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While I think that you are spot on with regards to most of the specs, I have to challenge you on a couple things here.

First: 1GB of ram is not happening. Sorry but you will be proven wrong on that one. It will be 512mb, take it to the bank.

Second: I don't think there will be an additional port, be it USB, SD, lightpeak, whatever...

Everything else looks to be in line with what I expect to see

well iphone 4 has 512mb 8 months ago, on a single core A4.

I believe ipad 2 and iphone 5 will both have 1gb ram, with dual-core A5
 
Does apple normally announce upgraded products and then mark their availability date in the future? This being on products that they already sell, not first gen products (i.e iPad1, iphone 1st gen)

I really can't see them announcing the iPad2, and then saying, "but you cant have it for another 2-3weeks..." No one in their right mind would buy an iPad1 if that was the case.

Seems like whoever is waiting for an iPad2, will have one in their hands a day or two after they announce it.

anyone?
 
I too would love to see more resolution... but, did the iPhone4 spoil us? I know I went back and did an analysis of current iPad and the resolution is right up there with laptops and other announced competitors (ones that have released spec's). The Xoom touts about 20 more PPI than the current iPad... so again... are we just spoiled?

Yes and yes
 
Does anybody think that Apple will sell the iPad 1 16 gb for $400 or so, then iPad 2 32gb for $500, and 64 for $600?
 

Would be nice, but who knows. I guess it depends on what they do. Maybe they offer them at discount during thy period to attract buyers that normally may not purchase, so it gets rid of remaining inventory. We'll see. I hope there isn't a 2-3 week wait. Would love to get my grubby paws on one asap, I just don't envision it happening
 
Pricing is something I'm curious about. If they drop it even just 100 bucks, I won't have a problem emptying out my savings for this.
 
Pricing is something I'm curious about. If they drop it even just 100 bucks, I won't have a problem emptying out my savings for this.

Considering how many they're selling at the current price, I doubt we'll see a price drop for quite some time.
 
well iphone 4 has 512mb 8 months ago, on a single core A4.

I believe ipad 2 and iphone 5 will both have 1gb ram, with dual-core A5

I dont know about the iPad, it's possible but doesn't iPad 1 have 256mb ram? Ether there going to make the iPad competitive or keep it the way it is now as in less powerful than the iPhone at 512mb and push the iPhone to 1gb
 
my prediction:

cortex A9 or Apple A5 dual-core 1.2ghz
1gb of ram
dual SGX543 gpu
thinner,
lighter prolly like 1lb-1.25 lbs
front facing camera slightly higher res than ipod touch, and photobooth app
back facing camera 1MP
Gyrometer
Same resolution
launch with ios 4.3, ios 5 will not be previewed.
flat back, tapered edges
atleast one new port ie. sd, usb, lightpeak,
redesigned speaker
anti-reflective coating on the screen.
same battery life

16gb wifi:$499 32gb wifi:$599 64gb wifi:$699

3G version available on at&t and verizon(it will have dual-mode cdma/gsm)
16gb+3G: $599 32gb+3G:$699 64gb+3G:$799

also you can now get a data plan contract with each carrier, which will result in a subsidized price in the 3G version.


Edit: I believe this is exactly correct. I am willing to bet on it. anybody want to challenge me. Or question any of the above items

Close, but IMHO:

16Gig Wifi iPad 1: $499 (no other sizes available)

iPad 2:
16gb+3G: $629 32gb+3G:$729 64gb+3G:$829
 
well iphone 4 has 512mb 8 months ago, on a single core A4.

I believe ipad 2 and iphone 5 will both have 1gb ram, with dual-core A5

Not sure why the processor has anything to do with amount of needed ram? You need to realize that apple does not want to fragment the iPad app store so that only certain apps run on the iPad 2. Given that, all apps will need to run on the original. Why do you need 4 times the ram for that? I can see the need for 1gb when they move to a retina screen as images and textures will be taking up alot more space.
Also you mention the iPhone 4, that originally had 256mb of ram (remember the gizmodo leaked phone), which they last minute upped to 512mb. Nothing has changed that would neccesitate the need to double ram again.
Trust me, you will be proven wrong. That's a challenge :)
 
I dont know about the iPad, it's possible but doesn't iPad 1 have 256mb ram? Ether there going to make the iPad competitive or keep it the way it is now as in less powerful than the iPhone at 512mb and push the iPhone to 1gb

I think apple will re-align the ipad and iphone, so they will both have 1gb
it is possible it will only have 512mb, But I think it will have 1gb

Thats just my prediction
 
Close, but IMHO:

16Gig Wifi iPad 1: $499 (no other sizes available)

iPad 2:
16gb+3G: $629 32gb+3G:$729 64gb+3G:$829

I strongly disagree. the cheapest ipad 2 will not start at $629

and if apple continues to sell ipad 1, it will not be at the same price.

and there will be wifi only ipad 2s

Not sure why the processor has anything to do with amount of needed ram? You need to realize that apple does not want to fragment the iPad app store so that only certain apps run on the iPad 2. Given that, all apps will need to run on the original. Why do you need 4 times the ram for that? I can see the need for 1gb when they move to a retina screen as images and textures will be taking up alot more space.
Also you mention the iPhone 4, that originally had 256mb of ram (remember the gizmodo leaked phone), which they last minute upped to 512mb. Nothing has changed that would neccesitate the need to double ram again.
Trust me, you will be proven wrong. That's a challenge :)

well ipad 2 has 4 times more cpu power than ipad 1
four times more gpu power than ipad 1
why can't it have four times RAM,

with ios 5 in a couple months will have more features that will demand more RAM,
and more and more 3rd party apps will demand more RAM.

