First Photos of the iPad 5 Rear Shell Show a Significantly Smaller Enclosure - Page 6

rtr1985 · Jan 28, 2013, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget123

People have already made a full size mock up though.

I mean do you think Apple is going to release ipad 5 as heavy and the same design as the last few?

It's 99% certain almost ipad will look like this. Real or fake it won't be long until Apple announce one and we can all buy it. My prediction is March. We seen Iphone 5 parts a few months before launch. October will be all about Iphone.

iPhone 5 leaks started 5 months before launch

New iPhone chip ---> new iPad chip

For example:
iPhone 5 A6 ----> ipad 4 A6X

Koodauw · Jan 28, 2013, 09:38 PM

Any one else think the iPad 2 was the best? Its not heavy like the 3rd and 4th gens, and just feels perfect in your hand. The side bezel is the perfect width for my thumb. Maybe its just me.

SONiC5 · Jan 28, 2013, 09:40 PM

Nice, I love the look and smaller size.

I'm not really a fan of the current design. I find the 1st Gen iPad to be more aesthetically pleasing, although this leak has the 1st Gen beat.

tekstud · Jan 28, 2013, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koodauw

Any one else think the iPad 2 was the best? Its not heavy like the 3rd and 4th gens, and just feels perfect in your hand. The side bezel is the perfect width for my thumb. Maybe its just me.

With the exception of its camera, I would say yes.

rtr1985 · Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM

Honestly, if you think an iPad is heavy, you need to lift some weights and eat some protein.

travisbrowning · Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM

Looks great! I think Apple was pretty shocked at how well the mini was doing.

mrsir2009 · Jan 28, 2013, 09:54 PM

Finally getting rid of that massive bezel, aye?

iMichael! · Jan 28, 2013, 09:55 PM

Alright, wheres the iPM2 leaks?

TM WAZZA · Jan 28, 2013, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsir2009

Finally getting rid of that massive bezel, aye?

I want this in March!!

unknownapple · Jan 28, 2013, 09:57 PM

iPad 5 font looks blurred.

Steve.P.JobsFan · Jan 28, 2013, 09:58 PM

I'll stick with my 4th generation iPad, because it does everything I need it to do at blazing speed.

Oh, and IT'S PAID FOR!

3N16MA · Jan 28, 2013, 10:00 PM

This is a change I can get behind.

AutoUnion39 · Jan 28, 2013, 10:02 PM

If it's really that much smaller and maintains the 9.7inch screen, I'm in for the next-gen iPad. I've been tempted by the Mini by its thin bezels and such, but have been reluctant. The smaller 10inch looks awesome.

LeoCastillo · Jan 28, 2013, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koodauw

Any one else think the iPad 2 was the best? Its not heavy like the 3rd and 4th gens, and just feels perfect in your hand. The side bezel is the perfect width for my thumb. Maybe its just me.

For big iPads the Retina Display is truly awesome, so no, I won't go for iPad 2. If size and weight was the issue, I would say go with iPad mini. Excellent device.

Leo

iMikeT · Jan 28, 2013, 10:03 PM

Gimme gimme gimme!

I was looking forward to buying a 13" Retina MacBook Pro for a portable but I now have the difficult choice between one of these and the MacBook Pro. Damn first world problems!

currentinterest · Jan 28, 2013, 10:06 PM

If a March release, it will use A6X and we will see an update to A7X in October. The choice will be redesign in March or more powerful in October. Buy in March, have new form factor for a year; buy in October, have performance increase for a year. This will be a fair and nice upgrade cycle.

I will upgrade immediately from my iPad 3 gen if available in March. Thin and light very important to me.

scupking · Jan 28, 2013, 10:06 PM

This looks awesome!!! Can't wait to see one! I may sell my mini for one.

Karma*Police · Jan 28, 2013, 10:08 PM

This rumor makes a lot of sense and if it turns out to be true, I will be buying one... two, if the next mini isn't retina.

retroneo · Jan 28, 2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aidan5806

The only thing that I think could distinguish this as fake is the microphone hole on the back of the cellular antenna, instead of on the top like every other iPad to date.

The new beamforming microphone setup they are rolling out on iOS devices and Macs requires at least two microphones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by currentinterest

If a March release, it will use A6X and we will see an update to A7X in October.

There is also the likelihood of a 28nm die shrink of the A6X. The 28nm A6X could also be multi-sourced from Samsung as well as another fab.

mavis · Jan 28, 2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam044

Why would apple stay with the same style of paint job like on the iPhone that has received so many complaints of chipping and silver showing through?

Maybe because it's not as big an issue as some might have you believe.

rtr1985 · Jan 28, 2013, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by currentinterest

If a March release, it will use A6X and we will see an update to A7X in October. The choice will be redesign in March or more powerful in October. Buy in March, have new form factor for a year; buy in October, have performance increase for a year. This will be a fair and nice upgrade cycle.

I will upgrade immediately from my iPad 3 gen if available in March. Thin and light very important to me.

Has Apple ever released a new iOS device iteration (besides iPods) without upgrading the chip?

That scenario will be iPad 3 and iPad 4 fiasco all over again.

osaga · Jan 28, 2013, 10:20 PM

People are surprisingly upbeat about this one... where are all the posts about lack of innovation?

Couldn't they make an ipad with no bezel? And use software or some sort of dead zone to detect thumbs?

