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iPad 3 Coming This Year With 2560x1920 Resolution Display?
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Too expensive! Not going to happen.
Has a 2560x1600 display been shown to the public yet?
Can you even imagine how much these would cost to manufacture? Maybe in 2 or 3 years, but not now. It's too early. They would have to create two versions of the iPad.
Has a 2560x1600 display been shown to the public yet?
Can you even imagine how much these would cost to manufacture? Maybe in 2 or 3 years, but not now. It's too early. They would have to create two versions of the iPad.
are you speaking specifically to Rosetta, or all of the other technologies I have listed.
If you are speaking specifically to Rosetta (and I am assuming you are not as Rosetta has not been around any where close to 10 years), Rosetta preserves the end users investment into the platform. Its easy to say upgrade, or find something to replace $APPLICATION, but in many cases, that isn't possible. If you found replacement for your apps that worked perfectly fine, good for you. If you have been on the Apple platform for more that just a few years, this really isn't a black and white issue.
Another way of looking at this, is that if I can't take my applications forward till it makes sense for me or my business, it is just as easy to move to another platform as it is to stay with the Mac.
If you are talking about the other items, specifically things like FTP servers, NFS and the UFS file system, those are industry standards. Apple should provide compatibility with those items as long as they are relevant in the IT industry.
This doesn't make any sense. How is anything getting dragged down? If Apple has created something and it works, what is wrong with just leaving it there? If Apple creates a technology, or imports an industry standard technology, then decides not to invest any clock cycles into inproving that technology during the life span of a particular OS, that is fine. Just because something hasn't been improved, doesn't mean it should be deleted.
and your point here is?
did support what?
Better Display
No disrespect all, but why not release another iPad prior to the Thanksgiving holiday in the States and global Xmas sales period.
The fact is this, the iTouch G4 display and iPhone 'kick-ass' compared to iPad's limited display.
My daughter - nearly 4 - wants an iPad, she has the iTouch but want's the iPad.
Having checked out games on iPad II, not impressed, the iTouch wins hands down - so iPad is limited by not utilising a better display - Retina would be good, but probably not ready to mass produce yet - so, as others have stated, just up the resolution to cope with existing games software - I'd then certainly buy one new in November - or, wait for second hand iPad2 - no way will I buy a new one though until specs are increased.
No disrespect all, but why not release another iPad prior to the Thanksgiving holiday in the States and global Xmas sales period.
The fact is this, the iTouch G4 display and iPhone 'kick-ass' compared to iPad's limited display.
My daughter - nearly 4 - wants an iPad, she has the iTouch but want's the iPad.
Having checked out games on iPad II, not impressed, the iTouch wins hands down - so iPad is limited by not utilising a better display - Retina would be good, but probably not ready to mass produce yet - so, as others have stated, just up the resolution to cope with existing games software - I'd then certainly buy one new in November - or, wait for second hand iPad2 - no way will I buy a new one though until specs are increased.
Your nearly 4 year old daughter has an iPod Touch and wants an iPad? I am 15 and iProductless. I won my computer at a raffle. Can you say, "spoiled?"
And by the way, there shouldn't be an apostrophe on "wants". That is for possessive non-pronouns.
probably won't even be that high. only needs to be 200ish because you don't have to look as close as you do on the iPhone. That would be an awesome screen. The screen from 2 feet already looks great. i see them going up 50% in ppi to make it 198 ppi.
iPad 3 will not be out in 2011.
The iPad 3 will definitely not be out in 2011. Due to the fact that the iPad 2 is still dominating the market, and there is no need for an upgrade by the end of the year. Also, the fifth generation iPhone is set to start assembly in mid to late August, and most likely set for a September launch. Apple would never release two mobile products at one time.. or even in the same quarter for that matter. Apple Inc. will most likely get back into the groove of things and release the iPad 3 on is annual time frame at the end of the first quarter (2012). The main reason Apple Inc. delayed the fifth generation iPhone was the tsunamis in Japan, which was a devastating blow to the main factories that created crucial supplies to Apple Inc. After this happened they planned on releasing the fifth generation iPhone in collaboration with iOS 5. Expect the fifth generation iPhone in September 2011. Expect iPad 3 at the end of the first quarter of 2012.
