Brian White, an analyst for Topeka Capital Markets has released a new report regarding Apple's iPad line and when we may see the next refreshments. Citing ?checks? at CES 2013 the new generation of iPad and iPad mini models are set to launch in March of this year.
?Our checks at CES indicate APple will release the iPad 5 and the second-generation iPad mini this March. The iPad 5 is expected to be lighter and thinner than the iPad 4 that was released in October, while the form factor of the iPad mini should be similar to the first generation iPad mini that debuted in October.?
It's worth noting, and pointed out by MacRumors, that this claim compliments others that we've heard perviously; The Japanese blog Macatakara reported back in December of last year that not only will the iPad 5 be thinner and lighter, but will debut in March 2013. Another report that's in line with this one was by analyst Doug Freedman who stated (also in December) that Apple was ramping up their plans for the iPad mini 2. While all these make it that much easier to believe the claims, it isn't evidence.
It looks like Apple is inching away from their traditional releasing strategy; one iOS device refresh once a year. The latest, forth-generation iPad was released only seven months after the third-generation. And if this report is correct, they'll be bringing the release interval down to only five months. As confusing as it might sound, I would prefer Apple sticks with the ?one year plan?.
Unfortunately there's no mention on whether Apple will throw in a Retina display on the new iPad mini 2, but if I was a betting man I would say that it's very likely. Let's hope we're not let down again.
rock and roll hall of fame severe weather wichita brian wilson storm chasers david blaine gotye
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.