Maybe We've Already Seen the 2nd Gen iPad Form Factor?

[Patriot24]

My mom has decided that she no longer needs her 3rd Gen iPod Nano and dropped it off at my place so I can sell it on eBay for her. Upon inspecting it, I came to realize that the form factor of the device is almost exactly what has been rumored for the 2nd Gen iPad - flat back, tapered edges, etc. Just holding it in my hand, I could easily see this being the form factor of the iPad (slightly different materials for the back) if enlarged to the 10" form and a touchscreen was on the front:

I don't think it would be a big surprise since it is pretty standard as far as Apple design goes these days. I guess I just feel like everyone is struggling to envision what it might look like with all of the CG mocks and such - maybe we've already seen it before in a familiar product?

Just an observation...

 

[KittyKatta]

I don't think it would be a big surprise since it is pretty standard as far as Apple design goes these days. I guess I just feel like everyone is struggling to envision what it might look like with all of the CG mocks and such - maybe we've already seen it before in a familiar product?

Just an observation...

I dont think anyone is struggling to envision the iPad2 form factor since it's already assumed (and revealed) that it's following the trend of the iPod Touch. Personally, i like the blockier more industrial look of the iPhone 4 and current iPad but in the end I dont really care since I keep the iPad in a portfolio-style case and will never see the back.

 

[AdrianK]

Yes, it was also the form factor of the first gen iPod touch. That design was replaced in the second generation and hasn't been altered since.

I can't really see the need to change the iPads form factor, all the CGI mockups with the same flat back and tapered edges look extremely outdated and just plain awful.

 

[BaBaBoooooooey]

i think the only thing they will have in common is the apple logo in the back.

 

[Patriot24]

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I can't really see the need to change the iPads form factor, all the CGI mockups with the same flat back and tapered edges look extremely outdated and just plain awful.

I think the main difference I've seen between the mocks and the 3g Nano/1g Touch is that the tapering and corners appear to be more square than round. When I was looking at the Nano, the tapering looks much more natural and not quite as bold/noticeable.