iPad 3 prediction review

1. Retina display i.e. double the screen resolution - yep, but this was a sure thing wasn't it?

2. Siri - it's got the dictation part, so half marks

3. More tapered edge - not confirmed, nil pointe

4. Slightly different footprint; wider or thinner - correct it's slightly thicker

5. Much higher res front and back camera - half right, rear camera is better, but front camera isn't :-(

6. Faster processor and graphics - yep, but not a great deal of fanfare on this and the actual graphics specs weren't given

7. Better smart cover that sticks to the back when you're using the iPad - nope :-(

8. New dock connector - it was a punt, and there was no dock connector

9. New iOS incremental release with some cool new features - yep, 5.1 was launched, so only new camera app seems to be new

10. Additional gestures / smart bevel - I'm still wishing for this

So overall I got 5/10 so 50%, darn it, not as good as my iPhone prediction. And I'm glad I did not predict the nomenclature. My theory is that Apple are trying to tune down the hype machine like the lack of nomenclature of the MBPs and iMacs, in order to allow the specs to be upgraded yearly without such a fanfare. Still it's a shame it was not called the "iPad 3" and it's going to be a bit confusing that the existing iPad will continue to be sold. Another disappointment in a way and a shame they haven't given it it's own identity.



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