Word is coming out that in the UK carriers are dropping prices of the iPad - implying the iPad 2 is right around the corner. Plus you know the iPad2 is right around the corner. This means it is time for the iPad2 rumor bingo card. There have been a lot of different rumors about the iPad2 - some going back to right after the iPad launched. The Bingo card above shows many of these rumors. Some will likely be spot on - most will miss the mark - others are just silly. Per my thoughts on those above:
Likely:
Front Facing Camera
1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
Gyroscope
Rear Facing 5 MP Camera
Larger Rear Speaker
Finger Print Resistant Display
Same 1024 x 768 IPS Display
Thinner Not as Reflective Display
Lighter Poly Carb Case
Verizon CDMA 3G Version
Maybe:
128 GB storage on Top End
Near Field Communication (NFC)
2nd Landscape Mode Dock Connector
1 GB RAM
$399 for Lowest end iPad
Long Shot:
2048 x 1536 "Retina Display"
512 MB RAM
No Chance:
No More WiFi only iPads
SD Card Slot
Rear Facing 3 MP Camera
Rear Facing 1 MP Camera
7" Version
USB Port
No Home Button
Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
How to Back Up, Wipe, and Protect Your iOS device - esecurityplanet.com
Netgear CEO Trash-Talks Steve Jobs | PCMag.com
Closed Apple headed for trouble as Jobs's ego bites: Netgear CEO
Apple sneakily updates iPhone water damage policy | Macgasm
Samsung Admits Galaxy Tab Sales “Quite Small,” Mac|Life
Apple Releases IOS 4.3 Beta 3 for Developers - PCWorld Business Center
AT&T to offer Wi-Fi tethering for iPhone - Computerworld
Verizon iPhone review -- Engadget
The iPhone Is Now a Phone. Who’da Thunk? | Wired.com
The Early Verizon iPhone 4 Reviews Are In
This Company Will Give You An iPad Just For Showing Up To A Job Interview
iPad 2 to Include 3 Megapixel Rear Camera and 720p Videoing?
Technolog - Italian legislator caught checking out escorts on iPad
iPhone pre-orders slam Verizon Wireless website
Verizon Customers Report Glitches With iPhone Orders - NYTimes.com
Verizon to start throttling heavy traffic as iPhone arrives | Electronista
iPhone 4 to get AT&T mobile hotspot capabilities on February 13th? -- Engadget
iOS 4.2.1 Untethered Jailbreak Finally Released For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Verizon halts iPhone pre-orders due to huge demand | VentureBeat
Get an iPhone 4 Cheap by Canceling Your Verizon Contract - PCWorld
Verizon breaks first day sales record with iPhone 4 pre-orders - Engadget
A Loophole in a Verizon iPhone Rule - NYTimes.com
Best Buy ad prices Motorola Xoom at $800 - Engadget
iFixit Teardown Reveals Dual CDMA/GSM Chip in Verizon iPhone
Verizon iPhone Shows You Can’t Win: Carriers Hold the Cards
More Consumers Ditching Droids Than AT&T For Verizon iPhone
iPhone 4 Verizon Teardown - iFixit
Cash in to get Verizon iPhone 4. Get cash for your iPhone, Droid, and more.
Google Translate for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store
AT&T Now Offering Unlimited Calling Mobile to Mobile with Calling Plan
Few customers lining up for Verizon's iPhone - CNN.com
Nokia to rely on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7: 'This is now a three horse race'
Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
Camera Wallpaper - Cydia