iPad mini concept puts true-to-rumor tablet alongside real iPad, iPhone

5. TylerGrunter posted on 21 Aug 2012, 05:36 2 0

I agree with that, I'm not sure tha Apple will release such a device as it would mainly affect the sales of the iPad, as it has nearly 70% of hte market.
Why would they go for a device that would undercut their benefits?

6. AppleConspiracy posted on 21 Aug 2012, 05:41 1 0

Yes. By releasing smaller iPad, they would even more point out that competition is really fearsome and cheaper, throwing aways the "sanctity" of iPad's dominance on tablet market.

7. Victor.H posted on 21 Aug 2012, 05:43 1 0

Sound logic. The only real counterpoint seems to be that at $200 Apple doesn't have anything to offer that will compete with a device like the Nexus 7, leaving a lot of space for Android to catch up. By launching the supposed iPad mini, it's closing that gap which Google has - pretty actively - been trying to use recently.

8. AppleConspiracy posted on 21 Aug 2012, 06:00 1 0

Would it be "closing the gap" or "falling into the gap" for Apple? ;-)

IMO, Apple should stick with its own segment where it dominates and convinces people that full-size iPad tablet is a way to go. And they do this perfectly well. They could see danger in this "gap" but I doubt they will fight it by totally submitting themselves to the rules where cheap Androids dominate. That would be suicide for Apple. They are smarter than that. At least SJ was, now we will see the true face of post-Jobs Apple.

9. Sprintfan posted on 21 Aug 2012, 16:41 0 0

How would it generate comepetition? You think people that already have Ipdas are going to run out and buy a smaller Ipad? No way! Maybe when it's time to upgrade in a year they might downgrade? Maybe. But guess what? They are still buying an Ipad. Makes no sense that they would be competing against themselves if they are selling more ipads.