Feb 23 2011, 02:58 AM, updated 15y ago
Multiple links confirming Apple holding a special event to introduce the new iPad 2 next March 2nd:-
All Things D
http://kara.allthingsd.com/20110222/exclus...et-for-march-2/
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To those who care intensely about this kind of stuff–which would be pretty much everyone in the tech ecosystem–Apple will hold its much-anticipated event on March 2, where the tech giant seems poised to unveil a new version of its hugely successful iPad, according to multiple sources.
As in, iPad 2! Or, as BoomTown is now officially nicknaming it: iPad Too!
Analysts expect the iPad 2 to be thinner than its predecessor and feature an improved display, as well as front-facing camera and Facetime video chat support. And some reports suggest it will be powered by one of Qualcomm’s multimode chips and will run on both GSM and CDMA-based networks around the world.
In its last earnings calls, Apple said it had sold nearly 15 million iPads, since it went on sale last spring.
This is a very big deal, although Apple will be facing increased competition with the launch of a passel of tablets coming from numerous manufacturers, most of which are using the Honeycomb version of Google’s Android mobile operating system.
According to several sources close to the situation, the Wednesday date in a little more than a week is firm and will take place in San Francisco, the scene of many such Apple events.
In that case, the venue is likely to be the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
It’s not clear when Apple will begin sending out its famous invites for the gathering, but I am guessing soon, in order to get the Apple faithful to the proper level of froth.
Now that this date is confirmed–at least by me!–the next round of speculation will be around whether Apple CEO Steve Jobs will appear or not.
He is currently on leave to deal with ongoing health issues, although has been sighted all around Silicon Valley at various places. In addition, Jobs sat right next to President Barack Obama at a high-profile meet-the-tech-moguls dinner in the area last week.
In other words: Let the media frenzy begin!
As in, iPad 2! Or, as BoomTown is now officially nicknaming it: iPad Too!
Analysts expect the iPad 2 to be thinner than its predecessor and feature an improved display, as well as front-facing camera and Facetime video chat support. And some reports suggest it will be powered by one of Qualcomm’s multimode chips and will run on both GSM and CDMA-based networks around the world.
In its last earnings calls, Apple said it had sold nearly 15 million iPads, since it went on sale last spring.
This is a very big deal, although Apple will be facing increased competition with the launch of a passel of tablets coming from numerous manufacturers, most of which are using the Honeycomb version of Google’s Android mobile operating system.
According to several sources close to the situation, the Wednesday date in a little more than a week is firm and will take place in San Francisco, the scene of many such Apple events.
In that case, the venue is likely to be the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
It’s not clear when Apple will begin sending out its famous invites for the gathering, but I am guessing soon, in order to get the Apple faithful to the proper level of froth.
Now that this date is confirmed–at least by me!–the next round of speculation will be around whether Apple CEO Steve Jobs will appear or not.
He is currently on leave to deal with ongoing health issues, although has been sighted all around Silicon Valley at various places. In addition, Jobs sat right next to President Barack Obama at a high-profile meet-the-tech-moguls dinner in the area last week.
In other words: Let the media frenzy begin!
Mashable
http://mashable.com/2011/02/22/apple-event-ipad-2/
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Apple is holding an event in San Francisco on March 2, and many feel the company is getting ready to unveil the newest version of the highly successful iPad.
Kara Swisher of All Things D writes that “multiple sources” say the iPad 2 is coming and will be announced and demoed at this event.
We’ve been monitoring (and doing our best to critically examine) a slew of iPad 2 rumors since the screens on our original iPads first got smudged. Here are the rumors we think are more or less likely to have some basis in fact:
-The iPad 2 might come in three different versions with different connectivity — including a Verizon version that won’t require a MiFi card.
-The iPad 2 might have front- and rear-facing cameras.
-The iPad 2 will be slimmer, lighter and support Retina Display.
-The iPad 2 might have a dual-core CPU and/or GPU.
-The iPad 2 will have a non-smudge screen and a gyroscope.
