Is This Our First Peek at the iPad 3? [PICS]
Chinese blog Apple Daily claims to have leaked pictures of the iPad 3 before Apple officially planned to give its own sneak peek in early March.
The unconfirmed photos of the iPad 3 look similar to the iPad 2, but Apple Daily reports the iPad 3 will have a quad-core Apple A6 processor and 4G. The iPad 2 has 3G connectivity and a 1 Gigahertz dual-core Apple A5 processor.
Here's Apple Daily's comparison of the three iPads:
Apple Daily says the iPad 3 will have a 9.7-inch Retina Display — the same size as the iPad 2?s screenbut with 2048×1536 resolution instead of 1024×768 — and the case allegedly has an 8-megapixel camera on the outer corner. MacRumors confirmed the Retina Display last week. The case has been improved and the screen resolution is the same as the screen on the iPhone 4S.
We're not sure if these iPad 3 pictures are real, but take a look for yourself. We will find out the truth on March 7 when Apple shows off the new tablet.
Bonus Gallery: Inside the iPad 3
This photo allegedly shows the back of the iPad 3, which suggests more room for battery, a different camera and a new LCD.
Credit: Repair Labs
The component that holds some of the buttons on the iPad 3 is said to be very similar to the iPad 2 (next slide).
Credit: Cult of Mac
Here's the button component from iPad 2. Although a slightly different design from the iPad 3's there doesn't appear to be any relevant difference.
Credit: Cult of Mac
The iPad 3's microphone is different from the iPad 2's, suggesting improvements.
Credit: Cult of Mac
The Wi-Fi components on iPad 3 appear to be completely redesigned, though whether the changes are for functionality or just to save space is undetermined.
Credit: Cult of Mac
This shot of the rear panel appears to be similar if not identical to the one posted by Repair Labs.
Credit: Cult of Mac
Credit: Cult of Mac
Credit: Cult of Mac
Credit: Cult of Mac
Credit: Cult of Mac
The LCD of the iPad 3 is rumored to be a big upgrade, taking the resolution up to 2,048 x 1,536 pixels. The new panel is supposedly made by Sharp.
Credit: iLab Factory
Credit: iLab Factory
Credit: iLab Factory
Credit: iLab Factory
Photos courtesy of Apple Daily
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14 Comments to Is This Our First Peek at the iPad 3? [PICS]
by jeremiahjw
On February 19, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Nope
by Ian Fraser
On February 19, 2012 at 2:32 pm
The logo in the top picture looks out of perspective?
by Robert Badea
On February 19, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Yeah, I noticed this too.
by _chalkie_
On February 19, 2012 at 2:40 pm
The entire perspective is wrong. The short side would have the black 3G antenna panel, for starters. If this is a real shot then I'm The Pope!
by Eric Vaughan
On February 19, 2012 at 2:55 pm
New iPad, same as the old iPad. Boring.
by Cody Rogers
On February 19, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Why would the camera be on the top slant? That'd make no sense…
by Imthaz Ahamed
On February 19, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Why do you even read boring stuff ? Go do something productive.
by Rodrigo Franco
On February 19, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Obviously not. In the first pic, the Apple logo isn't in the right perspective, and a lot more detais blured.
by Janet Riddell
On February 19, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Looks good, but is there a great change?
by Davor Blazevic
On February 19, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Just by looking at the "sideway" logo, I don't even want to comment on this.
by Alan Leong
On February 19, 2012 at 6:35 pm
I'm more concerned by the software improvements Apple's gonna make on their 3rd-gen iPad. We don't expect Apple to have an overhaul design for iPad 3 because a drastic change will upset a lot of iPad 2 or even original iPad owners. Will Siri be included? Will it have newer features like a new Map app and Facebook integration?
by Petar Ceklic
On February 19, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Yep, definitely out of alignment.. photochop!
by calebkinchlow
On February 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm
does anyone have any thoughts about the Asus Transformer? I mean , hey it has HDMI ,memory expansion and the ability to plug in USB. Why wont Apple add more features?
by Aaron Martin-Colby
On February 19, 2012 at 9:24 pm
The real question is whether anyone cares.