Starting prices are said to range between $249 and $299 USD

Oct 17, 2012 15:57 GMT  ·  By

Shortly after Apple officially confirmed the launch event for the hotly-anticipated iPad mini is slated for October 23, rumors on the device’s availability have started to heat up.

The folks over at 9to5Mac claim they have been hearing rumors that Apple plans to make the iPad mini available on the market on November 2.

So far, none of these rumors has been confirmed but the release date seems to be set in line with Apple’s marketing policy. The company is known for launching new products on the market one week after they were unveiled.

As for the prices, according to the latest hearsay, the iPad mini starting price should be either $249 USD (190 EUR) or $299 USD (230 EUR), though these numbers have yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned for more updates on the matter.