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Theory: iPad Mini Could Be Priced At $199 And Here’s Why
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I was beating my head all weekend trying to figure out how Apple could sell its much anticipated new iPad Mini for a competitive price without compromising the higher end price of the new iPod Touch line.
Well. as in all things, the solution is simple. Ridiculously simple actually.
Here is my theory: the iPad Mini will indeed be a consumption device but more than that it will be purely an Apple consumption device.
Similar to the strong ties Amazon has achieved between their Kindle line and Amazon products, the iPad Mini will be used to purchase Movies, Music, newly-defined Apps and Games only through ITunes.
Additionally, books will be available via only via iBooks and Podcasts via the Podcast App.
And there you have it in a nutshell. Yes, you will see the popular apps like Facebook and Twitter; after all, they have established a strong partnership with Apple.
But, at the end of the day, this iPad Mini will be an aggressive move to push all of Apple’s products, like iBooks, to the forefront.
The iPad Mini, at a lower cost than its full-sized parent, will be the vehicle to drive sales of media, music, books and apps through the roof.
What do you think? Does this theory sit well with you? Please share your comments.
Oh iPad Mini – Where Art Thou?
So should we believe this latest source re the iPad Mini? Can it be? Will it be?
Well, AllThingsD is a very credible and reliable source for information, so maybe this Phantom iPad Mini is for real?
Just as I was warming to the idea of a Kindle Fire HD, this news leaked today. It’s like Apple can read my mind – or pretty much everybody’s!
According to AllThingsD.Com and 9to5Mac.Com, the iPad Mini is scheduled to be unveiled at a special event on October 23rd. Interesting. It’s a Tuesday, not a Wednesday, which is breaking with tradition.
However, this event will happen a day before Samsung’s Next Big Thing event to be held in New York City and three days prior to the release of Microsoft’s Surface.
Man – that’s a lot of tablet power right there. Kind of has my head swimming before I’ve had a chance to take the dive and see what treasures lie ahead at the bottom of this sea of tablets.
I am assuming all of the production woes are true and, in fact, contributed to the delay of the release of this new Apple iPad Mini.
And yet, still no word from Apple. But, the media are all over this new story
IMore.Com is the latest to add their opinion. It all looks and sounds legit – these tech sites are extremely reliable. But, we have been down this road before.
As I mentioned over at iMore.Com in their Comments Section:
“It ( this Apple Event) will only be exciting if the price is right. They have to get this right or it’s over! They can’t give it away but the price has to be competitive and this iPad Mini has to offer something special to intrigue buyers to jump ship from the other tablet markets. “
So, I guess we sit and wait for 11 more days. This story is getting old fast. I really have to find something new to blog about.
So, do you think this event is coming to fruition? Or will we just be twiddling our thumbs in a couple of weeks?
The iPad Mini – Is It Fact Or Fiction?
So, how about that iPad Mini everyone? Will we actually see this gizmo or is it truly a figment of our imagination?
Since the beginning of time – or so it seemed – the tech community went on some sort of PR binge purporting the existence of the iPad Mini. It was a “done deal” they all said. Has to happen, will happen, must happen, better happen – the rumours would not stop. Sort of like a train out of control.
And then the iPhone 5 event came and went with not a mention, not a hint that there would be another event devoted to the release of the iPad Mini.
Now, if they had not have hyped their recently released new iPod line at their September iPhone 5th event, I would have assumed that they were keeping the iPad Mini news under wraps until October.
I mean, if they devoted time to speak about their new iPod Touch and Nano line, even though they were not to be released until October, did it make sense that they would not have mentioned the iPad Mini?
And don’t even get me started on the prices. The new iPod Touch prices have pretty much locked out any room for an iPad Mini.
Yes, I am afraid that all the “Unofficial Reports” are now amounting to delusional hearsay and speculation.
It’s in production alright – it’s in production in everyone’s head.
Way back when on this little old blog, I predicted that such a product did not exist, except in the minds of the consumers who wanted it to exist. Apple already had their perfectly proportioned, best-selling iPad – why would they break their back trying to develop a smaller one? For what reason?
