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To: slacker711 who wrote (137260)	7/9/2012 5:32:28 PM
From: Doren	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213172

> hard time recommending OK do you want to use this mostly at home or mostly when you are out? OUT - 7" or iPhone IN - 7" or iPad OK when you are out would you rather carry it in a pocket or does it matter? Do you need the bigger screen size? How many devices do you feel comfortable carrying? Big - 7" Pocket - iPhone OK when you are in does $300 matter to you over 2 years of amortization? That's less than 50¢ a day, and even less if you keep it 3 years or more. Does it matter if the 7" will be much less comfortable for casual computing? iPad - most people 7" - a few people I think the bottom line is people with money realize that the 7" form factor is disadvantaged both ways IN or OUT. Its a product for people who have to be careful with money (hence no profit) or those with enough to have all three devices. Either way its a toss up as to whether Apple should build one or not. I'm sure that very smart people have debated this question, weighed the advantages and disadvantages of building one vs. putting those resources into other projects. Very smart people.

To: slacker711 who wrote (137260)	7/9/2012 5:38:32 PM
From: Win-Lose-Draw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213172

Since picking up an MBA, the iPad is getting much less use, as they're practically the same size. I want something in the 6"-7" to carry around. Others may want what they want - I'm just sharing what I want. I also expect Apple to significantly out-spec the Nexus 7 for about the same money, otherwise I could see them not selling very well at all (by Apple standards). And if you think the market is giving AAPL a too-low PE multiplier now, just wait until they release a dud. ;)

To: slacker711 who wrote (137260)	7/9/2012 6:26:09 PM
From: Cogito	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213172

The reviews on the Nexus tablet are very good, and at that price, it provides a value proposition that challenges the iPad. On a personal note, I would have a hard time recommending an iPad at $499 over the Nexus unless somebody had a real need for a 10" tablet. The iOS ecosystem is worth quite a bit, but not that much. I suppose it would depend on their needs. Personally, I wouldn't want to give up all the tablet-optimized apps I use on the iPad.