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Saturday, October 27, 2012 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   Tom LaSusa     So let's see, what is there to talk about this weekend... Well a big hurricane is coming up the Northeast corridor, threatening to knock down all of my awesome Halloween front yard display. That's a downer. Oh yeah, and Apple thinks people are going to shell out $330 for an iPad mini. What the heck is Apple thinking? Their direct competitors (Kindle Fire and Nexus) are $130-200 cheaper. They're going to end up with a warehouse full of these things, right? Reader 'Texacutioner' disagrees: "They priced it perfectly in an attempt to balance supply and demand for the holiday season while preserving their amazing profit margins. It will be the most sought after gift for Christmas." Reader 'Harry Devli'n is apparently a psychic: "Very good move on pricing. You don't want to set a price that leaves money on the table. I predicted $329 months ago." 'Mike' however remains skeptical: "There were plenty of gasps when the price was announced and the silence from the people at the conference was comical." I guess we'll see come this holiday season, provided we haven't all been blown away by Sandy (or the impending Mayan Doomsday). What do you think? Was Apple spot on with their pricing? Are they off the mark? Share your thoughts! Tom LaSusa Community Manager InformationWeek.com QUOTE OF THE DAY "Into each life some rain must fall." -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By dlevi481: "Fool me once (98, NT) shame on you; fool me twice (Vista) shame on me; fool me thrice (Win8)...lock me up!" In reply to: "XP To Windows 8? Why It's Best To Wait" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply       DOWNLOAD INFORMATIONWEEK GOVERNMENT'S DIGITAL ISSUE Most IT teams monitor website performance. It's time to extend that vigilance to all critical applications. Also in the new, all-digital issue of InformationWeek: While Oracle and SAP wage a war of words, they're ignoring the wishes of customers like Procter & Gamble. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     MOST POPULAR THIS WEEK Windows 8 Review: All About Touch Microsoft's new OS offers the option of using a mouse and keyboard. But for most applications, it will have you touching, tapping and swiping. iPad Mini: The Great Price Debate The entry-level iPad Mini costs $329, which raised some eyebrows. Here's why analysts say the iPad Mini is priced right--and will steal sales from $199 Android tablets. Windows 8 App Developer Says Process Stinks After 10 months of work, including winning a Microsoft app contest, developer says he's still unable to get the app past the Windows Store approval process. iPad Mini Display: Not Good Enough? The iPad Mini's display has fewer pixels than many of its rivals. But there's more to consider when judging display quality. Apple iPad Mini Vs. iPad 4: Which To Buy Apple stunned by announcing a fourth-generation Retina Display iPad along with the iPad Mini. No mere refresh, the iPad 4 sports significantly improved specs. MORE NEWS   EYE CANDY: IMAGE GALLERIES Windows' Worst Mistakes: From Clippy To Vista Microsoft Windows has hit more than a few bumps in its 27-year history. As Windows 8 launches, let's review some of the low points.  View Now ALSO SEE • iPad Mini Tablet: Visual Tour • Who Is Hacking U.S. Banks? 8 Facts MORE SLIDESHOWS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS Cyber Attacks: Are You Really Safe? Are you ready for the coming Cyber War? Attacks against financial institutions and other critical commercial institutions are just the beginning. Join us for the informative session to learn what advanced evasion techniques (AETs) are, how they differ from standard attacks and how to stay under their radar. It happens Tuesday, October 30, 2012   This e-mail was sent to sojo.blo@gmail.com InformationWeek: The Week In Review -- Published By InformationWeek 600 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or unsubscribe, click here. Thoughts about this newsletter? Give us feedback. Keep This Newsletter Out Of Your SPAM Folder Don't let future editions of InformationWeek: The Week In Review go missing. Take a moment to add the newsletter's address to your anti-spam white list: email@techwebnewsletters.com If you're not sure how to do that, ask your administrator or ISP. Or check your anti-spam utility's documentation. We take your privacy very seriously. Please review our Privacy Statement. © 2012  |  United Business Media LLC  |   Privacy Statement  |  Terms Of Service  |  Contact Us