The video resolution seems to be a fixed value to facilitate pixel jockeys.
iPhone 3GS
480x320 pixel
163 ppi
3.5" diagonal
4.5 x 2.4" case
iPad
1024x768 pixel
132 ppi
9.7" diagonal
9.56 x 7.47" case
So therefore assuming the new iPad resolution has legs through 3-4 revs and 1-2 companion products, this is one possibility:
iPad midi (hypothetical)
1024x768 pixel
163 ppi (1/0.81 scale)
7.85" diagonal
6.5 x 5.0" case (0.67 scale)
Lets call it iPad for improved portability and kids.
Common resolutions to keep in mind.
480p 720x480
576p 720x576
720p 1280x720 (HDTV) (WXGA)
1080p 1920x1080 (HDTV)
1024x768 (XGA) (extended graphics array) (most popular of the moment BTW at 36% of internet users) (4:3)
So this resolution is on the bottom end or below the bottom end for "video" and is a compromise for video for the moment.
Rocketman
iPad HD (hypothetical)
1920 x 1080
163 ppi
Display 11.77 x 6.63"
Case 12.3 x 7.2
iPhone 3GS
480x320 pixel
163 ppi
3.5" diagonal
4.5 x 2.4" case
iPad
1024x768 pixel
132 ppi
9.7" diagonal
9.56 x 7.47" case
So therefore assuming the new iPad resolution has legs through 3-4 revs and 1-2 companion products, this is one possibility:
iPad midi (hypothetical)
1024x768 pixel
163 ppi (1/0.81 scale)
7.85" diagonal
6.5 x 5.0" case (0.67 scale)
Lets call it iPad for improved portability and kids.
Common resolutions to keep in mind.
480p 720x480
576p 720x576
720p 1280x720 (HDTV) (WXGA)
1080p 1920x1080 (HDTV)
1024x768 (XGA) (extended graphics array) (most popular of the moment BTW at 36% of internet users) (4:3)
So this resolution is on the bottom end or below the bottom end for "video" and is a compromise for video for the moment.
Rocketman
iPad HD (hypothetical)
1920 x 1080
163 ppi
Display 11.77 x 6.63"
Case 12.3 x 7.2