Photo of the Back of an iPad 3 Rear Shell, Smart Cover Magnets

[Michaelgtrusa]

Thicker.

 

[the8thark]

Can't someone just log in to Foxconn and take a look ?

Someone already did.
https://www.macrumors.com/2012/02/0...cked-exposing-vendor-usernames-and-passwords/

 

[Calidude]

iPad 2S.

Things just got a little more magicaler. Again. Like always.

 

[bushido]

where did the speaker go? And why does the buttom of the camera hole seem to cut off on the edge? doesnt even look "round" when i zoom it in on my ipad and how are you supposed to take a picture from that angle anyway

 

[caspian]

Lemmings! Get Set! Go!

Ready your credit cards...ya Lemmings!

 

[CJM]

Mono speakers.. Wheeeee!

 

[tonyshaker]

Apple Taking it easy

i see no need for the update apple are ahead of the game.

 

[ThatsMeRight]

iPad 2S.

Things just got a little more magicaler. Again. Like always.

This is a huge upgrade if the rumours are correct (retina display, powerful graphics, better cpu, better cameras). If you call this an iPad 2S, than the iPad 2 is in fact an iPad 1S.

 

[boy-better-know]

I am not surprised, the form factor of the iPad 2 is gorgeous, I would find it hard to improve on. Maybe thats just me. I may upgrade from my 2, an improved display would be too good to pass up.

 

[NutsNGum]

I am not surprised, the form factor of the iPad 2 is gorgeous, I would find it hard to improve on. Maybe thats just me. I may upgrade from my 2, an improved display would be too good to pass up.

If they made it like the first one I'd be happy, Ill be happy anyway no doubt, but I preferred the form factor of the original.

 

['Jay-M]

I need a tablet computing,and I have none of them. Apparently iPad 3g latches me on.

 

[tanyroy5]

I know the compensation is comparative, but I would still like to know what they get!

 

[abuilder]

Not iPad 3

I think this I the education iPad for schools. With no camera on the back. Apple wouldn't care so much about this leaking because it is a step backwards if the competition wants to copy.

 

[Thunderhawks]

The protective plastic film doesn't look legit either (in its application).

It's an iWrap , a magical budget version. Insanely great in it's simplicity!

 

[5aga]

its getting closer. Some rumors on the net have iOS 5.1 being released on March 9, which will hopefully be released with the next iPad.

the anticipation is killing me.

 

[Tiger8]

it's probably a purposely leaked design in order to steer competition down the wrong path. Apple does that lately don't they? If what I say is right the next samsung tablet will still look like an ipad2 and not a 3. If the ipad3 official product was leaked it would be different and samsung would copy it and release before Apple and then say that they didn't copy even though it is exactly the same rofl

You have a good point. If I were Apple I would actually release a couple of fake 'parts', especially external plastic parts, just to keep anticipation building and mislead competition.

 

[jonnysods]

I'm so torn with selling my iPad 2 now while I can get decent coin for it. I want that retina display, but those line ups are going to be super long....

 

[arctic]

decided to go speaker-less this time.

 

[ChrisTX]

I wouldn't mind if Apple simply made internal upgrades such as a quad core A6, 1gig of ram, better camera(Though I never take pictures with my iPad 2), and a retina display. The aesthetics of the iPad 2 are close to perfect in my book, and I don't think change is necessary on that front. Most of the meaningful changes come from software updates anyway.

 

[justperry]

There are no markings on the back so this must be for the Chinese market
Can't Call it an iPad there anymore.

https://www.macrumors.com/2012/02/07/apple-faces-potential-38-million-fine-in-china-as-1-6-billion-lawsuit-over-ipad-trademark-proceeds/

 

[gadget123]

I don't think they will call it a 2S people are just assuming that due to the phones.

There's no Ipod S. I reckon it will be the Ipad 3 and so what if it keeps the same back case? The Ipad 1 got a major redesign so it makes sense to improve the screen this time then next time maybe give it a redesign?

 

[AustinIllini]

I wouldn't mind if Apple simply made internal upgrades such as a quad core A6, 1gig of ram, better camera(Though I never take pictures with my iPad 2), and a retina display. The aesthetics of the iPad 2 are close to perfect in my book, and I don't think change is necessary on that front. Most of the meaningful changes come from software updates anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you, but I fail to see how much the average consumer cares about internal upgrades.

 

[ramuman]

This is a huge upgrade if the rumours are correct (retina display, powerful graphics, better cpu, better cameras). If you call this an iPad 2S, than the iPad 2 is in fact an iPad 1S.

Calm down and take a joke.

 

[ChrisTX]

I'm inclined to agree with you, but I fail to see how much the average consumer cares about internal upgrades.

Are you implying that the average customer doesn't care about the iPhone 4S which comes with mostly internal upgrades? Or shall I quote q4 iPhone 4S numbers for you?

 

[AustinIllini]

Are you implying that the average customer doesn't care about the iPhone 4S which comes with mostly internal upgrades? Or shall I quote q4 iPhone 4S numbers for you?

Touche