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Another day, another set of iPad 2 rumors from DigiTimes
Apple is expected to release three versions of iPad 2, supporting either or a combination of Wi-Fi, UMTS and CDMA, for 2011 with mass production to start as early as the later half of January. Apple will ship about 500,000-530,000 units to channels in January with shipment ratio of Wi-Fi, UMTS and CDMA models at 3:4:3, according to industry sources, citing upstream component makers.
The new iPad is expected to have a more smudge-proof screen and the ability to perform better in sunlight, so as to compete with the Kindle.
DigiTimes is also reporting that 60-65 percent of current iPad sales are for the 3G models, meaning people want the data network, they're taking iPads on the go with them, and we can expect to see a lot more demand for data service in 2011.
When the iPad 2 came out I went to go check it out and I was pretty impressed. It was so much thinner than the first version and the dual camera is a pretty cool addition. Mainly I think I would use the iPad 2 to stream live TV since I work at Dish Network. The dual camera would be cool to use with Skype for video calling but mainly it would be for TV. Dish is the only company to offer true TV everywhere with the Sling Adapter and the Dish remote app. I hope when my birthday comes around the iPad 2 isn't still on back order.
