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iPad 3 Will Be Thicker, Still Support Smart Cover?

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Japanese blog Mac Otakara claims to have information from an Asian supplier that the next iPad will have a screen of the same physical dimensions as current iPads, and will support the Smart Cover but may be thicker.

According to Asian supplier which provides part for next iPad, next iPad has same size of screen, but case may be thicker by unknown reason. Current iPad cases, which covers backside, will not be compatible with thicker next iPad.

Also the source told, front rounding corner will be same with current iPad, then Smart Cover will be good companion with new iPad.

Though the site doesnt specify, the above image may be of prototype case for the iPad 3.

Mac Otakara has occasionally offered accurate information in the past, although several of its claims also failed to come true. Back in August, the site claimed that the iPhone 4S and iPad 3 would debut at a media event in early October with availability set for late October. iPad 3 rumors had been swirling at the time, but were later discounted as reported indicated that Apple will be pushing the iPad 3 with Retina display back to an early 2012 introduction.

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Top Rated Comments

Mr. Gates Avatar
190 months ago
***NGH***

Not Going to Happen.
I don't think they will go for a thicker Ipad.

That rumour is old last rumours said it would be the same as the current model.
No
Jony Ive won't let this prototype out of the door. He never settle for thicker.
Do you want a Retina Display ?

You do ?!!?

Well think before you comment :rolleyes:

Battery life is important. In fact it is more important then your fashion statement
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Menopause Avatar
190 months ago
Is it me or does it look more of like a pillow to anyone else too ? :eek:
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
chrmjenkins Avatar
190 months ago
Thicker is fine IMO. The iPad 2 is almost comically thin. If it is going to be thicker, it better be for a reason, though. Like a retina display or larger battery, LTE support, etc.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
190 months ago
Jony Ive won't let this prototype out of the door. He never settle for thicker.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mrr Avatar
190 months ago
Dear MacRumors, Repeat after me:

"I MacRumors solemnly swear that I will never repeat any rumor that comes from any iPhone or iPad case-maker, any unnamed Asian parts supplier or any financial analyst - named or not, ever again."
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kaibelf Avatar
190 months ago
Umm no.

Last time we wasted time listening to some Asian blog with "inside info" Case Logic manufactured tens of thousands of 5" iPhone cases. :rolleyes:
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)