There’s lots of iPad 5 rumors–the principal one, which appears to be getting closer to reality, is that Apple will officially announce the next generation iPad at an Oct. 22 launch event.
Apple typically launches new products on a Tuesday, and puts them up for sale the next Friday, according to the Daily Mail.
Barclays sent out an investor note about the iPad on Tuesday, speculating about what it will have to offer.
The note, obtained by CNet, claims that a 13-inch model would have the company looking to replace laptops.
The bigger iPad would cost between $600 and $800 and have more RAM than current iPad models because of a new 64-bit architecture.
“The whole iOS app ecosystem, extra-long battery life, ultraportability and user familiarity could be more compelling than a Mac if Apple made a true effort,” Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes wrote in the note. “And we believe a larger screened iPad would be a much better PC replacement than current tablets, including the Surface, and really be able to take on higher end tasks and start another wave of notebook cannibalization.”
“Even though the products are still positioned at the high end of the market, both the Mac and iPads have really lost their growth profile to smartphones. We believe a convertible strategy could change that dynamic by attracting more of the consumer wallet again.”
