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  • Apple Sending 'iPad mini' Event Invites Next Week
    by
    Michael Essany
    Published on 10-01-2012 10:58 AM
    14 Comments Comments


    According to the scuttlebutt capturing headlines Monday, Apple - as widely expected - is reportedly going to begin sending out invitations to its next media event. What we are hearing is that the event will be dedicated exclusively to the unveiling of a new product.

    By all accounts, the new product in question is the iPad mini - the smaller, more affordable alternative to the iPad intended to better rival the smaller slate of competing, lower-priced tablets flooding the market today form the likes of Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

    According to Fortune magazine, a trusted source close to the matter now indicates that Apple will start sending invitations to the press on October 10th. The event will most likely take place within the following ten days, the source suggests.

    If the rumor is true, and if Apple follows its usual scheduling protocol, that would suggest a special event to unveil the product on Wednesday, Oct. 17, with a launch day of Friday Nov. 2 -- plenty of time to capture holiday sales.
    As of this writing, no formal comments have been made by Apple or its executives regarding this rumored but eagerly anticipated new iPad derivative.

    Source: Fortune
    This article was originally published in forum thread: Apple Sending 'iPad mini' Event Invites Next Week started by Michael Essany View original post
    Categories:
    1. iPad,
    2. Apple
    Comments 14 Comments
    1. JollyRogger's Avatar
      JollyRogger - 10-01-2012, 12:01 PM
      I work in a large retail store in the UK and I think that this is going to be massive (in sales not in size LOL)
      We sell hundreds of Ipads a week and if they are even more affordable then we wont be able to get enough of these.
      They are going to sell like hot cakes.

      So long Kindle Fire and Galaxy Tab. All hail the new king of the budget tablet.

      Jolly
    1. luvmytj's Avatar
      luvmytj - 10-01-2012, 12:27 PM
      While this is good news, I sure wish they would release a new iMac.
    1. bencjedi's Avatar
      bencjedi - 10-01-2012, 01:01 PM
      Wouldn't it just blow everyone's mind if instead of it being mini, it was jumbo!
    1. Mrteacup's Avatar
      Mrteacup - 10-01-2012, 01:39 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by bencjedi View Post
      Wouldn't it just blow everyone's mind if instead of it being mini, it was jumbo!
      Watch it be a new IPod shuffle haha
    1. allanes5's Avatar
      allanes5 - 10-01-2012, 02:14 PM
      I thought it would make more sense for an iPad mini to be released with the regular iPad, in March.

      But guess due to Holliday shopping, a November release can take advantage of that.
    1. buttamix's Avatar
      buttamix - 10-01-2012, 02:46 PM
      I wasn't that big on owning an iPad until I had one for a couple of days. I loved it but they are a little pricey. I'm so excited about the iPad mini easier to manage and more affordable. I sooooo hope this rumor is true
    1. mustard05's Avatar
      mustard05 - 10-01-2012, 03:15 PM
      Another misleading title. Good job to the staff!
    1. docmagoo2's Avatar
      docmagoo2 - 10-01-2012, 03:26 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by JollyRogger View Post
      I work in a large retail store in the UK and I think that this is going to be massive (in sales not in size LOL)
      We sell hundreds of Ipads a week and if they are even more affordable then we wont be able to get enough of these.
      They are going to sell like hot cakes.

      So long Kindle Fire and Galaxy Tab. All hail the new king of the budget tablet.

      Jolly
      What's the retail chain?
    1. iPod's Avatar
      iPod - 10-01-2012, 04:03 PM
      why not unveil it at the iPhone event back in September?
    1. Anonymous's Avatar
      Anonymous - 10-01-2012, 04:57 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by iPod View Post
      why not unveil it at the iPhone event back in September?
      Separate the sales maybe? Divide and conquer if that makes any sense. People won't be too happy to spend say 200 dollars and then 400 for a mini. However, maybe they will be happy to spend that money at separate times, if that makes any sense? Just guessing. It also could be that they don't have the factory size to meet demands of both at launch.
    1. ensigma's Avatar
      ensigma - 10-01-2012, 07:51 PM
      I'm surprised there hasn't been any debate on what it's going to be called. I would guess iPad Nano but what do I know...

      Quote Originally Posted by iPod View Post
      why not unveil it at the iPhone event back in September?
      Don't want to steal each others spotlight. The event was for the iPhone 5 and all it's new features. They announced the new iPod too but no one cares. Everyone just wants iPhone 5. Giving the iPad mini it's own event would give it a bigger spotlight instead of it be over cased by the iPhone 5. Also, timing between the initial announcement of a product and the actual release is crucial and apple has this marketing tactic pat down.
    1. redstar299's Avatar
      redstar299 - 10-02-2012, 12:36 AM
      I think it's all BS I'm skeptical this product will come out, especially a month after iPhone 5
    1. revblaze's Avatar
      revblaze - 10-02-2012, 10:26 AM
      Is there a possibility they could release a 15-inch MacBook Air alongside this? Really want one of these!
    1. StormRoBoT's Avatar
      StormRoBoT - 10-03-2012, 08:38 AM
      have a look at this video

      Apple iPad Mini Revealed - YouTube
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