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Apple Launches iPad Mini on 23rd of October
It seems that Apple Launches iPad Mini on 23rd of October. According to various sources on the web there will be several events from Apple at that date, indicating the launch of the expected smaller iPad. People familiar with Apple’s plans tell us that the company will unveil the so-called “iPad mini” on Oct. 23 at an invitation-only event.
The same sources say the iPad’s diminutive sibling will feature a 7.85-inch liquid-crystal display and a Lightning connector. It will also probably be thinner. And that’s about it. Og and it should have a resolution of 1024.x768 pixels. Nothing is known about the processor.
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#4429818 Posted on: 10/12/2012 05:18 PM
Unless it's priced at $199 I can't see anybody buying this
Unless it's priced at $199 I can't see anybody buying this
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#4429821 Posted on: 10/12/2012 05:23 PM
Assuming it has the A6 and 16gb+ storage it doesn't need to hit a $199 pricepoint. It's pretty obvious at this point that people are willing to spend extra money on an Apple product/Premium product, even in this economy.
And honestly my 2 week old Nexus 7 has not been a terrific experience, at this point I'm debating selling it and waiting for something new.
Unless it's priced at $199 I can't see anybody buying this
Assuming it has the A6 and 16gb+ storage it doesn't need to hit a $199 pricepoint. It's pretty obvious at this point that people are willing to spend extra money on an Apple product/Premium product, even in this economy.
And honestly my 2 week old Nexus 7 has not been a terrific experience, at this point I'm debating selling it and waiting for something new.
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#4429835 Posted on: 10/12/2012 05:35 PM
The Ipad 3 is still arguably the best 10 inch tablet out. And considering there are lots of people that have been inside the Apple app ecosystem for some time, they may actually see the cost of switching to a cheaper tablet higher, due to having to repurchase a number of apps.
The 7 inch space isn't any better. The Nexus 7, while praised for it's price, is a disaster when it comes to reliability. The Kindle HD and stuff, doesn't even run the full version of Android/no playstore.
So I really don't see how people are "stupid" for buying Apple tablets.
Fixed that for you
The Ipad 3 is still arguably the best 10 inch tablet out. And considering there are lots of people that have been inside the Apple app ecosystem for some time, they may actually see the cost of switching to a cheaper tablet higher, due to having to repurchase a number of apps.
The 7 inch space isn't any better. The Nexus 7, while praised for it's price, is a disaster when it comes to reliability. The Kindle HD and stuff, doesn't even run the full version of Android/no playstore.
So I really don't see how people are "stupid" for buying Apple tablets.
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#4429840 Posted on: 10/12/2012 05:53 PM
Got to admit iPad is the best tablet i used! But if mini costs too much,it might not sell that well. same price as Nexus 7, it will sell tons!
Got to admit iPad is the best tablet i used! But if mini costs too much,it might not sell that well. same price as Nexus 7, it will sell tons!
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#4430087 Posted on: 10/13/2012 12:33 AM
^This. problem is going to be if the price it under the iPod touch then they will kill their own product line up i expect it to be price in between the iPod touch and the iPad.
Got to admit iPad is the best tablet i used! But if mini costs too much,it might not sell that well. same price as Nexus 7, it will sell tons!
^This. problem is going to be if the price it under the iPod touch then they will kill their own product line up i expect it to be price in between the iPod touch and the iPad.
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#4430304 Posted on: 10/13/2012 12:41 PM
looks nice but why would i buy it when i already have an iphone (let alone any smartphone) :S?
looks nice but why would i buy it when i already have an iphone (let alone any smartphone) :S?
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#4430369 Posted on: 10/13/2012 02:30 PM
Deleted my first insulting/ flame comment from this thread. Any further such comments will get infractions.
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#4430381 Posted on: 10/13/2012 02:43 PM
I hope they've done something about the weight of these things. The iPad 3 is amazing and I'm even typing this on one but it is very "dense".
I hope they've done something about the weight of these things. The iPad 3 is amazing and I'm even typing this on one but it is very "dense".
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#4432499 Posted on: 10/16/2012 05:57 PM
i own the Nexus 7 16gb version,have rooted it and and running Android 4.1.2......it's a great wee tablet and here anyways no problems with hardware
for mobile use, the Galaxy Note 1 does the bizz for me
i own the Nexus 7 16gb version,have rooted it and and running Android 4.1.2......it's a great wee tablet and here anyways no problems with hardware
for mobile use, the Galaxy Note 1 does the bizz for me
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#4432548 Posted on: 10/16/2012 07:38 PM
Slightly underwhelming and not what i was expecting.
The screen is 2inches smaller, but has went from 3,145,728 pixels to 786,432, unless this is priced really well i personally would choose the Nexus 7 instead.
People saying those who buy Apple tablets are stupid clearly don't know what they are talking about, when it comes to tablets i have yet to see an Android one that comes near the iPad3 and i'm an Android fanboy.
Slightly underwhelming and not what i was expecting.
The screen is 2inches smaller, but has went from 3,145,728 pixels to 786,432, unless this is priced really well i personally would choose the Nexus 7 instead.
People saying those who buy Apple tablets are stupid clearly don't know what they are talking about, when it comes to tablets i have yet to see an Android one that comes near the iPad3 and i'm an Android fanboy.
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#4432578 Posted on: 10/16/2012 08:34 PM
Does it get hot when watching porn? I heard it gets hot.
The iPad 3 is amazing and I'm even typing this on one but it is very "dense".
Does it get hot when watching porn? I heard it gets hot.
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#4435011 Posted on: 10/20/2012 05:58 PM
People saying those who buy Apple tablets are stupid clearly don't know what they are talking about, when it comes to tablets i have yet to see an Android one that comes near the iPad3
I agree. The ipad's build quality (and i phone as well) is head and shoulders above any of the competition.
People saying those who buy Apple tablets are stupid clearly don't know what they are talking about, when it comes to tablets i have yet to see an Android one that comes near the iPad3
I agree. The ipad's build quality (and i phone as well) is head and shoulders above any of the competition.
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Meh. 1024x768 on an 8" screen doesn't sound too impressive to me. My S3 has a resolution of 1280x720 on a 5" screen which is large enough to double up as a pseudo tablet IMO.