Rumor: Purported industrial renderings of Apple's 'iPad Pro' back 12.9-inch display
An alleged industrial rendering of Apple's rumored "iPad Pro" was leaked on Friday, supporting rumors that the tablet will use a 12.9-inch screen instead of a less-frequently claimed 12.2-inch version.
In terms of length, width, and thickness, the rendering -- obtained by Nowhereelse.fr, and said to date back to December -- indicates dimensions of 305.7 by 222.6 by 7.2 millimeters, or 12 by 8.7 by 0.28 inches. That's enough space to fit a 12.9-inch screen, measured diagonally.
The image also supports rumors that the new tablet will have four speaker ports split between top and bottom, allowing for stereo audio when holding the Pro in landscape mode. It is however missing a side-facing port seen in some leaks, which has sometimes been suspected as a second Lightning port or a USB-C connection.
So far, the 12-inch MacBook is the only Apple device to support USB-C.
Specifications for the device remain uncertain. Some rumors have given it an A8X processor like the iPad Air 2, as well as an IGZO display, fast-charging support, and possibly a stylus. Apple has generally opposed including styluses with its devices, but the company may want to increase the appeal of the Pro to artists and business professionals needing to do precise sketches and illustrations.
It's still unclear when the tablet might ship. Apple traditionally launches new iPads in the fall however, in which case the Pro might adopt an anticipated A9 or A9X processor.
In terms of length, width, and thickness, the rendering -- obtained by Nowhereelse.fr, and said to date back to December -- indicates dimensions of 305.7 by 222.6 by 7.2 millimeters, or 12 by 8.7 by 0.28 inches. That's enough space to fit a 12.9-inch screen, measured diagonally.
The image also supports rumors that the new tablet will have four speaker ports split between top and bottom, allowing for stereo audio when holding the Pro in landscape mode. It is however missing a side-facing port seen in some leaks, which has sometimes been suspected as a second Lightning port or a USB-C connection.
So far, the 12-inch MacBook is the only Apple device to support USB-C.
Specifications for the device remain uncertain. Some rumors have given it an A8X processor like the iPad Air 2, as well as an IGZO display, fast-charging support, and possibly a stylus. Apple has generally opposed including styluses with its devices, but the company may want to increase the appeal of the Pro to artists and business professionals needing to do precise sketches and illustrations.
It's still unclear when the tablet might ship. Apple traditionally launches new iPads in the fall however, in which case the Pro might adopt an anticipated A9 or A9X processor.
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Prediction, 12 months after new iPad Pro is launched:
Mac sales YOY increase will be down,
"Apple is doomed unless Macs are revived!" scream a few,
"20M Apple watches being sold was a failure!" scream the others,
share price back down to $130
...meanwhile...
the company amasses $300B in cash, increases dividend, buys back shares of its own company, PE is at 7.5 and becomes the no.1 environmentally friendly corporation on earth.
How can something be so sad yet so incredibly awesome?
Considering the accuracy of most major leaks these days, I'm going to assume this is going to happen until proven otherwise.
Apple is up 50% last 12 months and 100% last 24 months.
If Apple keeps growing profits than no amount of Wall Street or Media propaganda will be able to keep the stock from reaching $150 this year.
I agree....I was being facetious.
But in reality, should we even have been at $125 yesterday?
I'm not fixated on stock price, really I'm not.
But I'm sure there will be spin/FUD on the new iPad "Pro"....probably something to do with Mac sales down (in the future).
This is fake. Look how the placement for volume buttons and lock buttons change.
How can you determine it "fake" while there's not a "real" one yet?
Considering the accuracy of most major leaks these days, I'm going to assume this is going to happen until proven otherwise.
I am with you on this and I will be one of the first in line for these (that first gen is getting a little long in the tooth, although my second geb is still great). Amazing that the first one is still chugging along with no problems (4.5 years old) - built to last (same with the 2nd gen).
For those who need a bonafide laptop, Apple makes those. The iPad suffices for me.
waiting for this
I'm praying for this.