Side by Side Photos of iPad 2 and iPad 3 Casing Shows Gradual Taper and Slightly More Thickness

MacRumors · Feb 20, 2012, 08:58 PM

MICGadget posts a roundup of circulating iPad 3 rumors, and also includes a few better side-by-side shots of what is believed to be the new iPad 3 back enclosure and the iPad 2 one.

Seen on top of each other, the iPad 3 does appear to have a more gradual taper to the edges than the iPad 2. The difference in size, however, is said to be minimal but seems exaggerated in this shot above due to the staggered positioning of the casings. The next shot shows that the difference in thickness is only 1-1.5mm, with the iPad 3 enclosure being slightly thicker than the iPad 2.

MICGadget also confirms that the iPad 3 camera lens hole is "noticeably larger", suggesting that there has been some improvement in the camera quality, though they seem to question whether or not it will make it all the way to 8 Megapixels as claimed by one publication.

These same iPad 3 enclosures have been seen in the hands of many sites now. It's not uncommon for parts and enclosures to leak out of Apple's supply chain as production of new products ramp up. The iPad 3 is believed to be in manufacturing at this time with an expected announcement date on March 7th.

Article Link: Side by Side Photos of iPad 2 and iPad 3 Casing Shows Gradual Taper and Slightly More Thickness

ImperialX · Feb 20, 2012, 08:59 PM

I don't care about whether or not it's thicker than an iPad 2. The important thing is whether it's substantially heavier.

troop231 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:01 PM

I think I speak for everyone here, release the damn thing already Apple!

or at least sell us a KIT!!

ECUpirate44 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:04 PM

Much better than the pic posted the other day. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the real thing.

miamialley · Feb 20, 2012, 09:05 PM

I was worried hearing the 3 would be thicker than the 2, but if the 2nd photo is any indication, I'm okay with the casing. I don't know what to make of that first picture.

arn · Feb 20, 2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamialley

I was worried hearing the 3 would be thicker than the 2, but if the 2nd photo is any indication, I'm okay with the casing. I don't know what to make of that first picture.

they are staggered, which makes it look weird.

arn

HishamAkhtar · Feb 20, 2012, 09:10 PM

How has Apple not killed off everyone involved in the theft of the casing yet? Clearly things have changed since Jobs' passed away...

MultiMediaWill · Feb 20, 2012, 09:12 PM

If thicker not buying. Nuff said

arn · Feb 20, 2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HishamAkhtar

How has Apple not killed off everyone involved in the theft of the casing yet? Clearly things have changed since Jobs' passed away...

I guess cause millions of these things are rolling off assembly lines in China. Hard to keep track of every one.

And it's not a new phenomenon.

arn

bb426 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:14 PM

Thanks Arn for the better pic. You should put that on the story... looks much better.

iPad 3 = My first iPad. Can't wait two more weeks!!!!

gadget123 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:14 PM

Oh no it's bigger.

dagamer34 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:14 PM

With so many leaks, I wonder if you aren't going to be able to just assemble your own iPad 3.

newdeal · Feb 20, 2012, 09:14 PM

My bet is the change in taper was done to correct the one flaw that I immediately noticed while in line on launch day of the iPad 2. The smart cover doesn't stick when folded around the back. To get it to stick they needed to add a magnet to hold it open without setting off the hall effect sensor. Oh and also it will make it feel thinner in the hand even though it's thicker than the iPad 2

macse30 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:15 PM

Meh. Backside does nothing for me. Full frontal please.

adamfilip · Feb 20, 2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImperialX

I don't care about whether or not it's thicker than an iPad 2. The important thing is whether it's substantially heavier.

I dont care if its substantially heavier. The important thing is whether it will play flash content

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MultiMediaWill

If thicker not buying. Nuff said

Dhaobin · Feb 20, 2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macse30

Meh. Backside does nothing for me. Full frontal please.

That's what she said!!! ZING

Buildbright · Feb 20, 2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamfilip

I dont care if its substantially heavier. The important thing is whether it will play flash content

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Flash? This isnt a thread from 2010. I thought we got rid of you? lol
(I am just joking)

gadget123 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:21 PM

Actually looks worse than the first iPad thicker but still the curve design?

