Video shows purported space gray 'iPad 5' casing with black front bezel
One week after high-quality images of a supposed next-generation space gray iPad casing popped up on the Web, a video highlighting the same part has been uploaded to YouTube.
Source: UnboxTherapy via YouTube.
The video comes from YouTube channel Unbox Therapy, which in September provided an in-depth look at the aluminum shells allegedly bound for Apple's next-generation iPad. Previously, only high-resolution photos of the purported part were available.
Tuesday's video shows a quick comparison of the purported 9.7-inch iPad's rear casing in Apple's new "Space Gray" color, meant to be a replacement for the outgoing "Slate." The hue was first introduced with the iPhone 5s and has subsequently trickled down to other iOS products like the iPod touch and iPod nano.
The space gray iPad shell is largely similar to the silver version shown off last month, the only change major aesthetic change being a black front bezel. Also noticeable is the like-colored ring insert around the rear-facing camera, which on the silver version looks to be polished to a shine or unanodized.
Interestingly, the space gray casing is not fitted with the embedded magnets used to attach Apple's Smart Covers, suggesting the part is a prototype or an early production component. It is also possible that the part may be a copycat, though the complex internal structure and external design is largely similar to previously "leaked" parts.
Apple is expected to announce a fifth-generation iPad in the coming weeks, with some rumors pointing to an Oct. 15 event that may also feature refreshed MacBook models.
The next-gen full-size iPad is also said to sport a revamped design that will bring it more in line with the current iPad mini. Instead of a tapered chassis, the new unit will supposedly feature a largely flat back with curved edges leading to a highly polished chamfer feature running along the screen's bezel, which will be substantially thinner than the fourth-generation iteration.
Source: UnboxTherapy via YouTube.
The video comes from YouTube channel Unbox Therapy, which in September provided an in-depth look at the aluminum shells allegedly bound for Apple's next-generation iPad. Previously, only high-resolution photos of the purported part were available.
Tuesday's video shows a quick comparison of the purported 9.7-inch iPad's rear casing in Apple's new "Space Gray" color, meant to be a replacement for the outgoing "Slate." The hue was first introduced with the iPhone 5s and has subsequently trickled down to other iOS products like the iPod touch and iPod nano.
The space gray iPad shell is largely similar to the silver version shown off last month, the only change major aesthetic change being a black front bezel. Also noticeable is the like-colored ring insert around the rear-facing camera, which on the silver version looks to be polished to a shine or unanodized.
Interestingly, the space gray casing is not fitted with the embedded magnets used to attach Apple's Smart Covers, suggesting the part is a prototype or an early production component. It is also possible that the part may be a copycat, though the complex internal structure and external design is largely similar to previously "leaked" parts.
Apple is expected to announce a fifth-generation iPad in the coming weeks, with some rumors pointing to an Oct. 15 event that may also feature refreshed MacBook models.
The next-gen full-size iPad is also said to sport a revamped design that will bring it more in line with the current iPad mini. Instead of a tapered chassis, the new unit will supposedly feature a largely flat back with curved edges leading to a highly polished chamfer feature running along the screen's bezel, which will be substantially thinner than the fourth-generation iteration.
Comments
All the Google and Shamsung fans in the comments saying 'who cares'. Why they hang out on Apple videos and blogs, it's so dumb.
Picked up a Nook HD+ a few months ago (I installed Cyanogenmod on it), but sold it recently. It was a decent enough tablet, but the touchscreen lag kept bugging the hell out of me. And as I used it more and more, the app crashes just got on my nerves.
Still don't know if I'm going to get the full-size iPad or the mini. Guess it depends on how gimped the mini is compared to its bigger brother this time around.
To mini or not to mini? That is the question.
I wonder if the new iPads are likely to be discounted in any potential Black Friday sale? It seems kind of soon for Apple to do that.
Bah! I'm probably better off hocking my current iPad as soon as the new models are announced and just buying one anyway.
Guess it depends on how gimped the mini is compared to its bigger brother this time around.
Changes to the two iPad models:
iPad 5: A7 chip or A7x chip, up to 128 GB RAM, Touch ID sensor, iPad Mini like shell
iPad Mini 2: A6x chip, up to 64 GB RAM, retina display
These are just my guesses, of course.
The A7 chip uses less power then the earlier chips because it has a 22mm die. Thinner wafer means less power consumption and heat!
iPad 5: A7 chip or A7x chip, up to 128 GB RAM, Touch ID sensor, iPad Mini like shell
iPad Mini 2: A6x chip, up to 64 GB RAM, retina display
They can't add a Touch ID sensor without the A7 and there's not much point putting in an A7 in without a retina display.
Maybe they will keep at least one iPad mini without a retina display and drop it to "from $299".
If Apple released an iPad Mini with the specs you quoted at the current price points I can't imagine too many people willing to shell out more for the iPad 5 just for Touch ID. I love my iPad 3, but if I can get the same number of pixels in a more compact form factor I'm sold. Even if I miss out on Touch ID and the keyboard is slightly more awkward to use.
It will be interesting to see how the battery life of the mini is affected by a retina display.
There's no need when the product starts at $329.
Quote:
And if they add gold to match the 5s lineup, what about the colored plastic version to mirror the 5c lineup?
They can't add a Touch ID sensor without the A7 and there's not much point putting in an A7 in without a retina display.
Maybe they will keep at least one iPad mini without a retina display and drop it to "from $299".
I think it's safe to say that's very likely to happen in my opinion. And then the Retina iPad mini could be $399, and the large iPad could be $499 starting at 32 GB ?
And if that’s the case, kiss the iPad 2 goodbye (and riddance, I suppose).