With the release of the larger iPhone and iPod Touch, Apple basically made a statement: this is what we do, these are the sizes we believe in and we are rocking the sales market.
It is now October 10th, the supposed release date of invitations to the iPad Mini event and – still – not a mention, not a hint, not a gasp that Apple is ready to officially launch the iPad Mini this month – if ever.
Personally, I was welcoming the iPad Mini – not for myself but for my grandchildren. It is the perfect size for kids.
Although most kids still like the convenience and portability of the iPod Touch, many would drool over a mini iPad. It is light, compact and ideal for movie viewing, gaming and browsing. And their smaller fingers and precise eyesight would navigate the apps with seamless dexterity.
This is a bad call, I feel, on Apple’s part. And I can’t believe I just wrote that. Boy, that leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Say it isn’t so, Apple. If not, there will be many Kindles under my Christmas trees this year.
Steve Jobs: Your Time Is Limited So Don’t Waste It Living Someone Else’s Life
It seems only fitting that, on the first anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death, I draw attention to this portion of his Stanford University Speech.
By now, this speech is legendary and most probably will be one of the most significant speeches ever given throughout history.
However, the above video focuses on Steve Jobs’ thoughts about death. It is inspiring, it is courageous and it is indelibly memorable.
It will resonate with you for the rest of your life and, if taken wisely and seriously, may impact the direction of your personal and professional decisions from hereon in.
Steve Jobs was a genius; however, more than that, he possessed incredible insight and intuition that allowed him to touch the hearts and minds of all who came to know him.
Today is a day when we should focus on all the exciting advancements we have come to enjoy because of Steve Jobs’ passion for arts and technology.
As a musician, his life’s work has touched my life in a significant manner.
Special thanks to 1digitalfingerprint for once again drawing my attention to this video.
Our hearts and our prayers go out to Steve Jobs’ wife, Laurene, his children and family members.
R.I.P. Steve. You are missed but feel consoled that you have left Apple in capable and wise hands.
October 5th, 2012 Marks The First Anniversary Of Steve Jobs’ Passing
Today marks the First Anniversary of the death of Steven Paul Jobs, internationally known as technology wizard and visionary, Steve Jobs.
The Radio, TV and Internet news media have inundated the tech community with stories galore about Steve Jobs and many new articles and anecdotes have surfaced as a result of this.
One of my favorite articles is from Forbes.Com. This news release captures interesting, new insight into the quirky, genius mind of Steve Jobs.. It is a great read and I strongly urge you to indulge yourself by reading it.
It is difficult for me to put into words just how much Steve Jobs and Apple have impacted my life.
Before Apple, I was, of course, a Microsoft customer and, as much as I enjoyed the whole browsing/email experience, I basically deduced that all computers were purely functional, incredibly uninteresting and beyond intimidating. And, therefore, that was that! What’s a girl to do?
Well, like any gal, I like to shop, so one day – June 2009 – I decided to visit my local Future Shop ( we do not have an Apple Store where I live) and check out the new 24″ iMac. There was a lot of buzz about this new computer and I was curious to see why.
Long story short – ninety minutes later I was the new owner of the last iMac on the shelf. In fact, it was the store demo and I honestly didn’t care. It had been on the shelf for a day so, truly, it was barely used. All I knew was that I wanted this computer in my house pronto.
What instantly fascinated me was the artistic sensibility of this beautiful machine. My Windows PC and laptop looked boring and tired compared to this meticulously designed computer and, since it had my name on it, I had to have it.
I am a musician, who always loved to incorporate visual aspects into my performances and, now, with my new iMac, I was introduced to a whole new stage.
This was important since, at this stage in my life, I was looking to semi-retire and move on to…what?
Well, the “what” quickly became a distant memory, as I filled my days blogging, learning and consuming everything that technology had to offer. This blog is a result of my Apple discovery.
I like to think that, somewhere, as I type this article on my iPad, that Steve Jobs is smiling down at all the Apple geeks in the world. He created a Disney World – like experience for all of us with his passion for innovative, colourful and seamless technology.
Rest In Peace, Steve. And thanks for the memories past and yet to come.
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