iPad 3 Rear Shell Measures in at 9.5 mm Thick, 0.8 mm Thicker Than iPad 2

while comparison photos of ipad 2 rear shell , claimed ipad 3 rear shell have shown increased thickness forthcoming model , reports have suggested difference roughly 1 mm, no measurements had surfaced quantify exact difference in thickness between 2 devices.

apple.pro points [google translation] new photo showing both shells being measured digital caliper. according photo, ipad 2 rear shell measures in @ 8.69 mm thick while ipad 3 part comes in @ 9.50 mm, difference of 0.81 mm.

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(note: text labels added image poster off factor of ten. readings on caliper correct.)​

apple's official ipad 2 specs peg device @ 8.8 mm thick, thicker rear shell itself, wraps around sides of device. given identical design ipad 3, overall device measure in @ 9.6 mm, or 9% thicker ipad 2 still below 13.4 mm thickness of original ipad. sources have handled ipad 3 rear shell suggest difference ipad 2 imperceptible users.

article link: ipad 3 rear shell measures in @ 9.5 mm thick, 0.8 mm thicker ipad 2

 

geesh forget then!

wow, that's ridiculous. totally won't buy ipad 3 now. it's fat!

(sarcasm )

 

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