Of course, while it may not be likely, the 3 could end up the same thickness as the 2. Why? Because the screen stands proud of the case. If they redesigned this so that the screen didn't stick out as far, then all could be the same.
Just a thought, not saying that it's happening.
Why isn't it likely?
Doesn't each generation use an improved glass that's thinner than before?
I could have lived with 0.8mm thicker, but that extra 1/100th of a millimeter is a deal-breaker for me. I'll wait for iPad 4.
I'm with you on this. Jobs would have never let this get out the door... the end is near! Time to buy an Android, I hear they are up to version 2.3. All the bugs should be worked out by now.
Doesn't each generation use an improved glass that's thinner than before?
Gorilla Glass 2 is 20% thinner than Gorilla Glass 1 so it's down to 0.8mm thick.
We don't know if that difference we're seeing is 0.2mm less than it would have been if not for GG2 which is supposed to be widely available in the next month or two.
Seriously though good idea to curve the sides again to hold it more easily and release that gorgeous retina display already!
Any news on if the glass will be fused to the screen a la iPhone? That will make a hell of a lot of difference with screen glare and even better readability.
Same here. I'm always surprised that the weight of iPads doesn't come up more than it does. I'm a healthy mid sized male and I consider its weight a noticeable thing.
You should try toting around a late-2006 15" MBP for a while to build up your upper body strength.
With such small measurements you can get a better feel for what it means in percentage terms. 9% thicker. Probably only noticeable if you're really looking for it.
No big deal for me. I agree with earlier posters that weight is more significant. If it turns out 9% heavier I'll be disappointed.
Not necessarily. The edge of the supposed new iPad tapers in further, this may have been a result of needing to make the device the same thickness at the same distance from the edge, so that it could be a little thicker overall, but still fit in a thinner dock connector. This would also place connectors at the exact same position/location, so that they could also fit into older iPad docks.
The iPad3 will fit, just use your back more when inserting.
Did nobody notice that the measurements were for different iPads? An iPad WIFI versus an iPad wifi+3g. Also notice that they don't show in the graphic if the caliper is resting directly on the screen. It would be so easy to fake this graphic it's not even funny.
Gorilla Glass 2 is 20% thinner than Gorilla Glass 1 so it's down to 0.8mm thick.
We don't know if that difference we're seeing is 0.2mm less than it would have been if not for GG2 which is supposed to be widely available in the next month or two.
According to this link I found, the iPad2 glass is 27% thinner than the iPad1 glass.
A series of stress tests show that Apple?s new iPad 2 has significantly stronger glass than its predecessor, even though it?s 27 percent thinner.
Did nobody notice that the measurements were for different iPads? An iPad WIFI versus an iPad wifi+3g. Also notice that they don't show in the graphic if the caliper is resting directly on the screen. It would be so easy to fake this graphic it's not even funny.
I agree. As long as they don't show the front side (the display/glass) of the iPad, then nobody can really trust these measurements.
I was just wondering what the iPad 1 and the iPad 2 uses. Are they both Gorilla Glass or just one of them?
Ah. Yeah, I think they would both have to be in order to get a sheet of glass that large and thin to work. Note that by Gorilla Glass it may not necessarily be Corning's brand, it could be other alkali-aluminosilicate sheet glass though I think Corning is likely their supplier.
With this article I think I will stop reading Apple Insider.
The accuracy of its copy is an embarrassment. Having the decimal point in the wrong place makes this iPad3 9.5cm thick. How can this not be noticed by even the briefest of proof reading? It's literally an order of magnitude out. The sheer volume of typographical errors is beyond excuse on here and they just don't seem to care. Such a simple thing that makes them look like complete amateurs.
Add to that that this is an entire article about 0.81mm and you can't help but find this tedious in the extreme.
Am I the only one who finds something fetishistic about the quality of attention paid to these products?
Go to any rubber, leather, corset, bondage, or other sexual fetish site and note the resemblances. I'd like to see AppleInsider run a well designed survey of how many iPad owners masturbate with the device before displaying porn on it.
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Of course, while it may not be likely, the 3 could end up the same thickness as the 2. Why? Because the screen stands proud of the case. If they redesigned this so that the screen didn't stick out as far, then all could be the same.
Just a thought, not saying that it's happening.
Why isn't it likely?
Doesn't each generation use an improved glass that's thinner than before?
I could have lived with 0.8mm thicker, but that extra 1/100th of a millimeter is a deal-breaker for me. I'll wait for iPad 4.
