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News out of Bloomberg has them saying the iPad 3 is very real and it’s coming this spring with a quad core CPU, a stunning hi-res display (2048 x 1536) and LTE connectivity.

Apple’s next iPad, expected to go on sale in March, will sport a high-definition screen, run a faster processor and work with next-generation wireless networks, according to three people familiar with the product…

Add Bloomberg to the list of sources on this developing story – the rumors are getting so loud, for Apple’s sake, it better be true.

Source: Bloomberg

Vizio started making consumer electronics in 2002 and today they are one of the largest TV manufacturers in the world but apparently that wasn’t enough. Yesterday at CES 2012, Vizio announced that they would enter the all-in-one pc market and the ultra-book laptop market – all by this spring! While countless pc manufacturers are trying to spin off their low/no profit pc businesses, Vizio is trying to get in! Strangely, Vizio’s philosophy has always been: “Enter the market with the lowest price point and gain market share accordingly” but how are they going to do this when the average windows 7 pc is going for $600-700? Where are they going to find the profits in those numbers?

While we don’t have specs or pricing, Vizio has really dropped a bomb shell at this years CES 2012 conference – especially with talk about creating a 10″ tablet as well. Is there nothing this company won’t do……or try? Stay Tuned, Vizio promises the hardware this spring. Still, have to admit that their “Macbook Pro” style laptops look good.

Source: Vizio

The chatter is heating up again, this time it’s DigiTimes claiming that supply partners are delivering components to OEMs for assembly of Apple’s next generation iPad. Production orders of Apple’s iPad 2 are starting to slow, which also points to a somewhat immanent refresh:

OEM production of iPad 2 will remain high at 14-15 million units in the fourth quarter of 2011 but decline to 4-5 million units in the first quarter of 2012, paving the way for the launch of the new iPads, the sources noted.

So what’s Apple’s Next-Gen iPad going to have? Rumors point to a A-6 processor (possible quad-core) – Retina display similar to the iphone 4/4S (sharp built) – Better batter life – Possibly a slightly thicker design. Besides those goodies, the rumor mill has been chatting about those specs only, so if Apple has any other upgrades, we’ll have to wait. If you’re in the market for a tablet  and can wait a couple of months, best wait.

Source: Digitimes