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HELLO EVERYONE, The "i Pad mini" rumor continued this morning when the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple's overseas suppliers are preparing for the production of an i Pad that will be less than 8 inches in size. Citing component suppliers, the Journal said Apple will work with LG Display and AU Optronics on the display. The news follows a Tuesday report from Bloomberg that also said Apple was prepping an iPad with a 7 or 8in screen, which will be announced in October and released by year's end. In a Thursday note to investors, Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White said the Journal's report confirms what he said in autumn and last month. "During our June trip to Asia, we discussed our expectation that Apple could unveil the 'i Pad Mini' this September and in sync with the debut of the i Phone 5," White wrote this morning. White said a smaller iPad would open Apple up to those in developing countries like China, where consumers might not be able to afford the larger, 9.7in i Pad. Globally, however, customers also might just want a smaller i Pad for convenience, and it might be more suitable for younger users. "A 7.85-inch 'iPad Mini' would likely prove less obtrusive during social outings and more easily tucked into a purse or jacket than a 9.7-inch i Pad," White said. The analyst predicted that a smaller i Pad would impact the larger tablet by a "relatively minor" range of 10 to 20 per cent. "Although we would expect the 'i Pad Mini' to have a lower margin <b>...</b> |
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Apple Launches Smaller Tablet "iPad Mini"?
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