The Upcoming iPad Is Narrower with Retained Screen Size

The next iPad from Apple's - referred "iPad 5" by experts – is going to be significantly thinner and less wide than its previous version, while with the same screen size, as per the leaked parts displayed on a website recently. However, the new repetition of iPad mini, first introduced in October last year, is exactly in the same size, as per the cases leaked to Lewis Hilsenteger from Unbox Therapy.

According to Lewis, the cases were from a reliable source that proved to be dependable in the past. Finish on these cases, showed in 2 videos suggests that the cases were made by an Apple supplier. He further added that the parts recently became available in limited quality, and had been made by an OEM which delivers orders to companies like Apple.

A video for this 9.7’’ iPad shows that the upcoming model, which is an update of version introduced in last October, will be considerably thinner, and almost 17cm wider than 18.5cm screen of the previous model, since the bezel on longer sides of its screen has now been made thinner. The cut in the width refers that the latest iPad could be easily picked up in just one hand, as per Hilsenteger. iPad 5 also has better speakers in its base, and a more right-angled profile instead of a "bathtub" shape like in the previous models.

iPad Mini Going to Hit the Retail Stores and Be Shipped To Early Buyers in November's Start

iPad mini from Apple is nearly set to be introduced next week in an event organized in San Jose on coming Tuesday, and now the news are that it will be shipped almost 10 days after that introduction. 

November 2 may be the shipping date that has been heard from a source close to the supply chain of Apple, echoing an advance report through Geeky Gadgets that it'll be the day when Apple iPad mini will be out for sale.

For iPhone 5, the September 21st retail supply day was telegraphed in advance because of leaked information through carrier associates, as well as retailers are already a resource of Apple-related merchandise leaks previously.

The given date’s also the most rational choice, considering Apple’s latest product release and announcement timelines. For iPhone 5, the company made an announcement on September 12th, with pre-orders starting on September 14th and the devices hitting the stores by September 21st. The Pre-orders for latest iPad began immediately after the announcement was made, and the iPad in fact sent out only 9 days later, but, so it is not yet seen whether the pre-order date for new iPad mini is going to be the same as is for the announcement, or someday following.

Apple also perhaps wishes to take full benefit from the season of holiday shopping, so pushing for obtainability following diligently on the heels of announcement is of course a nice bet. Usually, such plans enjoy substantial success during such holiday season. During the holiday quarter last year, Apple sold around 15.50 million iPads, up from almost 7.35 million in 2011 during the same period. So it can be dignified for record-shattering sales this holiday season, if iPad mini hits a chord with the users in terms of design and price.