An 8GB iPad coming alongside the iPad 3 ?

With the Apple iPad 3 event set for  March 7th, the speculations of what to expect continue. The latest rumor reports that Apple is expected to roll out an 8GB version of the iPad 2 alongside the iPad 3.

This move is said to directly aimed at the Amazon Kindle Fire and hopes to offer the 8GB tablet at a competitive price.

While the iPad still dominates tablet sales, The Kindle Fire has attracted quite a few customers with it's attractive price tag.

The expected Retina display on the iPad 3  will only ensure the new iPad maintains it's premium price tag, Apple  needs to think about the customers who are looking for a cheaper product, allowing companies to dominate the 7 inch tablet market would eventually see Apple's dominant position as the tablet market leader threatened.

However there is still the rumored 7 inch iPad which may also make an appearance. If the rumors of the 8GB iPad 2 are true, I would probably expect to see it in the form of a 7 inch tablet.


source - DigiTimes