“OmniVision (OVTI) will supply CMOS image sensors for a second-generation Apple (AAPL) iPad that will launch in the calendar first quarter of 2011, according to a brief research note yesterday from investment firm Detweiler Fenton,” Eric Savitz reports for Barron’s.
“The research firm contends the new iPad will ship with two cameras, a 5 MP camera and a VGA camera, and likely will support Apple’s FaceTime video chat software,” Savitz reports. “Detweiler says their early read is that Apple will build 2.5 million units of the next iPad in calendar Q1.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Dan K.” for the heads up.]
I hope it’s front facing only.
I hope it’s front facing only.
I love the first gen, don’t think I’ll get another one until they stop giving this one new versions of iOS.
I love the first gen, don’t think I’ll get another one until they stop giving this one new versions of iOS.
Dual core A4, camera equipped iPads coming at the beginning of the year along with a CDMA iPhone.
You didn’t think the first issue iPad was the way it was always going to be I hope?
Dual core A4, camera equipped iPads coming at the beginning of the year along with a CDMA iPhone.
You didn’t think the first issue iPad was the way it was always going to be I hope?
They think it will Likely support FaceTime?! What?
Like will it support Windows video chatting, samsungs, or, what for it, GOOGLES chat software! That’s it- android chat software for the iPad! I feel like a Deere in the headlights….
Do not let reason or facts get in the way….. If a front facing camera is built in- the iPad will support FaceTime! That is too apparent! Do they get paid for this?
They think it will Likely support FaceTime?! What?
Like will it support Windows video chatting, samsungs, or, what for it, GOOGLES chat software! That’s it- android chat software for the iPad! I feel like a Deere in the headlights….
Do not let reason or facts get in the way….. If a front facing camera is built in- the iPad will support FaceTime! That is too apparent! Do they get paid for this?
Held off because I was waiting for the second-gen version.
Wish List:
• Faster A4
• Retina Display
• Larger Flash Storage
• FaceTime Camera
• MULTIPLE USERS!
Held off because I was waiting for the second-gen version.
Wish List:
• Faster A4
• Retina Display
• Larger Flash Storage
• FaceTime Camera
• MULTIPLE USERS!
What about the little camera looking pinhole on the front of the current iPad?
What about the little camera looking pinhole on the front of the current iPad?
Bought the first but will dump that on my kids when V2 comes out. Wife has iPhone 4 (I only have 3GS) so facetime with her will be cool as she travels alot.
Bought the first but will dump that on my kids when V2 comes out. Wife has iPhone 4 (I only have 3GS) so facetime with her will be cool as she travels alot.
Then the third generation will have the slightly better camera.
Then the fourth generation will have the slightly better camera in front an back and support FaceTime.
Then the fifth generation will allow FaceTime over 3G.
Apple will just keep people lining up every year.
Then the third generation will have the slightly better camera.
Then the fourth generation will have the slightly better camera in front an back and support FaceTime.
Then the fifth generation will allow FaceTime over 3G.
Apple will just keep people lining up every year.
If it has a front and back camera we will purchase 12 for our business! Please have a camera on back!
If it has a front and back camera we will purchase 12 for our business! Please have a camera on back!
A rear camera is nuts! I have my doubts about this report. Who wants to hold up an iPad to take pictures or video?!? It’s awkward in the extreme.
A rear camera is nuts! I have my doubts about this report. Who wants to hold up an iPad to take pictures or video?!? It’s awkward in the extreme.
Apple (okay, Steve) can’t be too happy that this leaked out just before the Christmas shopping season.
@ theloniousMac
The fifth generation iPad camera will have a hologram of Princess Leia popping out saying your my only hope!
Apple (okay, Steve) can’t be too happy that this leaked out just before the Christmas shopping season.
@ theloniousMac
The fifth generation iPad camera will have a hologram of Princess Leia popping out saying your my only hope!
And look out for thinner and lighter.
MDN word, “march” as when we’ll see it.
And look out for thinner and lighter.
MDN word, “march” as when we’ll see it.
The new iPad will look like the iPhone 4 – flat both sides.
(the Curve is dead)
It will have camera for facetime, no camera on back.
Slightly faster processor, better efficiency, and more RAM.
Same screen – retina display is pointless on a larger screen.
Better battery life – look for 14-16 hours.
Some new connection port, maybe USB3.
The new iPad will look like the iPhone 4 – flat both sides.
(the Curve is dead)
It will have camera for facetime, no camera on back.
Slightly faster processor, better efficiency, and more RAM.
Same screen – retina display is pointless on a larger screen.
Better battery life – look for 14-16 hours.
Some new connection port, maybe USB3.
@McInScott: You copied my wish list exactly!!!! This is why I’ve been holding out for the Gen 2 iPad.
@McInScott: You copied my wish list exactly!!!! This is why I’ve been holding out for the Gen 2 iPad.
Whoever thinks a nice HD camera on the back of the iPad is ridiculous is plain nuts. I will be using it regardless of the iPad form factor.
Whoever thinks a nice HD camera on the back of the iPad is ridiculous is plain nuts. I will be using it regardless of the iPad form factor.
I second the opinion that putting a still camera on the back of the iPad is just plain ridiculous.
