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Many thought Siri will be a major selling point for iPad 4, now what?
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iPad 4: how about a thinner and lighter retina display iPad + longer battery life, , 128 Gb memory, an even faster processor, and more Ram?
Though I'm certainly 2012 happy with my iPad 3, I'd probably upgrade to an iPad 4 for those features.
I see the "iPad 4" being the equivalent jump as the iPhone 4->4S was. Minus the Siri difference. The 2 and 3 are pretty much the same performance-wise..the 3 is as fast as the 2 and the extra processors and GPUs inside are for the extra pixels on the screen. The 4 would probably be just a performance boost and hopefully a camera improvement too. An LED flash would be nice
New design, new processor, higher capacity, FaceTime hd camera, cool new accessory(maybe pressure sensitive stylus), and revolutionary weight decrease.
That would make the perfect iPad for 2013 IMO. I'd definitely buy it!
That would make the perfect iPad for 2013 IMO. I'd definitely buy it!
Faster CPU/GPU.
More memory. (2GB would be very nice. 4GB should be good enough for several years. )
Faster charging.
Print to PDF.
More precise and faster digitizer.
Pressure sensitive digitizer.
Better cameras.
More memory. (2GB would be very nice. 4GB should be good enough for several years. )
Faster charging.
Print to PDF.
More precise and faster digitizer.
Pressure sensitive digitizer.
Better cameras.
Microsoft is going to do a HUGE push for their Windows 8 tablets before the next iPad comes out.
I'm really curious how Apple will react.
I think Apple may have to work harder than just shaving a millimeter or pushing a few more frames-a-second.
I'm really curious how Apple will react.
I think Apple may have to work harder than just shaving a millimeter or pushing a few more frames-a-second.
I don't think Microsoft's W8 tablets will cause Apple to react to anything. Let's face it, Apple pretty much has the iPad 4 specs/design already figured out. A few final details is all that needs to be fleshed out.
I don't think Microsoft has anything novel that will force Apple to react and change their design path.
Now, if the W8 tablets are a huge advancement, then maybe, that's the only thing that will have Apple reacting. But I doubt that they'll have anything earth-shattering.
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With the iPad 3, Apple had to use plan B on the screens which required heavier batteries. I'm looking forward to a lighter device without the large bezel around the screen taking up visual space.
new update ideas
Others have already stated but I'll put my two cents in:
faster processor (true quad core processor)
more memory
new size, smaller separate model or maybe even larger to the current model
improved battery life
different form factor (as in differently designed casing)
anti reflective screen that does not sacrifice smoothness
full integrated itunes "lite" allowing smart playlist creation and id tag modifications on the fly
higher capacity, 128 gb should be affordable enough by now to fit the current pricing of the 64 gb as flash memory has gotten cheaper since the introduction of the 64gb capacity in the ipod touch 3 years ago! we haven't seen a capacity bump in years and quite frankly a device as complex and beautiful as the iPad needs this update, in fact it should have happened with the ipad 3.
price changes, 16 gb dropped, 32 gb @ 500$, 64 gb @ 600, 128 gb @ 700 (750?) Obviously wifi only pricing.
improvement in signal strength
user accounts allowing for switching profiles for family members for their own work space and customization
new improved gpu
There is plenty of ideas they can come up with and they have a professional team to come up with ideas.
Others have already stated but I'll put my two cents in:
faster processor (true quad core processor)
more memory
new size, smaller separate model or maybe even larger to the current model
improved battery life
different form factor (as in differently designed casing)
anti reflective screen that does not sacrifice smoothness
full integrated itunes "lite" allowing smart playlist creation and id tag modifications on the fly
higher capacity, 128 gb should be affordable enough by now to fit the current pricing of the 64 gb as flash memory has gotten cheaper since the introduction of the 64gb capacity in the ipod touch 3 years ago! we haven't seen a capacity bump in years and quite frankly a device as complex and beautiful as the iPad needs this update, in fact it should have happened with the ipad 3.
price changes, 16 gb dropped, 32 gb @ 500$, 64 gb @ 600, 128 gb @ 700 (750?) Obviously wifi only pricing.
improvement in signal strength
user accounts allowing for switching profiles for family members for their own work space and customization
new improved gpu
There is plenty of ideas they can come up with and they have a professional team to come up with ideas.
