Is Apple Releasing IPad 2 Early?
On one hand, we have reports from the media, creating doubt about the ability of Apple to launch the iPad 2 on a short-term release date. Meanwhile, the other hand is indicating that users could have the new Tablet following the press event next Wednesday.
Now without being too cynical about people in the “know”; according to “people familiar” with the matter, Apple is getting ready for at least one version of the iPad 2 to be in transit to retail outlets during the press briefing next week.
The reports provide words of wisdom with the warning that until Apple release a statement confirming this issue, nothing is definite! However, it was emphasized that these same people have previously provided consistent, accurate information regarding future Apple plans. This forecast is in direct contradiction to reports during the past weeks, intimating that Apple for various reasons would be unable to ship the iPad 2 for an unspecified time.
Within one year, the IPad has developed from a presumed “niche product” to an asset with the potential of generating 20% of the Apple business, on a quarter-to-quarter basis. Therefore, creating a situation, which could be described as a “Teaser”, with a new iPad 2 could be considered counter-productive. If the new device were unable to be shipped for over four weeks, the sales of existing models would decline drastically, resulting in a major financial loss to the company.
The viewed position expects Apple to present the iPad 2 in three variations. Adding to this will be models targeted at AT&T and a wide range for the European 3G providers. Indications are that a CDMA version, applicable to Verizon and selected Far East providers is also under scrutiny.
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