Apple iPad 5 aluminum back housing leaks, confirms iPad mini-like redesign
posted by Victor H.
/ Aug 01, 2013, 6:39 AM
Apple has managed to cut down the side bezel on the iPad 5 making the device much more compact. While the current fourth generation iPad (just like all previous models) is 185.7mm wide, the new iPad 5 manages to narrow this down to merely around 168mm. The difference is 17.7mm - that means the new iPad will be nearly 0.7 inches narrower. The height of the device is expected to remain almost the same.
It also seems that Apple has changed slightly the position of the rear iPad camera and now its closer to the edge, but still on the top left hand side.
Apple iPad 5 aluminum back housing leaks
source: FanaticFone
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32 Comments
1. shamashu9
Posts: 142; Member since: Jun 10, 2013
let the war begin at 3... 2.... 1... go!
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 6:41 AM 0
3. itsdeepak4u2000
Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012
Get out from here.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 6:44 AM 7
7. Droid_X_Doug
Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010
Nothing better to contribute? Like how the redesign might result in a lighter iPad5? Or, that having stereo speakers is a nice improvement?
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 7:08 AM 0
2. itsdeepak4u2000
Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012
That's not surprising. Apple designs are always same.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 6:43 AM 5
4. darkkjedii
Posts: 30836; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Sooo you tell him to get out from here, then you start the war. Pot just called the kettle black.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 6:48 AM 7
28. Commentator
Posts: 3722; Member since: Aug 16, 2011
Why is saying their designs are always the same a bad thing? Apple's been the leader in industrial-tablet design ever since the release of the first iPad, only a few others have even come close. If there's one thing Apple SHOULDN'T change about the iPad, it's the design.
I'm not sure he was trying to start a war, he was simply stating a fact.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 11:19 AM 0
31. darkkjedii
Posts: 30836; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
I feel you commentator and respect your post, but why tell the other guy to get out from here? He then makes a statement that could be taken as starting a flame war.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 12:20 PM 0
11. shamashu9
Posts: 142; Member since: Jun 10, 2013
same sa Samsung. same design. copied from apple.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 8:02 AM 1
5. darkkjedii
Posts: 30836; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
If the iPad 5 takes on the minis looks, it's gonna be a knockout. Big brother is already pretty powerful, but a facelift is needed. Lets see what ya got apple, fall approaches.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 6:50 AM 0
26. appleDOESNT.com
Posts: 456; Member since: Nov 19, 2011
iPad maxi looks better with a uniform bezel, iPad mini requires the smaller bezel since it's actually compact which is not a issue with a maxi. Apple is like chickens with their heads cut off since Steve died.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 10:59 AM 0
27. darkkjedii
Posts: 30836; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Ok. That made no sense at all, but ok.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 11:14 AM 0
6. fistigons
Posts: 368; Member since: Feb 11, 2012
I've been using the first gen ipad for 3 years now and would like to switch to an Android tablet, but I keep hearing that there aren't a lot of apps for tablets.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 6:55 AM 0
8. Droid_X_Doug
Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010
You might want to spend some time on the Play store and see if there are similar tablet-enabled apps to the ones you use on your OG iPad. Relying on a third party assertion (that there aren't many apps for Android tablets) seems kind of shallow.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 7:12 AM 2
20. Droid_X_Doug
Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010
Is English a second language for you?
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 10:09 AM 1
14. trixie
Posts: 14; Member since: Jul 15, 2013
I love it!and I will buy .
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 8:33 AM 1
15. trixie
Posts: 14; Member since: Jul 15, 2013
Go on with your android with MALWARE .
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 8:35 AM 0
16. darkkjedii
Posts: 30836; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Totally with you on loving the iPad and buying it, but both get malware. Always look to avoid a flame war, android is a great platform IMHO.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 8:40 AM 0
17. LiquidGalaxy
Posts: 332; Member since: Jul 03, 2013
Looking forward to buying the next iPad - had my 3rd gen for 18 months now and anything that's lighter is a plus is my book. Plus i love the iPad mini design, gorgeous bit of kit.
posted on Aug 01, 2013, 8:52 AM 1
21. McLTE
Posts: 922; Member since: Oct 18, 2011
While I'm not a fan of Apple AT ALL, I can appreciate that this is still a very nice tablet. It's always been a nice tablet, however it's the PRICE that I can't stomach. I don't see a reason to pay $600 for a pad that doesn't really do anything more than pads at half the price.
My daughters both have the latest iPads and while I would have got them both Android pads, it was a gift so I had no choice. They LOVE their pads, and it has easily been one of the best gifts they've ever been given.. though both have said that Android pads would have been just fine too, just happens that my father bleeds Apple Juice.
Having said all that.. this looks like a good update for the iPad. I cannot stand big chunky bezels so if they can slim them down as they did on the iPad mini, this will be a great revision. What would make this an even better update is if they can shave a lot of weight off. One thing I notice is that while using the current model, it's HEAVY.
Nice update.. I hope the Android OEMS follow suit and also start shrinking the bezels!
