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New iPad to be Called 'iPad HD' and Not 'iPad 3'?
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all i have to say this thread is going places!!!
Now when it comes to the name i guess we all have to wait and see what will happen wednesday at 10am!
Now when it comes to the name i guess we all have to wait and see what will happen wednesday at 10am!
You know, it's always the US versions that seem to have really long and unnecessary names.
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch? Wut.
Couldn't they just call it Galaxy S II?
I really don't buy this. They're going to release an Apple TV 3 and an iPad 3 HD on the same day? Seems like a recipe for serious confusion among mass market consumers.
1) Most people associate "HD" with TVs, which the iPad isn't.
2) The implication to the casual eye will be that the iPad is HD and the new Apple TV is not HD, even though it is (and, if the rumors are correct, it is now finally "true" HD).
3) These comparisons will draw attention to the fact that although it's called the Apple "TV," the device is not in fact a TV at all. Just a box.
1) Most people associate "HD" with TVs, which the iPad isn't.
2) The implication to the casual eye will be that the iPad is HD and the new Apple TV is not HD, even though it is (and, if the rumors are correct, it is now finally "true" HD).
3) These comparisons will draw attention to the fact that although it's called the Apple "TV," the device is not in fact a TV at all. Just a box.
If it is the iPad HD maybe there will also be a cheaper iPad 3 (lo-res version)?
Then again, does that mean next year we have iPad HD 2 and iPad 4? Hmm...
Then again, does that mean next year we have iPad HD 2 and iPad 4? Hmm...
iPad 3D
I'm surprised I haven't seen any message suggesting the possibility that the name could be iPad3D. With a high resolution the new iPad is supposed to have it will be able to display 1080P for each eye. Just like the 3D movies we see in theaters, and with the same polarized glasses.
I'm surprised I haven't seen any message suggesting the possibility that the name could be iPad3D. With a high resolution the new iPad is supposed to have it will be able to display 1080P for each eye. Just like the 3D movies we see in theaters, and with the same polarized glasses.
Hmm maybe it is, not a bad idea. I work in a smart TV manufacturer and see that TVs are rapidly becoming wall-mounted tablets. I makes sense that the new ipad is repositioned as an HDTV replacement. Apple may redefine that market just as they did with ipods.
Agreed. I think they'll call it iPad 3, then when the numbers start to get past 10 it'll be just "iPad".
We actually don't know that.
When iPod touches had their minor feature bump, they still went from "second-generation" to "third-generation". The iPhone makes sense to have intermediate upgrades: 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S because of two-year mobile phone contracts. No other Apple products do.
We don't know whether it's an A5X or an A6, we just know both have been produced. We also don't know how much RAM it will have.
We also don't know what Siri's incarnation will look like on iPad.
With all the rumors floating around it does sound like a "whole new iPad" just it looks similar to the iPad 2, but not identical. When the iPhone's been given an "s" name then it's because the design is identical - this is not the case with the third-generation iPad (if rumors are to be believed).
Tim Cook said they'll continue to "innovate like crazy" so I'd be surprised if Apple doesn't pull something out of the bag that surprises us all.
iPad HD? So what would they do from now on, name each model iPad X, X being whatever new upgrade they like the most? They'd run out of stuff to name it. They'd have to resort to things like iPad 6GB, because that year they move from 4GB of RAM to 6GB.
It'd make more sense to simply name it the "iPad"
When the big title "iPad" comes up at the keynote, the speaker could put emphasis on the fact that it's the "third generation" of iPad. We could start looking at it the same way we do with iPod generations. Or Mac generations.
The problem with this though, is with the loss of a number in the name, consumers might be less likely to feel like upgrading. I know that may sound crazy, but think about the craze that happens when new Apple products are announced. Normal consumers may see iPhones and say things like "Is that the 4S? Siri looks so cool" or "I want an iPad 2 for Christmas..."
But then what will Apple do when they hit iPad 16? Sounds kinda weird. People may stop caring at that point. Just look at MacBooks. For example, what gen are the Pros on? Idk. Maybe you do, but most people don't seem to. There's been a good amount of revisions.
There's different ways to look at this situation, obviously.
It'd make more sense to simply name it the "iPad"
When the big title "iPad" comes up at the keynote, the speaker could put emphasis on the fact that it's the "third generation" of iPad. We could start looking at it the same way we do with iPod generations. Or Mac generations.
The problem with this though, is with the loss of a number in the name, consumers might be less likely to feel like upgrading. I know that may sound crazy, but think about the craze that happens when new Apple products are announced. Normal consumers may see iPhones and say things like "Is that the 4S? Siri looks so cool" or "I want an iPad 2 for Christmas..."
But then what will Apple do when they hit iPad 16? Sounds kinda weird. People may stop caring at that point. Just look at MacBooks. For example, what gen are the Pros on? Idk. Maybe you do, but most people don't seem to. There's been a good amount of revisions.