LastName · Jan 28, 2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dkouts

Not sure about the residual masking tape.
Probably would've gone for a more industrial binding process.

Seems very un-Apple.

From the look of it, that's only on the cellular-enabled versions. Guess I'll be getting the wifi and just hope it stays together.

raptorstv · Jan 28, 2013, 10:24 PM

I want both of them NOW!

DaveN · Jan 28, 2013, 10:28 PM

I have the iPad 1 and the mini. They each serve their purpose and both are growing strong. The iPad 1 is great at home and is on the coffee table. I actually like the wider border from a practical standpoint because my shirt and fingers don't interfere with the display. It still holds a charge well and runs everything I want.

The mini is my travel ipad and I use it as a large gps machine in my vehicle when going on vacation. It is easy to hold in one hand and is ultra portable. I do find that on occasion I need to readjust my hand holding it because my thumb or shirt will interfere with the screen (either in visibility or the touch sensing).

So, IMHO, it does look like Apple will have another great iteration of their product.

Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM	#131
travisbrowning macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL	Looks great! I think Apple was pretty shocked at how well the mini was doing. __________________ 2009 Macbook White, 2.13 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HD iPhone 4, 16 GB
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:54 PM	#132
mrsir2009 macrumors 604 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wellington, New Zealand	Finally getting rid of that massive bezel, aye? __________________ How to Prevent your Mac from Overheating
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:58 PM	#136
Steve.P.JobsFan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bowling Green, OH	I'll stick with my 4th generation iPad, because it does everything I need it to do at blazing speed. Oh, and IT'S PAID FOR! __________________ iPad \| 4th Generation \| White \| 16GB iMac \| Core i5 2.7 GHz \| 12GB RAM \|Radeon 6770 (512MB VRAM) iPhone 5 (AT&T GSM/LTE) \| Black \| 16GB Apple TV \| 3rd Generation
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:02 PM	#138
AutoUnion39 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston, MA	If it's really that much smaller and maintains the 9.7inch screen, I'm in for the next-gen iPad. I've been tempted by the Mini by its thin bezels and such, but have been reluctant. The smaller 10inch looks awesome. __________________ rMBP 15 2.3 i7/16gb/256 SSD\| MacBook Air (Late 2011) 1.7 i5/4gb/128 SSD\| riPad 32gb WiFi\| TV (3rd gen)\| Airport Extreme\| iP5\|S4\|One
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:06 PM	#142
scupking macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2010	This looks awesome!!! Can't wait to see one! I may sell my mini for one. __________________ 2010 Macbook Pro 13" iPad mini (black, 16GB wifi)
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:38 PM	#127
Koodauw macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison	Any one else think the iPad 2 was the best? Its not heavy like the 3rd and 4th gens, and just feels perfect in your hand. The side bezel is the perfect width for my thumb. Maybe its just me.
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:40 PM	#128
SONiC5 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: U.S.	Nice, I love the look and smaller size. I'm not really a fan of the current design. I find the 1st Gen iPad to be more aesthetically pleasing, although this leak has the 1st Gen beat.
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:41 PM	#130
rtr1985 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	Honestly, if you think an iPad is heavy, you need to lift some weights and eat some protein.
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:55 PM	#133
iMichael! Banned Join Date: Aug 2012	Alright, wheres the iPM2 leaks?
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Jan 28, 2013, 09:57 PM	#135
unknownapple macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	iPad 5 font looks blurred.
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:00 PM	#137
3N16MA macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space	This is a change I can get behind.
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:03 PM	#140
iMikeT macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California	Gimme gimme gimme! I was looking forward to buying a 13" Retina MacBook Pro for a portable but I now have the difficult choice between one of these and the MacBook Pro. Damn first world problems!
	0

Jan 28, 2013, 10:06 PM	#141
currentinterest macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2007	If a March release, it will use A6X and we will see an update to A7X in October. The choice will be redesign in March or more powerful in October. Buy in March, have new form factor for a year; buy in October, have performance increase for a year. This will be a fair and nice upgrade cycle. I will upgrade immediately from my iPad 3 gen if available in March. Thin and light very important to me.
	1

Jan 28, 2013, 10:08 PM	#143
Karma*Police macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2012	This rumor makes a lot of sense and if it turns out to be true, I will be buying one... two, if the next mini isn't retina.
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:20 PM	#147
osaga macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012	People are surprisingly upbeat about this one... where are all the posts about lack of innovation? Couldn't they make an ipad with no bezel? And use software or some sort of dead zone to detect thumbs?
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:24 PM	#149
raptorstv Banned Join Date: Mar 2011	I want both of them NOW!
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Jan 28, 2013, 10:28 PM	#150
DaveN macrumors regular Join Date: May 2010	I have the iPad 1 and the mini. They each serve their purpose and both are growing strong. The iPad 1 is great at home and is on the coffee table. I actually like the wider border from a practical standpoint because my shirt and fingers don't interfere with the display. It still holds a charge well and runs everything I want. The mini is my travel ipad and I use it as a large gps machine in my vehicle when going on vacation. It is easy to hold in one hand and is ultra portable. I do find that on occasion I need to readjust my hand holding it because my thumb or shirt will interfere with the screen (either in visibility or the touch sensing). So, IMHO, it does look like Apple will have another great iteration of their product.
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