I am not entirely positive but I still believe it will have 1gb, we'll find out in a week
 
I dont know about the iPad, it's possible but doesn't iPad 1 have 256mb ram? Ether there going to make the iPad competitive or keep it the way it is now as in less powerful than the iPhone at 512mb and push the iPhone to 1gb

iPhone has no reason to move to 1gb as well. They needed to make the change from 256 to 512 last time around because of the doubling of resolution. We all know they aren't going double retina for iPhone 5 :rolleyes:
 
Given that, all apps will need to run on the original.

This is just not possible.
You cannot upgrade specs on a machine, use those specs and expect every single new app to run on the old machine.

I believe now, Early iPhones don't show apps in the app store that can't run on them, so I was told.

Probably only games would be affected mostly. If a game needs 512MB to run, how are they going to make it run in 256MB?

Things will move on in time. When iPad3 launches, iPad1 will of course step further away.
 
I predict 1 gig of ram as well. Think about the devices that will be released at the same time as the ipad 2. It would be odd for it to only have 50% of their RAM. Nobody disputes the ipad 2 will have a multicore CPU. One of their biggest potential sellings points will be improved multitasking and you can't do that without a lot of ram. Furthermore I think it is silly to think they would release a device with less ram than they could soley to try and limit someones desire to design an app that could use that much RAM. They already have an app review process. If they want to come up with a magic ram amount an app can never go above they can and still have 10 gig of ram in the ipad 2.
 
I predict 1 gig of ram as well. Think about the devices that will be released at the same time as the ipad 2. It would be odd for it to only have 50% of their RAM. Nobody disputes the ipad 2 will have a multicore CPU. One of their biggest potential sellings points will be improved multitasking and you can't do that without a lot of ram. Furthermore I think it is silly to think they would release a device with less ram than they could soley to try and limit someones desire to design an app that could use that much RAM. They already have an app review process. If they want to come up with a magic ram amount an app can never go above they can and still have 10 gig of ram in the ipad 2.

thank you.

anybody familiar with the price difference in 512mb and 1gb sticks for Apple to put in the ipad?
 
This is just not possible.
You cannot upgrade specs on a machine, use those specs and expect every single new app to run on the old machine.

I believe now, Early iPhones don't show apps in the app store that can't run on them, so I was told.

Probably only games would be affected mostly. If a game needs 512MB to run, how are they going to make it run in 256MB?

Things will move on in time. When iPad3 launches, iPad1 will of course step further away.

I'm not disputing this at all. Like you said, things will move in on time. Don't expect them to quadruple ram in the iPad 2. iPad 3....yes, I can see it happening
 
I think apple will re-align the ipad and iphone, so they will both have 1gb
it is possible it will only have 512mb, But I think it will have 1gb

Thats just my prediction
We shall see soon enough in a tare down :D
iPhone has no reason to move to 1gb as well. They needed to make the change from 256 to 512 last time around because of the doubling of resolution. We all know they aren't going double retina for iPhone 5 :rolleyes:
Well duh there not going to double retina that would be ludicrous. Other phones will be moving there though, not that apple has ever needed more ram to out sine another product. im more excited about IOS5 then new hardware any way! I would only hope IOS5 for iPad will come speeder than 4 did
 
I'm sure he is working behind the scenes, but I don't think that will include doing work in the public eye. However, the question is will he do the public introduction. I say its highly unlikely for two reasons. FIrst, it takes weeks of practice to get these presentations right. Second, Steve Jobs would become the story, not the iPad 2.

no what i read said he was going to be at the presentations too, now that means he may just do the opening bit and that's it, who knows. He's a seasoned pro, so doubt he takes weeks to practice this. Plus if anything, him being there will just make it a bigger story, more press, which is a win.
 
I predict 1 gig of ram as well. Think about the devices that will be released at the same time as the ipad 2. It would be odd for it to only have 50% of their RAM. Nobody disputes the ipad 2 will have a multicore CPU. One of their biggest potential sellings points will be improved multitasking and you can't do that without a lot of ram. Furthermore I think it is silly to think they would release a device with less ram than they could soley to try and limit someones desire to design an app that could use that much RAM. They already have an app review process. If they want to come up with a magic ram amount an app can never go above they can and still have 10 gig of ram in the ipad 2.

You mean odd, like when the iPhone 3Gs had half the ram of android phones around it? Plus, they will not be limiting people when 512mb would be double what it has now. iOS is efficient and the type of multitasking it does, does not require alot of ram. I could be wrong, we'll see. I'll be happy to see it have 1gb, but I know apple and that doesn't fall in line with their practices.
 
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