Already? iPad 3 to be released on March 7

Goodness, a new one, already?

Apple will launch the third version of the iPad on Wednesday 7 March at an event in San Francisco, according to a number of reports online. The reports also that the device will have a “retina” screen – with four times as many pixels as the current model – and could include 4G connectivity for US high-speed networks.

The website iMore says the device will have a quad-core processor – compared with the dual-core A5 chip in the current iPad model. The increased screen resolution would increase the apparent detail on images while not requiring software developers to rewrite their products.

The Wall Street Journal says that it will also include 4G connectivity (also known as “LTE”), which offers connections at up to 100Mbps but in smartphones have been found to be a serious battery drain.

The WSJ says that the LTE version will be sold through AT&T and Verizon, the two largest carriers in the US.

Apple told the Guardian that “Apple does not comment on rumours or speculation.”

via iPad 3 ‘to launch on 7 March’ | Technology | guardian.co.uk.

Looks like AllahPundit will have to trade in that old iPod for a new one. (Heart-Ache!) But seriously, at the risk of sounding like a old fogie or even worse — a Liberal! 😯 I wonder, has it ever occurred to apple to release a product and keep that product on market the for a few years? I mean, this buying the newest, latest and greatest must wear on people. Not to mention that I would imagine that it does wear on people’s wallets! Yeah, I know, they offer credit for trades; but still, you have to pay the difference and I can imagine that is not cheap.

I think I will stick to my iPod. 😉

…and no, I am not a liberal either! It’s worse, much worse than that…. I’m a tightwad! 😀