• iPad’s A5X Benchmarked Against Nvidia’s Tegra 3

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    iPad’s A5X Against Nvidia’s Tegra 3

    iPad’s A5X Against Nvidia’s Tegra 3

    During the new iPad announcement Apple’s VP Phil Schiller made it clear that Apple’s new A5X chip was much faster than the latest Nvidia’s Tegra 3 chipset. which believed to be the cutting edge of mobile technology.

    Australian tech blogger Ritchie has put the claim to the test by doing a side-by-side video comparison of the new iPad and the Tegra 3-powered ASUS Transformer Prime.

    The results, while not as dramatic as Apple’s claims of 4 times the graphics processing power of the Tegra 3, do show conclusively that the A5X chip that sports dual-core CPU and quad-core GPU trounces the quad-core, 12-core graphics Tegra 3. Apple once again showing that raw specifications don’t necessarily make for a better experience.

    Watch the results for yourself below:

    [via TUAW]

  • The new iPad 3rd-generation Teardown

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    The new iPad 3rd-generation Teardown

    The new iPad 3rd-generation Teardown

    The guys at iFixit have managed to get their hands on the new iPad to tear it down and reveal its guts, here are the entire specs of the new iPad.

    • Dual-core Apple A5X processor with integrated quad-core graphics
    • 9.7 inch LED backlit in-plane switching LCD with 2048×1536 pixel “Retina Display.” The tested unit is made by Samsung; Sharp and LG may be supplying panels as well.
    • 16, 32 or 64 GB Toshiba NAND flash memory
    • 5 MP HD rear-facing camera
    • 1 GB DRAM comprised of two 4Gb Elpida LP DDR2 parts
    • Broadcom BCM4330 802.11a/b/g/n Baseband/Radio with Integrated Bluetooth 4.0+HS
    • Qualcomm MDM9600 3G and 4G wireless modem
    • Qualcomm RTR8600 multi-band/mode RF transceiver for LTE bands
    Using suction cups to lift the panel

    Using suction cups to lift the panel

    The new iPad battery

    The new iPad battery

    Getting inside the iPad was a tough job as expected, the front panel was glued to the frame. But using a heat gun and some heavy duty suction cups did the trick.

  • Watch Apple “new iPad” Event Video Stream

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    Watch Apple "new iPad” Event Video Stream

    Watch Apple "new iPad” Event Video Stream

    Apple has posted a video for its new iPad event that took place in San Francisco today. The new iPad has been announced by Apple! As rumored, many of specs were expected, check them below:

    The new iPad Features & Specs:
    • Retina display, with a resolution of 2048×1536, 3.1 million pixels at 264ppi
    • A5X Processor, quad-core graphics
    • 5 megapixel iSight camera
    • 1080p video recording
    • Voice dictation, similar to Siri without the questions
    • 3G & 4G LTE connectivity
    • 10 hour battery life, 9 hour battery on 4G
    • 9.4mm thick, weighs 1.4lbs
    • Pre-orders start TODAY, available on March 16
    • iOS 5.1

    The video can be streamed here: Apple Events

  • iPad 3 Rumors Roundup; Retina Display, A5X SoC, Better Camera, Thicker, More Tapered Design

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    A bigger Camera Lens and more tapered design for iPad 3

    The next generation iPad, iPad 3 will look almost identical to its predecessor. The screen is allegedly sporting a 2048 X 1536 pixel resolution display provided by Samsung.

    Interestingly, Samsung is about to spin off the company’s LCD display business into a new entity. a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, named Samsung Display Company.

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    iPad 3 is thicker than iPad 2

    Back to the main subject, the new tablet is said to be a little thicker with more tapered edges hiding the extra bulk, and sporting a larger camera lens probably an 8 Mega pixel.

    A new photo has surfaced on the WeiPhone forums via iMore showing a system-on-a-chip nestled onto a prototype logic board, carrying a previously unheard of “A5X”. The A5X chip also includes a date code of “1146″, which would peg production at or around November 14th-20th of 2011.

    iPad 3 Logic board A5X SoC

    iPad 3 Logic board A5X SoC

    This could mean that iPad 3 will have an updated variant of the Apple A5 chipset rather than an Apple A6 chipset as previously speculated or this is only a prototype was being tested.

    The A5X chip is model #S5L8945X, that indicates a dual-core architecture rather than going to a quad-core architecture as previously speculated.

    For iPhone 4 screen when first debuted with a Retina display moniker. To achieve this capability there were four factors to be taken into account; Display size, resolution, pixel density and the distance viewed, in the iPhone case it has 3.5″ display, 960 x 640 Pixels, at least 300 pixels per inch held at 12-15 inches away. But this is different form a 9.7-inch tablet display, for the iPad it normally held 15-18 inches away, needs more than 240 pixels per inch to get Retina condition. iPad 3 is said to have 9.7″ with 2048 x1536 resolution at 264ppi which is more than enough.

    iPad 3 may include 4G LTE network support after all but its less likely.