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[10/23/12] Apple Event

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  1. ItsMyFault

    ItsMyFault Member

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    A new smaller iPad is supposed to be announced.

    Other things rumored to be announced are the 13 inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina Display and a new iMac.

    This one will be streamed live on Apple's website.

    http://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2012/

    Starts at 12 PM CST.
     
    #1 ItsMyFault, Oct 23, 2012
  2. CrazyDave

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    interested to see the mbpro, but no use for a smaller tablet, personally.
     
    #2 CrazyDave, Oct 23, 2012
  3. mrm32

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    Any links to a live blog?
     
    #3 mrm32, Oct 23, 2012
  4. Sajan

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    [​IMG]

    "This isn't just a shrunken down iPad. There's nothing as amazing as this."

    :rolleyes:
     
    #4 Sajan, Oct 23, 2012
  5. CrazyDave

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    #5 CrazyDave, Oct 23, 2012
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  7. emjohn

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    I'm shocked that iPad 4 was also announced. Didn't expect that at all. I'm curious to hear about the SD/USB adapters.
     
    #7 emjohn, Oct 23, 2012
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    nevermind.
     
    #8 tinman, Oct 23, 2012
  9. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    But but but we were just about to release Surface, not fair! - Windows
     
    #9 REEKO_HTOWN, Oct 23, 2012
  10. Sajan

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  11. emjohn

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    iPad mini $329 (base)
    iPad 4 $499 (base)


    I'm surprised again - I expected the mini to be neutered (wifi only, 8GB only). LTE possible and 16GB base. Wow. But they do blow well past that magic $200-$250 price point most folks expected.
     
    #11 emjohn, Oct 23, 2012
  12. DallasThomas

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    Wait, so 16:9 is a crappy aspect ratio? What's the iPhone?

    Also, the iPad 4 is just the iPad but they're still selling the iPad 2 :confused:
     
    #12 DallasThomas, Oct 23, 2012
  13. Al Calavicci

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    They were doing a lot of comparisons to the Nexus 7...and they are pricing it $130 dollars higher. $329 for 16 GB is a pass. I like the size of it and the smaller bezel though.
     
    #13 Al Calavicci, Oct 23, 2012
  14. emjohn

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    You also have to consider that this is also semi-retiring the iPod Touch. I'm personally happy that they aren't putting out a mini bogged down with crummy specs. This device crushes what you would get in a Kindle Fire or Nexus.
     
    #14 emjohn, Oct 23, 2012
  15. moestavern19

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    Only Apple can price a tablet at $329 and still compete with the Nexus and Kindle Fire HD at $199.

    Aesthetics and brand name recognition will create another slam dunk.

    My home has an iPad 3 and a Kindle Fire and we're pretty happy with both for the price.
     
    #15 moestavern19, Oct 23, 2012
  16. Al Calavicci

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    I see with the Fire but how does this crush the Nexus? Just looking at the hardware of the Nexus 7 it lines up pretty well with the mini and better in some areas.
     
    #16 Al Calavicci, Oct 23, 2012
  17. REEKO_HTOWN

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    Actually the pricing is only $80 more with comparable specs.

    iPad mini also has a camera in the back and front. Nexus only has a front facing one.
     
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  18. Al Calavicci

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    That's my bad, I thought about that after I posted but I can't edit.
     
    #18 Al Calavicci, Oct 23, 2012
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    I would hardly say it "crushes" the nexus 7. I like apple products for their simplicity but the only edge that the ipad mini has over the nexus 7 is cellular data and camera specs. I wouldn't mind getting the ipad mini but as a long time apple user, I've hated having to deal with itunes. I ended up getting the nexus 7 a couple of months back and I don't regret it one bit.
     
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  20. Sajan

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    I wouldn't diss the Nexus 7 just yet...
     
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