* The Official iPad (Early 2012) Thread *

robfosters · 15 Feb 2012 at 01:08

Apparently a retina display as predicted and we are to be blessed with a quad core processor in a tablet.

The screen res is a predicted 2048 x 1536. That's crazy sharp.

Roll on 7 March

Spooter · 15 Feb 2012 at 07:26

Hopefully, really wanting a tablet now and Ive been waiting for this one.

Fr0dders · 15 Feb 2012 at 08:30

how can we discuss the ipad 3 without an **** OFFICIAL **** read.

*explodes*

PaulyD · 15 Feb 2012 at 08:50

The only thing that has put me off tablets was the screen so far. Eyes been ruined by 4 and 4S

Really will want the iPad 3 with that screen

King Damager · 15 Feb 2012 at 09:14

I'll keep my iPad 2 if that's the only major upgrade. Whilst if I was buying now, I'd obviously wait for iPad 3, it just doesn't seem like a big enough jump to justify an upgrade.

kd

lemoon · 15 Feb 2012 at 09:19

Im waiting for it, and look forward the more feature of playing videos.

Alpherah · 15 Feb 2012 at 10:32

Apple does have an event booked in at the 'usual' location for that date.
According to a mate the companies network has several 'executive meetings' scheduled for the days leading to it as well.

In addition, iTunes is set for maintenance on that day and the Apple TV has been discontinued signalling the idea that 1080p content is on the way.

Either way .. gonna be hard to keep cash in pocket since I'm still using an iPad 1!

picnic · 15 Feb 2012 at 10:46

Alpherah said:
gonna be hard to keep cash in pocket since I'm still using an iPad 1!

Isn't it!

Andrew Moore · 15 Feb 2012 at 10:49

Been waiting on this one... that and the iphone 5 when ever info should rise from that...

dannyjo22 · 15 Feb 2012 at 11:45

My wife has an ipad 1 and the amount we use it as a family really surprised us. I want my own now that I can take to work etc and may as well wait for the 3.

Valo · 15 Feb 2012 at 12:15

I really wanted an iPad for Christmas but held off due to the rumours surrounding the iPad 3 with a high resolution retina display sold it to me instantly. The difference that addition made to the iPhone when it was introduced was fantastic.

Money is at the ready roll on March!

ChrisD. · 15 Feb 2012 at 12:41

Why do you want an even higher resolution for a big screen'd iPhone? My iPad 2 is fine. I would like to see a reduction in backlight bleed and better camera's... but TBH I hardly find myself using it. If I have my phone and iPad to hand I tend to pick up the phone.

ATV3 with 1080p support is my bet anyway.

Marlie · 15 Feb 2012 at 13:28

cant wait for this.. ive still got an Ipad 1 but been waiting for retina!! glad I waited for the 3 now

Irish_Tom · 15 Feb 2012 at 13:37

An Apple TV capable of 1080p would be awesome!

If the iPad 3 gets Retina Display, will app developers have to update all of their graphics again or will it just bring it inline with the iPhone 4S?

pioneer2000 · 15 Feb 2012 at 13:38

MilanoChris said:
Why do you want an even higher resolution for a big screen'd iPhone? My iPad 2 is fine. I would like to see a reduction in backlight bleed and better camera's... but TBH I hardly find myself using it.

Backlight bleed? Are you joking - never seen any backlight bleed on an iPad.

Higher resolution would make the iPad much more functional and more pleasing to the eye.

PaulyD · 15 Feb 2012 at 14:02

Panzerbjorn said:
If the iPad 3 gets Retina Display, will app developers have to update all of their graphics again or will it just bring it inline with the iPhone 4S?

Its simply doubling the resolution of the current display so all apps will work natively just like the 3GS -> 4 did. Just might look a bit ugly

pioneer2000 said:
Backlight bleed? Are you joking - never seen any backlight bleed on an iPad.

Higher resolution would make the iPad much more functional and more pleasing to the eye.

Was reports of the iPad 2 havingt backlight bleed issues and people on here had the same problem. Agreed on making it more pleasing to the eye. Really like the iPad but the screen put me off, retina on it will be amazing

iBSOD · 15 Feb 2012 at 14:20

2048 x 1536? Lets hope they still won't use a 4x4 icon grid.

ChrisD. · 15 Feb 2012 at 14:36

pioneer2000 said:
Backlight bleed? Are you joking - never seen any backlight bleed on an iPad.

Higher resolution would make the iPad much more functional and more pleasing to the eye.

No I am not joking. There are many users reporting issues with backlight bleed.

Fr0dders · 15 Feb 2012 at 14:47

my mate swapped about 4 of his ipad 2 before he got one he was happy with.

Thankfully mine was perfect on the first one.

uniQ · 15 Feb 2012 at 15:14

Andrew Moore said:
Been waiting on this one... that and the iphone 5 when ever info should rise from that...

This! Well as long as it has double the res then I'll be passing the iPad 2 on to family and getting the 3. Also skipped the 4S and stayed with the 4 so planning to get the 5 this year.

Also sold the MBP and holding out for either IvyBridge Airs or possibly a new MBP if it gets an Air like redesign.

pioneer2000 said:
Backlight bleed? Are you joking - never seen any backlight bleed on an iPad.

Higher resolution would make the iPad much more functional and more pleasing to the eye.

There were lots of problems with backlight bleed for the first 3-4 months last year. I purchased my 2 after 6 months when most of it had been sorted but the screens I believe were being sourced by two companies and the LG ones were having the most problems with consistency*

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