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As said before, it's a safe bet to say SIRI will be on there. Definitively no redesign, probably better cameras, memory etc... 
I want the SDHC slot, perhaps a SD/MicroSD capable version. However, I would guess, that iCloud will be their logic behind not needing one. Still, if they included the slot, and a practical way to use it (iOS MiniFinder), it would allow the product line to be drastically trimmed: just a 32Gb model, with indefinite storage extensibility (not to mention the security of being able to physically remove content from the device in an instant).
I can envision the base model about 2 inches smaller, but with something like 1600 x 1200 not quite "retina", but pretty good. Perhaps a redesign of the edges to allow a much smaller bezel (a taper that guides your thumb away from the glass). Perhaps then also the larger size (11 or 12 inch) for those as want it. And truly backlit, so that blacks can really be black and the bleed issue will cease to exist.
I can envision the base model about 2 inches smaller, but with something like 1600 x 1200 not quite "retina", but pretty good. Perhaps a redesign of the edges to allow a much smaller bezel (a taper that guides your thumb away from the glass). Perhaps then also the larger size (11 or 12 inch) for those as want it. And truly backlit, so that blacks can really be black and the bleed issue will cease to exist.
I think there are three major reasons Apple has chosen not to support SD cards (camera kit notwithstanding):
1. There is a greater profit margin on the higher capacity models.
2. Its file system would be directly accessible when you plugged the card into your computer.
3. Slower cards may hamper overall performance.
I don't think that they would include it as memory expansion to the iPad. I can definitely see them including it for one way transfers onto the device, basically the camera kit but onboard.
Especially now that the iPad is PC-free with iOS5, a simple no-dongle way to dump your camera photos onto your iPad would be nice.
Using it as some sort of a shared system memory goes completely against their product philosophy. The best you might get is being able to load photos, music, and movies onto the card and play them on the iPad without having to copy them onto internal memory.
retina display- I'm hoping for that one.
More storage
more RAM
Better battery- especially after the 4s battery life issues
better camera on the front- I personally don't see the need for a camera on the back
same design- I don't see that changing, internals yes, externally no.
4G
Siri? iffy
How about those 3D maps?
thats what i think will come out of the iPad 3
I don't know- but I would say the iPad is the premier iOS device so i think we could maybe see some new hardware feature introduced, not along the lines of a Siri, but more along the lines of a FaceTime like product. Something that is completely new to the market.
More storage
more RAM
Better battery- especially after the 4s battery life issues
better camera on the front- I personally don't see the need for a camera on the back
same design- I don't see that changing, internals yes, externally no.
4G
Siri? iffy
How about those 3D maps?
thats what i think will come out of the iPad 3
I don't know- but I would say the iPad is the premier iOS device so i think we could maybe see some new hardware feature introduced, not along the lines of a Siri, but more along the lines of a FaceTime like product. Something that is completely new to the market.
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- Retina display (a must!)
- Siri
- HD FaceTime cam
- Retina display (a must!)
- Siri
- HD FaceTime cam
+1
I'm also waiting for a retina display and a SD-card slot to buy my first ipad. I hope Apple delivers...
get ready for iPad 4 then. all signs point to the fact that the technology isn't ready...at least for the right price. The key to the iPad was the 499 price point, and right now, that resolution for a reasonable price, and without the significant battery drain isn't available.
i think people have come to expect too much from apple...
Then what will the iPad 3 offer if not something better. People are kind of feeling burned by the 4S, especially if SIRI is opened up to the other devices.
If they don't make a significant improvement, they should make it a quiet update without a number or even a keynote.
Apple is a business. They try to make products compelling enough for people to buy. If they don't, people won't buy it.
No, they're just waiting for what they want. I for one agree in that the next iPad I buy will be one with non-pixelated resolution. In the meantime, everyone can use theirs all they want. I have no need for one really. I just have in my head what it would take for me to buy one. A super high-res display is that option. 128GB too, since I'd want all of my music on it.
