MacRumors reports on a new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today that details his estimates of the products Apple will launch this fall. He sees major new entries in all of their product lines. Kuo's past reports have by all accounts been very accurate and the specificity of his current predictions indicate "access to accurate supply chain details," according to a commentator on MacRumors. All such rumors are, of course, rumors, but Kuo seems particularly aware of what is going on with the panel manufacturers.
First off, in September, the report says there will be all-new iPod touch and iPod nano models as well as the much anticipated new iPhone AND iPad mini models. Although Kuo forecasts it to be initially in short supply, he expects Apple to add a 13" model to their stunning Retina MacBook Pro line in September, as well.
In late September or early October, Kuo sees an updated 10" iPad and new Ivy Bridge-based iMacs, in both the 21.5" and 27" sizes.
Given all of the excitement over the next iPhone and the possibility of an iPad Mini, it would be great news for Apple to bolster those products with such a robust roster of hardware in the fall. Buoyed by their recent wide ranging UI patent victory, they are in a strong position to defend their turf.
On the other hand, could this be too much of a good thing?
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