I'm with you on this. Jobs would have never let this get out the door... the end is near! Time to buy an Android, I hear they are up to version 2.3. All the bugs should be worked out by now.
Why isn't it likely?
Doesn't each generation use an improved glass that's thinner than before?
Gorilla Glass 2 is 20% thinner than Gorilla Glass 1 so it's down to 0.8mm thick.
We don't know if that difference we're seeing is 0.2mm less than it would have been if not for GG2 which is supposed to be widely available in the next month or two.
Seriously though good idea to curve the sides again to hold it more easily and release that gorgeous retina display already!
Any news on if the glass will be fused to the screen a la iPhone? That will make a hell of a lot of difference with screen glare and even better readability.
Same here. I'm always surprised that the weight of iPads doesn't come up more than it does. I'm a healthy mid sized male and I consider its weight a noticeable thing.
You should try toting around a late-2006 15" MBP for a while to build up your upper body strength.
No big deal for me. I agree with earlier posters that weight is more significant. If it turns out 9% heavier I'll be disappointed.
Hmmm - 25.4mm + 1". That would make the new Ipad 3 3/4" thick.
They needed the thickness for a floppy drive.
Not necessarily. The edge of the supposed new iPad tapers in further, this may have been a result of needing to make the device the same thickness at the same distance from the edge, so that it could be a little thicker overall, but still fit in a thinner dock connector. This would also place connectors at the exact same position/location, so that they could also fit into older iPad docks.
The iPad3 will fit, just use your back more when inserting.
Well, thank you.
I was concerned that I was just pointing out something that was screamingly obvious to everyone, but I see I needn't have worried.
For all the metrically challenged out there, a Starbucks stirring stick is 6mm wide. A pencil is 7mm in diameter.
...and the iPad3 is apparently 95.0 mm.
I wonder if circus strongmen will be able to tear an iPad in two???
Gorilla Glass 2 is 20% thinner than Gorilla Glass 1 so it's down to 0.8mm thick.
We don't know if that difference we're seeing is 0.2mm less than it would have been if not for GG2 which is supposed to be widely available in the next month or two.
According to this link I found, the iPad2 glass is 27% thinner than the iPad1 glass.
A series of stress tests show that Apple?s new iPad 2 has significantly stronger glass than its predecessor, even though it?s 27 percent thinner.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/03/ipad-2-glass/
According to this link I found, the iPad2 glass is 27% thinner than the iPad1 glass.
A series of stress tests show that Apple?s new iPad 2 has significantly stronger glass than its predecessor, even though it?s 27 percent thinner.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/03/ipad-2-glass/
I don't understand the relevance to GG1 v GG2.
I don't understand the relevance to GG1 v GG2.
I was just wondering what the iPad 1 and the iPad 2 uses. Are they both Gorilla Glass or just one of them?
Did nobody notice that the measurements were for different iPads? An iPad WIFI versus an iPad wifi+3g. Also notice that they don't show in the graphic if the caliper is resting directly on the screen. It would be so easy to fake this graphic it's not even funny.
I agree. As long as they don't show the front side (the display/glass) of the iPad, then nobody can really trust these measurements.
I was just wondering what the iPad 1 and the iPad 2 uses. Are they both Gorilla Glass or just one of them?
Ah. Yeah, I think they would both have to be in order to get a sheet of glass that large and thin to work. Note that by Gorilla Glass it may not necessarily be Corning's brand, it could be other alkali-aluminosilicate sheet glass though I think Corning is likely their supplier.
...small issue I know but it would be nice in some situations like camping in a small tent ... not that I'd be using it for that
Home made camping porn?
Why isn't it likely?
Doesn't each generation use an improved glass that's thinner than before?
I was thinking that they might decide to recess the panel a bit more. But they must have reasons why they don't.
The accuracy of its copy is an embarrassment. Having the decimal point in the wrong place makes this iPad3 9.5cm thick. How can this not be noticed by even the briefest of proof reading? It's literally an order of magnitude out. The sheer volume of typographical errors is beyond excuse on here and they just don't seem to care. Such a simple thing that makes them look like complete amateurs.
Add to that that this is an entire article about 0.81mm and you can't help but find this tedious in the extreme.
Go to any rubber, leather, corset, bondage, or other sexual fetish site and note the resemblances. I'd like to see AppleInsider run a well designed survey of how many iPad owners masturbate with the device before displaying porn on it.