|
I have to admit that I don't understand apple's thinking for this, the IPad mini is essentially the IPad 2 with a smaller screen, 2 year old technology. This would be fine if it was priced accordingly say $229 or $250, if it was not priced significantly higher than the nexus and the Fire HD it would destroy them.
The other sensible option would have been to make it a premium device, build it around a retina screen and A6 or A6X. Apple have proved people will spend extra for high end devices and this would have been the best small tablet on the market and would have sold a lot even at $350.
What they've done is built a device between these two options with compromises made to keep the price down without compromising on the profit margin. As the tech guy for family/friends I won't be telling anyone to buy this device. I mean even if you really want this form factor does anyone doubt they'll be a mini retina in 6 months, a year at the outside?
|