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But the only thing is that if they did add a slot onto the device itself, consumers might expect to be able to use it to expand their memory. Especially if they're moving from an Android device. This could cause considerable confusion (most consumers aren't very tach savvy).
And here's to the crazy ones!
This is one they really need to follow up on. 7" is the sweet spot and they could get it to a -really- comfortable weight that way. Just don't gimp other stuff too hard.
I think 7" is neither fish nor fowl. I like the current size, and keep the iPhone as small as possible. Seems on these boards many want the iPhone bigger and the iPad smaller. I want to keep the iPhone small and ensure the iPad remains close to paper size.
So you guys are guessing what Apple is going to come out with come October next year when the iPad 3 is released?
You do know that the iPad 2S is what is being released in March sans Retina Display. And Apple will never add an SD card slot or mini hdmi ports and that sort of crap.
You do know that the iPad 2S is what is being released in March sans Retina Display. And Apple will never add an SD card slot or mini hdmi ports and that sort of crap.
iPad 2s before xmas shopping season ?
I'm currently seeing lots of heavy iPad2 price action...
Today in Germany one vendor started an online sale, initially with 250 iPad2 32GB 3G for 530 (incl.tax), standard Apple price here is 699 and even best online retailer prices are a 100 higher. These 250 went out in an hour and quickly they added another 500 devices to the sale, instantly selling their Nov28 shipment at that low price.
I can't help, but there must be something around from Apple! 2 weeks from now we'll see Black Friday and up to then IT should happen. I guess an iPad 2S is close ahead.
Discounts on iPad2's have reached levels which are just not adequate for starting into an xmas shopping season. 100$ discounts seem to be standard meanwhile, which cannot be Apple's intention.
As 2011 was announced to be the 'Year of the iPad 2', an iPad 2s wouldn't hurt that. Apple has enough aces in pocket to equip that 2s:
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Facetime HD front cam
- slightly more memory, but still below 1GB
- and last not least: Siri, enabled by that rumored additional IR sensor from iPhone 4s
That package would not alienate 2011 iPad2 buyers, but bring the currently biggest iOS selling point into the economically most important quarter of the year: Siri !
Siri was THE selling point for the i4s, or who's thinking that it was the new back camera or Bluetooth 4.0 ? It was just Siri and Apple has placed lots of ads upon it on TV. Apple would be SILLY to miss that chance, going into the most important shopping time of the year without that feature.
The iPad 2 already has the A5 CPU of the iPhone4s so there is technically no reason why iOS5 didn't port Siri at least on the iPad2. There's just one reason: sell a new iPad! Quick! Because it's just software and everything is already there. Add that second IR front sensor + some little more RAM to make that sole marketing action plausible to consumers.
And what was already mocked up... 'iPhone 4s stands for [iPhone for Steve]' could be officially turned into 'iPad to Steve = iPad 2S'. They put a Steve Jobs signature on the back, after Laurene has agreed, and make it a true special edition. I think a move like this could drive lots of existing iPad1 owners to finally jump onto the iPad2, as well create a good portion of media hype, attracting newcomers.
Further it would give the iPad2s quite an emotional appeal. Last not least, better cam and Siri ...who still wants that 200$ Kindle Fire then ?
I'm currently seeing lots of heavy iPad2 price action...
Today in Germany one vendor started an online sale, initially with 250 iPad2 32GB 3G for 530 (incl.tax), standard Apple price here is 699 and even best online retailer prices are a 100 higher. These 250 went out in an hour and quickly they added another 500 devices to the sale, instantly selling their Nov28 shipment at that low price.
I can't help, but there must be something around from Apple! 2 weeks from now we'll see Black Friday and up to then IT should happen. I guess an iPad 2S is close ahead.
Discounts on iPad2's have reached levels which are just not adequate for starting into an xmas shopping season. 100$ discounts seem to be standard meanwhile, which cannot be Apple's intention.
