Mike Cane seems convinced that Apple will be announcing a new 7-inch version of the iPad very soon – likely at their latest ‘Special event’ on September 1.
I don’t see how Apple can not do this.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is an Android 2.2-based tablet with a seven-inch screen.
It looks damn slick in this promo video.
I don’t see how Apple can let smaller and less-expensive tablets such as this tempt people away from the iPad.
The iPad is vulnerable both on the issues of price and size.
I don’t feel 100% convinced we’ll see this announced next week, but I do think Mike’s argument makes sense. Check out his two posts on this subject here:
http://ipadtest.wordpress.com/2010/08/24/apple-will-do-a-seven-inch-ipad-this-year/
http://ipadtest.wordpress.com/2010/08/25/apple-to-kill-samsungs-galaxy-tablet-day-before-debut/
What do you all think of a 7-inch iPad model? Will we see one soon? Would you want one at this new size?
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So, as a potential iPad buyer, should I wait? I'm in no hurry to get one.
I would wait at least for these few days to see if anything gets announced at the Apple event on Wednesday.
I don't want it. I don't have iphone because is too small. iPad is perfect for me now.
I think we will see 7-inch soon in the stores