iPad Mini expected to be revealed by Apple next Tuesday

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Apple has just sent out invitations for a media event scheduled for next Tuesday, October 23. The event will be held at the California Theatre in San Jose, California and is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern. The tagline on the invitation reads "We've got a little more to show you."

Apple is widely expected to introduce its "iPad mini" at the iBooks-focused event, with the company reportedly planning for production of 10 million units of the device this quarter.

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Oh god...I hope Gene doesn't want one of these. He's gone through so many iPads (gets bored sells them and then buys another):screwy:. I kinda don't see the point of the iPad mini though. It doesn't seem that "mini" to me but I guess it could be the picture.
 
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a display was leaked this morning...
The display is said to be of the same 4:3 aspect ratio of the full-size iPad and measures 162 mm x 124 mm.
= 6.4" x 4.9"

smaller form factor = cheaper product to sell against kindle products and other smaller readers.
 
This should be ideal for men's purse. I actually don't own an iPad - i go around with an 8" Sony Vaio
 
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it's currently being unveiled -
"iPad 2 is 9.7 inches, iPad mini is 7.9. Exact same resolution as the iPad 2. 1,024 x 768"

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apple lightning port
LTE wireless & wifi
Dual-core A5 processor
FaceTime HD camera
5-megapixel iSight camera on the back with 1080p recording
10hr battery life

16GB is the smallest configuration with WiFi, priced at $329
32GB mini is $429, 64GB for $519. $130 each additional for LTE connectivity.
 
Underwhelming and over-priced. Oh wait, typical for Apple. :escaper:

(Android fan since day 1)
 
I think that was pointless on their part cuz for $329 someone who wants an iPad could just put $70 more n get a full iPad. It should have been at most $250 to compete with kindle fire or nook pricing but then someone could jus get an iPod touch. I love apple but I think the size of the iPad is great as is.
 
I agree with it being a disappointment. The main thing that should've happened, in my opinion, didn't. The price point is not great. This is basically an iPad 2 with the new port and smaller screen. It should've either been cheaper or had the specs of the new iPad. I call this a flop.
 
I'll gladly take a Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire over this, just seems like a lame effort to catch up to google and amazon with their small tablets
 
I agree with it being a disappointment. The main thing that should've happened, in my opinion, didn't. The price point is not great. This is basically an iPad 2 with the new port and smaller screen. It should've either been cheaper or had the specs of the new iPad. I call this a flop.

But the brainwashed sheep Apple fans will still buy it.
 
I'll agree, as a user of apple stuff, that they may have priced themselves in a corner here, but, having used Nexus and Kindle and Samsung devices, they aren't the same.
 
given they are still making the iPad 2 at the same resolution, it's a bit odd, but it's probably something that will eventually take its place. With a lower price point, they will attract those that couldn't/wouldn't make the stretch up to the higher priced models. If this device had a retina display at that price point, I'd have ordered one already.
 
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