[Beerman462]

bigger iphone smaller ipad...

IPod touch XL

[Vyer]

I don't see why that matters. Either you need memory expantion or you don't. There is nothing magical about ios that negates the need for extra memory if there truly is a need. People just seem to highlight shortcomings of other tablets while turning a blind eye to Apple products with the same shortcomings.

Determined to shit the thread up, eh?

[Dark_AnNiaLatOr]

I'm gonna say $299 which is awesome.

[rezuth]

Determined to shit the thread up, eh?

Someone has to take the place of Copernicus ;)

I'm gonna say $299 which is awesome.

Mos def

[Bomber Bob]

Gotta be mobile indeed

[lunarworks]

The iPad Mini is proof positive the influence of Steve Jobs on Apple has faded completely, which may or may not be a good thing, history will ultimitely determine that. He was on record being against a 7 inch tablet, I really don't think we would ever see this if he was still around in charge.

He was on record being against many things... some of which he later delivered.

You have to admit, it helped maintain their secrecy.

[Izick]

Determined to shit the thread up, eh?

He's right though. I can't count how many people who basically regurgitated "WAAH NO SD SLOT" bullshit over and over in the Nexus 7 thread, even though there are workarounds even.

[Beerman462]

Determined to shit the thread up, eh?

Your comment is helping how? Anyways if it was cheap enough I wouldn't consider buying one for my kids to fight over. I have had problems with apps on Google not being compatible with my phone and would be worried about the 7 inch tablets having the same problem. I also wonder if Apple will have the same problems if their new phone and possibly this tablet are 16:9.
I'm assuming my compatabilty issue is a dpi problem.

[FStop7]

Were was this quote about Jobs disliking 7 inch tablets? I know he shat on playing videos on such a small screen then then video iPod came out

He made a business of contradicting himself. Half the time he probably just changed his mind, the rest of the time he was probably bullshitting to see who'd believe him.

[Emily Chu]

>1024×768 resolution

qhTR THE ACTUAL FUCK ?

SO WILL THIS SUPPORT PHONE APPS OR TABLET APPS ?

[-Pyromaniac-]

Your comment is helping how? Anyways if it was cheap enough I wouldn't consider buying one for my kids to fight over. I have had problems with apps on Google not being compatible with my phone and would be worried about the 7 inch tablets having the same problem. I also wonder if Apple will have the same problems if their new phone and possibly this tablet are 16:9.

apple would never do this if apps weren't compatible.

Hence why the resolution remains unchanged from ipad 1 and 2.

[FStop7]

Will it have an SD card slot or USB 3?

[Vyer]

He's right though. I can't count how many people who basically regurgitated "WAAH NO SD SLOT" bullshit over and over in the Nexus 7 thread, even though there are workarounds even.

As a known weakness of iOS and strength of Android, is it hard to understand why?

And we were barely half a page in. Little early to call it a thread, eh?

[Pazuzu9]

>1024×768 resolution qhTR THE ACTUAL FUCK ? SO WILL THIS SUPPORT PHONE APPS OR TABLET APPS ?

It's a smaller iPad 2. Simple as that.

[mj1108]

Scalpers are already wetting their chops....

[LeleSocho]

Sorry but i still don't believe that Apple is going to sell tablets in more than one size.

[metalslimer]

For this thing to succeed, it better have the right price point. I'm talking 250 or so.

[FinalSeven]

Hmm, I might actually pick one of these up over the Nexus 7. I always wanted a tablet, preferably an iPad, but it's just too expensive. If this is at $249 or even $299, I'll definitely consider it.

[Cheebo]

Sorry but i still don't believe that Apple is going to sell tablets in more than one size.

Too late now. WSJ is basically Apples PR outlet. Once they say their sources say its happening, it's happening.

[frico]

The iPad Mini is proof positive the influence of Steve Jobs on Apple has faded completely, which may or may not be a good thing, history will ultimitely determine that. He was on record being against a 7 inch tablet, I really don't think we would ever see this if he was still around in charge.

Steve jobs contradicted himself all the time. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/steve-jobs/

I think it's in vogue now to say Steve never would have done this when we just don't know.

[ThisWreckage]

They've already eviscerated the tablet market with the original iPad and they would leave competitors in complete ruin with a smaller tablet at a sub 300 dollar entry price.

[x-Lundz-x]

If this ends up being $199 even the kindle fire will be in trouble.

I think it will be more in line with the following:
299 for 8GB / 399 for 16GB.

Still, this will hands down probably be the #1 item for X-mas, with the iPhone 5.

[dark10x]

Why is this form factor talked about so much? And if Apple is making one I don't even understand why. 7 inch is just too close to a smartphone with a big screen. Oh well, people will buy whatever Apple creates these days. edit: I love apple products but man...

It really is just an iPod Touch XL. Do you realize how popular the Touch is? This kind of tablet is likely aiming more at THAT market than anything else.

[Izick]

It's going to happen for sure, it's just a matter of when now.

[Speedymanic]

This will be fucking huge assuming it is under 300 (and it will be). Biggest thing this holiday season.