As 2011 was announced to be the 'Year of the iPad 2', an iPad 2s wouldn't hurt that. Apple has enough aces in pocket to equip that 2s:
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Facetime HD front cam
- slightly more memory, but still below 1GB
- and last not least: Siri, enabled by that rumored additional IR sensor from iPhone 4s
That package would not alienate 2011 iPad2 buyers, but bring the currently biggest iOS selling point into the economically most important quarter of the year: Siri !
Siri was THE selling point for the i4s, or who's thinking that it was the new back camera or Bluetooth 4.0 ? It was just Siri and Apple has placed lots of ads upon it on TV. Apple would be SILLY to miss that chance, going into the most important shopping time of the year without that feature.
The iPad 2 already has the A5 CPU of the iPhone4s so there is technically no reason why iOS5 didn't port Siri at least on the iPad2. There's just one reason: sell a new iPad! Quick! Because it's just software and everything is already there. Add that second IR front sensor + some little more RAM to make that sole marketing action plausible to consumers.
And what was already mocked up... 'iPhone 4s stands for [iPhone for Steve]' could be officially turned into 'iPad to Steve = iPad 2S'. They put a Steve Jobs signature on the back, after Laurene has agreed, and make it a true special edition. I think a move like this could drive lots of existing iPad1 owners to finally jump onto the iPad2, as well create a good portion of media hype, attracting newcomers.
Further it would give the iPad2s quite an emotional appeal. Last not least, better cam and Siri ...who still wants that 200$ Kindle Fire then ?
WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS. No ipad 2s anytime soon ppl, not until 2012 at the earliest, apple upgrades their products annually that means once a year, not twice a year. can anyone even show an example of when apple has came out with 2 new products in the same line within a 12 month period? Plus with all the problems apple is having manufacturing the a6 I wouldn't be surprised if the ipad 2s or 3 or whatever its called got pushed back another 6 months now too just like the iphone, there's no way their gonna release the next ipad with the same a5 chip as the 2.. this would also allow them more time to get the hi res screens ready for the masses, my guess would be that we will see it by summer 2012
SPECS: Retina display, A6 Quad Core, 1gb of Ram, 32, 64, 128gb, Slightly upgraded cameras and the rest will be software
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Well, all true. But whatever, they need to bring Siri to the iPad for Xmas.
An 'iPad 3' means at least a design change, plus a CPU upgrade to A6. But in no way will they also add Siri, better cameras, a Retina screen and make it lighter. That's just too much for one upgrade, but each one of them must be 'in' in late 2012 in order to stay on top.
Why not do the easy ones - Bluetooth4, Siri, cameras - NOW ? Better camera sensors and BT4 cost them *nothing*, the Siri software neither. Same housing and CPU justify it not being an 'iPad3'. But these small issues (Siri & cam) could attract many buyers, who hesitated before.
The entire manufacturing could stay the same, but Apple had much more arguments to keep their original price point through the shopping season. The current cams are one of iPad2's biggest negative points, all the rest is fine.
It'd just take Apple to schedule a 'Let's talk iPad' event for Tue, Nov22. I don't see why they leave out the current iPad2 from getting Siri. It's THERE and many would appreciate it. That Apple didn't allow the iPhone3G for Multitasking, was clear to everyone from a tech standpoint. But WHY no Siri for these A5 iPads ?
Or they took the i4s for testing Siri and probably unleash it for all iPad2 in late November. Then indeed, they should wait until early/mid 2012 with their next iPad.
But just giving Siri away for free to 30 million iPad2 ... don't know, don't know if that'd be smart. Lot's of load for the Siri servers @Apple and a few warm wishes from some users. No. They have to create a new device for Siri on iPad, alone for keeping the launch user base at reasonable size.
An 'iPad 3' means at least a design change, plus a CPU upgrade to A6. But in no way will they also add Siri, better cameras, a Retina screen and make it lighter. That's just too much for one upgrade, but each one of them must be 'in' in late 2012 in order to stay on top.
