Folks at iLab Factory, who had published photos, which they claimed were leaked parts of the next generation iPad are now reporting that they could assemble three of the alleged iPad 3 parts, suggesting the components are indeed from a prototype build of iPad 3.
iLab Factory reports that the three so-called iPad 3 components in question - an LCD panel from Sharp, a back plate with an Apple logo, and a 30-pin dock connector fit quite well.
iLab Factory also reports that back plate of the iPad 3 is slightly thicker than the back plate of the current generation iPad, by just more than a millimeter.
According to them, the rear panel has a different screw alignment, which seems to perfectly fit with Sharp's LCD display, which could be the rumored Retina Display.
They report that the purported iPad 3 dock connector also fits quite well with screw holes on the back panel.
There have been conflicting rumors about the company that will manufacture the LCD panels that Apple plans to use for the next generation iPad, which is widely speculated to come with Retina Display. While some rumors have suggested that Apple will use Sharp IGZO LCD panels to keep Retina Display equipped iPad 3 thin, others have claimed that Apple will continue to use Samsung and LG for iPad 3's Retina Display.
In addition to this, iLab Factory also reports that the rear camera mounting points in the purported iPad 3 rear shell is different from the mounting points in iPad 2 rear shell, though the size of the hole appears to be the same.
Apple is widely expected to unveil iPad 3 with Retina Display, faster processor, bigger battery and improved front and rear cameras in the first week of March.
[iLab Factory via Apple Insider]
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