With regard to development Apple often had to use many models, because the company is almost always at the prototype stage considers several options for the same product, but to the finish line comes just one. Recently, for example, we learned that the first-generation iPhone could have a physical keyboard.
Assocaite reported with reference to the comments of DisplayMate Technologies founder, Apple's original factory meant for the use of third-generation tablet display Sharp, issued on IGZO technology. It allows to reduce the size of elements and increase light transmission. The resulting screen does not require a brighter backlight and has a small thickness. However, Sharp was unable to manufacture the required displays in sufficient quantities, and Apple took advantage of an alternative proposal.
iPad last generation was a bit thicker than its predecessor, but its battery capacity has increased by 70%.
Interesting information about the materials used by Apple in creating its own products, the metal alloy called Liquidmetal . Now Apple has exclusive rights to use if this material, but before Nokia and Samsung tried to use it in their phones. Lightweight and durable, this combination of surface like glass, while it is slightly warmer to the touch compared to stainless steel. According to the author's invention, Apple will use liquid metal in the production of MacBook a few years, but soon it will only be used for the manufacture of individual parts. The inventor believes that Apple will also apply the liquid metal to create some innovative product that will allow the company to stand out favorably from the competition.
Note that the search engine PriceGrabber conducted a poll of Americans showed a potentially high demand for the iPad mini tablet cost from $ 249 to $ 299.