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Old 05-13-2011, 11:36 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by toronado View Post
Actually I think the iPad 2 is getting "higher" resolution, which is great, but not the "retina" resolution of the iPhone 4, which would be epic, but probably cost-prohibitive at this point. Either way it'll still be a backlit display which is not ideal for long reading sessions.

Still, whatever it is, it's going to be better than the current screen, especially if they work out some sort of anti-glare solution while still keeping the viewing angles at IPS levels.
Samsung just announced a 2500x1600 10" LCD. The iPad 3 is almost sure to have a retina display. Only question is whether the galaxy tab will get there first.

As others have said, I don't see wide appeal for a not even 6" color display when things you want to read in color -- magazines, comics, children's books -- aren't very enjoyable at small size. Add a high price tag for 1st gen product and we have a curio.
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