Can we expect iPad3 in Jan 2012?

[seban.scaria]

Can we expect iPad3 in Jan 2012?

 

[Hasty]

More likely March as Apple is usually conservative in it's release cycles.
That said it's Steve's birthday in Feb and they just might want to commemorate it.

 

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[Seadog]

There is a reliable source saying the iPad 3 will be out in February. It should be noted the iPad originally came out in April, the iPad 2 in March. With the competition heating up, they can make a statement by bringing out a great upgrade sooner.

 

[augustya]

There is a reliable source saying the iPad 3 will be out in February. It should be noted the iPad originally came out in April, the iPad 2 in March. With the competition heating up, they can make a statement by bringing out a great upgrade sooner.

What does this reliable source talk about the specifications of the iPad-3. Especially the screen size ? Are they gonna keep the same screen size 9.7 inch ? or are they likely to reduce the screen size and make it smaller?

 

[Hasty]

AppleInsider | Apple's next-gen iPad arriving in 3-4 months, suppliers say

 

[Seadog]

Screen size will not be changing, but Apple does have a conflict with their desire to make it thinner and the needs of a high res screen. Most likely, it will be very slightly thicker than the iPad 2, but much thinner than iPad original. Weight should be similar, but nobody is sure. I think there is no doubt that Siri will be available, but that will mean a big improvement on the microphone. There should also be a much improved rear camera.

 

[tlbaker]

I would think by end of 1 Q...

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[Rudinater]

Can we expect iPad3 in Jan 2012?

My Magic Eight Ball said "Not Likly"

 

[augustya]

Screen size will not be changing, but Apple does have a conflict with their desire to make it thinner and the needs of a high res screen. Most likely, it will be very slightly thicker than the iPad 2, but much thinner than iPad original. Weight should be similar, but nobody is sure. I think there is no doubt that Siri will be available, but that will mean a big improvement on the microphone. There should also be a much improved rear camera.

And what about the screen quality and Screen Resolution ? I was just reading that Sharp has come up with some new tehcnology called the IGZO technology which Apple is most likely going to use in iPad-3, where in they dont use LED IPS Displays atall. But this IGZO thing can have a higher PPI for a higher resolution. In My opinion if they are gonna completely get away with the LED LIGHT Backlit Display it would be a utter foolishness. If they can have the IGZO technology along with the current LED Light Display that would be just perfect. I do think that No, mostly they will not completely getway with the LED lit Display beacuse otherwise how will you illuminate the screen, it would look a very dull, not bright, screen which I dont think sounds practical so...Maybe instead of the Dual LED Lamps that they wanted to have in the iPad-3 instead of that they may still want to keep atleast a LED lit display !

 

[augustya]

i doubt, without Jobs.

You doubt what ?? Apple has not shutdown without Jobs !! There will be, there should be a new iPad. The iPad-3 !! The only question is when ? and with what features !!

 

[jsh1120]

I think it's very safe to assume that Apple will not announce or release the iPad 3 within the thirty day return window after December 25. Apple can be criticized for many things. Being stupid about making money is not one of those things.

 

[augustya]

I think it's very safe to assume that Apple will not announce or release the iPad 3 within the thirty day return window after December 25. Apple can be criticized for many things. Being stupid about making money is not one of those things.

Yeah ! But what about March-2012 / April-2012 ?

 

[Seadog]

If it were not for rumors, there would be little thrill on many forums. Samsung shows advertising for a future product that has a flexible screen that you can see through and use as a tablet. Extremely interesting, but too many questions and I doubt if it will be ready for a long time. And while I like the concept of a see-through screen, do people want their usage viewable to the world.

 

[jsh1120]

Yeah ! But what about March-2012 / April-2012 ?

I think April Fools Day is an appropriate estimate.