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Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:02:54 GMT

So what do you think will be announced at this event?

I think a iPad Mini (or whatever it will be called) is an almost certainty based on all the leaked images of it. I think that an iPad Mini with a 7-7.5 inch screen and competively priced, will do a lot of harm for other tablets. But what do you guys think?

Personally I think a rumoured revision on the current iPad 3 is hard to believe, especially has there is normally a new iPad released every March or April (which has been the case since its introduction). I expect that the rumoured specs etc on this are indeed a prototype of the next gen iPad which will be out next year. But what do you guys think?

I'm hoping for a new iMac. Has I'm planning on getting my first Mac/iMac early next year.

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/16/apple-issues-invitations-for-october-23-media-event/

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:46:13 GMT

I might buy the mini iPad once it's released depending on the price.

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:09:02 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I might buy the mini iPad once it's released depending on the price.

I think it will be a good move by Apple if they introduce a iPad Mini, has not everyone wants a device has large as the normal sized iPad or can afford one.

If Apple release a 7-7.5 inch iPad, and the price is competitive, then I think they'll really harm other tablet sales.

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:27:58 GMT

The hoping to sell 10 million in a short space of time as you say the going to put a big dent in the tablet sales. Its apple so everyone will want 1

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Toby — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:20:11 GMT

An iPad mini definitely makes sense as its the only real gadget they do not yet have. Would there be a need for it though other than the iPhone and iPad?

What other tablets have you guys tried or purchased? I do like the Google one.

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

jonsie — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:57:31 GMT

I've seen a price circa £160 being mentioned, sounds good if that's a fair estimate.

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

jonsie — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:59:05 GMT

@Toby wrote:

What other tablets have you guys tried or purchased? I do like the Google one.

I find Aspirin fairly dispensable

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:32:03 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
I've seen a price circa £160 being mentioned, sounds good if that's a fair estimate.

If thats the case then this is going to put a serious dent in other tablet sales. Definitely makes sense for Apple to do a 7-7.5 inch tablet, has its the only thing they haven't got in their range.

I couldn't see myself moving to a 7-7.5 inch tablet when I get a new iPad, has I like the large screen the standard iPad has on it, but for someone who wants a smaller tablet for portabity or perhaps their budget cannot stretch to the price of the standard sized iPad, then the iPad mini (or whatever it will be called) is going to be a really tempting choice.

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:34:38 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
@Toby wrote:

What other tablets have you guys tried or purchased? I do like the Google one.
I find Aspirin fairly dispensable

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Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:41:33 GMT

@Toby wrote:
An iPad mini definitely makes sense as its the only real gadget they do not yet have. Would there be a need for it though other than the iPhone and iPad?

What other tablets have you guys tried or purchased? I do like the Google one.

I think it would make sense because not everyone wants an iPhone or perhaps is happy with a nother manufacturer for example Blackberry. Also the full sized iPad is expensive and I can imagine a lot of people's budgets wouldn't stretch to the asking price of the full sized iPad or some people might find the standard iPad too big from a portability point of view.

When I got my first iPad back in 2010, I did try at the time a Blackberry Playbook and a Android tablet, but I just found the iPad more intuitive and a more fluid OS.

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

sheepdog — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:57:28 GMT

Oddly enough I think the mini will either be an outstanding success at the expense of the bigger tablet or people will look at it and get the bigger tablet especially if its priced too high.

On the other hand, if its priced in the Android range then people will look at those due to the functionality. From a psychological view, spending money on a lower priced mini when you get the same apps on the bigger model might sway people into the view of value for money aspect of not buy it.

I also think that it may be a product too far as the i-range is getting crowded: ipod - iphone - ipad for the same functionality.

I have a Playbook which I'm happy with:media player and browser that is perfect for travelling plus a decent MS Office viewer/editor. For a 64GB at £129 you can't argue! Not overly concerned with apps but then if I want to do serious stuff, then the Microsoft Surface Pro is where I'm looking.

Re: Apple Issues Invitations for October 23 Media Event

jonsie — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:16:55 GMT

Personally I can't justify the price or the need for an ipad but may well be tempted by the mini if it's reasonably priced.