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4(iPod touch and iPhone), 7.85, 9.7 = Apple trying to do to tablets what they did for MP3 players. Dominate every possible price range with a slightly more exp
by ajaimk 14y ago
4(iPod touch and iPhone), 7.85, 9.7 = Apple trying to do to tablets what they did for MP3 players.
Dominate every possible price range with a slightly more expensive and greatly superior product. Dominate the supply chain and maximize profits. People are willing to pay the $100 premium is Apple makes a better product (No, I don't want a iOS vs. Android discussion here).
I'd say, the 7.85" is coming out soon. Also, the PPI argument has been out through DaringFireball for months now. This isn't a recent find.
- pvidler 14y agoIs it likely to be a $100 premium? The iPad 3 is $499 and the iPad 2 is $399, so I'd expect what amounts to a mini iPad 2 to be maybe $299... So based on that I assume you are comparing it to the new google tablet, except that this is being sold at cost -- I don't think we'll be seeing too many android tablets of comparable quality at that price.
- protomyth 14y agoIf they do release a iPad mini, I would expect Apple to quit making the iPad 2. I also would expect the $299 price point, but would not be surprised if the went $249 or $199.