WSJ: iPad Mini mass production has begun, launch within weeks:
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The Wall St. Journal is
adding its voice to claims that the
iPad Mini is being mass produced en route to a
launch later this month.
Apple Inc.’s Asian component suppliers have started mass production of a new tablet computer smaller than the current iPad, people with knowledge of the situation said, as the Silicon Valley company tries to stay competitive against rivals such as Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.that are offering smaller, less-expensive alternatives to the iPad.
The report says that LG and AU optronics are making the 1024×768 7.85-inch display and began production of that last month. More
Mini parts including shells have appeared recently which could indicate finalized parts are in production. The biggest mystery that remains is price with some speculating that it could be offered as low as $199 in the US while more conservative estimates point to a $299 price point for the low end model.
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