That makes a lot of sense, but if they market the "Air" as more portable wouldn't that imply that the bigger model is not portable? I mean the iPad's main selling feature is its portability and ease of use over a laptop.
If it's marketed as a Mini it'll be seen as everything the big iPad is except in a smaller form factor. That might be better from a marketing standpoint for both iPads
Quite possibly, but I don't think Apple means to imply the 15" MacBook Pros aren't portable just because they offer the Air. The idea is that if you seek something as portable as possible, you will be willing to make some tradeoffs. So I could see the "big" iPad as continuing as the flagship, with the iPad Air giving you that extra dose of portability (again, with implicit tradeoffs, in this case screen size and resolution). So if you're doing some Garage Band work on the couch, or meeting with clients at a coffee shop, or doing a presentation from Keynote, perhaps the Retina iPad is a good choice. But if you want something to take camping, or on the bus, or just something cheaper (remember, the 11" MacBook Air is now in the old MacBook slot as the entry level Apple laptop) then you might like an iPad Air.
I don't believe it, but we'll see. I'll toss my Kindle for one. My Kindle has gone wonky lately asking me to download all my apps again - what a pile of junk. I'd believe Apple's polished iOS wouldn't give me such a headache. Bring on the Mini iPad!
Did you see the Twitter fight over credit that ensued? Apple bloggers finger-pointing .... all about who speculates and who is truly connected when it comes to Apple events.
Well, I think you sort of countered your own point right there.
The Air was the appropriate name for that product, to differentiate it from other laptops, which were so much heavier at that time.
In the case of iPad, its weight has never been a weakness, so touting the iPad mini in that respect doesn't stress its improvement, or anything unique about it.
I always also sort of thought that the "Air" designation, aside from weight, was intended to mark its departure from physical media,
Apple's continuing direction,
and, in that respect, the two sizes of iPad are not different,
so, again, to me at least, calling it the iPad Air doesn't speak to its "nature" the way MacBook Air does.
But weight is an issue. I think that weight is a pinnacle component to making a smaller tablet work. It needs to be very light. It needs to be so light that you can hold it one hand and never wonder if it's too heavy. I think that nearly every aspect of usability on a smaller tablet will revolve around the weight.
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How do anonymous sources "confirm" anything? And why does it read like Apple confirmed it? Not sure about the quality of writing here these days.
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Sounds like a controlled leak.
The title is misleading, I was under the impression it was confirm by Apple.
IF this device comes to fruition, it will be, hands down, THE item on every kids holiday list.
You hear that sound?
That's the sound of Nintendo and Sony shutting the doors on their handheld divisions.
BOOM goes the dynamite!
According to TFA, "Apple declined to comment on its plans."
Which means it's UNCONFIRMED. Not to nitpick, but really AppleInsider, please don't pander to hit whores.
Yep. Assuming the price is somewhere around $299 ($100 below the iPad 2), the demand will be humongous.
The really funny part is when Tallest's kids start begging him for one.
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Originally Posted by blackbook
That makes a lot of sense, but if they market the "Air" as more portable wouldn't that imply that the bigger model is not portable? I mean the iPad's main selling feature is its portability and ease of use over a laptop.
If it's marketed as a Mini it'll be seen as everything the big iPad is except in a smaller form factor. That might be better from a marketing standpoint for both iPads
Quite possibly, but I don't think Apple means to imply the 15" MacBook Pros aren't portable just because they offer the Air. The idea is that if you seek something as portable as possible, you will be willing to make some tradeoffs. So I could see the "big" iPad as continuing as the flagship, with the iPad Air giving you that extra dose of portability (again, with implicit tradeoffs, in this case screen size and resolution). So if you're doing some Garage Band work on the couch, or meeting with clients at a coffee shop, or doing a presentation from Keynote, perhaps the Retina iPad is a good choice. But if you want something to take camping, or on the bus, or just something cheaper (remember, the 11" MacBook Air is now in the old MacBook slot as the entry level Apple laptop) then you might like an iPad Air.
Why?
Why?!?
NOBODY WANTS/NEEDS A FRACKING "iPAD MINI"
Jesus ....
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Why, in the name of Zeus, are they doing this ....
Why?
Why?!?
NOBODY WANTS/NEEDS A FRACKING "iPAD MINI"
Jesus ....
I'm betting 1 million+ sold on the first weekend. (assuming of course it is real)
Originally Posted by mstone
I'm betting 1 million+ sold on the first weekend. (assuming of course it is real)
Same here. Maybe multiples.
I don't believe it, but we'll see. I'll toss my Kindle for one. My Kindle has gone wonky lately asking me to download all my apps again - what a pile of junk. I'd believe Apple's polished iOS wouldn't give me such a headache. Bring on the Mini iPad!
Between who
But weight is an issue. I think that weight is a pinnacle component to making a smaller tablet work. It needs to be very light. It needs to be so light that you can hold it one hand and never wonder if it's too heavy. I think that nearly every aspect of usability on a smaller tablet will revolve around the weight.
Really? That needs to be explained?
So I know you can be overwhelmed and you can be underwhelmed, but can you just be whelmed?
Originally Posted by charlituna
So I know you can be overwhelmed and you can be underwhelmed, but can you just be whelmed?
Ziggy can.
I want this so badly I can taste it. I want it more than the new iPhone.
So where does this leave the 13in Retina MacBook, iMac, and MacPro launches?
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Yep. Assuming the price is somewhere around $299 ($100 below the iPad 2), the demand will be humongous.
The really funny part is when Tallest's kids start begging him for one.
Good one.
Originally Posted by pinkunicorn
So where does this leave the 13in Retina MacBook, iMac, and MacPro launches?
Next year.
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Really? That needs to be explained?
Yes. Really.