7-Inch iPad to Launch By Christmas?
IDG News translates a new Economic Daily News report that claims a 7" iPad will indeed be launched by Christmas of this year.
The Economic Daily reports that Taiwanese companies have won a number of component contracts for the iPad 2. Chimei Innolux will supply 7-inch LCD screens, which use the same IPS (in-plane switching) technology found in the original iPad, which improves viewing angles and color on LCD screens. Touchscreen technology for the screens will come from Cando Corporation, the report says.
While talk of a 7" iPad has been circulating for some time, it has recently regained the spotlight with a report from iLounge earlier this month. iLounge offered the above mock-up and suggested the 7" iPad would launch later this year or early next. Meanwhile, Digitimes also reported on the likelihood a 7" iPad just last week.The currently shipping 9.7" iPad has been seen as a huge success selling 3.27 million units during the first quarter of sales.
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20 months ago
If Apple doesn't use a Retina display, us developers could use the interfaces for the iPhone 4 to fit this screen. If you're a developer, you can change the iPhone simulator to the iPhone 4, and see it's screen size based on the resolution difference....Very interesting.
This would be a great way to compete directly with the nook and kindle to serve as a smaller, more portable reading device.
This would be a great way to compete directly with the nook and kindle to serve as a smaller, more portable reading device.
20 months ago
I would love for this to be true. Even better price point!
How would this affect app's that fit the 9" something screen? Would it scale down correctly or would it be yet another size the developer have to account for?
How would this affect app's that fit the 9" something screen? Would it scale down correctly or would it be yet another size the developer have to account for?
20 months ago
If it was a fair amount cheaper it would be a pretty sick alternative to the iPad, I guess the iPad is going to go the way of the laptop, multiple screen sizes etc.
20 months ago
i guess the 7" would work for some, but i'm going to stick with the 9"
seems like just the right size for me
perhaps they are looking to eat into sales of cheaper eReaders
seems like just the right size for me
perhaps they are looking to eat into sales of cheaper eReaders
20 months ago
A 7-inch iPad could be a good move, but I really hope that Apple won't launch a new 9.7" iPad with more RAM and a faster processor after 5-6 months after the first iPad.
It would be a kick in the ass of millions of people.
It would be a kick in the ass of millions of people.
20 months ago
I'd rather see a slightly bigger iphone. It would be interesting to see if the smaller ipad has a market.
20 months ago
If I remember correctly, I think iLounge had this first. They have been pretty reliable on this kind of stuff when they hear something.
I think it was just a matter of time before Apple offered another version. I just hope they start it at $399.
I think it was just a matter of time before Apple offered another version. I just hope they start it at $399.
20 months ago
Why would anyone want a smaller one?
If you want smaller, get a iPod Touch
Have you held a nook or kindle?
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