iPad 2 HD Due in Fall with 2048×1535 Resolution Display?
Retina iPad 2 rumors just won’t die, and alongside the report that iPhone 4S is really just iPhone 5 in disguise, ThisIsMyNext mentions a new iPad will launch this year. Dubbed “iPad HD”, or “iPad Pro”, supposedly the next model will not be iPad 3, instead it will compliment the existing iPad 2 lineup with the main difference being a 2048×1536 resolution display.
Our sources are saying that not only will there be a newly designed iPhone coming in the fall, but there is going to be a new entry into the iPad family as well. As hard as it might be to believe, the new tablet is said to sport a double resolution screen (2048 x 1536), and will be dubbed the “iPad HD.” The idea behind the product is apparently that it will be a “pro” device aimed at a higher end market — folks who work in video and photo production possibly — and will be introduced alongside something like an iPad version of Final Cut or Aperture. This product is specifically said to not be the iPad 3, rather a complimentary piece of the iPad 2 line. Think MacBook and MacBook Pro.
The most compelling argument against any new iPad introductions this year was the statement directly from Steve Jobs at the iPad 2 unveiling event, declaring 2011 the “Year of iPad 2”
Would an iPad Pro or iPad 2 HD fit in with the year of iPad 2 designation? And does it make sense to split the iPad into a family of products? Keep in mind there are already 18 iPad models for sale: 3 WiFi models, 3 GSM, 3CDMA, and each offered in 2 different colors. I’m not sure Apple is ready to do this yet, but it would certainly be nice if there was a retina iPad in the near future.
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Has ThisisMyNext published a reputable rumor so far?