Analyst Ipad 3 Retina Display Production Has Started

Mere hours after we verified the connection between DigiTimes display predictions and the J2 prototype found in iOS 5 code strings, DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim told CNET that production of a QXGA 10-inch 2048-by-1536 Retina Display for iPad 3 “has started”, as previously hinted:

J1 and J2 are code-names DigiTimes outed as next-generation iPad models allegedly in the works for 2012. Acknowledging possible issues with volume manufacturing of such a high-resolution display, the analyst stressed Apple should be able to meet targets because it is sourcing parts from three display manufacturers: Samsung Electronic, LG Display and Sharp.

• DigiTimes: Samsung, Sharp already shipping iPad 3 panels (9to5mac.com)
• DigiTimes: Apple exploring dual-LED light bar design for iPad 3 (9to5mac.com)
• Parts shipping for iPad 3 assembly in January 2012 as pure PC makers plan to exit tablet space next year (9to5mac.com)
• iPad 3 to be 3D? Probably not (9to5mac.com)
• More details on the iPad 3′s 2048×1536 resolution display (9to5mac.com)
• WSJ all but confirms Retina Display iPad 3, due early 2012 (9to5mac.com)