Why not do the easy ones - Bluetooth4, Siri, cameras - NOW ? Better camera sensors and BT4 cost them *nothing*, the Siri software neither. Same housing and CPU justify it not being an 'iPad3'. But these small issues (Siri & cam) could attract many buyers, who hesitated before.
The entire manufacturing could stay the same, but Apple had much more arguments to keep their original price point through the shopping season. The current cams are one of iPad2's biggest negative points, all the rest is fine.
It'd just take Apple to schedule a 'Let's talk iPad' event for Tue, Nov22. I don't see why they leave out the current iPad2 from getting Siri. It's THERE and many would appreciate it. That Apple didn't allow the iPhone3G for Multitasking, was clear to everyone from a tech standpoint. But WHY no Siri for these A5 iPads ?
Or they took the i4s for testing Siri and probably unleash it for all iPad2 in late November. Then indeed, they should wait until early/mid 2012 with their next iPad.
But just giving Siri away for free to 30 million iPad2 ... don't know, don't know if that'd be smart. Lot's of load for the Siri servers @Apple and a few warm wishes from some users. No. They have to create a new device for Siri on iPad, alone for keeping the launch user base at reasonable size.
What iPad 3 must have (in addition to current specs):
Better camera, 5MP fine (with flash)
1GB RAM memory
SD card reader if not a full USB connection to read pictures off any media.
Built in GPS (sans 3G. 4G or whatever))
Mounting hard points.
Have to be really clever to keep the looks. yes, thinking iMac Mini, but really, the stuff out there does not do iPad justice. Set of small hook points would make it 10X easier to mount to things (like hospital bed, for my dad)
Better camera, 5MP fine (with flash)
1GB RAM memory
SD card reader if not a full USB connection to read pictures off any media.
Built in GPS (sans 3G. 4G or whatever))
Mounting hard points.
Have to be really clever to keep the looks. yes, thinking iMac Mini, but really, the stuff out there does not do iPad justice. Set of small hook points would make it 10X easier to mount to things (like hospital bed, for my dad)
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Would upgrade for Retina and stereo speakers. That's honestly all I want. I just checked prices on iSuppli for the iPad 2 screen: $124 for it, though most of it is the touchscreen components, so I think a Retina display would cost at least $185.
But all those screens get cheaper the more they make. The A6 wouldn't be much more expensive, so I could see a BOM of $375-ish on the 32GB Wifi+3G. That's still an extremely high profit margin, so this looks to be in the realm of reality.
And like Thetonyk123 said, a glowing Apple logo would be awesome!!!
But all those screens get cheaper the more they make. The A6 wouldn't be much more expensive, so I could see a BOM of $375-ish on the 32GB Wifi+3G. That's still an extremely high profit margin, so this looks to be in the realm of reality.
And like Thetonyk123 said, a glowing Apple logo would be awesome!!!
Things I want on next iPad:
1) HSPA+ for GSM
2) "world" iPad. (CDMA + GSM in one device)
3) Sprint service (I could put up with slower speeds if they have unlimited data).
1) HSPA+ for GSM
2) "world" iPad. (CDMA + GSM in one device)
3) Sprint service (I could put up with slower speeds if they have unlimited data).
Honestly I belive that the reason the screen hasnt gotten better is because wouldn't they have to raid the price due to how much a higher res screen would cost? But I would like a better display too! The only thing that I would change about the design is where the speaker is on the iPad 2 it's pointing away from me I find myself cupping my hand around it to amplify it towards me..
All i really want is a retina display. I already love the form factor, battery life. Even the general speed from daily use is already perfect. Just improve the display to the retina and give me a 128GB option, maybe just make it a little lighter and i'll be all over it in a heartbeat
The only way it'll be lighter is if they switch to plastic (back & screen), which I'm not opposed to. It would be super portable, and cheaper. The smart cover could still work with embedded magnets like the poly MacBooks.