Apple has contracted Chimei Innolux Corporation as its newest supplier for the touch panel sensors and displays that go into the making of the iPad 2. With this, Chimei will be joining two other companies - Taiwan’s TPK Holding Corp. and Wintek Corp. that until now have been supplying the touch panels for the iPad 2. In spite of Chimei coming into the picture, TPK Holding … [Read more...] about Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
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iPad 2 is back at Best Buy
It's no secret that Apple and Best Buy haven't been getting along lately, what with the allegation leveled against the latter about holding a stockpile of iPad 2 tablet PCs while telling consumers they have none. However, the issue has since been resolved amicably. At least, that is what we are made to believe, and here is further proof of normalcy setting in: the iPad 2 will … [Read more...] about iPad 2 is back at Best Buy
Apple iPad 2 now shipping in 2 to 3 weeks
The Apple iPad 2 can be yours within just 2 to 3 weeks from the date it is first ordered. While three weeks is still a lot for tablet fans in general and hardcore Apple followers in particular, nevertheless it is a lot better than having to wait for the maximum of 5 weeks that the tablet used to take to reach its owners. The time periods mentioned pertains to the Apple online … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 now shipping in 2 to 3 weeks
iPad 2 doing less than 1 GHz
Well, the ipad 2 is already out and going great guns. Now that's nothing unusual. Rather, it would have been a much bigger surprise if that did not happen. However, the real surprise lurks underneath the outer attractive shell, and that too right at it core. For the ARM Cortex A5 processor that Apple claims to have dual cores and a clock speed of 1 GHz in reality is showing to … [Read more...] about iPad 2 doing less than 1 GHz
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time
Samsung was one of the first companies to have publicly expressed fears over the way the new iPad 2 might have a steam roller effect on the competition. What seems evident is that they have been taken by surprise over Apple's ability to deliver the new iPad 2 that would be considerably thinner and lighter than the rest out there. Combine this with a killer pricing strategy and … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time
iPad 2 will be on the Verizon Network
The new iPad 2 brings with it a number of changes. One of them being the inclusion of Verizon as the carrier of choice when the Apple tablet goes on sale. This is a marked change from the days when it used to be AT&T only with other carriers coming in to join the scene at a later date. Perhaps this has prompted Verizon to embark on an advertisement offensive, urging … [Read more...] about iPad 2 will be on the Verizon Network
Apple iPad 2 at Bestbuy in the USA March 11
Bestbuy has pulled the old Apple iPad from its inventory in the USA and is making room for the new iPad 2 which is set to drop on March 11. So not only will you be able to buy this device at any Apple Store, but you have other options if you do not want to rub shoulders with the self-assured boys at the Genius Bar! If you do not want to run the risk of losing out on the … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 at Bestbuy in the USA March 11
Wall Street Journal confirms Apple iPad 2
We have been reporting on many of the rumors surrounding the Apple iPad 2: the screen technology they are employing, many of the hardware components found in it, and even who is making what. Today we have received official confirmation courtesy of the Wall Street Journal confirming specific aspects of the device. What we do know is that the Apple iPad 2 will feature a … [Read more...] about Wall Street Journal confirms Apple iPad 2
Here is what the iPad 2 display looks like
What you are looking above is rumored to be what will make up the front of the new iPad2 expected to break cover soon. However, the uncertainty apart, the good thing is that the new display that the new iPad2 has is expected to come with is one millimeter thinner than the current iPad. Being thin also has the obvious advantage of the display being lighter too while the bezel … [Read more...] about Here is what the iPad 2 display looks like
iPad2 will have 1MP R camera
While its almost certain the next generation iPad will come equipped with a camera built into it, the focus has now shifted to the finer nitty gritties of the thing. And what has emerged is that the iPad2 is very much likely to come with just the basic stuff here that will be devoid of any high tech gadgetry. So what the latest SDK has revealed is that the next generation iPad … [Read more...] about iPad2 will have 1MP R camera
Three new iPads ‘coming soon’ at Best Buy
The Best Buy website has some interesting additions on its iPad page which has provided some 'food for thought' to the rumor mongers. What is common in all the three listings is that all of them are now sporting the coming soon tag and the three boasts of Wi-Fi connectivity with no mention of 3G as of now. There are some slight differences though on the price count as two of … [Read more...] about Three new iPads ‘coming soon’ at Best Buy
Foxconn to start shipping iPad 2 from end February’11
Its 100 days from now that the iPad in its new avatar or the next improved version of the still immensely popular Apple tablet will begin shipping as per what our friends at Digitimes are reporting stating that Foxconn plans in China have been so informed with initial shipments expected to reach around 400,000 to 600,000 units. This works out to a February end or early March … [Read more...] about Foxconn to start shipping iPad 2 from end February’11