I thought I would jump back in here because many are missing my point. As I said I agree that the current iPad is the perfect size. I also agree that the 7 inch is too small. My point is there are 1,000,000 people that disagree. The key to their purchase of the Galaxy Tab is that size was their top priority. The reason why I feel I can make such a definitive conclusion is the Tab has sold even though 1) effectively cost more than an iPad 2) not ready for prime time OS which Google even agrees 3) a lot less available apps.
My reasoning for Apple to release an iPad mini is to thwart the competition's foothold in the tablet market. Understand, that Apple has spent many, many years developing the tablet. It would be nice to see Apple reap more than just being the one to start the revolution. Look back at Apple's own history. If Apple had paid attention to the market and made sure they didn't let IBM develop a foothold, things could be quite different now. You all know the old saying, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"
Steve Jobs is an elitist and he would probably cringe at the idea but this is a strategic move. This is to delay the competition so Apple can further unravel their master plan. I believe Apple has an overall plan that involves the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Look at the iPad mini as being like the iPod Touch. The iPod Touch is not a game changer device, but it fits a niche and will spread this user family experience to more people
My point is there are 1,000,000 people that disagree. The key to their purchase of the Galaxy Tab is that size was their top priority.
I don't believe that the key to those purchasing decisions was the 7" screen. While the size certainly appealed to some, I suspect the "key" to many others can be summed up in three words: not from Apple! There are plenty of geeks I know who live by that mantra... and ANY table that came at all close to the iPad would suffice.I thought I would jump back in here because many are missing my point. As I said I agree that the current iPad is the perfect size. I also agree that the 7 inch is too small. My point is there are 1,000,000 people that disagree. The key to their purchase of the Galaxy Tab is that size was their top priority.
Lol!M [Walt Mossberg]: A lot of people think given the success you've had with portable devices, you should be making a tablet or a PDA.
J [Steve Jobs]: There are no plans to make a tablet. It turns out people want keyboards. When Apple first started out, people couldn't type. We realized: Death would eventually take care of this." "We look at the tablet and we think it’s going to fail."
Interview - 2003
You'll have your 7 inch tablet in seven years.
I vote yes. A 7 inch version would be perfect for loads of things that you cannot do with the 9.7 inch version.
I vote yes. A 7 inch version would be perfect for loads of things that you cannot do with the 9.7 inch version.
What would you be able to do with a seven inch tablet that you could not do with the current size iPad?