Is the newest iPad screen directly laminated to the display (like 4S)?

[klover]

I can't really tell by the pictures - does anyone know if this is indeed the case?

 

[macguy360]

I can't really tell by the pictures - does anyone know if this is indeed the case?

Most likely. This is the biggest reason why anyone who buys the ipad 3 should get the $99 apple care+ because if you drop your ipad it will be ridiculous trying to get it repaired.