When Apple decided to change their iPad range twice last year they met with a lot of mixed responses. Some welcomed this decision but many were annoyed that the iPad 4 was introduced just seven months after the iPad 3. With the iPad 4 we also saw the introduction of the iPad mini and again the general response to this was mixed with many people pointing out that the lack of retina display and the high cost were flaws.
A new report suggests that Apple plans to bring out another upgrade as early as March this year. A new iPad and a new iPad mini with retina display is expected. Normally we find that the analysts tend to be on target with the predictions and forecasts in the initial stages of the year and so far in 2013 we have seen a number of these. Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets is said to have been in talks with industry sources and claims that the fifth generation iPad and a second generation iPad mini will be released in March. This news that new devices are to arrive just 20 weeks after the initial launch is likely to meet with a lot of anger from those who have already purchased the devices.
From a technical point of view, the decision to remove a lot of bulk from the iPad should be met favorably by consumers. When it comes to the iPad mini there is talk of upgraded components including an upgraded processor but in his report, White makes no mention of retina display.
As with all reports and rumors, we do have to wait for the official word from Apple before we know for certain what is going to happen. Will you be happy with another iPad release from Apple so soon or are you one of the many who will be outraged?
