Smaller iPads May Hit Stores This Holiday Season
Rumor has it that Apple plans to release smaller iPads in Q4 2010 and Q1 2011.
New rumors have surfaced indicating that Apple may release smaller versions of the iPad this holiday season. While the sources remained unnamed, supposedly Taiwan-based component manufacturers are spilling the beans, revealing that 5.6-inch and 7-inch OLED versions might be in the works.
According to the sources, Apple recently placed the new iPad orders for Q4 2010 and Q1 2011 with the two fore-mentioned models and the 9.7-inch version included. The two smaller versions are slated to focus on the eBook reader market while the larger model will continue to adhere to the multimedia junkies.
Digitimes Research senior analyst Mingchi Kuo pointed out that the rumors should be "taken with a pinch of salt," as Samsung, the largest OLED maker, is currently unable to produce enough panels for its own products let alone outside companies like Apple. Kuo also said that Compal may not want Apple's orders, as margins are far too low.
So what gives? Why would Apple produce smaller version of the iPad when it already has the iPod Touch? One theory is that Apple wants to go up against Sony and Nintendo in the portable gaming market. There's also speculation that the so-called iPod Touch 4G could actually be the 5.6-inch iPad mini.
Guess we'll find out in September.
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Um didn't we go through this already.. but in reverse?
A smaller iPad is called an iPhone/iTouch.
A lager iPhone/iTouch is called an iPad.
Wow they're creative over there at Apple.
Their first mistake was releasing the iPhone 4G JUST after the release of the iPad, rendering it worthless,then to realise the 4G is riddled with faults, rendering that almost useless. Now they're failing at covering it all up by releasing even more useless products to the market, before they focus on clearing up their iPhone Dilemma. I think Jobs is holding Apple wrong...
when i read the title I thought, "wait, i already have a smaller iPad...it's called an iPod Touch"
iphone: for big egos
ipad: for bigger egos
smaller ipad: something in between?
Or... they could just release a larger iPod Touch... the iPod Maxi!
*larger
This new device will be called
iMiddle
and for sure, you cant take it in your hands, else the device stop working. its only for your private collections...
I honestly think the ipad's size is just right. What they need to figure out is how to make it lighter.
Will it have a user-replaceable battery? USB port? No? PASS.
Um didn't we go through this already.. but in reverse?A smaller iPad is called an iPhone/iTouch.A lager iPhone/iTouch is called an iPad.Wow they're creative over there at Apple.
This will be something in the middle called iPad Touch...
Um didn't we go through this already.. but in reverse?A smaller iPad is called an iPhone/iTouch.A lager iPhone/iTouch is called an iPad.Wow they're creative over there at Apple.
Or... they could just release a larger iPod Touch... the iPod Maxi!
No you got it all wrong. You see, apple has renamed the ipod Touch to the the iPad-mini.
Now seriously, I agree that apple has done some strange things in marketing and naming.
I laughed hard when someone said "coming soon iPad mini" in reference to the iTouch... Now I'm on the verge of tears that there may have been truth in that joke..
The question at the end is pretty dumb. It's like you didn't read your own article. For e-books. The touch is way to small for extended e-book reading.
So... replacing the ipod touch by a larger 5.6 and the smaller we saw a few weeks ago?
Seems like a bad idea no to have a 3.5 inch ipod touch.
Ok, what's the difference between this and the touch, besides size and price.
...5.6-inch and 7-inch OLED versions...
1. Rename iPod Touch to iTouch (also voiding any replacement warrenties).
2. Name the 7in. version iPad Mini and the 5.6in. version iTouch XL.
3. ?????
4. Profit off fanboys.
The Maxipad. Super absorbent too.
Will it have a user-replaceable battery? USB port? No? PASS.
Don't forget lack of widescreen resolutions...
Will the smaller version of the iPad come with its own applicator?
I like the picture! ROFLMAO
What are they gonna call it? iBoard? Actually, it would be cool to have something that would replace a school chalkboard.
loll +1 for the Steve Almighty pic
I hope they show us how to hold it before release and not after...
I already own one: its called an iPod Touch
Cheaper solutions: Archos 5 and 7.
not that i like apple products but the 7" makes perfect sense considering the much vaulted retina display on the iPhone 4, i would surmise a 7" screen with the retina display will match or surpass the current iPad's display, i highly doubt apple would adopt OLED considering how much hype and marketing they put into their retina display.... i think it's somewhat early for a v2 of an iPad but what do i know
They should call these the "IPad Pearls"... and then they can sue Tampax for infringing the name.
I wonder how many new Applicators they will come out with... hmm... I mean Applications.
How much cheaper will this be compared to the iPad. I'm guessing around a few hundred or so cents?
How about the Maxi-iPAd bad touch
What is the flow rate it can support? I mean of data of the 4g.
They should develop a case that swells and expands for the perfect fit.
Wow something else Steeve cans shove up his!!!