7-Inch iPad Resembling iPhone 4 Now a 'Finished Product'?
Previous mockup of 7-inch iPad based on current design
Chinese rumor site Shanzai.com claims (via 9 to 5 Mac) that Apple's rumored 7-inch iPad is a "finished product" and that its design much more closely resembles that of the iPhone 4 than the current iPad. The report also claims that Apple has been floating around at least five different designs in order to throw off those attempting to learn the details of the device.
Yes there will be a 7" tablet, yes it's well underway in terms of product development and in fact it's a finished product. Yes 5 plus different designs have been floating around to help Apple protect itself from people discovering its next product look and feel but... the final design will in fact bear more resemblance to the iPhone 4 stylings than the original iPad design.
Rumors of a 7-inch tablet from Apple predate even the iPad's introduction, but have obviously yet to come to fruition. Claims of a smaller iPad have continued to circulate in the months since, with the most recent set surfacing last month to claim that the smaller second-generation iPad might make an appearance in time for this year's holiday season.Top Rated Comments
(View all)19 months ago
Why???? The 9.7 in. is perfect. It's large enough to have a fully functional keyboard and is pleasant for viewing. 7in. is too close to the line between an iPhone and an iPad.
19 months ago
That is the iPad I need, hopefully it will come with 512MB and Retina Display.
19 months ago
Might be a good platform to launch more handheld games. Perfect size for a DS/PSP competitor.
19 months ago
Good news everyone! I will have one. 7" is a nice size for me. My phone - is my phone - I do not need an iPhone to just phone. but this little gadget would fit my needs better than the new iPod touch.
19 months ago
If in fact Apple is going to do this iPad I highly doubt it will be available for this Holiday season. March - April will seem more like it.
I´ve never read on Macrumors about Apple ordering 7" touchscreens from an asian manufacturer. This things usually are known months before, but I might be wrong. I want to be wrong.
I´ve never read on Macrumors about Apple ordering 7" touchscreens from an asian manufacturer. This things usually are known months before, but I might be wrong. I want to be wrong.
19 months ago
I don't need a smaller one, and will get rid of mine and replace it with a new 9.7" if it gets FaceTime, though we really also need FaceTime Desktop to connect to iChat users. But more like the iP4, I hope this doesn't mean flat. The curved back is ergo, makes it easier to pick up and handle.
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