I second the opinion that putting a still camera on the back of the iPad is just plain ridiculous.
Taking pictures/movies with a 10″ tablet? I don’t see it. Front-only for FaceTime makes more sense. (Count me as another waiting for iPad v2.)
Taking pictures/movies with a 10″ tablet? I don’t see it. Front-only for FaceTime makes more sense. (Count me as another waiting for iPad v2.)
I want a Dual Core iPad! and I want it to run for 48 hours on a single charge!!! I also want it to make coffee for me and clean the house when I am gone…
I want a Dual Core iPad! and I want it to run for 48 hours on a single charge!!! I also want it to make coffee for me and clean the house when I am gone…
@SaleenDriver
One thing I forgot was the inclusion of a SD card slot. Makes more sense to me than USB and more convenient than hooking up a dock adapter to download photos.
@SaleenDriver
One thing I forgot was the inclusion of a SD card slot. Makes more sense to me than USB and more convenient than hooking up a dock adapter to download photos.
There is only one reason a camera on the back side of the iPad would be unwelcome. Security. There are places you can now bring an iPad but you cannot bring your iPhone (or other camera-equiped phone) and that will change if all iPads are shipped with cameras. Especially on the back.
We will (seemingly) have cameras on the Gen 2, now I’d like to hear about the Multi-User aspect. Don’t care if they enable Fast User Switching, just the ability – the requirement? to log in before use, and to have multiple potential log-ins. Would I like a faster A4? Maybe even a dual-core? Nice … but not required for usage mainly consisting of display.
There is only one reason a camera on the back side of the iPad would be unwelcome. Security. There are places you can now bring an iPad but you cannot bring your iPhone (or other camera-equiped phone) and that will change if all iPads are shipped with cameras. Especially on the back.
We will (seemingly) have cameras on the Gen 2, now I’d like to hear about the Multi-User aspect. Don’t care if they enable Fast User Switching, just the ability – the requirement? to log in before use, and to have multiple potential log-ins. Would I like a faster A4? Maybe even a dual-core? Nice … but not required for usage mainly consisting of display.
@DLMeyer
The biggest deal-breaker for me with the first-gen iPad was lack of support for multiple users.
Anyone who is married or has a family would appreciate multiple users. As-is one person’s Address Book, Calendar, Email and Photos are open to anyone who picks up the device. If you want privacy or just for things to match your personal prefs, multiple users is a must.
Some say it would curtail sales and families would just “share”.
I don’t see it that way. I would rather have multiple iPads in various rooms of the house and pick up the one near me and log-in, rather than having everyone carry their iPad with them all the time.
@DLMeyer
The biggest deal-breaker for me with the first-gen iPad was lack of support for multiple users.
Anyone who is married or has a family would appreciate multiple users. As-is one person’s Address Book, Calendar, Email and Photos are open to anyone who picks up the device. If you want privacy or just for things to match your personal prefs, multiple users is a must.
Some say it would curtail sales and families would just “share”.
I don’t see it that way. I would rather have multiple iPads in various rooms of the house and pick up the one near me and log-in, rather than having everyone carry their iPad with them all the time.
tv also needs to adopt multiple users.
There should be one master library that contains ALL purchases made by anyone in the household. A drop down menu could display all the individual user accounts, each with libraries reflecting only their purchases, their playlists and their song/album ratings.
A guest user would allow guests to make playlists without modifying any user settings.
Needs to happen for iTunes and tv
tv also needs to adopt multiple users.
There should be one master library that contains ALL purchases made by anyone in the household. A drop down menu could display all the individual user accounts, each with libraries reflecting only their purchases, their playlists and their song/album ratings.
A guest user would allow guests to make playlists without modifying any user settings.
Needs to happen for iTunes and tv
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or Apple needs to sell a home server or offer this type of service via MobileMe with cloud storage at the NC Data Center.
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or Apple needs to sell a home server or offer this type of service via MobileMe with cloud storage at the NC Data Center.
So should I sell the iPad 8g 3G on amazon now? Or wait until january? I only just bought it. But then I bought the iPod touch 8g so I could use FaceTime. Should I sell them both?
So should I sell the iPad 8g 3G on amazon now? Or wait until january? I only just bought it. But then I bought the iPod touch 8g so I could use FaceTime. Should I sell them both?
Shame it’s Omni there are much better sensor manufacturers out there
Shame it’s Omni there are much better sensor manufacturers out there
My article says it all:
iPad: Do They *Really* Get It? (Full article)
http://bit.ly/bhhcf2
MacDailyNews reprint:
http://bit.ly/cmXiFF
My article says it all:
iPad: Do They *Really* Get It? (Full article)
http://bit.ly/bhhcf2
MacDailyNews reprint:
http://bit.ly/cmXiFF
“A rear camera is nuts! I have my doubts about this report. Who wants to hold up an iPad to take pictures or video?!? It’s awkward in the extreme.”
AC = Aucmented Reality are here the keywords.
“A rear camera is nuts! I have my doubts about this report. Who wants to hold up an iPad to take pictures or video?!? It’s awkward in the extreme.”
AC = Aucmented Reality are here the keywords.