Wired came up with an interesting story today (titled Everything We Know About Apple’s Touchscreen Table) regarding the upcoming Apple tablet (the article does not specifically refer to the device as an “ipad”). In short, the author summarized the rumors that revolve around the tablet and draws a conclusion that the existence of the device is not in question anymore. Also, the article cites an unnamed tipster with a solid track of performance and quotes a January 2010 release date (or “announcement” date). Additional details regarding the size of the device (~10 inch screen) and other specs are cited (e.g., 3G wireless connection, 720p resolution, 7x larger touchable surface as compared to the iPhone, etc.). A rather bizarre fake image of the iPad is provided as well. Needles to say, the news ignited a flurry of comments that resemble entrenched religious rhetorical wrangling.
Sep 29
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Final irony: that fake… is not very far off the actual real iPad
After the Apple iPad announcement, we received a lot of questions about the potential of this device to be repaired. We are not sure how complex this device is, or how modular the replacement parts will be. What we do know is that we will support all models of the Apple iPad for repairs and diagnostics. Judging by the design, we are sure that there will be several replaceable parts such as the iPad LED back-lit screen, iPad mainboard, iPad battery, and more.
As you can see, the iPad looks like an iPod touch on steroids. Just a larger version with the assumption that most parts inside will be serviceable.
Check back for our tear-down guide when the iPad is released, we will have detailed info on how to repair the iPad Wifi + 3G model & the iPad wifi only model.
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