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iPad 3 Will Be Thicker, Still Support Smart Cover?
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Could be an early prototype is thicker so they could include all the features but before it goes to manufacturing it will be re-designed.
I've seen prototypes in our lab the filled up multiple benches with cables connecting the part. Looked like a room full of junk. But in the end it gets repackaged and fits in a few racks
The big prototype alows the software people to get a good start
I've seen prototypes in our lab the filled up multiple benches with cables connecting the part. Looked like a room full of junk. But in the end it gets repackaged and fits in a few racks
The big prototype alows the software people to get a good start
What trend does this follow? When has an Apple device in a pre-existing line gotten thicker, while otherwise retaining a familiar form factor? Look at the iPod nanos, MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, even iMacs. Everything gets thinner. This is just a rumor; it has no history to back it up.
Even if it were 2mm thicker. 10mm total..like seriously???
2mm is NOT a big deal.
I'd be ok with thicker as long as it isn't heavier. I much prefer the shape of my wife's iPad 1, but even the iPad 2 is a tad too heavy. I'd also be really happy if they go back to having the speakers built into the bezel rather than the back. I'm jealous of iPad 1's with leatherskins. 
do you know what forum you are on
do you know what forum you are on
Products are made the size they are to be able to include the internal items that are needed. In general Apple follows that rule. Sometimes they will cut some internal items thus making hem external items. The original is smaller but after adding the needed external items the total package can be much bigger. So sometimes smaller is not really smaller.
As far as the iPad not having any competition could come from the fact that they are suing everyone that is making a tablet. That is except possibly the ones from Amazon. Apple knows that with time the courts will throw many of these out leaving it to have to compete product on product. Let's just hope that Apple makes the best product rather the the thinnest, lightest or smallest product.That means bigger if needed. Larger battery if needed. Better screen if needed. Sometimes one item will require other items to follow to allow the first to shine.
No. They are after Samsung.
The vast majority of other tablets are total ****. Which is why no one's buying them.
And no one really wants the Galaxy Tab, either. There was never a ban on them in the US.
The iPad has no competition because it is a typical Apple product.
You need to just go back a few years & see that the Macs were being outsold 19 to 1 or even higher margins. So the nicer Apple product has not always outsold it competition. Apple's legal is just one of the major parts of the Apple sales department.
Do you want a Retina Display ?
You do ?!!?
Well think before you comment
Battery life is important. In fact it is more important then your fashion statement
Not gonna happen and yes, I thought about it ##AGAIN## before tapping this out!
People should really drop the notion that going thicker is so "un-Apple like." Apple did exactly that with the iPhone 3G/3GS.
The 3G/3GS thing is the exception that proves the rule. Take the massive redesign of the iPhone with the iPhone 4. Then, remember that the 3G and 3GS had curved backs; they weren't thicker than the original iPhone at every point. Then there's the fact that Apple has been moving away from big curves in their devices and towards curved corners with flat faces: see MacBook Air, iPod Nano, iPhone, iPad. iMac still has a curved back but maybe not for long.
But we can all agree that the thing pictured in the story is not an iPad.
At least, not without [/sarcasm] tags.
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A pillow isn't that functional if your trying to type while it's sits on a meeting table.
Yeah... you're right, we all need to grow up. We should be thankful that Apple had seen fit to give us anything at all. If they want to make it 1" think, they should. Sorry for complaining Apple!
