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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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I think these photos of it are rather unflattering. I think Apple will put a nice spin on the "thicker". I remember reading an iPad 2 review by Andy Ihnatko in which he states (my emphasis):
I think Steve Jobs would have gone nuts at the idea of producing a "slightly thicker" iPad. I think he would have berated the engineers until they figured out how to shave off 1.5mm. Maybe it is not thicker, as reports have varied in this regard, we will have to see.
For me, I would like the exact same profile so any existing accessories will continue to function. I could care less about a single millimeter of thickness when holding and using it. By I do care if I have to go buy a new case and a new dock -- I've been holding off on the Zaggfolio for iPad 2 case for this very reason. Recently, I have taken to writing more and would like to do it on my iPad 2 rather than pickup a MacBook Air. The Zaggfolio offers a nice bluetooth keyboard without the flaws of their iPad 1 keyboard case (no back protection and a edge that would grind into your wrists). But I won't buy any more accessories until I get the actual dimensions of the next iPad confirmed in an Apple announcement.
I think Steve Jobs would have gone nuts at the idea of producing a "slightly thicker" iPad. I think he would have berated the engineers until they figured out how to shave off 1.5mm. Maybe it is not thicker, as reports have varied in this regard, we will have to see.
For me, I would like the exact same profile so any existing accessories will continue to function. I could care less about a single millimeter of thickness when holding and using it. By I do care if I have to go buy a new case and a new dock -- I've been holding off on the Zaggfolio for iPad 2 case for this very reason. Recently, I have taken to writing more and would like to do it on my iPad 2 rather than pickup a MacBook Air. The Zaggfolio offers a nice bluetooth keyboard without the flaws of their iPad 1 keyboard case (no back protection and a edge that would grind into your wrists). But I won't buy any more accessories until I get the actual dimensions of the next iPad confirmed in an Apple announcement.
Pre-order...OR wait until the lines go down! I have been an Apple user & fan since before it was cool....during the dark days of the early 90s...and I have NEVER waited overnight outside on some stupid line. I ALWAYS....even with Apple, like to wait for the mass hysteria to die down. See what bugs or kinks there may be...and if nothing else just relax in the comfort of my own home instead of freezing or sweating my ass off on some stupid line. LOL.
Seriously. I am a HUGE Apple nerd...but waiting overnight in a line is too Star-Trekkie nerdie for me. Reminds me of the great SNL sketch with the great William Shatner aka Cpt Kirk addressing a star trek convention filled with trekkies and says, "GET A LIFE!" and "YOU! I BET YOU NEVER SLEPT WITH A GIRL!"
LOL. Sorry fellow Apple nerds...it's true.
After seeing side by side pics, the difference in thickness is only minimal at best. I believe the retina display will be the selling point for me this year. I already own an iPad2 so LTE, and an A6 alone won't be enough to get me to upgrade this year. *FINGERS CROSSED* for a retina display!
Im guessing slightly thicker but half the weight.
Carbon fiber innards is my prediction.
Call me crazy, but im glad of the extra thickness. It showed Apple didnt pull any punches to deliver the retina display and new CPU/GPU...with the battery life to enjoy them. Kudos.
camera
keep in mind that the megapixel spec isn't the only factor in determining camera quality. Size of lens (gathering more light), size of CCD (again gathering more light) can be more important.
Case in point, canon's compact G series went from 14 mP pixel down to 11 or 12 mp - and the result was a better camera.
keep in mind that the megapixel spec isn't the only factor in determining camera quality. Size of lens (gathering more light), size of CCD (again gathering more light) can be more important.
Case in point, canon's compact G series went from 14 mP pixel down to 11 or 12 mp - and the result was a better camera.
Naaah. Steve Jobs totally approved the slightly thicker case. It's a stated fact that he oversaw the Apple pipeline design for the next few years...and the iPad 3 will be the FIRST major release since his death. You better believe he approved it's design. If those photos are accurate...you can't even TELL! Plus with the more tapered edges, it actually looks, and probably feels thinner. Besides...who cares. It's 1 friggin millimeter! If they needed to do that to fit the retina display, better camera, and faster chip....anyone who says they won't buy is either lying, or a dman fool IMHO. Lol.
Plus they'd be insulting the late Great Steve Jobs. This is his baby....and you better believe he approved every millimeter.
Like with the iPhone and iPhone 4S? And seeing how the ipad cover magnet snaps on to the top of the device, is the thickness really likely to make any difference?
Pre-order...OR wait until the lines go down! I have been an Apple user & fan since before it was cool....during the dark days of the early 90s...and I have NEVER waited overnight outside on some stupid line. I ALWAYS....even with Apple, like to wait for the mass hysteria to die down. See what bugs or kinks there may be...and if nothing else just relax in the comfort of my own home instead of freezing or sweating my ass off on some stupid line. LOL.
