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Apple's New A6X iPad Chip Adopts PowerVR SGX 554MP4 Graphics
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I think he was getting at the iPad 3 being ahead of the iPhone 5 in the chart shown at the start of the article.
Maybe.
Agreed! However I do really hope they do away with the LG screens in the iPad 5. The LG screen in the ipad 4 is really a step down from the truly amazing screen in the iPad 3. The color accuracy is quite poor in the LG screen.
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i held the new new iPad (4) today, and i noticed that it was much warmer than the new iPad (3)
ok, twice the power of its precedessor, but with a new compromise on comfort again
Wow, I hope that is because the store displays are on all the time running demos. Anyone have a new iPad4 notice if it runs hotter than the iPad3. My friend has an iPad3 and I thought that is about as hot as I'd want it to run.
It depends... Those who own a product because they want to show off by having the latest, yes, they'll cry and break their piggy bank.
Those who like technology and don't feel like new products should be put on hold just because of their ego won't.
I think the iPad 4 is a hefty upgrade, but I'm content with my iPad 3, and look forward to March or April when iPad 5 drops with a similar design to the iPad Mini, which I think is a gorgeous looking device.
I'll have Windows 8 PC, a Mac Mini, and iPad Mini to keep me distracted till then.
i'm surprised... iPad 4 has the exact same battery as iPad 3
and at the same time has a better processor
will the battery life remain the same with the extra power provided ???
and at the same time has a better processor
will the battery life remain the same with the extra power provided ???
It's a Mac forum so I guess it's only natural to see this happen but omg, some of y'all are such hypocrites.
When Samsung does this short interval launches, it's "that's what you get for buying Android!" and when Apple finally does something like this, it's "Well, the 3rd gen still works perfectly like the day I bought it"
When Samsung does this short interval launches, it's "that's what you get for buying Android!" and when Apple finally does something like this, it's "Well, the 3rd gen still works perfectly like the day I bought it"
It's a Mac forum so I guess it's only natural to see this happen but omg, some of y'all are such hypocrites.
When Samsung does this short interval launches, it's "that's what you get for buying Android!" and when Apple finally does something like this, it's "Well, the 3rd gen still works perfectly like the day I bought it"
The difference being Samsung dumps support for their products after a couple of months, and I'll get iOS 7 and 8 without an once of concern.
The Nexus is a slightly different animal obviously.
Boo hoo hoo, I recently bought an iPad3 and then, and then....sob...snivvel....APPLE improved it!!!!
NOW MY LIFE IS RUINED!!!!
Wow....the entitlement can be overpowering on this forum.
NOW MY LIFE IS RUINED!!!!
Wow....the entitlement can be overpowering on this forum.
Honestly how many people here are actually going to take advantage of this stuff with their iPad 4? I can't imagine many look at the iPad as the killer gaming system just for the simple fact touch screen is so cumbersome to use when you play more complex games.
Yes it sounds awesome on benchmarks but I think 95% of users won't even use it to it's full potential.
Kills me though how fast the device is when its not even a quad core like the competition (though to be fair you could have 30 cores and unless the apps take full advantage of the 30 cores its not going to be any faster).
Apple certainly seems to have a great chipset development team.
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No joke how long does it take Samsung to support the latest android system?
I have a motorola xoom that .0000000000002% of the population uses yet motorola is quick to kick out the latest android flavors for it. Samsung being one of the biggest players in android tablets take months (if ever) to upgrade the operating system.
Yes it sounds awesome on benchmarks but I think 95% of users won't even use it to it's full potential.
Kills me though how fast the device is when its not even a quad core like the competition (though to be fair you could have 30 cores and unless the apps take full advantage of the 30 cores its not going to be any faster).
Apple certainly seems to have a great chipset development team.
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No joke how long does it take Samsung to support the latest android system?
I have a motorola xoom that .0000000000002% of the population uses yet motorola is quick to kick out the latest android flavors for it. Samsung being one of the biggest players in android tablets take months (if ever) to upgrade the operating system.
a user like myself will use it for sure.
i bought an iPad 3, 32GB LTE on October 3 and saw how inadequate the A5X was at handling graphics intensive apps such as Metal Storm. my old iPad 2 could play that game better. apple allowed me to return it for an apple store credit so i pre-ordered the iPad 4, 64GB LTE
the A6X will be a godsend for the iPad Retina - finally Metal Storm will be fluid again, and i will be able to scroll without hiccups for graphics intensive web pages (with active motion)
That's true, but once Apple gets the message that many games really need physical controls, the performance will already be in place. Also, once the mini gets a retina display and better processor/graphics, Nintendo executives will be sweating even harder.
no the new chip is smaller and needs less power + the A6 chips are super super efficient!
This makes me so glad I got the iPad 4 today in NYC because the adorable Mini was sold out everywhere. I could only afford 16GB but will upgrade to 32GB in a month. I am a user of graphic intensive apps and games, so I'm super pleased the A6X is really fast! I'm glad the mini was sold out honestly lol. The mini is soooo cute but the screen bothered me a bit and I wanted to watch Netflix, movies on a bigger screen.
I think I definitely made the right decision in buying the iPad 4.
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I saw on a tech interview with one of Apples people or someone in the know, that the schedule is being changed to Autumn season for iPad release and spring wouldn't see any iPad release. Who knows really, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Besides, you know what the Mayans say about 2012 lol, better enjoy the best while you can!
I think I definitely made the right decision in buying the iPad 4.
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I saw on a tech interview with one of Apples people or someone in the know, that the schedule is being changed to Autumn season for iPad release and spring wouldn't see any iPad release. Who knows really, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Besides, you know what the Mayans say about 2012 lol, better enjoy the best while you can!
It's a Mac forum so I guess it's only natural to see this happen but omg, some of y'all are such hypocrites.
When Samsung does this short interval launches, it's "that's what you get for buying Android!" and when Apple finally does something like this, it's "Well, the 3rd gen still works perfectly like the day I bought it"
get it?
also samsung does not make 1 tablet, they make a dozen of them. and what about phones?
also the iPad3 will be support, unlike plastic sammy phones (all of them)
They don't need to do it because they are going on ebay for only $100 less than the equivalent iPad 4 anyway.
I guess we'll find out in six months.Hopefully we'll see a similar performance upgrade in the 5th generation
Although many iPad3 owners would love to have that opportunity, it would also set a precedent on APPLE's part, and possibly be a logistical nightmare for any future product updates. That's in addition to losing $$, and having millions of iPad3's in their re-furb store.
If you want it and can afford one, buy it now, and enjoy it without regret. Even if you wait "six/seven months", there will ALWAYS be something better on the horizon, and those who wait for the next 'great' thing, will never have the pleasure of owning anything. The next iteration WILL be better/faster, etc., that's a given. It is the price to pay, for all this great new tech.