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What to expect from the iPad 3 event

Apple is holding a media event this Wednesday. And unlike previous Apple events, there doesn't appear to be much guesswork left in figuring out what the company will unveil during the highly-anticipated keynote.

We've heard and passed on a number of rumors and reports regarding Apple's next tablet over the last few months. So we decided to bring them all together in one last post to help you make your final predictions on what we'll see Apple announce on Wednesday...

Yet another claim the iPad 3 will be called iPad HD

Citing a "reliable source", VentureBeat reports that the rumored iPad 3 will actually called the iPad HD, which others have also indicated. Many believe Apple will pick iPad HD instead of iPad 3, because the next tablet out of the company will feature a 'stunning' Retina display. Apple's next iPad is set to be announced at a media event March 7th, in San Francisco.

As we showed you last week, the Retina display's quality on the iPad looks great. Following up with the rumors, it would make sense for Apple to use the iPad HD moniker...

Survey finds 42% of iPad owners are ready to buy an iPad 3

The iPad 3 has been amongst all of the recent talk, and unsurprisingly, customers are getting excited for the latest tablet out of Cupertino. And why shouldn't they? We've been hearing the iPad 3 will feature a stunning Retina display, larger battery, LTE, upgraded cameras, Siri, and a quad-core processor. What's not to love?

According to a new study conducted by shopping site PriceGrabber, 42% of current iPad owners are planning to buy the iPad 3...

Study shows iPad usage among small businesses almost quadrupled

The iPad is a great tool for small businesses to take notes, create spreadsheets, word documents, charge clients, and more. Many businesses have already made the smart choice to move over to iOS, from platforms like RIM's Blackberry. Even the US. Air Force chose the iPad for its pilots.

Today, The Business Journal has posted a study showing that iPad usage has almost quadrupled among small businesses. From 2010 to 2011, iPad use in small businesses quadrupled...

Rumor: iPad 3 will indeed be LTE capable

One of the big questions about Wednesday's iPad 3 announcement isn't really the Retina display, which now is almost a given, but rather if it will support LTE or not.

While we've heard conflicting rumors about this within the last few weeks, iMore now claims that one of their sources confirmed the iPad 3 will indeed be LTE capable...

Apple to launch enhanced Smart Covers alongside iPad 3?

Even though Apple's iPad 3 event is just a few days away, we expect to continue to see a steady stream of tablet rumors. A lot of things are being put into motion in preparation for Wednesday, and there's plenty of potential for new information.

The latest report comes from the folks over at iLounge. The site is claiming that it has learned that Apple is working on a new "Smart Cover-influenced" case for its latest tablet, and we could see it unveiled at this week's iPad event..

Video gets up close and personal with iPad 3 parts

The entire tech world let out a sigh of relief last week when reports that Apple had sent out invites to a March 7th media event surfaced. Finally, after months of rumors and speculation, we'll get to see Apple's new tablet.

Can't wait that long to see what the iPad 3 looks like? You're in luck. The folks over at MIC gadget have gotten their hands on a number of iPad 3 parts, including its rear shell and front glass, and have put them all on video for your viewing pleasure...

Apple could break through its 100 millionth iPad this year

Apple is currently the top tablet manufacturer, leading over Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Samsung, and more. Apple's iPad sold an astonishing 15 million units in its 2011 holiday quarter alone, bringing the total number of iPads sold to about 55 million.

According to a few new reports from analysts, they suspect Apple could sell its 100 millionth iPad in 2012...

Rumor: 7-inch ‘iPad mini’ launching in Q3

A 7-inch iPad has been in the rumor-mill for quite awhile, but has yet to see the light of day. Many have said Apple will never choose to go with a 7-inch display and will continue to opt with its 10-inch iPad -- which is currently the top selling tablet. However, many reports indicate a 7-inch (or 8-inch) version of the iPad will launch later this year.

OLED-Display says it has obtained a leaked document from Samsung, dated from December 2011. According the document, Apple will launch a 7-inch 'iPad mini' in Q3 of this year...

Rumor: iPad 3 pricing and configurations revealed

While we're fairly certain about most of the iPad 3's features and even its release date, pricing and configuration has remained a bit of a mystery. A purported iPad pricing matrix surfaced on the web earlier this week claiming that the new tablet would be more expensive than its predecessors, but otherwise we haven't heard a peep.

Well thankfully the folks over at 9to5Mac have broken the silence today with a new report that covers both storage configurations and pricing for the iPad 3. Want to know how much the new tablet will cost? Read on...

Apple prepping Yerba Buena Center for next week’s iPad 3 event

Apple sent out invites earlier this week for a media event to take place in California next Wednesday. The company is expected to unveil the third iteration of its popular tablet, and possibly a new Apple TV, during the keynote.

The event is slated to take place at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts — the same location Apple used to show off its iPad 2. And it looks like the company has already started prepping for the festivities...