Siri? Pffffft
Look up the upcoming Cortex A15 core for 2013 processing power. How does 40% more performance per clock sound (over an A9).
Then look up PowerVR Rogue for the nextgen GPU that will likely end up in the next iPad.
There's a reason why I'm holding steady with my iPad 2.
Look up the upcoming Cortex A15 core for 2013 processing power. How does 40% more performance per clock sound (over an A9).
Then look up PowerVR Rogue for the nextgen GPU that will likely end up in the next iPad.
There's a reason why I'm holding steady with my iPad 2.
Lettuce wait until we see what the iPhone 5 brings, I would bet any money it is going to be something revolutionary, and will also be added to the next gen iPad.
If your planning on selling your iPad 3 to buy the 4 is the best time in January/feb ? Or a few weeks before the ipad 4 announcement is ok?
I'd like to see the screen being closer to the glass. Also, whilst the resolution is great, i feel that the screen is missing that wow factor that you get with SAMOLED.
If it doesn't come out this year, 32nm will be old tech.
Then I would demand:
- 28nm quad core CPU
- 4GiB RAM
- 128GiB storage
- Global LTE
I didn't buy the iPad 2 because of the lack of retina.
I didn't buy the iPad 3 because of the old silicon tech, American LTE, unimproved storage since iPad 1.
But now Apple has obsoleted the iPad 1, so what I should do is go Android.
Then I would demand:
- 28nm quad core CPU
- 4GiB RAM
- 128GiB storage
- Global LTE
I didn't buy the iPad 2 because of the lack of retina.
I didn't buy the iPad 3 because of the old silicon tech, American LTE, unimproved storage since iPad 1.
But now Apple has obsoleted the iPad 1, so what I should do is go Android.
Obvious things that will always be worked upon
CPU Speed
GPU Speed
Memory Capacity
Connectivity
Improve the poor WiFi technology (Not sure it's proper N speeds even with iPad3)
Battery Life
Wireless recharging
Stereo speakers
Quality of Camera's
Quality/Technology of Screen
Construction materials
Weight
Size (larger/smaller variations)
They are most of the nuts and bolts basic things that can always be changed without fundamentally affecting what the device is.
After that you are down to the software, or add-ons/accessories.
Allowing Bluetooth games controllers (this is simple, would cost nothing and is only being blocked by Apple deliberately at the moment)
You could think a little outside the box:
3D capable screen option.
Build in projector for beaming an image onto a wall.
A soft bezel so the screen goes to the edge of the unit, but can display a bezel when needed as opposed to a thick, pretty ugly physical border around the device.
And I'm sure many more that are more fantasy than reality for some years yet.
CPU Speed
GPU Speed
Memory Capacity
Connectivity
Improve the poor WiFi technology (Not sure it's proper N speeds even with iPad3)
Battery Life
Wireless recharging
Stereo speakers
Quality of Camera's
Quality/Technology of Screen
Construction materials
Weight
Size (larger/smaller variations)
They are most of the nuts and bolts basic things that can always be changed without fundamentally affecting what the device is.
After that you are down to the software, or add-ons/accessories.
Allowing Bluetooth games controllers (this is simple, would cost nothing and is only being blocked by Apple deliberately at the moment)
You could think a little outside the box:
3D capable screen option.
Build in projector for beaming an image onto a wall.
A soft bezel so the screen goes to the edge of the unit, but can display a bezel when needed as opposed to a thick, pretty ugly physical border around the device.
And I'm sure many more that are more fantasy than reality for some years yet.