Horrible

adamfilip · Feb 20, 2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buildbright

Flash? This isnt a thread from 2010. I thought we got rid of you? lol
(I am just joking)

lol.. nice try.. ok fine.. who cares about flash.. what i really want is wireless tethering for my Canon SLR without jailbreaking and a CF card adapter would be great too. Live view!?

lbjsong · Feb 20, 2012, 09:23 PM

love the rumours that keep popping out everyday.
Thank You Arn.

Credit Card Pulled out and put under the monitor

C00rDiNaT0r · Feb 20, 2012, 09:24 PM

I wonder what made it marginally thicker, the camera (more pixels?), bigger battery (for certain new, slightly more power-hungry components), or new screen (is it thicker than the iPad2's)? Or some combination of the 3? Too many questions at once??

kobyh15 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:27 PM

I think if it is a little lighter than the iPad 2 (even just a couple grams or so) then it is a big win. I kind of like the more tapered edge even though it is a blatant ruse by Apple to keep it from "looking" thicker than the iPad 2. Clever though. I think it will fit better in the hand than the 2.

gadget123 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C00rDiNaT0r

I wonder what made it marginally thicker, the camera (more pixels?), bigger battery (for certain new, slightly more power-hungry components), or new screen (is it thicker than the iPad2's)? Or some combination of the 3? Too many questions at once??

If the rumours are true then the screen made it bigger and maybe battery.

But that above picture why does the iPad 3 not have a speaker has it moved?

I'm not sure this one is real as the last leaked imagine shows an iPad 3 looking more silver. This one looks like the iPad 1 material.

troop231 · Feb 20, 2012, 09:29 PM

Not sure if this helps show the radius more (sorry for crappy job):

Wayfarer · Feb 20, 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macse30

Meh. Backside does nothing for me. Full frontal please.

I disagree. Frontside does nothing for me. I'm more of a derrière man.

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MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Side by Side Photos of iPad 2 and iPad 3 Casing Shows Gradual Taper and Slightly More Thickness MICGadget posts a roundup of circulating iPad 3 rumors, and also includes a few better side-by-side shots of what is believed to be the new iPad 3 back enclosure and the iPad 2 one. Seen on top of each other, the iPad 3 does appear to have a more gradual taper to the edges than the iPad 2. The difference in size, however, is said to be minimal but seems exaggerated in this shot above due to the staggered positioning of the casings. The next shot shows that the difference in thickness is only 1-1.5mm, with the iPad 3 enclosure being slightly thicker than the iPad 2. MICGadget also confirms that the iPad 3 camera lens hole is "noticeably larger", suggesting that there has been some improvement in the camera quality, though they seem to question whether or not it will make it all the way to 8 Megapixels as claimed by one publication. These same iPad 3 enclosures have been seen in the hands of many sites now. It's not uncommon for parts and enclosures to leak out of Apple's supply chain as production of new products ramp up. The iPad 3 is believed to be in manufacturing at this time with an expected announcement date on March 7th. Article Link: Side by Side Photos of iPad 2 and iPad 3 Casing Shows Gradual Taper and Slightly More Thickness
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newdeal macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2009	.... My bet is the change in taper was done to correct the one flaw that I immediately noticed while in line on launch day of the iPad 2. The smart cover doesn't stick when folded around the back. To get it to stick they needed to add a magnet to hold it open without setting off the hall effect sensor. Oh and also it will make it feel thinner in the hand even though it's thicker than the iPad 2
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Feb 20, 2012, 09:15 PM	#14
macse30 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2009	Meh. Backside does nothing for me. Full frontal please.
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Feb 20, 2012, 09:21 PM	#18
gadget123 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United Kingdom	Actually looks worse than the first iPad thicker but still the curve design? Horrible
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lbjsong macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	yes! love the rumours that keep popping out everyday. Thank You Arn. Credit Card Pulled out and put under the monitor
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Feb 20, 2012, 09:24 PM	#21
C00rDiNaT0r macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2006	I wonder what made it marginally thicker, the camera (more pixels?), bigger battery (for certain new, slightly more power-hungry components), or new screen (is it thicker than the iPad2's)? Or some combination of the 3? Too many questions at once??
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kobyh15 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2011	I think if it is a little lighter than the iPad 2 (even just a couple grams or so) then it is a big win. I kind of like the more tapered edge even though it is a blatant ruse by Apple to keep it from "looking" thicker than the iPad 2. Clever though. I think it will fit better in the hand than the 2.
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