion, I'm entitled to it and I'm sticking to it. Thank you.
Actually I doubt it has anything to do with it as the iPhone5, 4S, iPad mini, and iPad4 on 6.0 can't be jailbroken so your theory does not hold water if someone knows about installous then they know the status of the current jailbreak .
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#4506565 Posted on: 01/22/2013 01:37 AM
That makes sense seeing as the iPad mini is selling like crazy and people can't really justify upgrading from a iPad3 to the iPad4 kinda expected the mini to cut into the full sized iPads market.
Actually I doubt it has anything to do with it as the iPhone5, 4S, iPad mini, and iPad4 on 6.0 can't be jailbroken so your theory does not hold water if someone knows about installous then they know the status of the current jailbreak .
Yeah, thats why they did not mentioned any iP4/iPAD 2/3 productions cut. Probably people buy those. Don't forget jailbrakers account in the millions.
And I was under the impression that iP4S was already jailbroken tethered(or even untethered) on 5.1.1?
That makes sense seeing as the iPad mini is selling like crazy and people can't really justify upgrading from a iPad3 to the iPad4 kinda expected the mini to cut into the full sized iPads market.
Actually I doubt it has anything to do with it as the iPhone5, 4S, iPad mini, and iPad4 on 6.0 can't be jailbroken so your theory does not hold water if someone knows about installous then they know the status of the current jailbreak .
Yeah, thats why they did not mentioned any iP4/iPAD 2/3 productions cut. Probably people buy those. Don't forget jailbrakers account in the millions.
And I was under the impression that iP4S was already jailbroken tethered(or even untethered) on 5.1.1?
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#4506609 Posted on: 01/22/2013 03:34 AM
Yeah, thats why they did not mentioned any iP4/iPAD 2/3 productions cut. Probably people buy those. Don't forget jailbrakers account in the millions.
And I was under the impression that iP4S was already jailbroken tethered(or even untethered) on 5.1.1?
The iPad retina is the iPad4 the 3 is out of production replaced by the 4 the 2 has no retina display and an A5 chip. Point is the main reason for the cut in production is iPad3 owners will not upgrade as they have no reason to and people that are just now getting an iPad are more likely to get the mini over the full sized iPad.
That is why I said iOS 6.0+ because a lot of people are choosing the 4S over the 5 right now because you can get the 16GB for $100 with contract and you really can't tell a difference between the 5 and 4S other than the display size and chassis. All iPhones that are purchased now come preloaded with 6.0.1 and you can't downgrade back to 5.1.1
Yeah, thats why they did not mentioned any iP4/iPAD 2/3 productions cut. Probably people buy those. Don't forget jailbrakers account in the millions.
And I was under the impression that iP4S was already jailbroken tethered(or even untethered) on 5.1.1?
The iPad retina is the iPad4 the 3 is out of production replaced by the 4 the 2 has no retina display and an A5 chip. Point is the main reason for the cut in production is iPad3 owners will not upgrade as they have no reason to and people that are just now getting an iPad are more likely to get the mini over the full sized iPad.
That is why I said iOS 6.0+ because a lot of people are choosing the 4S over the 5 right now because you can get the 16GB for $100 with contract and you really can't tell a difference between the 5 and 4S other than the display size and chassis. All iPhones that are purchased now come preloaded with 6.0.1 and you can't downgrade back to 5.1.1
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#4506612 Posted on: 01/22/2013 03:41 AM
Installous' demise is irrelevant to apple's market demand. Like loophole said, ios 6 was not jail broken. Average consumer need not understand anything, they are interested in using their device than getting insecure over another company's product.
Installous' demise is irrelevant to apple's market demand. Like loophole said, ios 6 was not jail broken. Average consumer need not understand anything, they are interested in using their device than getting insecure over another company's product.
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#4506617 Posted on: 01/22/2013 03:50 AM
The iPad retina is the iPad4 the 3 is out of production replaced by the 4 the 2 has no retina display and an A5 chip. Point is the main reason for the cut in production is iPad3 owners will not upgrade as they have no reason to and people that are just now getting an iPad are more likely to get the mini over the full sized iPad.
That is why I said iOS 6.0+ because a lot of people are choosing the 4S over the 5 right now because you can get the 16GB for $100 with contract and you really can't tell a difference between the 5 and 4S other than the display size and chassis. All iPhones that are purchased now come preloaded with 6.0.1 and you can't downgrade back to 5.1.1
I jailbreaked a iP4 on 6.0.1(tethered) and also I downgraded it later at 5.1.1. And re-jailbreak it. I know you are referring just to A5+ devices probably but you said "All iPhones".
