kahkityoong
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3 is considered lucky as it sounds like the word for 'birth'. 4 is unlucky as it sounds like 'death'.
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New iPad to be Called 'iPad HD' and Not 'iPad 3'?
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3 is considered lucky as it sounds like the word for 'birth'. 4 is unlucky as it sounds like 'death'.
They can't keep up the number scheme forever. It's already broken with the iPhone models, though it still makes some sense there as numbering each model has become kind of an industry thing.
The iPad 2's box just says iPad, there's no "2" anywhere on it. iPod Touch has several generations but was never numbered either. Apple TV's second generation is quite different from the first as well, but it's still just referred to as Apple TV.
Dropping the number scheme makes sense on a few levels. First, Apple wants the iPad to be counted as a PC. Dropping unconventional naming may not seem like much, but it's a step in that direction. Computer models aren't numbered.
Secondly, it supports the notion that a smaller version may be released at some future date, or that the current iPad 2 may continue production. Changing the naming scheme to iPad HD & iPad allows both devices to be considered relevant in the market. Instead of the less expensive model being considered the older, soon to be obsolete model, it would simply be considered a no frills option at a lower price point. The iPad HD would be perceived as the premium option with an obviously different main feature.
Apple would be able to upgrade and potentially redesign each model on an annual basis without worrying about getting caught in a confusing number mess like they have with the iPhone. They can do it with every other product they offer, I don't see why the iPad would be any more challenging.
The iPad 2's box just says iPad, there's no "2" anywhere on it. iPod Touch has several generations but was never numbered either. Apple TV's second generation is quite different from the first as well, but it's still just referred to as Apple TV.
Dropping the number scheme makes sense on a few levels. First, Apple wants the iPad to be counted as a PC. Dropping unconventional naming may not seem like much, but it's a step in that direction. Computer models aren't numbered.
Secondly, it supports the notion that a smaller version may be released at some future date, or that the current iPad 2 may continue production. Changing the naming scheme to iPad HD & iPad allows both devices to be considered relevant in the market. Instead of the less expensive model being considered the older, soon to be obsolete model, it would simply be considered a no frills option at a lower price point. The iPad HD would be perceived as the premium option with an obviously different main feature.
Apple would be able to upgrade and potentially redesign each model on an annual basis without worrying about getting caught in a confusing number mess like they have with the iPhone. They can do it with every other product they offer, I don't see why the iPad would be any more challenging.
lilcosco08
macrumors 65816
And the iPad 2 was just an iPad on steroids. Why did it get a new number and the iPad 3 shouldn't? The iPad 2 was just thinner with an A5.
fatespawn
macrumors 6502
MattInOz
macrumors 68030
Laptop and iMac come in different sizes so any number in the branding would be confusing with screen size. The iPod never really made a big deal out of the generation number either. Never understood why they suddenly did with the iPhone and iPad.
They really should just say iPad, although makes selling previous model harder.
azentropy
macrumors 601
swarmster
macrumors 6502a
Apple put a lot of work into making the division consumer friendly with Universal app functionality, and their guideline from the beginning was to use that. It was demoed in the first keynote. Some developers sensed a money-grab opportunity and made a separate "HD" app instead.
Note how only Universal apps support iCloud (without weird workarounds). It's still a negative practice.
SteveAbootman
macrumors 6502a
The numbers are almost as meaningless as any other moniker they put on the end of iPad (or iPhone). When people ask me what kind of computer I have, I answer iMac. Phone? iPhone. And iPad is so ubiquitous that it's strange to hear people call it a tablet.
Drop everything Apple. It's the iPad.
Drop everything Apple. It's the iPad.
Flood123
macrumors 6502a
I can't wait for this to be released!!!
There is no doubt in my mind this will be an exceptional piece of hardware.
Not to marginalize this release in any way shape or form, being 100% honest about my motives, I have to admit that the main reason I can't wait for it's release is that I can't wait for focus to be elsewhere. 🙂
So its good all around. We get a new iPad that is sure to blow or socks off and we get to have other news. As I see it, it's a win win!
Heres to a successful release
!
Heres to news other than iPad speculation.
At least until speculation of the next generation begins a few minutes after.😉
There is no doubt in my mind this will be an exceptional piece of hardware.
