“According to an Apple blog from Japan, the iPad 2’s 9.7-inch display will be unchanged in size, but the bezel and overall footprint will be reduced by 3mm. The original iPad measures 242.8mm by 189.7mm. The new measurements out the iPad 2 at 239mm by 186mm,” Zeman reports. “That’s not a significant reduction in size, but a reduced bezel sounds appealing. Many complained that the iPad’s 1-inch bezel surrounding the screen gave it an odd look. After using the device for nine months, I can say I don’t notice the bezel any more, and it’s actually where I tend to grip the iPad the most when holding it.”
Zeman reports, “The blog also notes that the back surface of the iPad 2 will be flat. The original iPad has a curved back panel, which tapers at the edges. It makes the iPad more comfortable to hold, but wobbly when placed on flat surfaces such as a table.
Last, it appears as though the iPad 2 might be given a more capable speaker (though why, I can’t really say).”
More info about cameras and other rumored features in the full article here.
Yeah, but what about rabbit ears antennas?
pssssssst…I heard from a guy who knows a guy who has a cousin that the new iPad will play Flash! Isn’t that totally awesome???!!!
Should give it a removalable kickstand in the back so you can stand it either vertically or horizontally like a picture frame.
Should give it a removalable kickstand in the back so you can stand it either vertically or horizontally like a picture frame.”
They sell those as an accessory!!
Just saying.
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Do you think it will be snappier though??
But still no floppy drive?!?!? No sale!
I think the speaker is fine as it is. That’s one of the last things I expected to be changed.
I’d like to see a better speaker… Better yet one at each end (top and bottom) for some stereo separation
Uh yeah… it’s 3 mm. You won’t notice it.
I hope they add in a handwarmer feature.
I bet “This one goes to ’11’ ” diagonally, with special scrolling recognition for living and working on the edge – and the improved speakers? yeah – “goes to ’11’ too.”
Merry Christmas!
“though why I can’t really say…”
Let me explain: a better speaker provides higher quality and louder sound. Get it?
Seriously, bored writers full this stuff out of their ass*…and we read it. Who is more “stupider”?!?!?!
Definitely would benefit from better speakers. Sounds like I’m going to be VERY tempted to sell my current 64gb/3G and get the new one! Must resist…
Go Apple!
I always thought the sound was great. I love watching The Incredables, just for Edna, on my break and never have I wished it could be louder. I will say that a lighter iPad would be nice but I’m not complaining.
too bad the new iPad cant fix MobileMe.
+1 for better speaker. I watch Netflix on mine all the time and the speaker is not loud enough.
I must hand it Apple to constantly improve their products. When I purchased my first Mac Mini as a trial a few years ago I had a hard time converting over to the Mac way of navigating around the screen, but now I drink the Koolaid every minute I use my MacBook, MacBookPro, iPod, iPhones, and iPads. Steve, I’m glad you survived your liver transplant.
Make it lighter please.
What no serial port for connecting a cassette tape deck for expanded memory? I’m sticking with my Comodore Vic-20. Totally portable!