Possible Photos of Second-Generation iPad Mini Rear Shell Surface - Page 2

slu · Feb 21, 2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by syd430

Slightly thicker and heavier? Brace yourselves, the angry mob is comming

I don't know about an angry mob, but just like with the regular iPad, I think it is a mistake to release a thicker and/or heaver iPad mini. It should not support whatever components require it to be thicker unless it can do it at its current thickness or less.

tigres · Feb 21, 2013, 11:35 AM

The fingernail tells me it's definitely a leak from China.

ghettochris · Feb 21, 2013, 11:36 AM

There will not be a thicker/heavier ipad mini. if they can't fit retina in current specs, they will wait. If you know apple at all this is obvious.

jonnyb · Feb 21, 2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ghettochris

There will not be a thicker/heavier ipad mini. if they can't fit retina in current specs, they will wait. If you know apple at all this is obvious.

Not really. The iPad third gen was thicker and heavier than the iPad 2 to accommodate retina.

See? I know Apple!

wigby · Feb 21, 2013, 11:39 AM

this looks like one of those prototype ipads from a decade ago. i don't care if it's a 4k display. too thick.

applesith · Feb 21, 2013, 11:41 AM

Yes, these possibly may be photos....

maveness · Feb 21, 2013, 11:43 AM

Let me be the first to say: No. Way.

Too chunky 'n' clunky. Blue logo??? NOT. A. CHANCE.

WannaGoMac · Feb 21, 2013, 11:43 AM

What resolution could an iPad mini be? If they increase it they would have to use the current value from the iPad. Otherwise, it's yet another resolution for developers to code...

jonnysods · Feb 21, 2013, 11:44 AM

Hope this happens soon. I really want to get the second gen mini.

notjustjay · Feb 21, 2013, 11:46 AM

The "blue" logo could just be the logo covered in protective plastic, like when you buy sheets of plexiglass from Home Depot.

IJ Reilly · Feb 21, 2013, 11:46 AM

Possibly not photos?

lotzosushi · Feb 21, 2013, 11:47 AM

Reminds me a little more of the original iPhone... lol

Menel · Feb 21, 2013, 11:51 AM

Camera cutout looks massive.

D.T. · Feb 21, 2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applesith

Yes, these possibly may be photos....

Drawings.

... or possibly just figments of our collective imagination ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaGoMac

What resolution could an iPad mini be? If they increase it they would have to use the current value from the iPad. Otherwise, it's yet another resolution for developers to code...

I think the general consensus around the tech community is the same as the 9.7" product (2048x1536), resulting in a pretty nice 326PPI, and correctly (within design guidelines) scaled UI elements.

Same apps, no changes to resources in app bundles, little-to-no development issues.

Just need a CPU/GPU to drive that without any performance loss (A5X? A6?) vs. the current product, +but+ without any loss in product size/weight/battery life, which will be tricky. Assuming another reduction in the die size (power needs) of the CPU/GPU selected, combined with a very _low_ power display tech (IGZO?)

AFDoc · Feb 21, 2013, 11:52 AM

Thicker for equal battery life and retina/faster processor, yes please!

I don't whine about how thin a product is, I don't mind a bit of thickness if you know what I mean

JaySoul · Feb 21, 2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AQUADock

It says ipad on it therefore it must be the iPhone math.

It's a fake iPad case to keep the iPhone Math secret

pgiguere1 · Feb 21, 2013, 12:02 PM

My first iPhone 5 came with a blue + volume button that looked just like that. (Along with a couple dents and scratches). I got to remove the blue layer though and the button underneath looked fine.

I doubt this is permanent either.

runeapple · Feb 21, 2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tigres

The fingernail tells me it's definitely a leak from China.

This made my day

NutsNGum · 12:21 PM

Nm

number9 · 01:33 PM

The blue logo and iPad word mark are likely just due to a physical masking material placed over those areas to keep them smooth. The rest of the shell gets blasted with a physical media to give the matte finish.

Edit: Also, the chamfered top edge would be machined post media blast to reduce the amount of masking required.

3bs · Feb 21, 2013, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotluck

Thicker is fine if it has retina

Exactly why I didn't get the 1st gen.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by number9

The blue logo and iPad word mark are likely just due to a physical masking material placed over those areas to keep them smooth. The rest of the shell gets blasted with a physical media to give the matte finish.

