iPad 3 Debut Could Include Low-Cost, 8GB iPad 2
The latest rumers regarding the debut of the Ipad 3 on March 7th, 2012 is that it could mean a big drop in price for the Ipad 2. The Apple iPad 3, according to the latest rumors, will come in two versions, 16GB or 32GB. Which points to information from upstream supply chain sources. Less expected, the report adds that Apple‚ during its scheduled March 7 event, will also introduce an 8GB version of the iPad 2, to help it "defend against Windows 8-based tablet PCs."In a separate March 1 report, the Taipei-based DigiTimes added that Apple has lowered the price of both iPad 2 models by $50, to $450 and $550—though as of 11 a.m. in New York, the price on the Apple site had yet to budge—and that the 8GB iPad will retail for between $349 and $399, a price that "should place even more pressure on non-Apple tablet PC players."Apple's tablet empire has inspired a market full of knockoffs and thoughtfully inspired designs, both categories of which have nearly all run Android. While the iPad continues to dominate, pricing has been a main determinant among non-Apple devices, with the fire sale of Hewlett-Packard's $99 TouchPad causing such a frenzy that HP was actually made to turn back on the conveyor belts and build more, in order to meet sales promises.Over the holiday season, Amazon enjoyed significant sales with its relatively low-priced Kindle Fire—low, at $199, relative to tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which as of January ranged from $530 to $630, or the Motorola Xoom, which in December ranged from $530 to $730. Barnes & Noble has since lowered its Nook tablet price by $50 to $199.
An extensive analysis of Apple's invitation to its March 7 event, by a number of sites, suggests the iPad 3 may also do away with its home button and that Apple may also introduce Apple TV 3 at the event. The teasing lines on the Apple invite: "We have something you really have to see. And touch."
Source: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/iPad-3-Debut-Could-Include-LowCost-8GB-iPad-2-Report-712821/
they new one is not that BIG since its small adjustments to the screen and camera
ReplyDeleteI have the first ipad and I think its still the best!
ReplyDeleteThe first ipad works just as well, besides not having a camera. It does the job. ~Natasha~
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get this one!
ReplyDeleteI think this new one will be exactly the same as the others with just a few minor adjustments and a higher price. - kerri
ReplyDeleteI am a hundred percent getting this. - Rob
ReplyDeleteI mean, what's next? lol I want one! - Christina
ReplyDeletei just want this one to come out so i can hopefully afford the 1st or 2nd version of the ipad. haha!
ReplyDeleteThey're always coming out with a newer version! I'm sure it will be really similar to the ipad2. Overall though it looks like consumers in general are adopting tablets as part of their must-have tech pieces which is something advertisers need to be aware of.
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