Confirmed: iPad 3 Has a 2048x1536 Retina Display

[Mr. Gates]

What about the Apps?

As it is .....iPhone Apps are 1/2 the size on the current iPad.

It kinda sucks.

What happens now that it's quadrupled ?

 

[Liquinn]

When's the iPad 4 rumors going to start then?

 

[FlameofAnor]

Does that mean all computer displays will look like a POS after you use the retina display iPad 3?

Pretty much....... my aging eyes could use a little extra clarity.

 

[robertpetry]

Take Cowon iAudio mp3 players. They trumped iPods in every area.

But hey, to you this is fud. To everyone else who thinks rationally, its fanboyism and bias.

Actually to me that is BS.

 

[WalledMacGarden]

Not stolen, you can buy one yourself: http://www.truesupplier.com/oem-apple-ipad-3-lcd-screen-display-replacement-pr-29884.html

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In that link, the LCD weight is listed as 400 grams, the ipad 2 lcd screen only 145 grams. I am assuming these replacements weigh more, or its including some packing weight.

If it really was 400 grams for just the LCD, wow the iPad 3 weight would be above the first iPad, the entire iPad 2 was only 600 grams.

 

[Digital Skunk]

In that link, the LCD weight is listed as 400 grams, the ipad 2 lcd screen only 145 grams. I am assuming these replacements weigh more, or its including some packing weight.

If it really was 400 grams for just the LCD, wow the iPad 3 weight would be above the first iPad, the entire iPad 2 was only 600 grams.

Good catch, and that would mean the iPad 3 wouldn't be in many users hands at that weight. The biggest issue I had with the iPad 1 was that it was too heavy. The iPad 2 brought that weight down a good deal and I got one. Pushing it up past the iPad 1 would be a deal breaker.

 

[therealjustin]

Nice! Now where is that $200 price drop...

 

[antster94]

Does that mean all computer displays will look like a POS after you use the retina display iPad 3?

No, it means that ALL displays will look like a POS after you use the retina display iPad 3

 

[Kris400]

Apple is NOT going to like this - actually revealing their *big* show-stopping surprise.

I predict this post will be taken down VERY soon…!

 

[forty2j]

Makes me laugh how some people on here still doubt the retina display, there is WAY too much evidence now. The iPad 3 will have a retina display, period.

I just want to say that I don't "doubt" it, but calling it "Confirmed" until Apple confirms it is a bit disingenuous. All this article "confirms" is that such a display exists, not that it will be in the iPad 3.

 

[Sol]

It's a bit worrying for Apple that such evidence is in a rumour site's possession. Clearly their suppliers cannot be trusted if components go out into the wild before any announcements are made. Apple has to make a renewed effort to stop leaks such as this because it sabotages their product announcements and gives competitors a heads up about their upcoming products. I would not put it past Samsung or SONY to pre-empt the next iPad reveal by announcing a tablet with the same resolution, even if it does not make it to the market until after the next iPad.

 

[Ayemerica]

So when do the iPad 4 rumors start? ;P

literally about 20 minutes before you posted that...well only it seems that way.

 

[blackcrayon]

It's a bit worrying for Apple that such evidence is in a rumour site's possession. Clearly their suppliers cannot be trusted if components go out into the wild before any announcements are made. Apple has to make a renewed effort to stop leaks such as this because it sabotages their product announcements and gives competitors a heads up about their upcoming products. I would not put it past Samsung or SONY to pre-empt the next iPad reveal by announcing a tablet with the same resolution, even if it does not make it to the market until after the next iPad.

Yeah but there's just no way they can keep MILLIONS of parts from leaking. I think they know that, too. It's a lot easier for them to keep software surprises a secret at this point.

 

[cbrad82]

I'm looking forward to the higher resolution screen.

 

[brdeveloper]

Good catch, and that would mean the iPad 3 wouldn't be in many users hands at that weight. The biggest issue I had with the iPad 1 was that it was too heavy. The iPad 2 brought that weight down a good deal and I got one. Pushing it up past the iPad 1 would be a deal breaker.

I find iPad 2 still heavy... iPad 3 won't be good for reading this way...

 

[redkamel]

Sorry that I like to make money. If you want one, order early.

Its not so much "making money" as "being a douche" or "taking advantage". But I am sure there are some people out there who think you are in the right...I mean, someone out there has got to run ticketmaster.

 

[xoggyux]

Then it's not quite a "Retina" display. Typical human eyes can see to the point of roughly 300 PPI. I bet you'll still be able to see pixels with the human eye.

not true. 300ppi was roughly accurate for the iphone 4, that does not mean 300ppi is the threshold for every device. The limit is resolution the retina can distinguish is in direct proportion to the distance the image is from the retina. Therefore, a 40 inches screen that you generally watch 6 feet away will require far less PPI than a phone screen that you watch 14 inches away.
Most people would hold a tablet a bit further than a phone for a comfortable view, thefore the PPI limit for a tablet should be lower for a tablet than a phone.

 

[GlastoEls]

Stocked $700 aside for this bad boy. Shut up and take it!

 

[MacDuff2000]

Sorry that I like to make money. If you want one, order early.

Miss Piggy, is that you?

 

[BergerFan]

Apple has my money.

Standard. I'm SO sold.
I don't even care about LTE (being in the UK kinda contributes towards that), just give me that screen!

 

[forbin42]

People like you ruin it for others who just want to get one for themselves.

This by someone who coins themselves as "Spectrum Abuser." What? Do as I say not as I do?

 

[swordfish5736]

Would be kind of lol worthy of this and the iPad 3 backcase were fakes put out by apple to throw everyone off. Don't get me wrong I want a retina display iPad but still would be funny

 

[Moonjumper]

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Developers, there have been rumors of a Retina Display long enough. Update your apps!!!

I'm working on it for my games. I hope that the 3G download limit will increase from 20 MB to allow room for the higher res graphics.

 

[gonnabuyit]

Cowu Cowu... Holy Cowu... I want to buy, nowu!

Pictures and videos on that screen will look so gorgeous.

 

[WalledMacGarden]

Good catch, and that would mean the iPad 3 wouldn't be in many users hands at that weight. The biggest issue I had with the iPad 1 was that it was too heavy. The iPad 2 brought that weight down a good deal and I got one. Pushing it up past the iPad 1 would be a deal breaker.

I agree, it at least has to be the same weight, so this can't be the weight of the LCD in the production run. This LCD is likely a cheaper knock off, or rejected, even the price seem off.

I really think the iPad 3 will be lighter...
If they use gorilla glass 2 which is certainly thinner/lighter/stronger, and the new battery has also been rumored to be thinner/lighter. I would guess the iPad 3 will be around 530 grams, which will be amazing considering all the upgrades.