iPad 4 Announcement Angers 45 Percent of Consumers
Third-generation iPad released just seven months ago.
Recently, Apple surprisingly announced the fourth-generation iPad just seven months after its predecessor released during March. The unveiling of the tablet, expectantly, hasn't gone down too well with consumers.
According to a study conducted by Toluna QuickSurveys of 2,000 iPad owners, 45 percent of participants were disgruntled by the iPad 4's announcement due to the iPad 3 launch several months ago.
As pre-orders have shown for the iPad Mini (pre-order demand for iPad 4 wasn't as near as high), the revised tablet is receiving a more positive reception. 14 percent of respondents said that they will definitely buy the tablet, while 32 percent stated they will probably purchase the iPad Mini.
Subsequently, 46 percent of respondents are interested in purchasing an iPad Mini, with 21 percent saying they have plans to buy one as a gift.
The iPad Mini and the iPad 4, which Apple is said to be upgrading early next year, will release this Friday.

As it stands, Apple is finally seeing the down side of its enviable customer base of loyal, price-insensitive early adopters.
As it stands, Apple is finally seeing the down side of its enviable customer base of loyal, price-insensitive early adopters.
Maybe I'm the moron in this whole equasion....
Or maybe I just feel bad about ripping other people off so much that I work hard so I can live with myself better?
Then again, I have no debt; I probably AM richer than most iSheep
You're probably more richer than 90% of all Windows users.
You do realize this article doesn't put Apple in a favorable light right? Did you even read the article or just assume since it was about Apple it had to be something praising them because the latter seems more plausible based on your idiotic comment.
You iHaters are as bad and as hypocritical as the iSheep. Like it or not, Apple is a huge player in the tech world. They are one of the most valuable companies in the world and their products are loved by millions. That makes them relevant tech news. Tom's would not be a relevant tech site if they ignored Apple.
is apple seriously that worried about the msft surface that they couldn't just wait a few more months and release the ipad4 with the upgrades?
The iBrats should be grateful that Apple products carry highest resale value than any electronics out there.
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apple
I think Apple still remembers what MS and it's ways did to them long ago and are worried about a repeat performance
Big difference, it never is from the same company. Apple is one company, the best android phones are made by many companies at different times.