When Apple released the iPad mini last year eyebrows were raised at
the starting price for the device, especially when it is compared to
rival similar sized devices such as the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD. Now
though there are reports that there could be some iPad mini 2 Retina
Display price increase disappointment, which could see the device
costing consumers even more.
There are again claims
that Apple will be adding a Retina Display to the next version of the
iPad mini, and this could add at least a further $12 to the cost of
production. This increase comes by just adding the display to the tablet
PC while keeping the rest of the components inside the device exactly
the same.
The current model of the iPad mini has a screen resolution of 1024 x
768, but if Apple adds a Retina Display this will increase up to 2,048 x
1,536, and it is being claimed that the cost of the entry level iPad
mini is about $188, but with the new display this will increase to $200.
It currently has a screen size of 7.9-inches that means it is
compatible with the applications that are already available, and the
entry level 16GB model is priced at £269/$329, which may increase if
Apple decides to pass these higher production costs on.
This may not happen though as the company has kept pricing for new
models the same as older versions in the past, and the sector is seeing
increasing competition with both Acer and Samsung poised to release 8-inch tablets. There are also rumours that Google and Asus are working on a new HD Nexus 7 for release later this year.
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