Agreed, but this is Apple, expect it to be above 300.

[SRG01]

There's no way this will be under $300. Maybe $325 or $350, but $300 would put it within hitting distance of the iPod Touch.

Hell, even iPod Classic up here in Canada is $249.

[Cheebo]

There's no way this will be under $300. Maybe $325 or $350, but $300 would put it within hitting distance of the iPod Touch. Hell, even iPod Classic up here in Canada is $249.

IPad 2 is 399. No way this is only 50 cheaper. Apple doesn't do 25 pricing.

250 8 gb, 299 16 gb. There you go kids.

[sikkinixx]

They already have my money for an iPhone 5(6) and this and a refreshed mini. Just take it all.

[Lothars]

This will be fucking huge assuming it is under 300 (and it will be). Biggest thing this holiday season.

It won't be under 300, considering the ipod touch is so close in price this will probably be 349 if not higher.

[Speedymanic]

IPad 2 is 399. No way this is only 50 cheaper. Apple doesn't do 25 pricing. 250 8 gb, 299 16 gb. There you go kids.

Won't this be comparable to the Ipad3 tech wise? If so, that would be the one to look to figure out the price.

[DeathbyVolcano]

Oh my god, THIS IS WHAT I NEED.

[SRG01]

IPad 2 is 399. No way this is only 50 cheaper. Apple doesn't do 25 pricing. 250 8 gb, 299 16 gb. There you go kids.

iPad 2 is the anomaly here. I could definitely see them marketing "well, you can get a retina 7" for $350 or a 10" non-retina for $400".

Also, I don't think they're worried about cannibalizing iPad 2 sales...

[Cheebo]

Won't this be comparable to the Ipad3 tech wise? If so, that would be the one to look to figure out the price.

It's using iPad 2 tech by all indications so far.

[oddworld18]

iPad 2 is the anomaly here. I could definitely see them marketing "well, you can get a retina 7" for $350 or a 10" non-retina for $400". Also, I don't think they're worried about cannibalizing iPad 2 sales...

this is going to replace the ipad 2 in the product line.

you get 8" of non-retina for $250-300 or 10" of retina for $500.

Seems like a very easy differentiation, like Macbook Air vs Macbook Pro (once pros are all-retina).

[Speedymanic]

It's using iPad 2 tech by all indications so far.

Interesting, are those still selling? Would Apple care if the mini ate into the 2 sales?

[SRG01]

this is going to replace the ipad 2 in the product line. you get 8" of non-retina for $250-300 or 10" of retina for $500. Seems like a very easy differentiation, like Macbook Air vs Macbook Pro (once pros are all-retina).

Eventually, it'll replace the iPad 2, but they're still making revised chips for it...

[derder]

The text ruins this gif

[Technosteve]

looks like a block of orange plastic, they would make a dummy piece out of aluminum.

[TheRagnCajun]

bigger iphone smaller ipad...

Yeah I'm confused. Aren't we splitting hairs at this point?

[Previous]

Wonder what's going to happen to the iPod touch..

[Cheech]

I could see them just killing the iPod Touch with the debut of this. Given how many kids I know with Kindle Fires, it makes sense.

[rezuth]

looks like a block of orange plastic, they would make a dummy piece out of aluminum.

It's a mold

[3N16MA]

I could see them just killing the iPod Touch with the debut of this. Given how many kids I know with Kindle Fires, it makes sense.

I doubt it. I think there will always be an iPod Touch that is related to the iPhone even if it is only the $199 model. They could bump that model to 16 GB or perhaps even give it a price cut.

[Gattsu25]

10 inch is the ideal size

Anything less and you are doing your customers a disservice

[xbhaskarx]

It's a mold

The apple is starting to rot...

[Lamiafusion]

Why is this still being called the iPad mini? At the very least it would be called the iPad Nano if not something different.

[Sean]

Why is this form factor talked about so much? And if Apple is making one I don't even understand why. 7 inch is just too close to a smartphone with a big screen. Oh well, people will buy whatever Apple creates these days. edit: I love apple products but man...

It's quite simple really, the 7 inch form factor allows companies to make a device for much cheaper. Lots of people want iPads but some can't afford to (or don't want to) spend $500-600 on them. Now there'll be a more affordable solution for those people.

I don't think it's an ideal experience personally, but I'm sure it will sell like hotcakes.

[Cheebo]

It's quite simple really, the 7 inch form factor allows companies to make a device for much cheaper. Lots of people want iPads but some can't afford to (or don't want to) spend $500-600 on them. Now there'll be a more affordable solution for those people. I don't think it's an ideal experience personally, but I'm sure it will sell like hotcakes.

Yep, basically what the iPod Mini was to the main iPod. Cheaper, held a lot less songs. Yet sold in massive numbers.

[EightBitNate]

New dock connector

[tino]

Apple is changing. I predict Apple will give in and make a special version of iPhone for China Mobile due to the unique TD-WCDMA 3g frequency China Mobile uses. Apple is getting beat up in China according to the newest numbers ( 18% vs 70% for smartphone sells).