Apple’s Mini iPad to Likely Start at a Minimum of $329 in the U.S.
Apple’s entry price for its upcoming smaller iPad is between the base model of the new, fifth-generation iPod touch ($299) and the currently shipping WiFi-only 16GB iPad 2 ($399). According to 9to5mac, the base model of the smaller iPad will likely be priced at a minimum of $329 in the United States.
Two higher capacities of the smaller iPad will be available in the WiFi-only configuration. These will likely be priced at $100 premiums over each other at a minimum of $429 and $529.
Apple’s smaller iPad will also come in a version that connects to cellular networks. Like the third-generation iPad, these models will come at a $130 premium over their corresponding storage capacity in the WiFi-only line. This comes out to likely minimum price points of $459, $559, and $659 for the WiFi + Cellular line.
The new iPod touch will continue to be cheaper than Apple’s new tablet, while the smaller iPad’s pricing will also be spaced under and between the new full-sized iPads.However, this key starting price of $329 is considerably higher than the $199 entry level price of Google’s Nexus 7 and $159 price of Amazon’s Kindle Fire.
Apple is currently planning on making the smaller iPad available on Friday, November 2nd. It will be announced at a media event on October 23rd.
Source: 9to5mac
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