There's different ways to look at this situation, obviously.
No way it is named iPad HD. If one doesn't know any better iPad HD sounds like the successor to the original iPad and the predecessor to iPad 2.
"iPad 2 HD" is an option, or "iPad 2S", but I say "iPad 3" is it. It's not only the resolution of the display what will differ the two models. Think of better camera, LTE, Siri
"iPad 2 HD" is an option, or "iPad 2S", but I say "iPad 3" is it. It's not only the resolution of the display what will differ the two models. Think of better camera, LTE, Siri
You and billion other people too. As soon as the A5X chip was spotted, most people started to realise the iPad 3 was probably going to be called either iPad2HD or iPad2S.
Too bad "HD" is already officially reserved for the resolution of 1280×720 pixels or 1920×1080 pixels. So the iPad already has an "HD" display, and if they increase that resolution, it would not make sense to call it "HD" since it will be well beyond HD.
That would be like calling a color screen monochrome, doesn't make any sense.
Not saying they won't do it though, it will just sound stupid if they do.
That would be like calling a color screen monochrome, doesn't make any sense.
Not saying they won't do it though, it will just sound stupid if they do.
Its never going to be called the iPad HD. They would have called the iPhone 4 the iPhone HD.
Apple don't just chuck random names about. Plus what is the next iPad going to be called after that??
Apple don't just chuck random names about. Plus what is the next iPad going to be called after that??
Say we have an App called "T-Rex". A made up name. For this example.
We would have:
T-Rex (for iPhone/iPad)
T-Rex HD (for iPad 1 and 2)
T-Rex HD HD (for iPad HD or ipad 3 or whatever call it)
This is just silly and everyone knows it. If we see a new iPad soon it will be called the iPad 3.
We would have:
T-Rex (for iPhone/iPad)
T-Rex HD (for iPad 1 and 2)
T-Rex HD HD (for iPad HD or ipad 3 or whatever call it)
This is just silly and everyone knows it. If we see a new iPad soon it will be called the iPad 3.
iPad HD makes sense simply because it will call attention to the screen. It doesn't matter the technicalities behind it (Its gonna be more then 1080p anyway, hell its gonna be more then 2k) But by calling it HD, it calls attention to the screen, which will look incredible, especially at such a small size. The average person will see it and understand why it's called the HD, because the screen looks gorgeous. No average person is going to be like "Im confused, wasn't the last one HD". The answer will be clear when they see the new device, "Yes it was, but not this HD".
HD just means High Definition anyway, it doesn't necessarily mean 720p. Though yes it's the official terminology for the designation of 720p & 1080p, but official terminology isn't as defining to the average consumer as it is for the gadget fans.
No, there would just be two: T-Rex, and T-Rex HD. Whether or not the developer puts in the time to upgrade the resolution to the iPad HD resolution will be up to them. But you didn't see developers making a second version of their apps for the retina display when the iPhone 4 first came out.
HD just means High Definition anyway, it doesn't necessarily mean 720p. Though yes it's the official terminology for the designation of 720p & 1080p, but official terminology isn't as defining to the average consumer as it is for the gadget fans.
No, there would just be two: T-Rex, and T-Rex HD. Whether or not the developer puts in the time to upgrade the resolution to the iPad HD resolution will be up to them. But you didn't see developers making a second version of their apps for the retina display when the iPhone 4 first came out.
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We've all seen the parts, and there was never a name on any of them. Knowing apple controls some leaks, it's possible the've kept the name secret just to surprise people. HD has always been a term that attracts people, and after all, it is a full HD (and more) display.
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Well, I don't know if it will really be "iPad HD" but it makes sense than Apple wants to stay away from number 1, 2, 3, ...9, 10??
A generic "iPad", "iPad Pro", "iPad HD", etc... would be better for the future update, it will just be "the new iPad", "new iPad Pro", etc...
Just like they do with the iMac, MacBook Pro, iPod, Mac Pro, etc... It's not an iMac 12 (or whatever number it could really be).
It would make sense to me...
Spid
Well, I don't know if it will really be "iPad HD" but it makes sense than Apple wants to stay away from number 1, 2, 3, ...9, 10??
A generic "iPad", "iPad Pro", "iPad HD", etc... would be better for the future update, it will just be "the new iPad", "new iPad Pro", etc...
Just like they do with the iMac, MacBook Pro, iPod, Mac Pro, etc... It's not an iMac 12 (or whatever number it could really be).
It would make sense to me...
Spid
My MacBook Pro is a MacBookPro8,1, according to system info. It says MacBook Pro on it, in the same way that the iPad 2 I have just says iPad and the iPhone 4S I have just says iPhone.
In other words, the branding on the product never reflects the revision or version number, so I wouldn't read too much into the leaked parts not have the intended product name printed on them.
iPad HD for the next iPad revision.... iPad will be reserved for the smaller form factor iPad if that ever happens.
My 2c.
My 2c.