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iPad mini Launches in Canada on November 2nd
Apple has announced their new 7.9″ iPad mini and pre-orders start this Friday, October 26th for the Wi-Fi version, with the price starting at $329 for the 16GB version.
US pricing so far:
- WiFi: 16GB/32GB/64GB for $329/$429/$529
- LTE: 16GB/32GB/64GB for $459/$559/$659
The launch takes place a week later on November 2nd, and includes Canada. The rollout is quite aggressive as it includes a tonne of countries at the start:
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I am pissed that I pre-ordered an iPad 3 to only have it replaced within 6 months.. anyone else?
Gary – seems like a good poll idea?
You can return it to Apple no problem & wait for the new one!
I agree. I got mine less than 2 months ago, thinking I couldn’t wait for 6 months for the update.
iPad 2 still on Apple.ca store. iPad 3 is gone. Which is even more jokes. WTF
I’m pissed too. Too short and fast. Can’t afford a refresh in just 6 months. Will skip this all together. Wait till the 5th generation.
329$ no retina display… Ouch
Indeed. no Retina killed it for me.
I agree that the lack of retina is disappointing, but from a technical point of view, I’m glad they went this route as opposed to introducing yet another resolution for app developers to design for.
Also, while the display resolution doesn’t meet “retina” levels, it’s still 163ppi, which isn’t going to look awful. It’s higher pixel density than the iPad 2, with better screen technology. I’ll hold judgement until I see one in person.
I’m surprised they didn’t add phone capabilities… it would have been a more appropriately sized competitor for the Samsung GSIII. 😉
Wow, seems a little expensive. I guess we’re paying the Apple novelty tax.
Or is the gouging tax?
All depends on what you want to call it.
Initially I’m leaning towards it being a gouging tax 🙂
I’m surprised at the price range. At that price range, Apple will shoot itself in the foot and the sales of iPad mini will screw up the sales numbers of the full size iPads. It’s stupid of Apple to release 3 products all in the price range of $100 from each other. If they released the iPad mini at the starting range of$200-$250, they could’ve pretty much be the only company to sell tablets in the world! The whole market would be theirs. But now, Apple competes with itself.
great form factor for the mini
and thats it
I was a little surprised that the iPad Mini clocked in at over the $300 price point. But then I thought more – the Android tablet market is not really gaining traction. Perhaps it’s arrogance, but Apple likely feels that they do not need to ‘steal away’ the 7″ Android tablet market share because there hasn’t been a substantial one established even without competition from Apple. Instead, they may be feeling that there’s a potential iPad market out there of users who want an iPad but price point and the form factor were undesirable. Those users didn’t want to ‘settle’ for an Android tablet. So, without pressure to price to steal away Android market share, Apple went with a price point that still earns them a decent margin and potentially gains users that were waiting outside the gates who really wanted an iPad device all along. It will be interesting to see over time if the 7″ gains new net sales or if it ends up luring people from the 10″ iPad to the 7″ and thus minimizing the net new. Or will all those potential buyers of a 7″ tablet who were waiting for Apple’s move in this space decide to pull the trigger strictly on price point and purchase Android.
No matter what – the tablet market is heating up!
Somewhere on the interwebs I read it cost $200 to create each iPad Mini. If that’s the case then I think there price point is valid. Comparing it to the Fire or the Nexus is useless they are big slabs of plastic with ugly design. They don’t cost as much to make so of course they can sell them cheaper.
What you pay for with Apple and always have is something that would look good in a Parisian Art Gallery as well as in your bag. I want a product to be aesthetically pleasing and work both of which Apple excels in.
My two cents anyway. 🙂
Other thing I noticed is that it says $329 on the Canadian Store too? Are we getting the same pricing?
The reason why the Nexus and Kindle Fires sell for cheap is because Google & Amazon subsidize their products (either through advertising or content sales) and sell them at cost. Apple’s business model has always been to make a profit on their hardware.
Having said that, I still think a $299 starting price would’ve been more realistic. It still would’ve given them a 33.5% gross margin, which is pretty decent.
Mmm, I agree that iPad 3 owners could feel like guinea pigs. I decided to pass it because regardless of its qualities, it was heavier than the iPad 2 and felt wrong (as is: this is a Plan B, which numerous reports did confirm afterward). I would have one I would be pissed. Waiting for the iPad 5 with Retina display AND at least not bigger nor heavier than the 2… Meantime, will try an iPad Mini.