With the iPad Mini finally on the market, one of Apple's biggest concerns is the cannibalization impact on the sales of larger iPads (4th generation iPad & iPad 2). Most analysts have estimated that cannibalization would fall in the 15-20% range, i.e. 15-20% of iPad Mini sales would be at the expense of larger iPads. Let's take a look at how realistic these estimates are.

Regular readers already know that I don't have very high hopes for Windows 8 or the PC industry as a whole. On the eve of the Windows 8 launch, let's take a look at some pre-launch metrics to gauge the market's likely response.

After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled their worst kept secret, the 7.9" iPad Mini. Apple will launch their answer to the Nexus 7 at a starting price of $329 for the 16GB WiFi model (our price estimate was pretty close, although 8GB storage assumption was off). Apple also announced a 4th generation iPad with an upgraded A6X processor, to replace the existing 3rd generation model.

Nokia just announced their Q3 results and as expected, the quarter was a complete train wreck. The results showed that Nokia shipped just 2.9 million Lumia smartphones in the quarter. While the revenue & EPS narrowly beat analyst estimates, Nokia reported its sixth consecutive quarterly loss and continued to burn cash. Let's take a look at a few metrics to judge the performance of Nokia's Windows Phone strategy.

Looks like our estimate of the Surface RT's price was right on the money. Microsoft just revealed that the Surface RT would retail starting at $499 without the keyboard cover. The keyboard attachment, which Microsoft has been marketing heavily, costs an additional $119-$129. Let's take a brief look at the market challenges facing the Surface RT.

Digitimes and CNET have reported that Google is working to expand its lineup of Nexus tablets. The rumors state that Google plans to launch a high-end 10-inch model and a low-end model priced at $99, in the first half of 2013. Google is said to be partnering with Samsung for the 10-inch tablet, while the OEM partner for the $99 device is still unknown as Asus denied any involvement. While further details are scarce, let's take a deeper look at these rumors.

Microsoft has been very tight-lipped about the price of its Microsoft Surface range of tablets. With a launch set for later this month, speculation has intensified, with some sources stating a price less than $399 for the RT version. As we did for the rumored iPad Mini, let's get to a more educated estimate of the BOM cost and pricing for the Surface RT & Pro.

Reports from numerous sources, including Reuters, BGR & China Times, have stated that Microsoft is developing their own "Surface" branded Windows Phone 8 smartphone, aiming for a H1 2013 launch. This move would have major implications for Nokia, which is Microsoft's closest partner in the smartphone space.

After the controversy surrounding the PureView camera on the Lumia 920, Nokia is back with another blunder. Nokia recently revealed the Lumia 920's pricing in Europe, based on which Nokia may have another dud on its hands. The pricing decision may also have played a part in the uncertainty surrounding carrier partnerships for the Lumia 920 launch, which sent the stock price crashing recently.