The answer will reveal the nine conjectures of Apple iPad 2 tomorrow

San Francisco time, March 2 at 10:00 am - 2 am, March 3, Beijing time, Apple will officially release the iPad 2. In the past few months, various conjectures on the iPad 2 have been overwhelming. The current higher credibility are: the body is thinner, there is at least one camera, frequency and memory upgrades, and iOS 4.3 system is installed. The retinal LCD screen, SD card slot, 7-inch version and other rumors have been basically negated, in which the LCD screen is affected by the capacity and yield, or will be equipped with iPad 3 body released at the end of the year.

So far, there are nine conjectures that have not been denied. Let’s take a look. How many of them will become reality tomorrow?

Guess one: iPad 2 starting at 399 US dollars?

Flight index: 70%

It is reported that with the iPad's excellent sales in the past year, Apple has a stronger bargaining power for manufacturers. Component production can also be optimized based on cost. Apple is currently pre-paying some of the key components, such as memory and display, thereby reducing the risk. Therefore, even if Apple makes some upgrades to the iPad's hardware, the cost of the iPad can still be reduced to nearly $100.

For Apple, the biggest change in the iPad 2 may be price. Apple may cut the price of the full range of iPad 2 by 100 US dollars, depending on the configuration, the price range from 399 US dollars to 699 US dollars. Different versions will have different storage capacities and different support capabilities for 3G or 4G networks. For the first generation of iPads in stock, Apple may lower the price to between 200 and 399 US dollars to empty these products. (I just bought the iPad tears ran...)

The drop in iPad 2 prices and the increase in sales will cause trouble for Apple’s competitors, including Motorola, RIM, Samsung, Dell and HP. These tablet makers have just begun to catch up with Apple's first generation of iPads, and they have been hit by the more competitive iPad 2. You know, Apple also has strong support for the App Store, which is also difficult for other companies to imitate in a short time.

Conjecture 2: iPad 2 will reduce the screen reflection?

Flight index: 60%

The iPad's screen will be heavily reflective in direct sunlight, making it difficult for users to distinguish the content on the screen. The Amazon layer launched a Kindle e-book reader advertisement that detailedly compares the iPad and Kindle reading experience in the sun. Obviously, the Kindle's user experience is much better. In order to improve user satisfaction, Apple needs to improve the reflective issue on iPad 2.

Guess three: iPad 2 has a gyroscope function?

Flight index: 55%

iPad has followed the iPhone with accelerometers and photoreceptors, so why not add gyros? The triaxial gyroscope was first used for the iPhone 4, which allows iOS game developers to take advantage of more control dimensions. With the built-in gyroscope, iPad game developers can also provide many applications. In addition, this will also help Apple to further standardize the functionality of iOS devices. It is incredible that industry analysts only use the gyroscope on the iPhone 4 instead of on the iPad.

Guess four: iPad 2 Cancel Home button?

Flight index: 50%

The rumors that the iPad 2 will cancel the Home key have caused many users to panic, because this may lead to the iPad can not "jailbreak." From the spy photos, iPad 2 retains this physical button. However, Apple did not add multi-touch gestures to the iPad in the iOS 4.3 beta, indicating that the iPad 2 still has the possibility of canceling the Home key.

Although Apple CEO Steve Jobs hates physical buttons, Apple is unlikely to do so. After all, for those who are new to iPad, the lack of physical buttons can be complicated.

Conjecture 5: It may not be called iPad 2?

Flight index: 40%

Apple has never responded positively to the next-generation product, the iPad 2, and this time, the change isn't very big. Therefore, some people predict that it may be called iPad Plus or iPad 3GS. This may sound strange, but it cannot completely rule out this possibility.

Conjecture 6: iPad 2 supports NFC technology?

Flight index: 30%

NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is a very popular concept at present. According to sources, the iPad 2 will support NFC technology. The application of this technology is very extensive, users only need to sweep a mobile device with an embedded NFC chip in front of a special terminal, and can quickly complete payment and other activities. It will make the iPad 2 an "electronic wallet." However, this is only speculation, and the authenticity is hard to judge.

Guess seven: iPad 2 has two cameras?

Flight index: 20%

First of all, the iPad 2 will definitely have a front-facing camera. Using it to implement FaceTime video calling is an urgent need for consumers. As for whether or not there is a rear camera, it is difficult to confirm at present, some people think that the rear camera can expand more abundant application functions, and another part of people think that this is not necessary.

Conjecture 8: Carbon fiber on the back of iPad 2?

Flight index: 10%

It has been reported that Apple has applied for a patent on carbon fiber materials, and the iPad 2 may use a carbon fiber backshell. This will reduce the iPad 2’s weight by a quarter. However, spy photos show that the iPad 2 still uses the same aluminum alloy back shell as the first generation. Of course, the authenticity of this group of spy photos is rather doubtful, and many people have indicated that the grid-like speakers at the bottom of the back side have failed too much—such an ugly opening does not meet Apple's simple and elegant style.

Guess 9: iPad 2 has a white version?

Flight index: 5%

U.S. technology blog 9to5 broke a picture of the iPad 2's front white panel. They got this part through a professional mobile phone repair site iFixYouri, which originated from Shenzhen, China. But this may be just another "masterpiece" for the cottage makers. After all, the white version of the iPhone has been skipped for a long time because of process problems.

·summary:

In more than a dozen hours, all the answers will be revealed. Although the iPad 2 may not have any major technical innovations, an indisputable fact is that when competitors are still catching up with the pace of the iPad, Apple once again left behind them with the iPad 2, in product prices, application experience, life time , software support and other aspects continue to maintain a clear advantage.

In the ice hockey game there is a saying: Do not go to where the ball is, go to where the ball will be. No one wants to bet on the future development of the market, they will only chase the existing market. At present, the ball is in the hands of Apple. Unless someone is willing to go out of the shadow of Apple, they will always be second only.