The folks over at 9to5mac have published a report in which they inform about a post over on ilab.cc which has images of iPad 3’s leaked components such as LCD panel, dock connector and a back plate.
The post says that the back panel will be comparatively thicker almost 1mm, which will accommodate new components and will come with a battery that is bigger in size to display more pixels and a dual LED backlitsystem. Other than these features, back panel will be the same as that of the iPad2. If we talk about 2,048-by-1, 536-pixel resolution display allegedly manufactured by Sharp, it complements it perfectly.
It was also mentioned that the back panel fits the iPad3 perfectly because the screw holes on the back plate are in the right places making that perfect fit possible. Due to this, the author is so sure that the Retina Display LCD panel of Sharp is designed for the leaked iPad 3 chassis, and another indication is the way the cable of LCD’s panel folds and connects to the base. In the product cover the iPad3 dock connector also fits. On top of it, the camera hole in the iPad3 case looks same as iPad2 when seen from outside. The diameter of the outside hole is 7mm as compared to the inside hole which is almost similar to the iPad 3. From the inside, there are design differences noted which indicated a change in the camera system which might be similar to the iPhone 4S.
It was also mentioned that the back panel fits the iPad3 perfectly because the screw holes on the back plate are in the right places making that perfect fit possible. Due to this, the author is so sure that the Retina Display LCD panel of Sharp is designed for the leaked iPad 3 chassis, and another indication is the way the cable of LCD’s panel folds and connects to the base. In the product cover the iPad3 dock connector also fits. On top of it, the camera hole in the iPad3 case looks same as iPad2 when seen from outside. The diameter of the outside hole is 7mm as compared to the inside hole which is almost similar to the iPad 3. From the inside, there are design differences noted which indicated a change in the camera system which might be similar to the iPhone 4S.
This indicates that the camera lens and sensor are upgraded on iPad3 which is not a surprise given the low quality of the camera on iPad 2. Upgrading both the cameras is a clever idea from future perspective as the Retina Display of iPad 3 is of 3-megapixels.
These are just the leaks of the iPad 3! One can’t say surely what the actual tablet would turn out to be. These leaked parts could easily turn out to be prototypes so don’t read too much into them.
Another report form ChinaTimes informs that Apple has ordered 65 million 264PPI Retina displays from Samsung and LG. Whether this number includes order from Sharp is unclear. However, the production has reportedly begun.
9to5Mac informed that Apple ordered 40 million displays for the iPad 2 for comparison and indicates a substantial 60-70% increase over iPad 2. If this is true, Apple is going for the big thing with the iPad 3. iPad 2 sold over 15.4 million in the holiday quarter. With the Retina display coming in the iPad 3, previous sales records wouldn’t be hard to break. Emerging markets like China could compliment the sales.
For comparison, Apple ordered 40 million displays for the iPad 2. Today’s report indicates a substantial 60-70% increase over iPad 2. If these reports are true, Apple is thinking big for their new tablet.
Also the expected date of the announcement is during the first week of March, with 7th March the likely that. The shipping would start shortly afterwards. Apple is introducing a 10 inch Retina display which is bad news for Samsung, MotoGoogle and the 7-inch Kindle Fire.
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