Apple iPad mini commercial: Christmas sale booster?

Apple released a new iPad mini commercial on showing off the FaceTime option. Is this a last ditch effort to get a few more Christmas sales in? It sure does appear that is what Apple is trying to do. The new TV commercial was released on Dec. 21 according to PadGadget.

Apple's 30 second video appears to show the need for the iPad or iPad mini in order to keep in touch with family and friend over the Christmas holiday. Apple is known for releasing last minute commercials in order to boost sales. The iPad and iPad mini has been on the top of most Christmas lists this year according to a Nielsen study.


Apple iPad mini commercial: Christmas sale booster?
The video features a little girl who is using FaceTime to talk to her Grandfather while singing "I'll Be Home For Christmas" on the ukelele. The iPad mini is featured side by side in the commercial.

So, will the last minute commercial from Apple have customers rushing to the stores to buy the iPad or iPad mini as a las minute Christmas gift? Apple will find out soon enough.

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