That makes sense. I wouldn't expect Apple to offer iPads like that.

TM WAZZA · Feb 21, 2013, 12:35 PM

Please arrive in March. Otherwise if it's September / November I'll be getting the 1 soon and upgrade later on

3bs · Feb 21, 2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maveness

Let me be the first to say: No. Way.

Too chunky 'n' clunky. Blue logo??? NOT. A. CHANCE.

Yeah it makes no sense. If they were going to offer options for colours then why just the Apple logo and device name.

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Originally Posted by TM WAZZA

Please arrive in March. Otherwise if it's September / November I'll be getting the 1 soon and upgrade later on

You think it'll be available that soon? I think they should reconsider that if they are or else some people might think they should file a class action suit because of Apple's "planned obsolescence" scheme like they did in Brazil

007bond · Feb 21, 2013, 12:46 PM

Reminds me of the original iPhone...

Westside guy · Feb 21, 2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gotluck

Thicker is fine if it has retina

For a device that's ultimately about portability, if size and weight is the tradeoff - my personal preference is for a thinner, lighter non-retina device. The current version still has a very nice display.

But different strokes for different folks...

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WannaGoMac macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2007	Resolution issue What resolution could an iPad mini be? If they increase it they would have to use the current value from the iPad. Otherwise, it's yet another resolution for developers to code... __________________ Is your AT&T carrier reliability improved with the 4s on AT&T? Please respond here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1258982
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Feb 21, 2013, 11:46 AM	#35
notjustjay macrumors 603 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada, eh?	The "blue" logo could just be the logo covered in protective plastic, like when you buy sheets of plexiglass from Home Depot. __________________ .
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Feb 21, 2013, 11:36 AM	#28
ghettochris macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008	There will not be a thicker/heavier ipad mini. if they can't fit retina in current specs, they will wait. If you know apple at all this is obvious.
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Feb 21, 2013, 11:39 AM	#30
wigby macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	this looks like one of those prototype ipads from a decade ago. i don't care if it's a 4k display. too thick.
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Feb 21, 2013, 11:41 AM	#31
applesith macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2007	Yes, these possibly may be photos....
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Feb 21, 2013, 11:43 AM	#32
maveness macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2004	Let me be the first to say: No. Way. Too chunky 'n' clunky. Blue logo??? NOT. A. CHANCE.
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Feb 21, 2013, 11:47 AM	#37
lotzosushi macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2007	Reminds me a little more of the original iPhone... lol __________________ 2.3GHz i7 MacBook Pro Retina 64GB White & Silver iPhone 5 64GB Black/Slate iPad mini 16GB iPod nano watch
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Feb 21, 2013, 11:52 AM	#40
AFDoc macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Colorado Springs USA for now	Thicker for equal battery life and retina/faster processor, yes please! I don't whine about how thin a product is, I don't mind a bit of thickness if you know what I mean
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Feb 21, 2013, 12:02 PM	#42
pgiguere1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada	My first iPhone 5 came with a blue + volume button that looked just like that. (Along with a couple dents and scratches). I got to remove the blue layer though and the button underneath looked fine. I doubt this is permanent either.
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Feb 21, 2013, 12:20 PM	#44
NutsNGum macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow, Scotland	Nm Last edited by NutsNGum; Feb 21, 2013 at 12:21 PM. Reason: Evidently, can't read.
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Feb 21, 2013, 12:30 PM	#45
number9 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA	The blue logo and iPad word mark are likely just due to a physical masking material placed over those areas to keep them smooth. The rest of the shell gets blasted with a physical media to give the matte finish. Edit: Also, the chamfered top edge would be machined post media blast to reduce the amount of masking required. __________________ •20" iMac Core Duo D 2.0GHz, 10.6.8 •iPhone 5, 16GB •iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi Last edited by number9; Feb 21, 2013 at 01:33 PM.
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Feb 21, 2013, 12:35 PM	#47
TM WAZZA macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand	Please arrive in March. Otherwise if it's September / November I'll be getting the 1 soon and upgrade later on
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007bond macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: DFW, Texas	Reminds me of the original iPhone... __________________ New: Nexus 4 16GB iPhone 5 16GB Black & Slate; iMac 27" 2009; Canon Digital Rebel XT(Silver)!; 2012 MacBook Air 13" 1.8GHz Core i5 w/ 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
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