New Photos Show Details of Alleged 'iPad Mini' Rear Shell

[MacRumors]

A number of photos of the rear shell of the "iPad mini", both alleged actual parts and physical mockups, have been leaking in recent weeks, but a Nowhereelse.fr points to a new set [Google translation] at Chinese site NetEase showing in fairly good detail both the interior and exterior of the shell. The part is alleged to be a legitimate rear shell leaked from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Shenzhen, China.

The pictures show a number of details of the rear shell, including the opening for Apple's smaller dock connector expected to debut on the iPhone 5 next week, a rear camera hole, and the interior lip where the display and front panel will be attached. The shell appears to be for a Wi-Fi model, as it lacks a cutout for a SIM card and an open section along the top edge for a plastic window covering where the cellular antennas would be.

As with other recently-leaked photos, the rear shell shows relatively little tapering compared to the current full-size iPad, instead carrying a rounded, almost partial bullnose profile along the sides.

While Apple is holding a media event next Wednesday, the company is said to be focusing on the new iPhone for this event and planning a separate media event for October to introduce the iPad mini.

Article Link: New Photos Show Details of Alleged 'iPad Mini' Rear Shell

 

[peteyyt]

Looking good, and thin!

 

[nepalisherpa]

If iPad Mini happens, I'm definitely getting one! For some reason, it looks thick from those angles.

 

[Bako-MacAddict]

I agree ! I'm getting one too.

 

[eagandale4114]

Interesting.

 

[AppleGuesser]

Will be selling my iPad 2 for that if it is actually coming out. Thats a really big ACTUALLY if you know what i mean

 

[slrandall]

The part is alleged to be a legitimate rear shell

When are leaks not allegedly legitimate? The question is whether they are or not.

 

[tambourine-man]

I'm really liking where the uni-body is taking Apple.
can't wait to see how that simple idea influences the company

 

[Westside guy]

For some reason I find it hilarious that there's a ThinkPad in the background of these iPad images!

 

[Swordylove]

Am I the only one who notices that something is not quite right in the first pic?

 

[D.T.]

I thought the new dock connector design needed the headphone port next to it (i.e., on the bottom) ... not seeing this in the case ... ?

 

[citi]

where's the ruler? How do I know it's really an ipad mini?

 

[quietstormSD]

Still depends on the price if I'm getting one or not. Needs to be 200 USD

 

[MultiMediaWill]

Steve wouldn't have allowed this. It looks unapple like.

 

[D.T.]

Still depends on the price if I'm getting one or not. Needs to be 200 USD

I don't think $200 is going to happen, $250 at the very least, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a price in the $279-299 range.

 

[Westside guy]

Still depends on the price if I'm getting one or not. Needs to be 200 USD

It's not going to be $200 when it has a rear camera - and CERTAINLY not if they start with 16GB.

 

[janderson0719]

$349

 

[twiggy0]

$299 - iPad Mini 16GB
$399 - iPad Mini 32GB
$499 - iPad Mini 64GB

You heard it here first folks.

Considering the ridiculously cheap price of flash storage, (~$1 per GB) they won't offer an 8GB version.

Source for the ~$1 per GB statement: http://www.isuppli.com/Teardowns/News/Pages/New-iPad-32-GB-4G-Carries-364-35-Bill-of-Materials.aspx

 

[kylebshr]

If iPad Mini happens, I'm definitely getting one! For some reason, it looks thick from those angles.

It seems much thinner if you compare the new dock connector on the iPhone 5 shells with the one on here for a size comparison. It looks thick, I think, because we have the iPad 1/2/3 size stuck in our head comparing it.

 

[kalsta]

From that first picture, the edge profile looks a lot more comfortable to hold than the second and third gen iPads. I hope that's the case—not a fan of the sharply tapered edges.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Security " it just works"

 

[janderson0719]

$299 - iPad Mini 16GB
$399 - iPad Mini 32GB
$499 - iPad Mini 64GB

You heard it here first folks.

Idk. It's questionable if they would make the iPad mini available in a 64GB.

If the iPad mini is legit, it's gonna be a hit product.

But I wouldn't trade in my new iPad for the anything.

 

[DUDEMANGUY5]

Am I the only one here who thinks it is a fake? Why is there no glass apple on the back for wifi?

 

[iSteve-O]

I'm glad to see it's widescreen. Movies are gonna look awesome on this!

 

[faroZ06]

Am I the only one who likes the new design on this and on the iPhone 5? I originally got upset over the new Dock Connector, but then I realized how nice it is and how opportune a moment it is for them to update the port.