Apple to use stripped down iPad mini as Apple Watch store display unit

[ryansimmons323]

According to documents filed by Apple to the FCC, it appears that they are planning to use a stripped down iPad mini 2 (with a rubber rear) as an Apple Watch store display unit.

There is a filling for a model A1622 'Tablet Device' that is essentially a modified iPad mini.

According to one document, Apple is requesting a 'Permissive Change' to a previous product, A1489 (the iPad mini 2) to make some alterations for a store display unit.

The changes filed under this application are: Change #1 – Front and Rear cameras removed Change #2 – Speaker removed
Change #3 – Microphone removed
Change #4 – Volume buttons removed
Change #5 – Lock switch removed
Change #6 – A different enclosure and cover glass are used
Change #7 – WLAN/BT antenna has a different location and gain, and is of different type.
The antenna type is IFA and the peak gains are presented in the Antenna
Specifications exhibit
Change #8 – Different Home and Power buttons with flex cables are used
Change #9 – An auxiliary logic board has been added to support the above changes
Under this FCC ID: BCGA1489, two new Model Numbers, A1622 and A1623, have been assigned. Models A1622 and A1623 are identical, but Model A1622 is portable, has five additional battery packs, a steel/rubber back cover and will be used within the perimeter of Apple retail stores, whereas the Model A1623 is stationary and secured to a table within the perimeter of third-party retail stores.

See the filling for yourself here.

 

[Technodynamic]

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

They needed to file with FCC for a display model, even when it's not for sale?

 

[KauaiBruce]

The last time I was in an Apple store all of the staff was using mini-ipads to schedule and mark appointments and to track the line. It makes sense for Apple to make a cheaper one targeted to their in store needs.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

They needed to file with FCC for a display model, even when it's not for sale?

Intent of public sale is irrelevant. It's a modified manufactured device that emits radio waves.

 

[MH01]

Wow, impressed what info some people find.