A new video has been released by TLD, comparing the iPad mini-like structure of the fifth-generation iPad to the fourth-generation iPad.
To make the comparison, TLD took apart a fourth-generation iPad to see how its components would fit inside the iPad 5 casing, revealing that the battery takes up more space in the new iPad. Previously, there had been a video released comparing the new iPad casing to that of the iPad mini.
While Apple will likely redesign many of the internal components of the iPad to fit within a new casing, it is worth seeing how much component shrinking will be required to make up for the lack of side bezel.
In early September, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported Apple would experience manufacturing challenges with the smaller form factor of the new iPad.
Apple is expected to unveil the new full-size iPad in addition to a new iPad mini, both of which are likely to launch with the new A7X chip, in October.
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(View all)I have seriously no idea why that video was necessary.
I have no reason why your comment was necessary.
Hmm...
Doubling down on secrecy huh?
Wow didn't expect to find that comment on here!
This will possibly sway people away from the idea of a Retina based mini, which I wanted before, but now I want this due to this new 'fat-free' iPad 5.
I disagree. I think the feel and weight in the hands of the Mini for a lot of people will still sway them to a Mini. Yes, the new 9.7" iPad will be lighter than previous gens but I doubt by that much. Personally when going between my iPad 2 which is lighter than the iPad 3/4 and presumably very close to the weight of the iPad 5, using the iPad Mini is a lot better feel because of the weight.
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How about: Don't shrink the internal components; instead, increase the display size to take advantage of the excessive bezel area.
Horrible idea. Would make it weird for developers.
Horrible idea. Would make it weird for developers.
Slightly increasing display size doesn't make it weird for developers - slightly increasing screen resolution might.
Unless you've released a ruler app, of course, that needs to know what display size it's being used on.