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Adding to rumors of a smaller iPad from Apple, an unnamed Samsungofficial allegedly told an Korean publication that the companyplans to release a 7.85-inch tablet later this year. The detail was included in a recent report from Korea Times , as highlighted on Tuesday by SlashGear . Citing an anonymous Samsung source, it was said that Apple isexpected to buy about $11 billion in total components for a rangeof devices, including a smaller iPad. The current contract between Samsung and Apple is said to be forabout $9.7 billion in parts. But that contract is expected to growto about $11 billion as Apple secures display panels, flashstorage, chips and more. Apple bought an estimated $7.8 billion in parts from Samsung in 2011, making Apple the single largestcustomer of Samsung. In addition to supplying components, Samsungalso builds its own devices that compete with companies like Applein the smartphone, PC, media player and tablet markets. The source quoted in the original report claims that the smalleriPad will "probably" have a 7.85-inch screen. That's the same sizethat has been referenced in numerous other reports. The Wall Street Journal reported in February that Apple was working with its overseas suppliers to test a newiPad model with a smaller form factor of around 8 inches. However,it was cautioned that Apple works with suppliers to test newdesigns regularly, but such devices do not always see the light ofday. Since the Journal chimed in, reports claiming Apple is at work on a smaller iPadmodel have picked up considerable steam. This month alone it hasbeen claimed that Apple has inked a deal with AU Optronics for displays for the device, while production is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2012. And on Monday, another rumor from the Far East claimed that Apple will utilize a "slim bezel display" for its 7.85-inch iPad, with screensexpected to be supplied by LG Display and AU Optronics. The new,smaller iPad is rumored to be targeted toward the sub-$300 market,priced at either $249 or $299 to more directly compete with the$199 Amazon Kindle Fire. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as China Electric Food Chopper , Pineapple Peeler Corer Slicer, and more. For more , please visit Stainless Steel Pepper Mill today!
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