Seriously. I am a HUGE Apple nerd...but waiting overnight in a line is too Star-Trekkie nerdie for me. Reminds me of the great SNL sketch with the great William Shatner aka Cpt Kirk addressing a star trek convention filled with trekkies and says, "GET A LIFE!" and "YOU! I BET YOU NEVER SLEPT WITH A GIRL!"
LOL. Sorry fellow Apple nerds...it's true.
I waited in line for the 3g and iPad 2 I pre-ordered the 4s, couldn't upgrade to the 3gs and 4 until my contract allowed me. It wasn't the same experience as waiting in line, everyone is so excited you can feed off their energy. The store by me is in 12 Oaks Mall so I won't be in the cold otherwise it would be a definite pre-order.
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iPad 1 has still the best look for me, don't like this tapered backside
iPad 1 has still the best look for me, don't like this tapered backside
Interesting step if it is thicker. If the price of progress is a little thickness then bravo. It's one beef I have with the iPhone, had a 3G, now a 4, and I'd happily take a thicker design on either for better battery life. That said, I've no issue with the 4's battery life.
The photo is funny though, had I never seen an iPad before irl, I'd assume they were immensely thick slabs of metal based on that!
The photo is funny though, had I never seen an iPad before irl, I'd assume they were immensely thick slabs of metal based on that!
Lol. Nah. Still not for me. Maybe if I was still in highschool. I live here in NYC...and I just walk by the lines if I want to FEED off the energy. Lol. Then I go across the street and grab a slice of pizza.
I always get my Apple product in the end. Plus...again...i always like to wait instead of jumping on any release. Case in point...the iphone 4S. Lots of reported battery issues. Glad I waited. Cause now I am just gonna wait for the iphone 5 with the larger screen and most likely improved batt life.
But I ain't waitin' on no line for it.
I am definitely gonna nab the iPad 3 cause i skipped the ipad 2, and my ipad 1 is getting a bit slooooow.
I am hoping the iPhone 5 comes with a bigger screen and longer battery life, but theres no way I am going to buy a fatter heavier iPad. Even if it does have retina and a better camera.
I wouldn't call a significant boost in computing power and a quadrupling of the number of pixels a "slightly updated" iPad.
The form factor is different to accommodate a second LED backlight required for the retina display, and the extra thickness also allows for an upgraded camera (the iPhone 4S camera is too thick to fit into the current iPad form factor).
Quoted for truth.
I suspect the details of the iPad 3 were finalized prior to Jobs' death, and he likely had a large hand in the decision making. I suspect we will see his stamp on products introduced by Apple in the next 2-3 years.Naaah. Steve Jobs totally approved the slightly thicker case. It's a stated fact that he oversaw the Apple pipeline design for the next few years...and the iPad 3 will be the FIRST major release since his death. You better believe he approved it's design. If those photos are accurate...you can't even TELL! Plus with the more tapered edges, it actually looks, and probably feels thinner. Besides...who cares. It's 1 friggin millimeter! If they needed to do that to fit the retina display, better camera, and faster chip....anyone who says they won't buy is either lying, or a dman fool IMHO. Lol.
Plus they'd be insulting the late Great Steve Jobs. This is his baby....and you better believe he approved every millimeter.
I have the ipad 1 and am cool with the speaker. Sounds fine to me. Besides, when i am watching a movie on it, i like to use headphones. When I play music thru it, i usually use headphones OR i plug it into my Bose speakers and really crank up the volume.
So your not going to buy an iPad 3 because its probably less than 1mm thicker than the iPad 2...
After the "white iPhone is thicker" nonsense, I won't believe it is thicker until we see the specs and someone competent measures it. I can't tell by looking at these pictures.
I care about flash and anyone who likes games should care. Flash is not going away and is in every new site built for games. For instance try going to the God Of Way 3 website on your ipad. Or any Playstation game site.
Getting rid of Flash was a retarded move on the part of any mobile platform provider.
Until they stop making new sites with Flash then they should still include it in their devices. Apple failed at strong arming the web. And don't bother with the don't buy an ipad BS comments.
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Simply put
Ipad 3 = 1-2mm thicker but has
Retina Display
New faster processor
Better battery
LTE capable
More storage
Im ok ith it being 1-2mm thicker
Simply put
Ipad 3 = 1-2mm thicker but has
Retina Display
New faster processor
Better battery
LTE capable
More storage
Im ok ith it being 1-2mm thicker
Yeah, they're just stuffing them in now but will find a way to slim it down in the next iteration just like we've seen with the iPhones.
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That's like saying you can't tell a 250 lb person is fatter than a 200 lb person unless a doctor weighs them. It's obvious from the pictures unlike the white iPhone.