*All of this is just an education theory from reading articles, and watching videos.
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White iPhone 4 16GB;; 1st Generation iPad 16GB;; Early 2008 MacBook
The iPad 3 will definitely not be out in 2011. Due to the fact that the iPad 2 is still dominating the market, and there is no need for an upgrade by the end of the year. Also, the fifth generation iPhone is set to start assembly in mid to late August, and most likely set for a September launch. Apple would never release two mobile products at one time.. or even in the same quarter for that matter. Apple Inc. will most likely get back into the groove of things and release the iPad 3 on is annual time frame at the end of the first quarter (2012). The main reason Apple Inc. delayed the fifth generation iPhone was the tsunamis in Japan, which was a devastating blow to the main factories that created crucial supplies to Apple Inc. After this happened they planned on releasing the fifth generation iPhone in collaboration with iOS 5. Expect the fifth generation iPhone in September 2011. Expect iPad 3 at the end of the first quarter of 2012.
*All of this is just an education theory from reading articles, and watching videos.
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White iPhone 4 16GB;; 1st Generation iPad 16GB;; Early 2008 MacBook
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Why is everybody calling it iPad3 ?
No "iPad 3" in 2011 ! Apple will just extend the lineup for a premium version !
Hell, iPad is so successful, that the HAVE TO squeeze it with a true premium choice! Right now there is just one Apple tablet device and nobody really cares how much memory or if 3G is inside. There is no true differentiator.
As other have stated here before, no way to phase out iPad2 just with holiday shopping season just ahead. No no never! Further pls avoid frustration among iPad2 buyers! So "iPad3" makes no sense in any way.
But: 'iPad 2 HD' would be perfect! 11" diagonal, doubled resolution, 200ppi, +15% screen edge lengths on +9% device edge length, same weight and thickness, same A5 cpu, slightly better cameras, same battery life as iPad 2. In fact this IS an 'iPad 2', just with better screen and cameras == 'HD'. This is by no means an 'iPad 3' !
And the price will be en vogue: No 16G model, starting with 32GB at 799$, that's +200$ compared to same iPad2. By far not everybody will want this nor need this, which is fine: It's perfect product segmentation! While Apple will pay +100$ for the panel, the customer will pay +200$. This is what I call a super profit premium strategy! 64GB 'iPad2 HD' with 11" will come close to MacBook Air 11" pricing: around 900-1000$. Yes there IS a market! It will not offend ANY of the 2011 iPad2 buyers, it will still be the year of the iPad2, in fact it will be THE year of the iPad 2 ! And the current iPad 2 pricing will not be lowered this year, as these babies still sell great.
2012 will be iPad 3 : same housing, 2 lines: 'iPad' and 'iPad HD', A6 processor, better cameras, maybe thunderbolt first on the 'HD' line. If the HD turns out to be too exclusive, then they'll add a 16GB 'HD' for 699 at the lower end but we'll see the current iPad(2) resolution to stay for some years, as they're sufficient for many, if not most customers. In no way will Apple discontinue/replace the current iPad resolution! They'll have to diversify ...quick! This fall...
They'd catch all the demand for more sophisticated visualization, especially graphics, design, art stuff who might otherwise defect to another platform. And it would add strong reputation to the iOS platform as a whole, kind of a 'flagship device' which doesn't need to be affordable to everyone out there (which no one will really ask for during 'big demo time'). Steve can always say: "Hey, you can get one for 350! It runs the same apps!"
That's my prediction on Apple!
Regards from Berlin, Germany from a true Apple addict..
No "iPad 3" in 2011 ! Apple will just extend the lineup for a premium version !
Hell, iPad is so successful, that the HAVE TO squeeze it with a true premium choice! Right now there is just one Apple tablet device and nobody really cares how much memory or if 3G is inside. There is no true differentiator.
As other have stated here before, no way to phase out iPad2 just with holiday shopping season just ahead. No no never! Further pls avoid frustration among iPad2 buyers! So "iPad3" makes no sense in any way.
