But what's the point of an iPad mini if there's a $299 iPad?
You're not addressing those who wish to have a smaller iPad
Keyboards aren't going anywhere. They will always be more precise and discreet.
True. But it appears that voice input is here to stay as well.
Gestures are the opposite of obvious. You have to know what a gesture does before you use it, but buttons say what they're going to do right on them.
Few things in life are obvious. We learn from teaching, experience and familiarity. Gestural UI have a learning curve just like anything else.
A 7" tablet is lighter, right now the iPad is just a bit too portly for gaming long term (as a controller) and reading. Reducing the iPad 2 down to $299 doesn't help deal with it's
weight nor does it make it any more transportable. A 7" is easier to deliver at reduced cost and its smaller size is bound to be more comfortable.
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