"The sources didn't say how much of the slowdown was due to seasonal changes in demand or consumers opting for the smaller iPad mini," the report said, "and were unable to characterize Apple's overall tablet sales."
Come on Sam ? This story is clearly a plant to affect AAPL on option expiration today - and absent any news from Apple, price is sure to hover around 500 strike - Second time this week.
As with the WSJ story on Monday, headline is wildly reckless and a conclusion only available to people with far more information.
Why does AI even report on this shit? Unnamed sources, zero context. All it's good for is driving the stock price down which is good for some investors. Isn't anyone at least a little bit curious why these stories are popping up right before earnings release (during a "quiet period" when Apple refuses to talk about the company). Why does AI feel the need to join in? :rolleyes:
iOS in a 13 inch tablet would be a waste. If such a tablet had desktop style multitasking then it would make sense but until then. No.
Oh I agree 100%. Maybe not "desktop-style" multi-tasking, since the concept of windows doesn't work well on a tablet, but real multitasking nonetheless.
One possibility:
It's "natural" orientation is landscape, as opposed to the iPad which is portrait. The resolution is exactly two iPads side by side, so you could display two native iPad apps at the same time. Updated apps would be able to grow to fill the whole screen if you wanted. The improved app switcher could be somewhat like mission control on OS X, with all running apps in a grid in the bottom 2/3rds of the screen, and the "screen" on the top so that you could drag running apps into either side of the "screen" or drag one out and the remaining app grows full size.
Seriously, though, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise. The mini is the "new" product. When it comes to tablets and iPads the average person doesn't care about the processor inside or the GPU. These are mostly used for reading, browsing, and light gaming. The iPad has been around for a few years and the basic design is the same. The mini is both cheaper and more portable. It's a lot more convenient on a train or bus, and to carry around along like a (paper) notebook.
People make such a big deal about Steve Jobs' comments in 2010 but that was probably typical bluster. It was clear from the Samsung trial testimony that Apple had long given serious consideration to the smaller tablet size. And the 16x9 7" Android tablets of 2010 were cheap knockoffs and did not take off, just as Jobs predicted.
Unless iOS 7 really ups the anti, I'll be switching to WP 8 I reckon... I'm not surprised demand has fallen for iPhone 5.
Please provide a link from the only source in the know (namely Apple) that shows demand is off. Good luck with that. For what it is worth, Nokia makes a good phone.
Sharp, LG and Samsung provide screens for the iPad. Sharp supply the fewest units compared to the others and were the 3rd supplier to be chosen by Apple. Stands to reason that now the holidays have passed they are no longer required for production volume.
Sharp is said to have "nearly halted" production of 9.7-inch panels for Apple's full-size iPad ... some market watchers believe the new iPad mini may have had a significant effect on sales of the full-size iPad. ...
This is ridiculous. The next iPad and the iPad mini are supposed to be using IGZO screen technology. If that's true then all production of current screens is due to wind down.
There is no reason at all to take this as an indication of product popularity (or lack of it).
This is ridiculous. The next iPad and the iPad mini are supposed to be using IGZO screen technology. If that's true then all production of current screens is due to wind down.
There is no reason at all to take this as an indication of product popularity (or lack of it).
BINGO... the article does not state which Technology is being used in The production that is being cut...
Sharp could be winding up the Production of IGZO screens, and article would still be correct...
I think Apple is getting ready for a major technology change. Old LCD technology is being replaced with the new IGZO screens that Sharp has pioneered. IGZO (Indium, Gallium, Zinc-Oxide) screens are sharper, thinner, lighter, flexible and use about 80% less energy than the current LCD screens used in tablets and smartphones. Another interesting feature of these IGZO screens is that they can maintain an image on screen without using energy to constantly refresh. These screens would make future iPads and iPhones lighter, thinner and effectively double the battery life.
That it is a hit is not really a big surprise to me. Also, the iPod mini was the most popular iPod when it was available. And the iPod mini had more against it, not as big of a reduction in size or cost, but a big reduction in capacity. It was more rugged though. iPad mini is pretty nice, generally nicer in screen area, rigidity and feel than the 7" 16:9 tablets except for speaker placement. The iPad mini's lower price and easier handling help a lot too.
What about apple switching to IGZO screens? that would explain the order cut. IGZO has alot better power profile and screens can be thinner (and flexible). They also can have a higher PPI. Sharp already has a smart phone that use's and IGZO screen, but no tablets yet. If apple goes with it for a new iPad it could give them an advantage and they would probably be able to be exclusive(other than maybe a sharp tablet) for 6 months to a year. I think the only issue would be yields, which might drive the cost of the screen higher..
Oh no! Here come the "I like Apple but let's face it this proves they need to be more innovative like the Microsoft Surface and galaxy s3 ps I have a Mac two iPhones an iPod and I named my dog Steve" concern posts...
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How ironic that the cheaper one is more poplar than the more expensive one.
