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The high-res iPad mini 2 faced with production delays, Apple mulling cheaper 8 GB version

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By Daniel Petrov

Published: Oct 02, 2013, 2:42 AM

The high-res iPad mini 2 faced with production delays, Apple mulling cheaper 8 GB version

Supply chain sources have revealed for Reuters that Retina Display iPad mini 2 might be facing production constraints at launch, since the high pixel density panel makers will be struggling with the yields.

LG, Samsung and Sharp have lined up to produce the high-res screen, but Apple is placing very stringent power consumption requirements on the panel, which has delayed the certification process, and Cupertino is just now getting around the production line, while the announcement date is fast approaching.

We are also expecting more compact dimensions, faster chipset and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor with the second iPad mini edition, so there will be plenty of demand for it, if Apple indeed ships it with a high resolution panel, rivaling the new Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle HDX.

Analysts are thus predicting that Apple might wait for the iPad mini 2 launch until early next year, or ship limited quantities now. Supply chain probes have also revealed that Apple is pushing for reduced production costs, and even considering an 8 GB version, so that the mini iPad pricing can start off closer to Google's and Amazon's subsidized tablets.

source: Reuters

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.