Should I buy the new iPad?

Should I buy iPad

As the dust has settled on the floor of the Yerba Buena Center after yesterday’s announcement of the new iPad, it brings up a number of questions for many folks. The most prevailing question being, “Should I buy the new iPad?” That’s a loaded question, so let’s run through the reasons why … [Read more...]

iPad HD/3 Won’t Include Quad-Core A6, Apple TV Update Enroute

A5X

As we head into the final hours before Apple's CEO takes the stage to announce the third generation iPad, sources are telling The Verge that it will not include the quad-core A6 system-on-chip as previously rumored. Instead, Apple will use the A5X, which had been the subject of speculation during … [Read more...]

iPad 3 To Feature A5X Chip and Not A6?

iPad 3 A5X chip

For months, conventional wisdom coupled with a number of rumors, had Apple's forthcoming iPad 3 would feature the A6 system-on-a-chip processor. Supposed leaked iPad 3 parts clearly showed an Apple A5X chip, leading to speculation as to whether that was intended for the next generation iPad or … [Read more...]

Apple Testing Both A5X and A6 Chips?

AX5, A6 chips

According to code with iOS 5.1 betas, 9to5Mac has theorized that Apple is working on not one, but two new chips. The original iPad's A4 chip was the S5L8930X, with the current iPad 2 using the S5L8940X. With references to the SL8945X and SL8950X, once could surmise there are two processors in the … [Read more...]

More iPad 3 Parts Leak, A5X System On A Chip

iPad 3 A5X chip

More supposed iPad 3 parts are leaking on to the Interwebs, this time in a forum post on the Chinese website WeiPhone, which shows us an iPad logic board.  Previously rumored to include an Apple A6 processor, this part shows an Apple A5X system on-chip. If this is indeed the logic board from the … [Read more...]