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Wondering what everyone is talking about? Well you are in luck because we have the answer; Apple’s 3^rd tablet, the iPad 3. And so they should be, with rumours of a 3D display, new release Siri application, SMD camera and A6 quad core processor the new iPad is shaping up to be potentially one the most exciting new products in 2012.

We have scoured the net and gathered all the information we can find to provide you with the best rumours (and possible facts) to do with the latest upcoming iPad release.

Display

There have been tonnes of rumours concerning the possible display of the new iPad 3 and from them it seems Apple have gone back and forth on what attributes the display will have and who’s going to make it. Initial rumours were that the display could be 3D to keep in line with the trending technology. The screens were also going to be made by Sharp who is known for their display expertise, however apparently the Japanese electronics manufacturer could not meet Apple’s demands. The latest word on the street is that the screens will now be made by Samsung, which is an unusual choice considering Apple’s ongoing legal battle with the company. It has also been suggested that the screens will have more pixels than some HDTV’s providing crystal clear imagery for the viewer. However the possible appearance of the iPad 3 at CES would counteract this rumour.

Processor

The iPad 3 is thought to have a much more powerful processor than it’s predecessor the iPad 2. The most probable replacement is a quad core A6 which will be quicker, more powerful and more efficient than the A5 so hopefully not putting too much of a strain on the tablet’s battery life, which we come on to next.

Battery and Thickness

Apple are said to have purchased more costly batteries that are both thinner and hold more charge however in order to accommodate the new hardware and a higher resolution screen the iPad 3 is said to be going against the general trend of slimming down and is beefing up by a possible 0.7mm compared to the previous model.

Price

Like the sound of all that? Well then you must be wondering what price you can be expecting this piece of kit for. Although tablet prices are decreasing generally in the market due to increased competition and the technology not being quite soo new anymore, the pricing for Apple’s new iPad 3 is not expected to be as competitively priced as some may have hoped. There are two main reasons for this: firstly Apple would argue the new and improved hardware the iPad 3 is packing justifies the large price and secondly this is Apple; to sustain the brands exclusivity and desirability the price will always be kept relatively high. The most basic model is speculated to be about £420.

Release Date

The general consensus is that the iPad 3 will be released in the spring time possibly towards the end of March. The latest rumour is that it will be announced on Steve Jobs birthday (February 24^th). This along with some books and manuals for the iPad 3 appearing on the French Amazon site point to a March release date.

Sources

www.cnet.co.uk

www.techradar.com

www.pluggedin.co.uk

www.t3.com

www.ubergizmo.com