Anw, ok, the Installous scenario seems incorrect. I'm a bit headstrong but got it.
The iPad retina is the iPad4 the 3 is out of production replaced by the 4 the 2 has no retina display and an A5 chip. Point is the main reason for the cut in production is iPad3 owners will not upgrade as they have no reason to and people that are just now getting an iPad are more likely to get the mini over the full sized iPad.
That is why I said iOS 6.0+ because a lot of people are choosing the 4S over the 5 right now because you can get the 16GB for $100 with contract and you really can't tell a difference between the 5 and 4S other than the display size and chassis. All iPhones that are purchased now come preloaded with 6.0.1 and you can't downgrade back to 5.1.1
I jailbreaked a iP4 on 6.0.1(tethered) and also I downgraded it later at 5.1.1. And re-jailbreak it. I know you are referring just to A5+ devices probably but you said "All iPhones".
Anw, ok, the Installous scenario seems incorrect. I'm a bit headstrong but got it.
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#4506619 Posted on: 01/22/2013 03:54 AM
Really did you read my post I did not say the iPhone 4 could not be jailbroken on iOS6 please do not start a strawman argument with me.
Actually I doubt it has anything to do with it as the iPhone5, 4S, iPad mini, and iPad4 on 6.0 can't be jailbroken so your theory does not hold water if someone knows about installous then they know the status of the current jailbreak .
Really did you read my post I did not say the iPhone 4 could not be jailbroken on iOS6 please do not start a strawman argument with me.
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#4506620 Posted on: 01/22/2013 03:55 AM
Probably due to the demand for the mini.
I must admit I now find the larger iPad less enjoyable to use when compared to the mini.
Probably due to the demand for the mini.
I must admit I now find the larger iPad less enjoyable to use when compared to the mini.
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#4506624 Posted on: 01/22/2013 04:04 AM
My apologies. I assume, incorrectly as it seems, that even an iPhone 4 comes preloaded with iOS6 since you said All iPhones.
And no my good sir. I dont even know you, so no reason to start any fallacy with you or against you. Either formal or informal. I consider this matter, settled.
Really did you read my post I did not say the iPhone 4 could not be jailbroken on iOS6 please do not start a strawman argument with me.
All iPhones that are purchased now come preloaded with 6.0.1 and you can't downgrade back to 5.1.1
My apologies. I assume, incorrectly as it seems, that even an iPhone 4 comes preloaded with iOS6 since you said All iPhones.
And no my good sir. I dont even know you, so no reason to start any fallacy with you or against you. Either formal or informal. I consider this matter, settled.
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#4506625 Posted on: 01/22/2013 04:06 AM
Probably due to the demand for the mini.
I must admit I now find the larger iPad less enjoyable to use when compared to the mini.
Yeah, I had some play time with and I have to admit, I liked it. If I was going to get a Apple tablet I would have preferred the Mini. But I would love the iPAD3 perf. on it.
Probably due to the demand for the mini.
I must admit I now find the larger iPad less enjoyable to use when compared to the mini.
Yeah, I had some play time with and I have to admit, I liked it. If I was going to get a Apple tablet I would have preferred the Mini. But I would love the iPAD3 perf. on it.
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#4506630 Posted on: 01/22/2013 04:15 AM
My apologies. I assume, incorrectly as it seems, that even an iPhone 4 comes preloaded with iOS6 since you said All iPhones.
And no my good sir. I dont even know you, so no reason to start any fallacy with you or against you. Either formal or informal. I consider this matter, settled.
Okay cool don't really care. Btw the iPhone 4 runs the A4 CPU and can be stepped back from 6.0 but iirc you need to have all shsh blobs and a bit of luck a5+ can't if you " buy" a new iPhone 4 from your carrier with 6.0 on it I don't believe you can go back to 5.1.1 as the signing window from apple is closed. It's apple being dicks.
My apologies. I assume, incorrectly as it seems, that even an iPhone 4 comes preloaded with iOS6 since you said All iPhones.
And no my good sir. I dont even know you, so no reason to start any fallacy with you or against you. Either formal or informal. I consider this matter, settled.
Okay cool don't really care. Btw the iPhone 4 runs the A4 CPU and can be stepped back from 6.0 but iirc you need to have all shsh blobs and a bit of luck a5+ can't if you " buy" a new iPhone 4 from your carrier with 6.0 on it I don't believe you can go back to 5.1.1 as the signing window from apple is closed. It's apple being dicks.
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Yeah, whatever Apple.. Now the iPhone 5 production cuts and now this.. Just tell everyone that its because of installous going down.
And if it was indeed Apple behind it, then they shoot their own foot. Well done.