If apple asked you...

If apple came to you and asked what would you like changed on the iPad what would you tell them?

 

Lighter weight and more storage, without giving up battery life!

 

Cheaper, with a release date that can cope with expected purchases!!

 

Lighter, proper hdmi output, less proprietary connectors and maybe the ipad mini form factor.

 

That could happen since they will like go with the body design inspired by the 5th iPod touch, as they did with the mini.

 

I wish they'd go with a more useful design. The current design is attractive but impractical. I'm waiting for my iPad 4 case to arrive and ipad 4 is slippery without a case, plus the frame edge digs into your hands. I don't see the point of attractive design that you have to cover to make useful.

Some better speakers also would be great. Even my iPhone 4S, Kindle Fire original and Kindle Fire HD, and Samsung Galaxy Note have better speakers, and they're all cheaper than my iPad.

 

I think they will improve the edge design (I don't like the knife edge either). I don't believe they will go away from the metal back, however. All those accessory makers will continue to make a living.

 

I doubt they'll move away from the metal back, too, at least in the foreseeable future.