Apple Will Launch iPad Mini in October 23

CALIFORNIA - Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a smaller iPad and cheaper for 23 October.

Reporting from the Associated Press, site Bloomberg News, Reuters and AllThingsD blog reported that based on information from unnamed sources close to the plan.

Apple itself has not revealed any thing about the iPad in a smaller version. But since a few months ago, some observers have assumed the iPad mini will be available before the holiday season.

Mini iPad screen size is predicted to have a 9.7 inch and a half of that used on the iPad today. Analysts predict that the handheld device will be priced at USD299 price range.

If the iPad mini actually materialize, Apple may be paving the way for rival tablet made Amazon. Amazon's Kindle Fire has made ​​measuring half of the iPad and sold at prices ranging from USD199.

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