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Production has started for the new QXGA 2048×1536 screen, supposedly for the new iPad 3 display. Richard Shim, an analyst from DisplaySearch has reported that there are currently 3 suppliers which include Samsung, Sharp and LGD.
By sourcing the work to 3 different suppliers, Apple can ensure that there is enough supply and volume to manufacture the 10 inch QXGA screen. The new QXGA 2048×1536 screen will be a huge jump from the current 1024×768 display that the iPad 2 currently has.
“It takes a couple of weeks for the production to go to the ODMs (the manufacturers). Then the manufacturer puts them in the housing. Then, that goes off to shipment. We could start seeing finished devices produced in December. And then being ready to be shipped in January. With volumes gearing up in February and March,” he said in an interview with cnet.
Shim has reported that the iPad 3’s display will not be an AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display like in smart phones at the moment, but instead it will be a IPS (in-plane switching) technology like current Apple products.
Shim has also stated that Apple may be interested in creating a mini iPad which would be based on a 7.85 inch screen. This could possibly come later in 2012. If there is a demand for this product (like all other Apple products), there will definitely be production.
The Amazon 7 inch Kindle Fire has already demonstrated that there is a demand for the compact tablets. Shim says that Amazon is currently on track to make 6 million Kindle Fire tablets in the current quarter alone.
On March 2, 2011 Apple announced the new iPad 2. The innovated company came up with a new design with better features and slimmer look within just a year. Apple is offering it for the same price as the original iPad, starting at $499, and it is being released March 11th.
Features:
The iPad 2 is 33% thinner than the original and up to 15% lighter. It also contains a dual-core A5 processor which makes it 2x faster than the iPad. This is ideal for every kind of use, including surfing the web, gaming, watching movies, etc. The gaming experience is also increased because of the increased graphics performance.
Even though Apple managed to decrease the size and weight of the new iPad 2, the battery life has been increased. The iPad 2 now as an amazing 10 hour battery life, which allows you to bring it everywhere and use it freely without having to worry about it dying.
You wanted an iPhone 4 for facetime? The iPad 2 now comes equiped with 2 different HD cameras, one on the front and another on the back. Apple has also designed a smart cover that enhances the experience you get with the new iPad 2. The smart cover has smart magnets that holds them together correctly when brought close to one another. The cover puts the iPad to sleep when put on, and immediately wakes when the screen its peeled off. On top of this, the design allows the user to fold the screen into a stand for use in multiple ways. This is great for general surfing, gaming, watching movies or picture taking. The covers come in 10 different colors for everyone.
With all these packed into one sleek and slim design, with 3G and wifi available, who wouldn’t want one of these?
Yesterday (January 27th, 2010), Apply revealed the new iPad! This is a new tablet offered by Apply that runs on the same OS as the iPhone. All the applications found in the Apple store are of course compatible with this new device. This device has a 9.7 inch screen with 1024 by 768 pixel screen, and of course fully touch screen!
Apple considers the iPad as their most advanced technology, and I don’t doubt it. The pricing starts at $499 with Wi-Fi models shipping out in March, and 3G models in April.
The very large screen allows you to easily view pictures and browse the web easily. You can zoom, scroll, etc with the sweep of your finger. Mailing can’t be any easier with the wide-screen. You virtually have the full keyboard at your fingertips for typing efficiently. Pictures can be easily viewed with the iPad acting as a digital frame. The Apple Camera connection kit is also available for taking new pictures. Of course watching videos on a large screen like this will be enjoyable for everyone! With a crystal clear screen, any video would be brilliant, including online streaming of youtube! The iPad also comes with all the other features including iTunes, iBook, maps, contacts, calenders etc.