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Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:54:20 GMT

I think if the iPad mini is announced at the Apple event next week, that a 2nd November date sounds about right. What do you guys think?

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/17/rumors-and-speculation-of-november-2-ipad-mini-launch-building/

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Toby — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:22:44 GMT

I agree, especially the 'little more' part

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:24:34 GMT

I'm not sure they will considering how far behind they are on iPhone deliverys

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Liquid — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:44:47 GMT

Is anyone considering purchasing one?

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

perksie — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:53:39 GMT

@Liquid wrote:
Is anyone considering purchasing one?

No, there are so many of these fondle slabs on the market now, many will fall by the wayside and prices are tumbling, so I'll wait a while.

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Liquid — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:54:45 GMT

Glad to see I'm not the only one who'll be avoiding this product:)

Re: Rumours and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:30:32 GMT

Was thinking about it but then saw that it probably wont have a retina screen so will not be bothering with it why bring a new product out with old technology

Re: Rumours and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:44:23 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Was thinking about it but then saw that it probably wont have a retina screen so will not be bothering with it why bring a new product out with old technology

The reason it probably wouldnt have a Retina display is to keep it competitively priced, especially if the rumours of the price been £160 are true. Too be honest, I cannot think of any other tablet in that price range that has a Retina resolution screen on it, it wouldnt be possible to include one in that price range.

The customer has a choice:

They have a budget of around £200 and or wants a small screen tablet, then the iPad Mini would be a good choice.

The customer wants a Retina quality display, then its the iPad 3, but at the extra cost.

Perhaps Apple might release two versions of the iPad Mini, a Retina and a none Retina version? but I cannot see it too be honest.

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Liquid — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:45:35 GMT

Sorry for being pessimistic but surely a mini iPad is an iPhone 5? 😕

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:48:52 GMT

@Liquid wrote:
Sorry for being pessimistic but surely a mini iPad is an iPhone 5? 😕

Well, without the phone feature at least, and perhaps lacking in some of the other specs the iPhone 5 has, but only time will tell what the iPad Mini will have.

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Liquid — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:50:23 GMT

I hope it's a brand new concept:) not just the iPad 2 with smaller screen:(

Might have to buy it to complete my collection haha

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:47:25 GMT

In my opinion, it definitely will not have a retina screen as they will want to keep costs down as much as possible. I believe Apple will target the schools market with it, and so anything that raises the costs will be out.

Re: Rumors and Speculation of November 2 'iPad Mini' Launch

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:57:37 GMT

@Liquid wrote:
I hope it's a brand new concept:) not just the iPad 2 with smaller screen:(
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I think for £160, an iPad Mini that is basically an iPad 2 with a smaller screen would be a really good deal for people wanting a 7 inch tablet.

Admittedly there would be people who would be wanting a smaller iPad, Retina screen, and perhaps the extra speed the iPad 3 has over the iPad 2. It these instances, then its the iPad 3 presently. I would be extremely suprised if the iPad Mini had a Retina screen, I think this would make it too expensive and price it out of the 7-7.5 inch price range, but we'll find out next week I suppose