7.85-inch-ipad-coming-in Q3?

**Irish Rose** · 03-01-2012, 07:25 AM

Even before next week's launch of the Apple iPad 3, the tablet is already passe, at least for the rumor-mongers.

According to Digitimes, samples of a smaller 7.85-inch iPad have been delivered to Apple for verification and production is likely to start in Q3. This smaller tablet would be more affordable, with an estimated price of between US$249 and US$299. The report also adds that Apple will announce a cheaper iPad 2 with 8GB of storage along with the iPad 3 next week.

It's not the first time that we have heard of an iPad mini. In fact, there was even speculation that the iPad 2 would have a 7-inch display. However, the rumors are becoming more credible after the introduction of the popular 7-inch Amazon Kindle Fire.

Personally, we don't believe that Apple needs to compete in the low-cost tablet space at this moment, but if it is able to provide the same quality and experience on a smaller and less expensive tablet, we'll find it hard to say no.

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**Irish Rose** · 03-01-2012, 07:27 AM

This is the size that I really would like and it's rumors like the one I just posted that is holding me back from making a final decision on getting the iPad 3 this month.

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**Jeremy** · 03-01-2012, 08:46 AM

I've never "heard" a single word about a smaller iPad.

**Irish Rose** · 03-01-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Jeremy Sikora

I've never "heard" a single word about a smaller iPad.

I guess this means you haven't "seen" it either.

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**Jeremy** · 03-01-2012, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Irish Rose

I guess this means you haven't "seen" it either.

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No ma'am.

**Irish Rose** · 03-01-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Jeremy Sikora

No ma'am.

You've been right about other things so far, so I guess the iPad 3 is looking like it could be in my hands yet.

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**Jeremy** · 03-01-2012, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Irish Rose

You've been right about other things so far, so I guess the iPad 3 is looking like it could be in my hands yet.

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Of course I've been right!

Like I've said in the past - if I say something, at the time I say it, it is 100% true.

**Dark_Blu** · 03-01-2012, 12:37 PM

I would be very interested in a 7.8" iPad. I'd be even more interested in an iPhone 5S in 2013 with a 5" screen.

**Irish Rose** · 03-01-2012, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by DARK_BLU

I would be very interested in a 7.8" iPad. I'd be even more interested in an iPhone 5S in 2013 with a 5" screen.

I would definitely go for an iPad that had a 7" screen, and while I do want a larger screen on the next iPhone. I don't want it to be 5" as that is more of a tablet to me.

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**BryanTheRed** · 03-02-2012, 07:19 PM

Maybe it's not an "iPad" but a larger iPod touch??? Either way I know this, I'm returning my iPad 2 in the 14 day window and getting the iPad 3!

**redbeard** · 03-03-2012, 12:43 AM

If you want a smaller screen get an iPhone!

Or an iPod touch

**lv1** · 03-03-2012, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by iTroldahl

Maybe it's not an "iPad" but a larger iPod touch??? Either way I know this, I'm returning my iPad 2 in the 14 day window and getting the iPad 3!

If you have the IPad 2 now and you return it within the 14 day period, I doubt you will be able to get the IPad 3 for a while. It probably won't ship until the end of March and there will be a long line.

**Garz** · 03-03-2012, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by laslo

If you have the IPad 2 now and you return it within the 14 day period, I doubt you will be able to get the IPad 3 for a while. It probably won't ship until the end of March and there will be a long line.

He is not worried about that. He just wants to return the 2 before its too late otherwise you have to resell it and then lose money.