Given the phenomenal sales figures of the original iPad, we’re excited to see what comes next from the manufacturer — and how it plans to keep up and compete with the increasing diversity and agility of its competitors, especially Android tablet manufacturers.
and finally, MacrumorsKara Swisher of All Things D writes that “multiple sources” say the iPad 2 is coming and will be announced and demoed at this event.
We’ve been monitoring (and doing our best to critically examine) a slew of iPad 2 rumors since the screens on our original iPads first got smudged. Here are the rumors we think are more or less likely to have some basis in fact:
-The iPad 2 might come in three different versions with different connectivity — including a Verizon version that won’t require a MiFi card.
-The iPad 2 might have front- and rear-facing cameras.
-The iPad 2 will be slimmer, lighter and support Retina Display.
-The iPad 2 might have a dual-core CPU and/or GPU.
-The iPad 2 will have a non-smudge screen and a gyroscope.
Given the phenomenal sales figures of the original iPad, we’re excited to see what comes next from the manufacturer — and how it plans to keep up and compete with the increasing diversity and agility of its competitors, especially Android tablet manufacturers.
http://www.macrumors.com/2011/02/22/media-...-for-march-2nd/
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All Things Digital reports that Apple has scheduled a media event for March 2nd where the company is expected to introduce the next-generation iPad.
To those who intensely cares about this kind of stuff - which would be pretty much everyone in the tech ecosystem - Apple will hold its much-anticipated event on March 2, where the tech giant seems poised to unveil a new version of its hugely successful iPad.
As in, iPad 2! Or, as BoomTown is now officially nicknaming it: iPad Too!
According to the report's sources, the scheduled date is firm, and the event will take place in San Francisco. Apple has generally held its San Francisco media events at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
It's not clear when Apple will begin sending out its famous invites for gathering, but I am guessing soon, in order to get the Apple faithful to the proper level of froth.
Late yesterday, a rumor surfaced claiming that the second-generation iPad would not launch until June, but multiple sources have refuted that claim today.
To those who intensely cares about this kind of stuff - which would be pretty much everyone in the tech ecosystem - Apple will hold its much-anticipated event on March 2, where the tech giant seems poised to unveil a new version of its hugely successful iPad.
As in, iPad 2! Or, as BoomTown is now officially nicknaming it: iPad Too!
According to the report's sources, the scheduled date is firm, and the event will take place in San Francisco. Apple has generally held its San Francisco media events at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
It's not clear when Apple will begin sending out its famous invites for gathering, but I am guessing soon, in order to get the Apple faithful to the proper level of froth.
Late yesterday, a rumor surfaced claiming that the second-generation iPad would not launch until June, but multiple sources have refuted that claim today.
7 days or 168 hours to go!. Should this thread remains, this will serve as an info-gathering thread leading up to the Keynote on March 2nd. As we all have experienced before, right even before the moment the Keynote goes live, leaks with regards to specs, dimensions and features of the new iPad/iPAd 2 will be pouring out as the unveiling day approaches. Post your gathered info here.
Live blogging links
Compiling the links for tomorrow's 1am iPad 2 Keynote.
http://live.gizmodo.com/ - Gizmodo
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/live-fr...s-ipad-2-event/ - Engadget
http://www.macworld.com/article/158138/201...ipad_event.html -Macworld
http://live.ilounge.com/ -iLounge
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/live-fr...s-ipad-2-event/ - Engadget
http://www.macworld.com/article/158138/201...ipad_event.html -Macworld
http://live.ilounge.com/ -iLounge
More links to come later as we approach zero hour. Zero hour is 10am EST, which is 2am, March 3rd 2011 KL time.
Am also hoping Apple post a livestream link later so that those with fast connection can watch it live. This should be available as we get closer to zero hour.
EDIT:This may be a viable iPad 2 Keynote livestream link:-
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/applelivekeynotes
Still waiting for Apple's official livestream link.
This post has been edited by stringfellow: Mar 2 2011, 10:13 PM
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wonder if i should sell my ipad and get the new one 
, i thought can ask him bring back but now ..... 
, another 1 is 16GB = RM2050 / 32GB = RM 2350 ...not bad ...
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