Partners in Apple’s iPad supply chain have started delivering samples of 7.85-inch iPads for verification, with volume production likely to begin in the third quarter of 2012 at the earliest, reports “DigiTiimes” (http://macte.ch/eLJP8), quoting unnamed industry sources.
The article says the 7.85-inch iPad is apparently “to take on Amazon’s US$199 7-inch Kindle Fire as well as a comparable model from Barnes & Noble.” Expect the “iPad mini” to sell for US$249-$299.