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The iPad is not getting a Retina display.

There is one other option that no-one has mentioned.

Apple could release a widescreen version of the iPad.

Then they could do a 1360x768 resolution.

Say around a 12" or 13" size. Like the screen on a netbook.

This would not break any apps, but would then allow movies to fill the screen.
Web page browsing could use the extra space.

Current apps would just have a narrow black bar on two sides as the only drawback.

And at the same time allow full 720p widescreen playback.
 
the whole "retina" display idea is misleading.

Yes, it's very likely that future generations of the iPad will get a higher resolution screen but nowhere close to a retina display (2560x1600) on a 10" screen.
 
iPad is fine as it is. They will add camera, gyro and ram. See u at iPad 3
 
It would be stupid, you don't need that much pixels, the iPad has better pixel density than a MacBook, and it's not like when you use your iPad you have it close enough to see the pixels and eventually notice that much of a difference.

Also this would mean less battery life, less memory because apps would take out much more space.

I personally think this is not something I would pay more for. People see a MacBook and say: Wow what an amazing display, and when people see an iPad they just go: No retina display? What a waste.

MacBook (113 PPI)
iPad (132 PPI)
 
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toxic said:
a Retina display requires the resolution of a 30" monitor. do you really think a portable device will have the graphics power to drive a 30" display for 10 hours any time soon (much less play games on it)? stop deluding yourself.
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It doesn't take much "graphics power" to draw a mostly static UI. Even the current iPad's GPU is idle most of the time unless you're playing games or using some 3D app. And that type of app can usually get away with rendering at less than native resolution. Most console games don't use 1080p, either.

Sedulous said:
So, if nobody is making 300+ dpi 10" panels right now, then what can Apple do?
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The usual: they can ask display manufacturers to make them. A hot-selling product like the iPad isn't limited to off-the-shelf parts. How many products do you know which use the same LCD panel as the iPad or iPhone 4?

The technology to make those tiny pixels exists, and scaling it to different panel sizes is straightforward. It's just a question of yields, and thus whether Apple would be happy with the price and volumes offered.
 
ya but im sure the same was thought about the iphone 4 before it launched because no phone then or today has it but it. tho ya it prob wont tho
 
Why is everyone think only about retina Display? I wouldn't mind to see OLED on iPad.
 
I suppose there are a few options Apple can choose from. Those being:

1 Leave it how it is (most likely)
2 Give a modest bump that is in-between, 1-2x the current (not very likely)
3 Tell a manufacturer to make custom screen that is double the current (slightly more likely than the 2nd option)


If you ask me what apple is going to do in the next iPad I would say:

Memory upgrade/price decrease, this would either be 32, 64, 128 @ $499, 599, 699 or keep the current 16gb but at lower price point by like $50 or so then offer the bigger sizes at prices mentioned above. (some don't need more than 16gb others want more than 64gb)

Then the obvious gyro, front camera, more ram.

I would like to see a merging of the two types of models offered right now, ie one model iPad that has built in 3G and gps. This is not happening soon IMO though as it would cut into profit from the current 3G iPads ($130 more for those features is quite high)

So these are my modest thoughts on what the next iPad is going to have. I typed this up on my iPad, and I look forward to seeing what the next one will offer.
 
hcho3 said:
Why is everyone think only about retina Display? I wouldn't mind to see OLED on iPad.
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I don't know either - so far the only rumour we have is that the next iPad will include some form of new technology, there is no reference to higher resolution (specifically). So this could mean anything from a resolution bump, to new manufacturing technique (cheaper iPads?), to more efficient panels (12+ hours of playtime?). I think many are so focussed on the retina display idea because they want it to happen, not because there is currently any remote form of indication that it will be happening.
 
I love how SO many people, have SO much knowledge about the screen industry... It's like I walked into the Mobile Screen World Conference.

No one knows, and anything people here say is purely educated guesses. Which for some are much better than others.

No one even knew what a retina display WAS before the iPhone.

Presenting your information is fine and dandy. But please do not force in down everyone throats.
 
hcho3 said:
iPad is fine as it is. They will add camera, gyro and ram. See u at iPad 3
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I think this is the most likely scenario, + maybe a step up in processor speed. Taking ram to 512 or even a full gig and adding the camera(s) seems like a good and material step increase - and really all thats needed to stay on top for a while longer. I expect they'll save the better screen tech (whatever it ends up being) for R3 - when competiton is stiffer and component prices are lower.

Of course this senario would make me very happy as the only thing that would compel me to upgrade right now is a higher res screen. I've got no use for the camera and no real problem with memory and cpu speed.
 
Leon575 said:
It has higher pixel density... not higher resolution.
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Higher pixel density means it has a higher resolution but the screen size has not increased. So you can't have a higher pixel density without a higher resolution. Look at the iPhone 4; the resolution is higher but the screen size is the same; thus the higher ppi.
 
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applefanDrew said:
yes it will. The term Retina Display doesn't mean 4x the pixel density. It means ppi dense enough to eliminate the eye's ability to distinguish individual pixels at normal viewing range. The iPad will prob have a Retina Display in this sense, but I doubt the ppi would be anywhere near the 326 the iPhone got.
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/facepalm

The pixel density has to be the same on either size screen to achieve the same effect LOL...

What weighs more? A ton of feathers or a ton of bricks?
 
darngooddesign said:
Higher pixel density means it has a higher resolution but the screen size has not increased. So you can't have a higher pixel density without a higher resolution. Look at the iPhone 4; the resolution is higher but the screen size is the same; thus the higher ppi.
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LOL Good explanation :) (not sarcastic) so much layman theory here its insane.... hahahaha
 
godkorg said:
/facepalm

The pixel density has to be the same on either size screen to achieve the same effect LOL...

What weighs more? A ton of feathers or a ton of bricks?
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Not necessarily. Its possible that screen with a lower ppi, 250 for example, can achieve the effect at a further reading distance. It won't be as clean as the iPhone 4's screen but you won't see the pixels.

The human eye only needs 12-15fps to perceive fluid motion. While 30fps provides cleaner motion, its not necessary.
 
darngooddesign said:
Not necessarily. Its possible that screen with a lower ppi, 250 for example, can achieve the effect at a further reading distance. It won't be as clean as the iPhone 4's screen but you won't see the pixels.

The human eye only needs 12-15fps to perceive fluid motion. While 30fps provides cleaner motion, its not necessary.
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1) I personally do not want to hold my iPad at arm's length to avoid seeing pixelation, thanks. :rolleyes:

2) Go watch one of the early episodes of a cartoon show and then compare it to today's episodes. I am thinking of futurama. Trust me, it's easy to notice the difference.
 
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