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May 8, 2012

 
 
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Who wants an iPad Mini? About one buyer in two

Dear CNET members,

If Apple took its current iPad, trimmed it down to 7 inches, put a price tag of around $250 to $300 on it, and called it the Apple iPad mini, would you buy it? There have been many rumors floating around about the possibility of the release of a 7-inch Apple iPad. And when shopping site PriceGrabber polled people and asked if they would buy a 7-inch Apple iPad, 52 percent said yes. Wow, to me that's a pretty compelling reason for Apple to release one, but that's just my non-business mind thinking.

I don't know about you, but I probably wouldn't get one for our family since I already own an iPad 2 and an Amazon Kindle Fire. But at that price point, I would probably consider gifting one to other family members if they didn't have a tablet yet. How about you, would you buy a 7-inch iPad? If so, is the size or pricing the deal-maker for you? Do you think it makes sense for Apple to come out with one? Or do you think Apple will do just fine with what it has out now? If Apple came out with this mini iPad, how do you think it would affect the competition like the Amazon Kindle or the Barnes & Noble Nook? Many CNET members have already commented on a recent blog by CNET blogger Lance Whitney: "Who wants an iPad mini? About one buyer in two." So read it and tell us what you think. We're all ears!

Cheers!
-Lee

 

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Who wants an iPad Mini? About one buyer in two

    Let's be honest. Nobody wants a smaller iPad, they just want a cheaper iPad. People believe the only way to get a cheaper iPad is if Apple scales..."  Read more  
Posted by Dilster3000
  The difference in portability between a 10" and 7" ipad would be very significant. And you could do serious reading on that 7"...  Read more    
Posted by newhd
    Put me down for two! I would love for these to show up at the WWDC 2012. I really do not want to wait until the Fall. I have owned iPads...  Read more  
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