How many units of the iPad mini will be sold from its launch in Q4 2012 through the end of Q1 2013?
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Tablet sales in the past
Sales for different tablet models (mid-october 2012):
| Manufacturer | Units sold | Release date (# of quarters) | Avg. units per quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple's iPad (9,7 in.) | 84 Mio | April 2010 (11) | 7.6 |
| Amazons's Kindle | 7 Mio. | Sep 2011 (5) | 1.4 |
| Barnes and Noble's Nook | 5 Mio | Nov 2011 (5) | 1.0 |
| Google's & Asus Nexus7 | 3 Mio (est.) | July 2012 (2) | 1.5 |
Source: Forrester (New York Times: How Are 7-Inch Tablets Doing)
iPad mini reports
The official Apple announcement regarding opening weekend sales of both, the iPad mini and the fourth-generation iPad, topped 3 million, but did not break out the mini numbers.