HD iPad could be the name of the new iPad

iPad HD now seems to be the name that sounds harder to name the new Apple tablet. But also remember that as performed previously iPad iPhone names iPad 2S and 3 are not discarded. I have no very clear what I would choose but give different reasons why they might be called one way or another.

But first let’s briefly review the nomenclature used by Apple. During its history Apple has used different nomenclatures to call their products. For example the first Macintosh were distinguished by their memory and Macintosh 128k Macintosh 512k. After generation of IBM processors were distinguished by processor used: Power Macintosh G3, PowerBook G3 and G4, iBook G3 and G4, iMac G3, G4 and G5 iMac … Later MacBook and MacBook Pro did not inherit according to the tagline the generation of the processor and all kept the same name differentiated by the release date (mid-2009, late 2010, …) And finally IOS devices where we had the iPhone 3G was the second but used by the 3G ability to connect to 3G networks, then the iPhone 3G, iPhone 4 and 4S (these are not compatible with 4G networks).

iPad 2S, significantly improved

iPad 2S is a safe bet for some users. The new iPhone will use an enhanced version of the current A5 processor, named A5X is no reason to be considered iPad 3. It would be like the iPhone 4S, an update that improves hardware level but that by keeping design prevents regard it as something new. Feeling that we produce when called iPad 3. And remember that with every leap Apple has redesigned their products. Which will not now.

iPad 3, inclusion of the new processor A6

For others, need not be redesigned to be considered iPad 3. A substantial improvement of the processor, the new A6 quad core would be more than enough with the arrival of Siri to deserve that name. And they are right but also adds the most to secure inclusion of Retina screen display.

Therefore, to move with fluidity improving the resolution of hardware is essential so that despite the almost identical design aesthetic would be talking about a “new tablet”. The downside is that a numerical change could create a feeling of disappointment to those who expect something new beyond internal improvements.

Rumor: Apple to negotiate on AMD CPUs in MacBooks, iMac’s and Mac Pro’s

It’s still just a rumor: Apple is negotiating with AMD on the use of its CPUs in computers. A report by appleinsider.com by authorized representatives of AMD in talks with executives from Apple have been observed. A collaboration with AMD Apple would bring more flexibility and a better bargaining position in relation to the chip giant Intel.

Notebook and desktop computer from Apple with the main processor from AMD will be the target of talks between Apple and AMD. The regular, well-informed website appleinsider.com reported meeting with representatives of AMD envoys from the management level of Apple.

Several convincing arguments suggest that Apple actually negotiating with the use of which has an AMD CPUs in Macs and Mac Books: An alternative to using Intel CPUs have, Apple would bring in a better position. This computer would not only strengthen the negotiating position against Intel.

More processors to select to have Apple would allow for more flexibility in the products. Perhaps it is also on new chip designs from Intel, which means a problem for Apple’s partnership with the Nvidia graphics card manufacturer.Another explanation, possible supply shortages from Intel, which had possibly already delayed the introduction of the new Apple notebooks. Read the rest of this entry »