How can they use Mini tech for the iPad 5 ?
The mini does not have retina but the iPad will.
It does not make sense unless they plan on putting out a new cheaper version with a non retina display and stop selling the iPad 2.
Like the Non retina iPad 5 will use the GF2 touch panel technology.
And the upscale Retina iPad5 will have the new IGZO screens.
They are scaling the display tech for the iPad 5. Agreed Retina display would require modifications, but what they are engaging is using a film-based touch panel, which should reduce the layers of glass. The other changes similar to ipad mini can be incorporated. Using retina display, bigger battery and more advanced tech is the reason why ipad 5 will measure around 7.5-8.0mm, compared to the 7.2mm of the mini.
Adding to that, that is also the reason why there is so much back & fro rumours about the mini going retina, because Apple would have been contemplating ( if not already decided as production is looming) how to fit the retina without increasing the 7.2mm (which is alot more difficult).
The more I am reading and understanding things across forums and rumours, the more its becoming clear that we won't be seeing the same kind of IGZO screens we wanted, being introduced in the ipad 5, although Sharp will be manufacturing screens for the device.
There is no possible way they are going to introduce and ipad 5 without retina, it doesnt make business sense, and even production wise, it will be unnecessary.
Unfortunately or fortunately, ipad 5 is picking up the GF2 tech. whether screens will incorporate high-end energy saving variant of IGZO is the only doubt, which I guess is becoming clear now. No!