iPad 3 Event in March, An 'Unusual' Apple Event in February?

MacRumors · Feb 2, 2012

Japanese blog Mac Otakara has posted a follow-up to their previous claim of a February iPad 3 media event.

The original report had claimed that Apple would hold an iPad 3 media event in February with product launch in March. We had expressed some doubts about the long lead time between event and launch. Mac Otakara has had a mixed track record in the past, but has had enough hits that they continue to warrant attention.

The site is now reporting that while there will be an event in February, that it would be a "strange" (or unusual) event rather than the usual product announcement event:

I reported that Apple was going to hold Special Event in early February according to Asian supplier and source from united states, but this report told a half-side of truth. Apple will hold "Strange" event at February instead of Special Event.

Meanwhile, they now report that the iPad 3 announcement and launch will both take places in March.

AppleInsider contacted the author for clarification but was only told that the February event would not be a product event.

Article Link: iPad 3 Event in March, An 'Unusual' Apple Event in February?

arn · Feb 2, 2012

fwiw, steve jobs' birthday is in February. (Feb 24th).

arn

jamswirl · Feb 2, 2012

Hopefully it happens soon! Counting down but don't know when to...

alex00100 · Feb 2, 2012

dont you, news publishers, sleep at night?

Mr. Chewbacca · Feb 2, 2012

I can't wait! I can finally have an extra iPad for my gf to use rather than take mine

arn · Feb 2, 2012

http://twitter.com/#!/Dmitri46/status/165014362422116352

apparently, a better translation is "unusual" or "out of the ordinary" rather than strange.

arn

ombrenelcielo · Feb 2, 2012

Feb event will be discontinuation of Pro lines, ditching Macbook Pros and Mac Pros, and switch to only Macbook naming convention.

The Macbook Air will be renamed "Macbook" and it will be offered 11-13-15-17 inches flavor with soldered ram (2/4 standard, up to 16gb BTO) and ssd as only options.

iPod Classic ditched, iPod renamed as iPod mini, iPod Touch to "iPod".

iMac will remain the same.

jayhawk11 · Feb 2, 2012

I hate the fact that Macotakara has been right just enough times to not be completely dismissed. They're garbage.

Icaras · Feb 2, 2012

ombrenelcielo said:
Feb event will be discontinuation of Pro lines, ditching Macbook Pros and Mac Pros, and switch to only Macbook naming convention.

The Macbook Air will be renamed "Macbook" and it will be offered 11-13-15-17 inches flavor with soldered ram (2/4 standard, up to 16gb BTO) and ssd as only options.

iPod Classic ditched, iPod renamed as iPod mini, iPod Touch to "iPod".

iMac will remain the same.

Awesome. Who needs Macrumors.com?

Snips · Feb 2, 2012

iOS6 event must be due in this timeframe?

kalsta · Feb 2, 2012

arn said:
http://twitter.com/#!/Dmitri46/status/165014362422116352

apparently, a better translation is "unusual" or "out of the ordinary" rather than strange.

arn

I would have left it as 'strange event'. That sounded far more intriguing.

Gatorman · Feb 2, 2012

Strange?.........Strange?.....What...are they going to launch their own line of top-of-the-line "magical" fruit pies?

That would be strange.

swingerofbirch · Feb 2, 2012

I bet that Apple will give a presentation on their suppliers' working conditions. Apple came out with its Greener Apple letter after Greenpeace's criticism. I could see them doing something similar.

dustinmagic · Feb 2, 2012

Mark your calendars

There will be an interesting Apple announcement on February 13...

Lone Deranger · Feb 2, 2012

iPad socks? XXL size.

fishmoose · Feb 2, 2012

Lone Deranger said:
iPad socks? XXL size.

Honestly, I would buy that. Would be great to protect the back of the iPad when you have it on the table while not using it.

kalsta · Feb 2, 2012

fishmoose said:
Honestly, I would buy that. Would be great to protect the back of the iPad when you have it on the table while not using it.

We have something that looks a bit like this

Ours isn't even made for the iPad specifically, so it's a tad longer than the iPad but still works great. It couldn't be a simpler case for protecting all sides from scratches when unusedquick to get in and out just by stretching the top bit up, no fiddling with zippers or anything else.

Jiz · Feb 2, 2012

Guess:
1. Apple will split stock and pay dividends.
2. Apple bought Microsoft.
3. Apple hires WOZ as CEO/presenter.

-alexander- · Feb 2, 2012

kalsta said:
I would have left it as 'strange event'. That sounded far more intriguing.

Image

Sorry to be off-topic, but does anybody happen to know the name and the photographer of this photo? Really need this one for my flat...

Thanks!

Phormic · Feb 2, 2012

Strange event?

Live from the Moscone Centre, Phil Schiller sings Sinatra!

jacob11 · Feb 2, 2012

I am eagerly waiting for the event.

gplr · Feb 2, 2012

-alexander- said:
Sorry to be off-topic, but does anybody happen to know the name and the photographer of this photo? Really need this one for my flat...

Thanks!

Do a google-image search with upload of that image (little cam icon) to get a hint.

carmenodie · Feb 2, 2012

My list of new toys for 2012:

1)PSP Vita
2)Ipad 3
3)Iphone 5
Oh and New Balance offers custom color wear for their classic 993! Awesome.

Northgrove · Feb 2, 2012

It'll be an Apple Booze Party! I can feel it! Damn, I should become an analyst.

siritalks · Feb 2, 2012

Could the strange event have something to do with TVs? Hmmmmm.

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