Apple unveiled the iPad mini today. The iPad mini is a new product designed from the ground up, and not just a scaled down iPad. The side bezels are much smaller so you can hold the device with one hand. Apple has kept the aspect ratio the same as the iPad so all iPad apps will run on the mini.
The iPad mini will start at $329 which is an odd number. Most people were expecting Apple to release an 8 GB version for $199 or $249 to go after the low end tablet market. In typical Apple style however, they ignored the suggestions and came in at $329. They may have a case for starting at such an odd price because the iPad mini is not like other low priced tablets. The iPad runs full blown tablet software unlike the current offerings from Google and Amazon. The Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 tablets run watered down software that make those tablets consumption devices. The iPad can actually be used to create content and therefore act more like a laptop replacement.
Some analysts have predicted that the iPad mini will cannibalize iPad sales, but I'm sure Apple has their bases covered. Many fanboys will buy both, but over the long haul Apple is smart to have more choices in the iPad line.
The iPad mini will start at $329 which is an odd number. Most people were expecting Apple to release an 8 GB version for $199 or $249 to go after the low end tablet market. In typical Apple style however, they ignored the suggestions and came in at $329. They may have a case for starting at such an odd price because the iPad mini is not like other low priced tablets. The iPad runs full blown tablet software unlike the current offerings from Google and Amazon. The Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 tablets run watered down software that make those tablets consumption devices. The iPad can actually be used to create content and therefore act more like a laptop replacement.
Some analysts have predicted that the iPad mini will cannibalize iPad sales, but I'm sure Apple has their bases covered. Many fanboys will buy both, but over the long haul Apple is smart to have more choices in the iPad line.