Hmmm, hard to say about that one. Perhaps it's a move to counter the up-scaling of eReaders?
I rooted a Simple Touch, and while not the best platform, it does add value.
7 inch tablets are great. love my $100 tablet. My 84 year old dad loves his 7” tab as he found a 10” ipad too heavy.
Apple will sell a load of ipad minis to those who must have apple stuff.
-sent from my 7” coby 7042