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

Sunday January 27, 2013 6:46 pm PST by Eric Slivka
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.

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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1080p
82 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....
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aziatiklover
82 months ago
Nice to have but i aint paying over 1k for an ipad! Rather get a MBA!
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Spetsnazos
82 months ago
No one CARES! UPDATE iOS already...Apple is so lazy its unbelievable.
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Rogifan
82 months ago

No one CARES! UPDATE iOS already...Apple is so lazy its unbelievable.


Speak for yourself. :rolleyes:
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Lark.Landon
82 months ago
Cue the whining... oh wait.. it already started. :rolleyes:
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ChrisTX
82 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:
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makingdots
82 months ago

No one CARES! UPDATE iOS already...Apple is so lazy its unbelievable.


That's not a 1 day work kiddo.
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coolspot18
82 months ago

Nice to have but i aint paying over 1k for an ipad! Rather get a MBA!


Or Apple could just put an inconspicuous MicroSD slot ... and we can add 64GB of storage for $50.00.


This all has to do with Apple wanting to push up the average selling price of an iPad.


I think consumers are starting to question the value proposition of an iPad... Android tablets for 1/2 the price are starting to look very attractive.
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jav6454
82 months ago
About time 16GB iPad went away.
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Schmitty11
82 months ago
I bet it will cost

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