Touch panel market gearing up for second-gen iPad

Posted on Friday, September 17 2010 @ 16:35 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

DigiTimes heard Apple's second-generation iPad tablet may arrive in Q1 2011. The site heard the touch panel supply chain is already preparing for the launch of the device:

Component suppliers including touch panel and reinforced glass suppliers for Apple's iPad are completing validation with Apple for the second-generation 9.7-inch iPad, according to Taiwan-based component suppliers.

Apple is expected to launch the second-generation iPad in the first-quarter of 2011, the suppliers noted. Component suppliers of iPad are expected to start shipments for the second-generation iPad at the beginning of 2011, the suppliers added.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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