But: 'iPad 2 HD' would be perfect! 11" diagonal, doubled resolution, 200ppi, +15% screen edge lengths on +9% device edge length, same weight and thickness, same A5 cpu, slightly better cameras, same battery life as iPad 2. In fact this IS an 'iPad 2', just with better screen and cameras == 'HD'. This is by no means an 'iPad 3' !
And the price will be en vogue: No 16G model, starting with 32GB at 799$, that's +200$ compared to same iPad2. By far not everybody will want this nor need this, which is fine: It's perfect product segmentation! While Apple will pay +100$ for the panel, the customer will pay +200$. This is what I call a super profit premium strategy! 64GB 'iPad2 HD' with 11" will come close to MacBook Air 11" pricing: around 900-1000$. Yes there IS a market! It will not offend ANY of the 2011 iPad2 buyers, it will still be the year of the iPad2, in fact it will be THE year of the iPad 2 ! And the current iPad 2 pricing will not be lowered this year, as these babies still sell great.
2012 will be iPad 3 : same housing, 2 lines: 'iPad' and 'iPad HD', A6 processor, better cameras, maybe thunderbolt first on the 'HD' line. If the HD turns out to be too exclusive, then they'll add a 16GB 'HD' for 699 at the lower end but we'll see the current iPad(2) resolution to stay for some years, as they're sufficient for many, if not most customers. In no way will Apple discontinue/replace the current iPad resolution! They'll have to diversify ...quick! This fall...
They'd catch all the demand for more sophisticated visualization, especially graphics, design, art stuff who might otherwise defect to another platform. And it would add strong reputation to the iOS platform as a whole, kind of a 'flagship device' which doesn't need to be affordable to everyone out there (which no one will really ask for during 'big demo time'). Steve can always say: "Hey, you can get one for 350! It runs the same apps!"
That's my prediction on Apple!
Regards from Berlin, Germany from a true Apple addict..
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Seems more likely if something like this happens it would not be a straight replacement (iPad 2 -> iPad 3) it would be a second tablet line adding more consumer choice, like a laptop line. They could call this "iPad3" the MacPad, or iPad pro or something and have it be a full laptop replacement running OSX (as they have been integrating iOS features into OSX). Adding this second higher line starting at $699 or $799 would still net many buyers and they could push the 16G iPad price down to $399 getting the lion share of the holiday tablet sales.
With the internals of the Macbook Air and tablets looking so similar, and adding Core i5 into macbook air's they could do something really crazy if they wanted to .... although that wouldn't hit the $699 price point
-Just my made up ideas
iPad PRO?
Good point above Jobs is not going to declare 2011 the year of the iPad 2 if the iPad 3 is coming in September. December - maybe...
That the iPad 3 is going to have a retina display is a given. It will kill all the other tablet makers (except Samsung) and Apple can just pull it off. Besides it would also make the iPad 3 the best eBook reader, bar none. At the moment it's only second place behind the dedicated readers...
The only question is the release date, and that will very much depend on how long it takes them to make it work, line up the supply chains, and so on. Many unknowns, pretty sure even inside Apple there is no definite date. There's going to be target dates but with the huge unknown that is the new display, it's going to be tough to predict...
That the iPad 3 is going to have a retina display is a given. It will kill all the other tablet makers (except Samsung) and Apple can just pull it off. Besides it would also make the iPad 3 the best eBook reader, bar none. At the moment it's only second place behind the dedicated readers...
The only question is the release date, and that will very much depend on how long it takes them to make it work, line up the supply chains, and so on. Many unknowns, pretty sure even inside Apple there is no definite date. There's going to be target dates but with the huge unknown that is the new display, it's going to be tough to predict...
The current processor cannot support that high of a resolution. Apple will have to increase performance and battery capacity before they can implement any type of retina display.
Why would the next iPad use the current processor? Note that the only thing they need to up is the graphics processor and that's trivial, at least compared to making a faster general-use CPU. With the exception of games, the iPad doesn't know what to do with all its graphics power, same as on the desktop.
Battery life has nothing to do with it - proof is in the iPhone 4, the retina display seems to have no impact on battery life. Just an educated guess but maybe that's because the amount if backlighting required is the same, and backlighting is what makes up most of the power draw in a display.