iPad 3: come again? We recognize on the tablet now?

As soon as 2012 approaches, interest in the iPad 3 increases. Draw a portrait of a certain Apple-tablet the next generation is still too early, but based on informal data In our minds already formed a certain image of what you can expect from the new model.

What innovations are prepared in Cupertino buyers of the new "apple" tablet? So here's what we know about the iPad 3 at the moment:

Processor A6

Both the existing version of the iPad was built on the basis of the new processors. It is reasonable to assume that the iPad will equip three new chip, which, presumably, will feature called A6 . And here is limited to the creators of the two nuclei A6 (as A5) or we will witness the emergence of a quad-core - is still unknown. The authors note, published in the Korea Times, believe that the iPad will receive three quad-core, and principal analyst Linley believes that the A6 would be a more efficient compared to existing dual-core chip.

Retina Display

Another important feature of the iPad 3 may be superdispley Retina, whose resolution will be 2048 x 1536 pixels . Citi Judge Richard Gardner believes that a new screen for the iPad 3 is launching early next year, and DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim said the electronic edition of CNet, that the production of these screens has already begun.

The new design

On the design of iPad 3 Little is known, but the Japanese blogger Makotakara without revealing its sources, said that another modification of "tablet" is a bit thicker than its predecessor. Perhaps this is just to install the new display. It is also reported that the iPad will equip three connection and docking of smaller size. Supplier of accessories TVC-Mall now sells microphone cable for the iPad 3, which differs from the cables intended for earlier models. According to analysts, this is evidence of registration in the design of the new device major changes.

iPad Mini Tablet

In the web there were rumors that the company, along with iPad 3 prepares to release a more compact version of the Tablet PC, equipped with a screen diagonal of 7.85 inches. According to Shima, the company has demonstrated a clear interest in the devices of smaller size. The publication DigiTimes, citing component suppliers, said that the iPad, equipped with a screen diagonal of 7.85 inches, will be the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2012. The ultimate goal is to compete with compact and inexpensive tablets like the Amazon Kindle Fire. At the same time, the expert Brian Blair of Wedge Partners believes the gadget will have a very small chance of success, and it is unlikely in the near future, Apple will introduce a similar model.

Market Entry

As is the case with the iPhone 4S, its predictions about the timing of readiness iPad 3 give all and sundry. According to observers from DigiTimes, this happens at the end of the first quarter, and Richard Gardner believes that Apple will have time to manage by February . TheMarker edition claims that Apple will release a new product on the birthday of founder Steve Jobs on February 24. Other experts believe that with the release of iPad is delayed because of a processor A6, and predict the appearance of the device in June 2012.