Apple to Offer Three Tablet Devices in 2012?

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Posted November 30, 2011 at 6:11am by Shalom Levytam

Apple will reportedly offer three separate tablets in 2012: an iPad 3 HD, an iPad 2S, and a discounted iPad 2, according to analyst Ben A. Reitzes with Barclays Capital.

First, Reitzes believes that Apple will keep current iPad around at a discounted price.

Second, he suggests that Apple will release a faster iPad 2, perhaps dubbed the iPad 2S, that will keep the same resolution but offer a faster processor and Siri. This update would be similar to Apple's update from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S.

Third, Reitzes thinks Apple will launch a fully redesigned iPad 3 in March. This device is said to feature a high resolution Retina Display, Siri integration, and an improved processor.

Recent rumors have Apple working with Sharp to create a modified IGZO display for the iPad 3 that will provide 330 dpi while not using IPS or having a dual-bar backlight.

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Apple to Offer Three Tablet Devices in 2012?

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James - November 30, 2011 at 5:04pm

iClarified should know by now Apple releases 1 product. Every year "multiple iphone this year" or "several iPads". Not happening. There will be 3 though, iPad, iPad2 and iPad3. And those saying it'll be 2S.... Any product upgrade can be considered an 'S' depending on how you look at it. For some odd reason people add the S if it looks the same and +1 if it looks at all different which is the least important function. The label means nothing. This will have a better processer, maybe more ram, increased graphics and with such perhaps slightly better cameras. Small chance for small case modification but the apple covers will still need to fit. Software enhancements. Not much else to do really. More storage maybe with a 32, 64 and 128gb maybe but that's a bit more doubtful. They can do that of course. Graphics will be upgraded too to take advantage of the retina display. It'll be 1 model and it'll probably be announced in late Feb or early march. My guess based on historical data.

Tiestofan - November 30, 2011 at 1:14pm

True! Apple only gives you a little bit each release so I doubt there will be an iPad 3. I see only a 2S if that's even what they call it. Why don't they worry about a redesigned iPhone first!

jahmed80 - November 30, 2011 at 10:30am

BS..!! My best guess, what nxt ipad will have is everything what iphone 4s has including retina display and they will name it iPad 2s and thats it.

wittybob - November 30, 2011 at 1:13pm

Yes, typical delay in anticipated release will probably result in release of an iPad 2S in March, followed by a release in an iPad 3 in the fall. Time will tell.