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First Photos of the iPad 5 Rear Shell Show a Significantly Smaller Enclosure
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Eugh...
I'm not a fan of adopting the anodized slate look for the iPad. I much prefer the sleek aluminum look and feel of the iPad 2 through iPad 4.
I'm not a fan of adopting the anodized slate look for the iPad. I much prefer the sleek aluminum look and feel of the iPad 2 through iPad 4.
The original iPhone and the 3G had the same chip. Only scenario I can think of off the top of my head.
If they release in March with the A6X, I'll go ahead and start the thread: "Fall iPad 6--everything iPad 5 was supposed to be; Re: A7X"
Right, but my point is that despite being a redesign, I expect it to retain characteristics that have always been the same. Look at it this way. This redesign is based on the mini, but the mic changed position, from n both different sizes.
This is just my opinion as a 15 year Apple fanboy, but I am SICK of Apples obsession with how thin something has to be. The thinner they make something adds to their profits because they don't need to use as much material. I want a bigger battery. I want my iPhone to last more than 2 days. The new iMac is ugly from the side. Phil tried to hide it during the keynote. I'm not going to own something that has been coined the "baby bump" iMac.
That was my other thought, but where would the other mic go? Maybe on the bottom with the newly redesigned speaker grill?
lol... people really call it that ?
Thinner is lightweight..... but then you also have more heat problems...
Its like a bloody scale..... Gold, or no gold.
Apple people prefer to be rich.
Then get the white and silver version. I despise when people complain about something when that problem can be resolved by getting another version of the same device.
Yes. Just changing the form factor is the equivalent of releasing new Air Jordans every year. Same basic thing, new "feature" for new hype, new spin. The commercials outlining the "do not disturb" feature especially intrigue me. THAT is a top feature Apple thinks iOS offers?
I like the use of masking tape
The two unequal size pieces ruin the design.
It's a deal breaker for sure.
Mainly because I prefer glue
The two unequal size pieces ruin the design.
It's a deal breaker for sure.
Mainly because I prefer glue
i prefer superglue for those!
I agree. I was going to say that at home, a tablet would still be preferable but I wonder now if the smart phone wouldn't still be the focus but more centered towards entertainment. That said, for web browsing, a tablet size would be better but the tablet could just be a dumb input terminal linked to the smart phone.
If the rumors are true with a new lighter iPad and iPad Mini with retina it will be a hard choice between them. Hope I can afford one when they are released.
ETA - I agree that in the future you could have a smart phone that will be your computer, wirelessly link to a proper keyboard and LCD (maybe your smart TV) to then access you files in the cloud and local networkj storage. Smart phones and tables will take over from laptops and desktops in the not too distant future.
ETA - I agree that in the future you could have a smart phone that will be your computer, wirelessly link to a proper keyboard and LCD (maybe your smart TV) to then access you files in the cloud and local networkj storage. Smart phones and tables will take over from laptops and desktops in the not too distant future.
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That's why Apple might be adding a 128GB model to the full sized iPad, but not to the Mini - To differentiate them
Back facing camera
Question: Why does Apple not offer a version without back-facing camera? None of my friends has ever used this camera. It seems a complete waste of resources. I'd buy a $5 cheaper iPad without this camera without hesitation.
Question: Why does Apple not offer a version without back-facing camera? None of my friends has ever used this camera. It seems a complete waste of resources. I'd buy a $5 cheaper iPad without this camera without hesitation.
Does it still have the same screen size? The bezels on it must be thin
I wouldn't see why it wouldn't.
But since it's a smaller regular sized iPad. We'll see!
It would get more expensive because costs to have two production lines running simultaneously are higher. So expect to pay more for a version without camera.
But.................
From day 1 of owning an iPad I always said I wanted a thinner bezel and virtually everyone said I was wrong and the bezels should stay as they are.
Now almost everyone is saying the opposite and they like a smaller bezel.
I'm gonna sound like a buffoon.
But what's a Bezel?
I really like this idea. I can just see all the apps arrange themselves when you open a splitscreen, so you can look at all your apps while already using a slim version of an app that supports the new split-UI.
I think they are feeling the competition and it is a good compromise to keep costs low.