Apple iPad 3 rumors

Apple iPad 3 concept

While iPad 2 is still a precious commodity today with Apple Store citing 1-2 weeks delivery time iPad 3 rumors already started to germinate. Some early reports indicate that Samsung is designing a new 2Ghz dual-core mobile processor to be used in mobile devices that has processing capacity of a regular PC. Since Apple uses Samsung components for its mobile devices and existing A4 and A5 chips are both made by Samsung it is likely that Apple will drop the new faster processor into the iPad 3 when it is released next year. There are also some speculations circulating that suggest iPad 2 was a mere speed bump-up while the iPad 3 is going to be the real deal. Only time will tell whether any of this is true.

Rumored iPad 3 features at a glance:
- an even faster 2Ghz dual-core processor from Samsung
- double-resolution 2048×1536 screen
- release in 2012
- 3D capabilities

Apple unveils iPad 2 - Thinner, Lighter, Faster

Apple iPad 2 - Thinner, Lighter, Faster

Today [March 2, 2011] Apple unveiled the newly re-designed iPad 2. iPad fans will be pleased to know that a lot of previously rumored features have found its way into the 2nd generation device. From our earlier post titled "2nd generation Apple iPad 2 rumors" we outlined the following rumored features. Lets see which ones made it and which did not:

- [YES] same 9.7 inch display size
- [YES] front and rear facing dual cameras for Face Time video chat
- [YES] a bit slimmer case than the original
- [YES] multi-axis gyroscope
- [YES] new faster A5 processor (similar to ARM Cortex A9 - 1GHz dual-core processor)
- [YES] slightly slimmer screen bezel (3mm)
- [YES] more memory (512MB)

- [NO] flat back covering instead of a slightly rounded as on the 1st gen
- [NO] new super high-resolution display technology (alike iPhone 4's Retina Display)
- [NO] built-in dedicated SD slot
- [NO] a dual Qualcomm GSM/CDMA chipset (enabling data support for other carriers like Verizon)
- [NO] a larger, wide-ranged speaker protected by metal mesh
- [NO] 3 different versions of iPad that support Wi-Fi, UMTS and CDMA
- [NO] will likely release in Spring 2011 (around April)


Here are the iPad 2 features at a glance:

- Has a new dual-core A5 chip, which is about 2X faster than its predecessor, with the same power requirements as A4.
- 9x faster graphics
- Sports front(VGA) and back-facing(720p HD) cameras that support FaceTime.
- Three-axis gyroscope is now standard in the tablet.
- It’s 1/3 thinner, very curved back, and only 8.8 mm thick.
- Lighter at 1.3 lbs (compared to 1.5 lbs for previous model)
- Available in black and a white version. White version is shipping day one.
- 3G models work on AT&T and Verizon networks starting day one (GSM and CDMA).
- Same 10 hour battery life as before thanks to engineering improvements.
- Pricing remains the same as the previous model. Starts at $499, goes up to $829.
- The new iPad 2 ships March 11 in the U.S. and two weeks later in 26 more countries.
- New available accessory cable that supports HDMI out at 1080p resolution and costs $39.
- New smart cover bends and folds to allow for different viewing angles when acting as a stand. The new cover wakes the iPad when opened, and puts it to sleep when closed. Comes in five polyurethane[$39] and five leather[$69] colors.

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2011 CES gadget highlights: tablets tablets and more tablets

If 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is any indication I would say this year is going to be the year of the tablets. If there is one thing that is good about the tablets war it is the fact that in the end the consumers will ultimately profit from it. This competition between manufacturers should bring out better and more innovative tablets as well as lower their prices. In the end, we consumers win. In the meantime check out the plethora of tablets heading your way:

Asus Eee Pad Slider

BlackBerry PlayBook

Dell Streak 7

Motorola Xoom

NEC double-screen Android tablet

Fujitsu Oak Trail Windows 7 tablet

Lenovo LePad

2011 CES gadget highlights: Tablets

NEC double-screen Android tablet

NEC double-screen android tablet - android cloud communicator LT-W

NEC has showcased a double-screen book-like tablet running Android that would make a perfect e-reader. Here are some of the features of the NEC's new hinged tabled:
- dual 7-inch 800x600 pixel LCD touchscreens
- runs Android 2.1
- 1GHz mobile processor
- rear 3 megapixel camera
- video recording
- two USB ports
- wifi and bluetooth


Fujitsu Oak Trail Windows 7 tablet

Fujitsu Oak Trail Windows 7 Tablet

Fujitsu announced a new 10.1-inch slate tablet running windows 7 and powered by Intel built Oak Trail Atom Z670 processor which optimizes performance and battery use. Fujitsu developed their own graphical user interface that promotes ease of use. This tablet packs front and rear cameras, 2GB of RAM and a removable battery. An Android version of the tablet is slated for a future release.


Lenovo LePad - windows 7/android and tablet/laptop hybrid

Lenovo LePad a Windows 7/Android and tablet/laptop hybrid

Lenovo LePad is truly hybrid in both software and hardware. When used as a tablet it runs on Android but when attached to the hybrid dock it works like a regular laptop running Windows 7 Home Premium edition. Here are some of LePad's hardware features at a glance:
- 10.1-inch screen
- front and rear cameras
- headphone jack
- mini-USB port

Lenovo LePad with optional detachable keyboard

2nd generation Apple iPad 2 rumors

iPad 2 rumors started spreading almost as soon as the first iPad hit the store shelves. Some seem preposterous while others appear to be more likely to wind up in the next gen iPad.

Here are some of the rumored features we think are more likely to appear on the 2nd gen iPad:

- same 9.7 inch display size
- slightly slimmer screen bezel (3mm)
- flat back covering instead of a slightly rounded as on the 1st gen
- front and rear facing dual cameras for Face Time video chat
- a bit slimmer case than the original
- new super high-resolution display technology (alike iPhone 4's Retina Display)
- built-in dedicated SD slot
- multi-axis gyroscope
- a dual Qualcomm GSM/CDMA chipset (enabling data support for other carriers like Verizon)
- a larger, wide-ranged speaker protected by metal mesh
- 3 different versions of iPad that support Wi-Fi, UMTS and CDMA
- new faster A5 processor (similar to ARM Cortex A9 - 1GHz dual-core processor)
- more memory (at least 512MB)
- will likely release in Spring 2011 (around April)

iPad 2 - cases

iPad 2 - larger, wide-range speaker covered with metal mesh