Andre Yoskowitz
21 Nov 2010 20:20
Gleacher & Co analyst Brian Marshall has said today that he believes the upcoming iPad 2 will hit in April 2011, a year after the launch of the first-generation tablet.
Marshall basis the theory on "new manufacturing information."
The new device will likely be available for multiple carriers, and include dual cameras, features that should help it outsell its predecessor.
Says Marshall: "I think April is the proper time-frame for an iPad 2. Since I’m projecting that Apple will release a CDMA iPhone in March, both will help to equalize Apple’s seasonality."
The analyst noted that Apple has commissioned a few Taiwanese companies to "manufacture the iPad 2’s HDI (high density interconnect) boards in early February."
Finally, Marshall says the new iPad may also have a standard mini-USB connection, instead of its proprietary port.