If the rumors are circulating that the firm will launch the Apple iPad Mini true, its presence is predicted to 'shake up' tablet PC market. Moreover, if the price is quite cheap iPad Mini.
On occasion, iPad Mini Apple will launch towards the end of 2012. That said, they will begin mass production of iPad Mini.
iPad Mini reportedly measured about 7 inches, together with some like the Galaxy Tab Android tablet, Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7. Analysts assess the possible presence of iPad Mini will appeal to owners of old and new buyers iPad.
"Got something you can hold with one hand may be quite important for some people and may demand in emerging markets," said Frank Gillett, an analyst at Forrester Research who quoted from Computerworld, Friday (06/07/2012).
Apple does not worry Gillet judge to interfere with the market its own products in the presence of iPad Mini. Analyst firm IDC predicts the market dominance iPad tablet would be strengthened if the iPad Mini presented this year.
Especially if it's cheap, in the range of USD 199 to USD 299 or IDR 2 million. Price range is considered attractive. Especially with the 7 inch form factor that is portable, pretty much expected to be chosen.
The news that Apple soon launch a mini-sized iPad tablet computer is getting stronger. Reports from leading media, Wall Street Journal, said that the iPad Mini went into production.
Reported by InformationWeek, Thursday (05/07/2012), the report says LG Display Co and Au Optronics Co. is a name that supplies parts mini iPad. According to corresponding source, Apple has asked both of them to get ready ahead of mass production.
Until recently, Apple released the iPad faithful to the big screen, precisely 9.7 inches. Some other players released a small tablet PC, such as Samsung or Google recently introduced the Nexus 7.
Also there is the tendency of vendors to make small tablets with cheap prices. Like the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 from USD 199.
Some analysts say Apple will not make it as cheap iPad up. But the mini iPad is likely more affordable than the 9.7 inch version of the iPad.
iPad itself still dominate the tablet PC market. According to data from research firm IHS iSuppli, global market share iPad in 2011 and reached 62%.
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Microsoft recently unveiled Surface, a tablet computer of its own. Can a tablet-based operating system Windows 8 is to overthrow the dominance of Apple iPad?
The device is released in two versions, which are based on ARM and Intel processors. There are additional accessories such as kickstand to prop up the tablet and cover that serves as an additional keyboard with multitouch trackpad function.
Surface arrival makes Microsoft now competes directly with the iPad. And also a row of factories that use the operating system Windows 8 in tablet production.
Not to mention what is the exact price of Surface. While the marketing is almost certainly the year of 2012.
"Microsoft can offer competitive prices for these specifications because they do not have to pay for licensing Windows 8 should be done by other manufacturers and this may not make their partner happy," said Carolina Milanesi, analyst at Gartner.
Quoted from the BBC, Tuesday (19/06/2012), Carolina judge Microsoft Surface is more targeting the professional market. They may be inclined head to head with iPad in the corporate sector.
"They seem to target a professional audience. So they'll head to head with Apple in the corporate sector. Price will be key," said Milanesi.
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Stretching in the realm of photography more festive with the birth of the startup sequence that makes the photo as the main selling point. In addition to Instagram, do not forget also the presence of Pinterest, a virtual pinboard that allows users to create a collection of favorite photos.
Well, then what if both services are combined? Then be Pinstagram, a service that combines the layout of a typical feed Instagram Pinterest.
Now, Pinstagram spread its wings to explore Apple's application store. Quoted from Mashable, Thursday (06/14/2012), Pinstagram has released an application for the iPad. Interestingly, these apps are available on the iPad first before they bring it on the iPhone.
"If people are already using Instagram in iPhone, then it might as well imitate Instagram effort," said the Co-creator Pongpaet Pek. "We will not be able to be better than Instagram, compared Instagram own," he added.
Pinstagram for rumored iPad application is not much different from the desktop version. Users can still browse and feed Instagram popular photographs, to put a keyword search like and comment.
Because the added feature of Pinterest, then Pinstagram also allows user to pin on those photos and add them to the board (board) and then divide it into Facebook or Twitter.
Apparently, Pongpaet take advantage of the retina display iPad's newest apps is that they gush. Apple's gadget of the retina display offers high resolution, so users will be pampered with a photo display with sharp colors.
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In addition to introducing new products like the MacBook hero and IOS 6 in the 2012 WWDC event, Apple also introduced a new version of the iPad protective cover. His name is so iPad Smart Case Cover Smart reformer.
The difference with the Smart Cover, Smart Case protects almost all parts of the iPad. The back casing is now also covered by the iPad Smart Case, such as the Smart Cover not only protects the screen.
"iPad Smart Case protects your iPad screen and also the back of the aluminum. So your iPad covered in full," the description of the Smart Case on Apple's website.
Smart Case is made of polyurethane material already on sale at Apple's website for USD 49. While the Smart Cover is also still on sale from USD 39.
Smart Case 2 can be used for the iPad, and iPad generation. Similarly, as reported by TechRadar and quoted on Tuesday (06/12/2012).
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