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Steve Jobs was "very receptive" to the idea of a 7" tablet during a 2011 discussion, wrote Apple...
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Friday, August 3, 2012, 6:37 PM ETSteve Jobs was "very receptive" to the idea of a 7" tablet during a 2011 discussion, wrote Apple (AAPL) exec Eddy Cue in an e-mail turned up during Apple/Samsung legal proceedings. Two takeaways: 1) The iPad Mini concept has been floating around Apple HQ for a while. 2) Don't take everything Jobs said at face value. Or at least consider the possibility he might have changed his mind. The e-mail came up as iOS chief Scott Forstall discussed Project Purple, which gave birth to the iPhone.
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It's too big to put in a pocket and too small to be productive with. Heck, if anything, I want a BIGGER iPad, like 8.5x11.
voce e brasileiro. de onde fala?
Regarding, cannibalization, I generally think that companies are better off getting more comfortable doing that then waiting for the competition to do it...really, I think it is more profitable to expand the number of iOS users, who may later expand to multiple devices....margins on current iPads are half those of the phones, and they may end up selling more phones or retaining those phone customers if they have an iPad, mini or not....to me it makes good business sense....
And what about women? Maybe that is one reason the iPhone rates higher amongst women than Android phones.
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When older and more affluent individuals make up the bulk of iPad (tablet) purchases, then we risk a saturated market. Devices may be bought on upgrade cycles as replacements, but not at the same pace as the early adoption phase.
I think what we have seen is economic impacts causing market saturation, though that may change when the developed economies improve. It's funny how so many commented about overseas sales not mattering, yet are now eager to jump on the bandwagon of sales in China. The economy in China is not so robust that it can catapult past growth into a continuing upwards arc.
More reasonable expectations will not cause disappointment. the danger now is that many investors are expecting huge leaps from Apple in the future. They will still be profitable, which is all that should really matter. Investing based upon unannounced products is speculation.
The iPad just became a laptop with a bluetooth keyboard and lacking a viable solution for a mouse.
I've already found the Nexus 7 replacing the iPad "3" and the Galaxy Nexus (as cell phone, email and browser) as my go to device. All it needs is a Verizon MiFi and it does everything.
The iPad is usually in a bag or on a desk nearby, but the 7 is right there. It's fast and it's insanely simple and it's always right with you.
They used to say you don't leave the house without your iPhone, well now you don't leave your chair without the 7. It fits in my clothes, I don't have to carry it by hand or put it in a laptop sleeve, and the battery lasts ... it doesn't burn my lap ... : )
to understand what he would have done next.
jobs is gone. cook is ceo.
let's wait and see what he does.
this endless teeth gnashing about jobs is moronic. it reminds me of the moronic talking heads on cnbc
sullivan kept on yelling we have something we have something
and never another word.
except moronic.
and how about michelle c c calling America one giant hedge fund
pathetic.
Some cognitive dissonance to be found there, contributing to the general BS factor known, TBS.
Good comments and feedback....Apple should hear those things regarding school staff use and iCloud....maybe directly sending them some comments would inform them of the experiences of those in the schools, I think Apple is very concerned about the education market....they do indeed need to improve the situation, especially since they support their image of products that "Just Work"....it should be far simpler, or they risk becoming cumbersome like products from other companies....
Regarding size choices, I agree, I can see by using my basic kindle (who's e-ink is great), that a small, light reader can be preferable for some things....I suspect that some customers may opt to have both an iPad and a mini as well...
the pony tail guy on the right wall over silver when slv was 40.
"anything silver" he said.
he has not revisited this recommendation and has never fessed up to his error. nothing wrong about being wrong but say it.
valeu mesmo.
the problem with dr j is that he changes his mind when he changes shirts and there is no accountablilty.
so good theater [giddyap is his favorite line] but dangerous and often
terrible investment advice
he should stick to stand up comedy