Sounds like my predictions were right. Apple will NOT bump the resolution part of the way (1.5 times or whatever nonsense most seem to be predicting). It makes no sense, and would just be a bag of hurt for the developers. They will wait until they can do double the resolution (probably iPad 3).
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iPad 2 screen resolution just about confirmed to be the same...
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So many "I told you so" people in this thread don't seem to realize that Retina graphics for iPhone 4 didn't appear until very late in the game, and that Apple may be purposely inserting these current-resolution images to throw everyone off (reminder: this is a beta 1 build). Do you really think they don't know what goes on after an update? All the plists that have been torn apart in a desperate bid to find a shred of confirmation there is something better coming? All the package extracting that goes on to find resource images that offer a supposed confirmation of future software funcitonality?
I'm not saying the iPad 2 will see a resolution change, but rather that many of you are jumping the gun thanks to a couple of images that may or may not reflect what's in the final product. Just because the iPhone didn't see a significant screen rez bump until a few revs in doesn't mean the iPad will be the same. Two different products, two different visions, two different competitive landscapes (this is true moreso for the tablet craze right now too).
I'm still holding out hope we'll see a higher-res screen, but if we don't, it won't be all that surprising. As it's been said, developers would probably freak out (if only initially), and Apple likes to take it slow.
I'm not saying the iPad 2 will see a resolution change, but rather that many of you are jumping the gun thanks to a couple of images that may or may not reflect what's in the final product. Just because the iPhone didn't see a significant screen rez bump until a few revs in doesn't mean the iPad will be the same. Two different products, two different visions, two different competitive landscapes (this is true moreso for the tablet craze right now too).
I'm still holding out hope we'll see a higher-res screen, but if we don't, it won't be all that surprising. As it's been said, developers would probably freak out (if only initially), and Apple likes to take it slow.
True, there's ALWAYS the chance Apple will surprise us, but it very rare happens that Apple surprises us with specs that exceed our expectations. Usually we're let down by specs, but then try the product and see its great regardless.
Bottom line for me is, if the iPad 2 has a high resolution display, I'll upgrade. If not, I'll wait until Apple makes one that does.
Just think about this for a minute. Suppose Apple does release an iPad 2 with a shiny higher resolution display. You eagerly bring it home, take it out of the box...
And then what?
All your favourite apps are written for 1024x768. They're all going to show up in a smaller window (like running an iPhone app on the iPad), or maybe there will be a "zoom" button that brings it up (but looks terrible -- like running an iPhone app on the iPad). But remember that unless the new resolution is 2048x1536 (exactly double), the scaling is going to look... odd.
Now you have to wait for all your apps to be refreshed. How many of you are still running iPhone apps on your iPad? Why didn't you upgrade those apps to the iPad versions? Oh, because that update never came for some reason or other? The same will happen whenever Apple changes the screen resolution.
When they do change the resolution, it's going to be a Big Deal. They'll surely give lots of notice to the developor community so that they can get to work optimizing their apps for launch day.
And then what?
All your favourite apps are written for 1024x768. They're all going to show up in a smaller window (like running an iPhone app on the iPad), or maybe there will be a "zoom" button that brings it up (but looks terrible -- like running an iPhone app on the iPad). But remember that unless the new resolution is 2048x1536 (exactly double), the scaling is going to look... odd.
Now you have to wait for all your apps to be refreshed. How many of you are still running iPhone apps on your iPad? Why didn't you upgrade those apps to the iPad versions? Oh, because that update never came for some reason or other? The same will happen whenever Apple changes the screen resolution.
When they do change the resolution, it's going to be a Big Deal. They'll surely give lots of notice to the developor community so that they can get to work optimizing their apps for launch day.
Personally I don't find this remotely surprising, and to the contrary I'd have been quite shocked if apple upped the resolution *at all* to say nothing of doubling it in each direction (ie 4x pixel count).
Between the component cost, horsepower to drive that kind of resolution, and lack of vector auto-scaling of graphics(ie resolution independence) baked into iOS i think it's a non starter for now.
Perhaps iOS 5 will contain resolution independence. Before then i wouldn't expect a resolution increase.
Between the component cost, horsepower to drive that kind of resolution, and lack of vector auto-scaling of graphics(ie resolution independence) baked into iOS i think it's a non starter for now.
Perhaps iOS 5 will contain resolution independence. Before then i wouldn't expect a resolution increase.
There will be no retina display. Fact. Anyone hoping for a double resolution display is either...
a) Not clued up on electronics in technology
b) In fantasy land
Apple always put in the best electronics at the best price they get it for. Currently, a double resolution screen is unthinkable for economics. They'd lose a hell of a lot of money to do it and to produce it on mass scale of millions of units... no chance.
Things like extra RAM, extra ports, design changes (most likely from rumors) to fit the current trends.
Has no-one considered a matte screen with non-reflective glass? With a better contast ratio without sucking up too much battery? It looks like Apple have been listening to their customers lately (like add the option to change the switch on the side to and from sound/orientation). I'm sure many would like a matte screen that works better for outside conditions. Wouldn't that stump the market?
Come on fantasists. Get back down to reality and look at the facts and current tech. You'd need a 32" iPad to get the resolutions you're dreaming of. Don't think the iPhone is going to lead the iPad. They're two different products for two different purposes.
a) Not clued up on electronics in technology
b) In fantasy land
Apple always put in the best electronics at the best price they get it for. Currently, a double resolution screen is unthinkable for economics. They'd lose a hell of a lot of money to do it and to produce it on mass scale of millions of units... no chance.
Things like extra RAM, extra ports, design changes (most likely from rumors) to fit the current trends.
Has no-one considered a matte screen with non-reflective glass? With a better contast ratio without sucking up too much battery? It looks like Apple have been listening to their customers lately (like add the option to change the switch on the side to and from sound/orientation). I'm sure many would like a matte screen that works better for outside conditions. Wouldn't that stump the market?
Come on fantasists. Get back down to reality and look at the facts and current tech. You'd need a 32" iPad to get the resolutions you're dreaming of. Don't think the iPhone is going to lead the iPad. They're two different products for two different purposes.
Darn. I would trade the front/back camera rumor for a higher resolution display any day. I mean the display is pretty good, but once you see the iPhone 4 it's just night and day.
Now I'm not stupid and expecting 4x the pixel density, but maybe a slight boost.
Now I'm not stupid and expecting 4x the pixel density, but maybe a slight boost.
I still think Apple will go with 1280x768 or 1280x960 for the 2G iPad screen, for two reasons:
1) It allows for native display of 720p HD video downloaded through the iTunes Store.
2) It allows for better text anti-aliasing so smaller text can be rendered more clearly.
1) It allows for native display of 720p HD video downloaded through the iTunes Store.
2) It allows for better text anti-aliasing so smaller text can be rendered more clearly.
No. No. No. Different resolution throws off all of the developers who spend months and months making apps for iPad. So no.
Engadget now claims to have been told the iPad 2 will be sporting a super high resolution display (paraphrasing).
Engadget now claims to have been told the iPad 2 will be sporting a super high resolution display (paraphrasing).
Saw that. There's an awful lot of smack talked in that post
If it proves (mostly) wrong they will be eating some mighty cold crow!I'd love to be wrong about the resolution, I just don't think I am unfortunately.