From some angles it looks quite a bit thicker really. Very un-Apple-like to go from thinner to thicker with any product, even if its a tiny difference.
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Side by Side Photos of iPad 2 and iPad 3 Casing Shows Gradual Taper and Slightly More Thickness
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Invites went out February 23 for a March 2 keynote. iPad 2 launch was March 11.
Thicker!! Jobs would be pissed! Guess change is coming to AppleI am sure they would have been **** scared to present a thicker iPad to jobs. Those pics make it look much thicker then my iPad 1. I am sure it will be fine in the hands
You really think Jobs didn't see iPad 3?
He has probably seen couple generations on all Macs and iPhones, dw..
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I wonder what made it marginally thicker, the camera (more pixels?), bigger battery (for certain new, slightly more power-hungry components), or new screen (is it thicker than the iPad2's)? Or some combination of the 3? Too many questions at once??
LTE probably.
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ggrossi: more likely 2nd LED backlight, with the extra space between backlights occupied by a slightly larger battery,
ggrossi: more likely 2nd LED backlight, with the extra space between backlights occupied by a slightly larger battery,
For those of you saying "OMG THICKER"....click on the link to go to MICgadgets website. There are quite a few photos that Macrumors didn't post. There's a perfect side by side on there, and the thing is literally a HAIR thicker. Like, barely even noticeable. I wouldn't be surprised if its 1mm thicker like estimates have been saying.
So please, it's not really thick enough to notice any difference at all. And the new tapering seems like it would feel even better in the hands.
The one thing I AM hoping for is the weight to be the same. It seems unfeasible to hope for something lighter, but hopefully it's not any heavier. I loved how they made the ipad2 lighter.
So please, it's not really thick enough to notice any difference at all. And the new tapering seems like it would feel even better in the hands.
The one thing I AM hoping for is the weight to be the same. It seems unfeasible to hope for something lighter, but hopefully it's not any heavier. I loved how they made the ipad2 lighter.
One thing I question; why do the shots not show proper profiles?
I mean it's not like these are snap and dash shots; They were setup for the purpose of the shot... They had freedom to work with them, so why such obscure shots?
Granted they are showing thickness comparisons, however considering there are no solid shots of the iPad 3 online yet, you would think you would grab one or two profile shots...? Fishy.
I mean it's not like these are snap and dash shots; They were setup for the purpose of the shot... They had freedom to work with them, so why such obscure shots?
Granted they are showing thickness comparisons, however considering there are no solid shots of the iPad 3 online yet, you would think you would grab one or two profile shots...? Fishy.
It looks marginally thicker, as in less than 2mms. it's ridiclous, if it's thicker I won't buy it, wtf?
But by how much? That's what's important. The iPad 1 was too heavy to be held comfortably for prolonged periods.
I hope it's not thicker just to accommodate a larger battery, the thinness of the iPad 2 was one of the main things I liked about it and I had no qualms with battery life...(wifi only model)
However increasing the thickness for retina purposes though, I guess I'm willing to look the other way or actually at the new screen for hours on end without blinking.
However increasing the thickness for retina purposes though, I guess I'm willing to look the other way
or actually at the new screen for hours on end without blinking.
I just want it's release announcement, my 2 went to a buddy, and I'm now realising just how much I used it at night....Ipad withdrawal? Must be.
When I seen the 2nd image I was like Woaaaaaahhhh!!!! Is that a bath tub turned upside down!!!! The crazy light looks it make cumbersome. 3rd image does it justice though. Looks like its set to go down a storm next month. Just wish I could afford it! had my iPad 2 since xmas and although its fantastic, that high res screen will be an absolute joy to look at I bet.
Oh no it's bigger.
Actually looks worse than the first iPad thicker but still the curve design?
Horrible
Since its thicker then asus prime and ipad 2, i hope the inside will pack serious ass kicking stuff
Thicker!! Jobs would be pissed! Guess change is coming to Apple
I hope it's not thicker just to accommodate a larger battery, the thinness of the iPad 2 was one of the main things I liked about it and I had no qualms with battery life...(wifi only model)
However increasing the thickness for retina purposes though, I guess I'm willing to look the other way
I think you need to look at this picture:
You can't even notice a difference in thickness, if anything it will probably feel thinner than the iPad 2 because of the new edges (which I think look great)
Flickr
Here's the Flickr photo stream link for those who want to see more of iPad 3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/micgadget/6905638789/in/photostream/
Here's the Flickr photo stream link for those who want to see more of iPad 3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/micgadget/6905638789/in/photostream/
So I hope it will be February 28 for the invites, March 7 for the Keynote and March 16 for the launch. (if not, sooner!)
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Don't get your hopes up too high for productive uses as a designer. I've owned both iPads and spent quite a bit on apps hoping to help my print and web workflow. After two years I've finally stopped saying the iPad is for work and now admit it's just an awesome entertainment device. For some professions the iPad is a perfect work companion. For a working graphic designer it's more of lovely distraction.
Don't get your hopes up too high for productive uses as a designer. I've owned both iPads and spent quite a bit on apps hoping to help my print and web workflow. After two years I've finally stopped saying the iPad is for work and now admit it's just an awesome entertainment device. For some professions the iPad is a perfect work companion. For a working graphic designer it's more of lovely distraction.
Guys, they say the iPad2 case *fits* the iPad3 shell so it can't be that much thicker. They even have a picture of the iPad2 case on the iPad3 shell:
About 60% of the way down the page:
http://micgadget.com/22234/the-ipad-3-rumor-roundup/
About 60% of the way down the page:
http://micgadget.com/22234/the-ipad-3-rumor-roundup/
I have to disagree with ya. True, the ipad is not a macbook replacement....YET. But it is a very creative tool for the working professional. I am an artist too. I currently have the ipad 1...and have been incredibly creative on it. If the ipad 3 has a gig of ram, an A6 quad core chip & a friggin retina display....it will DEFINITELY be useful for professionals who travel alot. Photographers, designers, fine artists, filmmakers etc will all be able to do some amazing things on it I am sure.
That being said, i don't doubt that you prefer the power and programs of a powerbook over an ipad. It's not going to be the solution for everybody. And thats cool. But for many it will be....especially if all the rumors about the ipad 3 pan out. More apps will come that will take advantage of its improved power, speed and display. Of this I am sure.
Can't wait.
They are making an ultra portable, handheld device like the iPad thicker, and yet they stunt the GPU on the MacBook Pros by refusing to make that thicker, despite there being an ultra portable version of that machine in the MacBook Air?
GOD DAMN IT APPLE.
GOD DAMN IT APPLE.
You obviously don't know Apple. The iPhone 3G/3GS was thicker than the original. They also did the same thing to the iMac, thinner at the edge but slightly bulging in the center.
Looks like my comment regarding the iPad 3 looking fat just like the iPhone 3G/3GS bothered a lot of you judging from the mark-downs. Sorry, but when they release a thinner iPad 4 you're all going to think the iPad 3 looks fat just like we iPhone 4/4S owners now think the 3G/3GS looks fat.
I think you need to look at this picture:
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You can't even notice a difference in thickness, if anything it will probably feel thinner than the iPad 2 because of the new edges (which I think look great)
Exactly the same thing with the original iPhone and iPhone 3G/3GS. Hardly noticeable in thickness when viewed from the side, yet the 3G/3GS looks considerably fat in other angles.
WoW, done whining yet? Don't like it don't buy it, your problem solved.
So what exactly did you want in a new iPad? New, case, screen, processor, battery, most likely RAM..... What would have to change for YOU to call it an iPad 3?
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