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Originally Posted by frxntier
Unless iOS 7 really ups the anti, I'll be switching to WP 8 I reckon... I'm not surprised demand has fallen for iPhone 5.
Except it hasn't.
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Originally Posted by ifij775
Dare I ask why?
Science doesn't have an answer. Some people like self-inflicting pain and suffering. Like bullwhipping. Why? Who knows...
"The sources didn't say how much of the slowdown was due to seasonal changes in demand or consumers opting for the smaller iPad mini," the report said, "and were unable to characterize Apple's overall tablet sales."
Come on Sam ? This story is clearly a plant to affect AAPL on option expiration today - and absent any news from Apple, price is sure to hover around 500 strike - Second time this week.
As with the WSJ story on Monday, headline is wildly reckless and a conclusion only available to people with far more information.
The bezels on the full-size iPads are fine the way they are. It's the weight that's the key area for improvement.
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Originally Posted by blackbook
iOS in a 13 inch tablet would be a waste. If such a tablet had desktop style multitasking then it would make sense but until then. No.
Oh I agree 100%. Maybe not "desktop-style" multi-tasking, since the concept of windows doesn't work well on a tablet, but real multitasking nonetheless.
One possibility:
It's "natural" orientation is landscape, as opposed to the iPad which is portrait. The resolution is exactly two iPads side by side, so you could display two native iPad apps at the same time. Updated apps would be able to grow to fill the whole screen if you wanted. The improved app switcher could be somewhat like mission control on OS X, with all running apps in a grid in the bottom 2/3rds of the screen, and the "screen" on the top so that you could drag running apps into either side of the "screen" or drag one out and the remaining app grows full size.
I guess small is the new big.
Seriously, though, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise. The mini is the "new" product. When it comes to tablets and iPads the average person doesn't care about the processor inside or the GPU. These are mostly used for reading, browsing, and light gaming. The iPad has been around for a few years and the basic design is the same. The mini is both cheaper and more portable. It's a lot more convenient on a train or bus, and to carry around along like a (paper) notebook.
People make such a big deal about Steve Jobs' comments in 2010 but that was probably typical bluster. It was clear from the Samsung trial testimony that Apple had long given serious consideration to the smaller tablet size. And the 16x9 7" Android tablets of 2010 were cheap knockoffs and did not take off, just as Jobs predicted.
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Originally Posted by frxntier
Unless iOS 7 really ups the anti, I'll be switching to WP 8 I reckon... I'm not surprised demand has fallen for iPhone 5.
Please provide a link from the only source in the know (namely Apple) that shows demand is off. Good luck with that. For what it is worth, Nokia makes a good phone.
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Originally Posted by AppleInsider
Sharp is said to have "nearly halted" production of 9.7-inch panels for Apple's full-size iPad ... some market watchers believe the new iPad mini may have had a significant effect on sales of the full-size iPad. ...
This is ridiculous. The next iPad and the iPad mini are supposed to be using IGZO screen technology. If that's true then all production of current screens is due to wind down.
There is no reason at all to take this as an indication of product popularity (or lack of it).
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Originally Posted by matrix07
How ironic that the cheaper one is more poplar than the more expensive one.
Is the iPad Mini made of wood??!! j/k
Seriously, though, has it been established beyond a doubt that price is the main reason for its popularity?
BINGO... the article does not state which Technology is being used in The production that is being cut...
Sharp could be winding up the Production of IGZO screens, and article would still be correct...
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Originally Posted by xgman
How ironic that the mini size is such a big hit.
Please explain the irony.
(Lesson in Irony)
I think Apple is getting ready for a major technology change. Old LCD technology is being replaced with the new IGZO screens that Sharp has pioneered. IGZO (Indium, Gallium, Zinc-Oxide) screens are sharper, thinner, lighter, flexible and use about 80% less energy than the current LCD screens used in tablets and smartphones. Another interesting feature of these IGZO screens is that they can maintain an image on screen without using energy to constantly refresh. These screens would make future iPads and iPhones lighter, thinner and effectively double the battery life.
Check out this link to the IGZO presentation Sharp did at this years CES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnUUXoFsjoY
It wouldn't hurt to be clearer as to why you think this.
You mean ante. Anti meains against, not or opposite.
That it is a hit is not really a big surprise to me. Also, the iPod mini was the most popular iPod when it was available. And the iPod mini had more against it, not as big of a reduction in size or cost, but a big reduction in capacity. It was more rugged though. iPad mini is pretty nice, generally nicer in screen area, rigidity and feel than the 7" 16:9 tablets except for speaker placement. The iPad mini's lower price and easier handling help a lot too.
Demand for iPhone 5 has gone down. But iPad demand was up.
No, no, no. 50M iPhones were sold. But iPad screen production has been halted.
The rumor mill is yo-yoing back and forth. Yet everyone is reacting to every single one of them.
Chill. Wait a week or so and then whine (or wine and dine) about it.
I've known since I first picked a mini at the Apple Store that my next device would be an LTE 64GB once it has Retina.
Add phone capabilities, and it would replace my iPhone as well.