Apple Preparing to Launch 128 GB Versions of Full-Size iPad?

Following today's revelation of code in iOS 6.1 Beta 5 hinting at future 128 GB iOS devices, 9to5Mac reports that four new high-end iPad configurations have appeared in a U.S. retailer's database.

While the exact identity of the devices is not revealed in the stock database, they do appear as "ultimate" configurations of the current full-size iPad models, suggesting that they may represent 128 GB models of the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad in both black and white.

possible 128 gb ipad models

While it is certainly plausible that this new iPad model is the 128GB iPad, we are currently not confident enough to outright claim that, but it seems likely based on the evidence. [..]

The P101 and P103 names are Apple’s internal nomenclature for the WiFi-only and Cellular-compatible fourth-generation iPads, respectively. Both of those models comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB configurations. These storage sizes are known as “GOOD,” “BETTER,” and “BEST,” respectively. As you can see in our table above, Apple is preparing to release the additional “ULTIMATE” model. “ULTIMATE” frequently refers to the most premium or highest capacity model available. The “A” points to a black configuration, and “B” stands for the white option.

No additional information such as specifications, price, or a launch date for the new configurations have yet been revealed.

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Top Rated Comments

Agent OrangeZ Avatar
147 months ago
Cue the cries of those who feel burned that this option wasn't available when they bought their iPad and demands that Apple initiate a trade in program....
Score: 33 Votes (Like | Disagree)
aziatiklover Avatar
147 months ago
Nice to have but i aint paying over 1k for an ipad! Rather get a MBA!
Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Spetsnazos Avatar
147 months ago
No one CARES! UPDATE iOS already...Apple is so lazy its unbelievable.
Score: 29 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Lark.Landon Avatar
147 months ago
Cue the whining... oh wait.. it already started. :rolleyes:
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Rogifan Avatar
147 months ago
No one CARES! UPDATE iOS already...Apple is so lazy its unbelievable.

Speak for yourself. :rolleyes:
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ChrisTX Avatar
147 months ago
No one CARES! UPDATE iOS already...Apple is so lazy its unbelievable.

Speak for yourself, I'd love a 128gb option for the next iPad! :cool:
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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