You'll laugh at that, but VIA Technologies, through the mouths of
Businessweek.com, promised $ 100 equivalent iPad before the end of this year.
Vice President of Marketing at Via Richard Brown said that at least five “pills” are being developed at a price ranging from $ 100 to $ 150. All models are based on ARM processors and are managed by Google Android OS.
In connection with this statement, journalists of the publication remind that the cheapest iPad sells for $ 499, and according to IDC forecasts, in 2010, more than 7.5 million tablets with a screen diagonal of up to 12 inches will be sold worldwide. In 2014, the number of sold "pills" will reach 46 million units.
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However, I personally think that even if VIA simultaneously presents five devices with a price of up to $ 150, this will not affect the sales of the iPad much. Budget smartphones do not interfere with iPhone sales, after all.