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Apple Issues Invitations for March 2nd Media Event to Introduce Next-Generation iPad
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Think Different. Fantastic!
And the huge 2 suggests that it is going to be the iPad 2!
See, I would have thought it was the iPad in the picture that suggests it is going to be the iPad 2.
The Maps icon is in the exact same position on a stock iPad (just checked site to be sure) so I doubt it, but you never know.
High-Res Wanted
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Apple needs to better differentiate the iPad from coming iPad competitors. Unless they raise the bar significantly they'll basically be releasing an update which will basically put them on equal footing with upcoming iPad copiers.
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Apple needs to better differentiate the iPad from coming iPad competitors. Unless they raise the bar significantly they'll basically be releasing an update which will basically put them on equal footing with upcoming iPad copiers.
I'm a little disappointed about the size of that bezel. I was hoping they would get it about half that size.
Cue the "This is relevant to my interests" LOLcat. My wife has mentioned getting an iPad a couple of times recently; I may mention this development to her. Depending on release date, we may get iPad 2 when it first comes out for taking along on an upcoming vacation. Otherwise, I'd have to lug my MBP along, and I'm not exactly comfortable with leaving that in a hotel room.
And stop selling iPads for all of March??? I doubt it. I expect availability within a week or so.
It seems that Apple wouldn't have an event for just a speed bump and a thinner enclosure. I really think we'll see Retina in this thing. Hoping at least.
Fantastic!
And the huge 2 suggests that it is going to be the iPad 2!
I'm pretty sure that the picture of the iPad behind the date page suggests that it is going to be the iPad 2........
"Come see what 2011 will be the year of..."
-perhaps because there will be an iPad 2 and a 3?
Maybe for you but not for 99% of the people that will buy and love iPad 2.
2011 looks like it will be an AMAZING year
Lion
New FCP
iPad 2
SB based hardware
IOS4.4
iPhone 5
The NC Cloud ...
and more....
So much for all the never ending nay sayers and BS supply chain analysts.
Apple continues to set the pace for innovation and an incredibly rich pipeline.
Go Steve & Apple Team!!!!
So, as every sensible person has been saying...
iPad two announced a year after iPad 1. Guessing availability in the US in April, again, a twelve month upgrade cycle.
And for those people on here who are meant to have a vague grasp of technology, please stop this ridiculous nonsense about 'retina' display. It's not technically possible, unless u want to fry an egg on the screen and have a ninety eight second battery life and also it's not necessary, the iPad display is beautiful. It has the resolution of a seventeen inch display of a couple of years ago, but with roughly twice the pixel density.
Larger harder drive, battery life improved even further, maybe a ram jump. Probably lighter and thinner. If u want more than that, look elsewhere. This device will continue to sell in the tens of millions in spite of the baseless criticism of the users of these forums.
iPad two announced a year after iPad 1. Guessing availability in the US in April, again, a twelve month upgrade cycle.
And for those people on here who are meant to have a vague grasp of technology, please stop this ridiculous nonsense about 'retina' display. It's not technically possible, unless u want to fry an egg on the screen and have a ninety eight second battery life and also it's not necessary, the iPad display is beautiful. It has the resolution of a seventeen inch display of a couple of years ago, but with roughly twice the pixel density.
Larger harder drive, battery life improved even further, maybe a ram jump. Probably lighter and thinner. If u want more than that, look elsewhere. This device will continue to sell in the tens of millions in spite of the baseless criticism of the users of these forums.
There is really nothing you can get out of the picture. It shows the same picture you can find on their website. Look here: http://www.apple.com/ipad/gallery/
They need a res bump of some sort and a OS rework to keep up with innovation of other tablets(notice I didnt say sales of other tabs)