It’s a fairly safe bet that Apple will release a smaller version of the iPad at some point. A number of credible sources (such as Bloomberg, The New York Times,The Wall Street Journal, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo) have all reported on Apple’s plans for such a device – and the recently revealed fact that Steve Jobs wasn’t against the idea removes one of the main arguments against Apple releasing a smaller iPad.
The most common rumor claims that Apple is in fact planning a 7.85-inch version of the iPad this fall – but how would such a device actually compare visually and physically with its larger brother? Gizmodo teamed up with Nickolay Lamm to help us get a better idea, as pictured above.
The renders take all of the current rumors into consideration, including the rear camera and smaller dock connector, and provide a good idea of what to expect. For even more insight, and a link to a printable paper model to get an idea of how it would feel in your hands, head on over to our earlier comparison post.