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To: sandeep who wrote (137077)	7/5/2012 1:06:18 AM
From: Win-Lose-Draw	Respond to of 213177

Love the size. I do expect it to meaningfully cannibalize existing iPad sales. But better Apple eat their own than have someone else take bites out of them.

To: sandeep who wrote (137077)	7/5/2012 1:18:26 AM
From: Cogito	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213177

What do apple devotees think of the less than 8 inch ipad? Seems like a defensive move - nothing apple has done for the last 8 years! I think that so far it's just a rumor. I don't think I'm going to sit here and second guess Apple management based on that.

To: sandeep who wrote (137077)	7/5/2012 9:52:15 AM
From: OrionX	1 Recommendation Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 213177

Fwiw, Apple and Steve Jobs have steadfastly promoted the idea that anything less than current iPad size is DOA for what the iPad is good at. I still totally agree with that. For Apple to come out with a smaller size, if true, must certainly be an indication that the iPad is losing steam. I see no other reason for Apple to release a device that requires pencil-thin fingers to operate. Just an fyi: My current contractor is moving to Windows tablets, just because it is Microsoft. Has Microsoft changed the game?

To: sandeep who wrote (137077)	7/5/2012 12:17:35 PM
From: Kelly G.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213177

What do apple devotees think of the less than 8 inch ipad? At this point, I think it is likely. I also think a price point of $249 would do just fine against the handicapped $199 devices. Apple can build things cheaper these days so they could still protect their profit margins at that price probably. Also, I think there may be a tie-in to the Apple HDTV. iPhones and iPod touches are great to use as a remote but follow the owners around. The iPad might hang out near the TV but it is a bit awkward to use as a remote. A smaller iPad that you were comfortable leaving near the TV to use as a remote but that you could also check your email and such would be something I think I would by (and we already have one of everything else).