AppleInsider StaffAsian component suppliers have told DigiTimes that shipments of the iPad 2 are expected to reach 2-3 million units in March, given that the company drew down production of the original iPad in February while simultaneously ramping up production of the iPad 2.
Though earlier reports had suggested that the March quarter would see production of as many as 2 million units of the iPad 2, the publication has now revised its estimates with an upper limit of 3 million units.
The second quarter of 2011 could see as many as 10-12 million iPad 2 units shipped, the report added. By way of comparison, Apple sold 15 million iPads from April to December 2010 for a total of $9.5 billion in revenue.
According to the report, Apple remains on track to hit its target of producing 40 million iPads in 2011.
The report assumes a shipment ratio of 4:6 for the first half and second half of the year, so the second half of 2011 could see iPad 2 shipments reach 21.5-25 million units.
Wall Street analyst sales expectations run lower than DigiTimes' 40 million unit production estimate. For example, Gleacher & Co. analyst Brian Marshall sees the iPad maker selling 30 million units in 2011, though he believes that to be a conservative estimate.
Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, formerly of DigiTimes, has estimated iPad shipments from Foxconn, the tablet's sole maker, will reach 4.5-5 million units in the first quarter of 2011.
For its part, Apple was confident enough in the iPad 2 to declare 2011 "The year of iPad 2" when it took the wraps off the device on Wednesday. The redesigned touchscreen tablet, which has a dual-core CPU, two cameras, and a thinner and lighter form factor, impressed analysts, prompting them to assert that Apple will continue to dominate the tablet market.
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It came out earlier than expected. What I feel disappointed that the iPad 2 is still not capable of running Flash Player. The only one thing I feel puzzled, for some sites, it seems that they got advance preparation for iPad 2 for a long long time, becauz they followed close behind iPad 2 release?.The iPad 2 has been released just a moment ago, they are immediately claimed that some software has been developed for iPad 2? http://technsports.com/free-macx-ipa...ac-users/5766/
I may not be first at my local Apple Store (less than 2 miles away) but I do plan to go home with one on the 11th sometime after 5 PM. I just hope they will actually have accessories (HDMI adapter, leather cover in black, I may even get a keyboard to stash with it in the MBR).
My big question for all you cell phone knowledgeable folks - Apple mentions a couple of built point items in the Tech Specs (in the 'Wi Fi + 3G column'):
Micro-SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
Assisted GPS only with the WiFi + 3G
From this should I assume that the GPS availability is only available with a data plan - or will the GPS radio actually function without having to have a data plan? Or maybe it can used if you sign u for data for one month (with the month to math plan)?
I'm buying three. One for my mom, my wife, and myself.
Looking forward to buying one as a birthday gift and one for myself.
Can't wait!
I'm buying three. One for my mom, my wife, and myself.
California right now. Going to Boston next week. With the money I'll save in NH no tax, I might get an iPad and 8 core 2.4 although I want the 3.33 hex. Will look into mailing address services while there. Save like $500. Mote than my
Lol. Anyway, have iPhone 4 not sure if I'll jailbreak as I have a gps from magellian and hardly ever used the teether but if I did. I would probably jail break. Maybe. Not sure. Know this has more ram so it won't slow down. Really like smart touch instruments on iPad. Winder how long before it reaches logic and garage band???Godspeed and Blessings. Hope entitled dreams come true.