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| Rumor: Apple to release budget iPad starting at $299 Jan 3rd 2012, 14:33 
Hit or miss rumor site Digitimes has reported that Apple may plan on introducing a low-end iPad 2 with a starting price of around $299 after the next-generation iPad hits the market. Sources from Apple's supply chain have claimed that there will be two versions of the new iPad, one targeting the high-end segment and the other the mid-range. Digitimes Research believe the two new iPad models will both be equipped the A6 processor with high-end model coming with a high resolution panel (2048×1536) and the mid-tier model featuring the same grade of panel as iPad 2 (1024×768). Digitimes can be as accurate as your average coin toss, but with the Kindle Fire and other, lower-end tablets now on the market, Apple could consider doing what they've done with the iPhone for years — keeping the previous year's model around at a reduced price to choke the air out of the budget players. iPhones come with steep carrier subsidies, however, and there's no telling if Apple could — or would be willing to — make even a previous year's iPad at a low enough cost to both match Kindle-style competitors and still keep Apple's margins where they need to be. A reduced price iPad 2-style device does make more sense than the 7-inch iPad Digitimes has also been peddling lately. Source: Digitimes Leave a Reply Note: Comments must be civil, respectful, and on-topic. If a comment does not add to the conversation, if it contains spam advertising, or inappropriate language or content, it will be removed. Comments containing links may be held for moderation. Relax, enjoy, and share in the discussion.  | |
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