iPad 3

X · December 29, 2011, 04:04:23 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on December 29, 2011, 03:57:24 PM
Chris, even for you that was some wild hyperbole! ;)

LOL ... Tell me that you honestly disagree with it. If they did drop a 7 in, iFANS would covet it with more obsession than Smegoal's desire for the One Ring. It could have the processing power of an Amiga and iFANS would still say that it's not the processor or memory that matters, simple the Apple logo and the experience of owning an Apple.

As I say this, we both know that they would never do it because that would imply that Apple would be affordable for the masses and that's something that runs counter to the branding. It's the perceived Apple Club that helps to draw people into paying those prices and if anyone could be in the club, who would want to be in it?

Bryancd · December 29, 2011, 04:23:34 PM

Actually the iPad IS the Apple computer for the vast unwashed. :)

Rico · January 03, 2012, 08:33:58 AM

It's a new year, and the tech news is starting to churn. Estimates on the price drop of the iPad 2 when the iPad 3 hits? $100 less? $150?? $200??? More????

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/computers/with-ipad-3-launch-will-apple-drop-lowest-ipad-2-price-to-299-or-lower/7228

Bryancd · January 03, 2012, 09:18:10 AM

At $299 for an iPad 2 they would sell a ton. I don't see any reason to discount more then that. I would have my Mom upgrade to the 2 from her first generation at that price for sure.

Rico · January 16, 2012, 08:43:38 AM

Production has maybe begun!

http://www.pcworld.com/article/248239/ipad_3_production_begins_report_says.html

Rico · January 27, 2012, 08:59:50 AM

Possible iPad 3 (with Siri) launch date...Feb. 24th (Steve Jobs birthday).....

Apple sources are saying that the iPad3 is expected to be the company's first major release of 2012, and its first shipment could go over 4 million units.

According to 9to5Mac, reports say Apple wants to launch the iPad 3 on the anniversary of Steve Jobs' birthday, Feb. 24. And Asian contract manufacturers are asking employees to work overtime during the Lunar New Year holiday to meet the deadline.

Bloomberg's sources say the iPad 3 will go on sale in March, and will have a high-definition screen, a quicker processor and be compatible with long-term evolution. According to etnews.com, Samsung Electronics and LG Display will be providing display panels for the iPad 3, because Sharp couldn't meet its initial supply. Reports said iPad 3 production began at the beginning of January, with some Chinese factories operating 24 hours.

Apple is said to be bringing LTE to the iPad 3 ahead of the iPhone because of its bigger battery. Northern Voices reported that it will have an A6 quad core processor, Siri, and improved camera systems. The screen is expected to be 1536 x 2048 pixels, with 330-dpi Retina.....

http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/ipad-3-expected-to-launch-on-jobs-birthday

Bromptonboy · January 27, 2012, 10:25:57 AM

I may try to pick up a 64GB iPad 2 once the announcement is made - if it drops a few $'s that is...

Rico · January 27, 2012, 03:55:41 PM

I may have to "give" my iPad 2 to Lynn so I can upgrade. :)

Bryancd · January 30, 2012, 07:18:57 AM

I just got an email from Apple. They have a special deal on iPad 2 for Valentines Day of all things with free engraving and shipping. The stealth iPad 2 mark down/inventory clearance has begun!

Bromptonboy · January 30, 2012, 07:49:40 AM

Quote from: Bryancd on January 30, 2012, 07:18:57 AM
I just got an email from Apple. They have a special deal on iPad 2 for Valentines Day of all things with free engraving and shipping. The stealth iPad 2 mark down/inventory clearance has begun!

Yeah, I saw that as well!

Bryancd · February 09, 2012, 09:31:42 AM

March 3rd.

Jobydrone · February 09, 2012, 10:32:09 AM

Ooh, cryptic. ;)

Here's some more information for those that want it:

http://allthingsd.com/20120209/apple-to-announce-ipad-3-first-week-in-march/

Apple's not holding an event in February — strange, unusual or otherwise. But it is holding one in March — to launch its next iPad. Sources say the company has chosen the first week in March to debut the successor to the iPad 2, and will do so at one of its trademark special events. The event will be held in San Francisco, presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Apple's preferred location for big announcements like these. No word yet on a street date for the iPad 3 (assuming that's what it's called), though my guess is retail availability will follow roughly the same schedule as that of the iPad 2: Available for purchase a week or so after the event. As for the next-generation iPad itself, sources say it will be pretty much what we've been led to expect by the innumerable reports leading up to its release: A device similar in form factor to the iPad 2, but running a much faster chip, sporting an improved graphics processing unit, and featuring a 2048×1536 Retina Display — or something close to it. If 2011 was the year of the iPad 2, will 2012 be the year of the iPad 3? Said a source familiar with the device: "What do you think?" An Apple spokeswoman declined comment on the timing of the event, saying the company does not comment on rumors and speculation.

Bryancd · February 09, 2012, 10:39:33 AM

iPad 4- Siri. :) Maybe even in the new AppleTV.

Jobydrone · February 09, 2012, 10:41:41 AM

Bryan, what are they going to call that new 42 incher? I'd vote for the Apple MaxiPad

KingIsaacLinksr · February 09, 2012, 10:48:41 AM

Still skeptical we will be getting that high of a resolution. I just dont see how it could be done with needing a much higher GPU and without hurting battery life a lot. But will be watching the event with great interest.

But even if such a high res comes out, it will take app devs to adapt the apps to the resolution. So waiting to buy the iPad 3 won't hurt.

King