Not to marginalize this release in any way shape or form, being 100% honest about my motives, I have to admit that the main reason I can't wait for it's release is that I can't wait for focus to be elsewhere. 🙂
So its good all around. We get a new iPad that is sure to blow or socks off and we get to have other news. As I see it, it's a win win!
Heres to a successful release
! Heres to news other than iPad speculation.
At least until speculation of the next generation begins a few minutes after.😉
I think they will eventually. And while I find it hard to believe developers and case makers have an inside track on the naming, if this is true I think the HD is a step in that direction.
I'm also amazed by reading the comments here that some people assume that HD denotes less of an upgrade than 3. I don't see it that way.
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miamialley
macrumors 68040
Now that's just crazy talk! Oh, wait...
That is true, maybe iPad 2 HD, if not iPad 3.
If this is true, it will likely be sold along with the iPad (2). They will sell the iPad and the iPad HD. They may even improve the iPad with the A5X and sell 8, 16, & 32 GB WiFi units for $349, $429, and $529 respectively, with the iPad HD at the old price points. This makes great sense to me
The mystery product number, B28 whatever, is likely a new smart cover with a back shell.
The mystery product number, B28 whatever, is likely a new smart cover with a back shell.
"CNet claims that the next iPad that is due to be announced on Wednesday will be named "iPad HD"."
Announced Wednesday or Tuesday? 😕
Announced Wednesday or Tuesday? 😕
ericrwalker
macrumors 68030
If it's not called iPad Ninja then I am not buying it.
Actually, who really cares what they call it?
Actually, who really cares what they call it?
If you saw previous articles comparing the rumored retina display to other HD displays the retina is higher resolution
Even then blue ray
So that's where the HD comes in
On other thoughts... Isnt it also supposed to have new cameras to take HD pictures and videos?
Neodym
macrumors 68030
I'd guess that this means there will be two lines of iPad. One with the so-called Retina Display (the HD model) and a continuation of the current iPad 2 which will probably be offered at a reduced price from today's unit (unless it gets LTE and then they'll probably keep the current prices).
In fact, the question as to whether the next iPad will offer LTE may also depend upon whether you get the HD model or the version that is basically a continuation of the current iPad 2. In that case, we could have the following:
Base iPad 2 starting somewhere between $399 to $449 for the 16GB WiFi model (perhaps with a slightly tweaked A5 processor to make it seem somewhat "new" -- perhaps the "iPad 2S").
Base iPad HD with 16GB and LTE starting somewhere between $629 to $729.
Between these two price points you'd have the "new" iPad 2 with more memory and/or 3G wireless. Or, maybe they would offer an HD model without LTE/3G. I'm thinking, however, that they may try to absorb part of the cost of the Retina Display by offering it only with LTE (and thus at a higher price point).
A lineup like this might explain why there have been so many conflicting rumors -- LTE or not, Retina Display or not, lower price or not, etc. Maybe we're getting all of those options with an expanded range of models.
In fact, the question as to whether the next iPad will offer LTE may also depend upon whether you get the HD model or the version that is basically a continuation of the current iPad 2. In that case, we could have the following:
Base iPad 2 starting somewhere between $399 to $449 for the 16GB WiFi model (perhaps with a slightly tweaked A5 processor to make it seem somewhat "new" -- perhaps the "iPad 2S").
Base iPad HD with 16GB and LTE starting somewhere between $629 to $729.
Between these two price points you'd have the "new" iPad 2 with more memory and/or 3G wireless. Or, maybe they would offer an HD model without LTE/3G. I'm thinking, however, that they may try to absorb part of the cost of the Retina Display by offering it only with LTE (and thus at a higher price point).
A lineup like this might explain why there have been so many conflicting rumors -- LTE or not, Retina Display or not, lower price or not, etc. Maybe we're getting all of those options with an expanded range of models.
blacktape242
macrumors 68000
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Ugh... please no.
More bastardization of the word "HD".
Another question: if Apple does announce an Apple TV with 1080p capabilities what will 1080p content on iTunes be called, being that 720p content is already "HD"? HD+?
Messy.
Ugh... please no.
More bastardization of the word "HD".
Another question: if Apple does announce an Apple TV with 1080p capabilities what will 1080p content on iTunes be called, being that 720p content is already "HD"? HD+?
Messy.
