Three mysterious new product SKUs popped up on BestBuy.com over the weekend before they were almost immediately removed. All three were listed as “iPad” products.
The launch of a new version of the iPad is seen as a question of when rather than if. Rumors have suggested Apple is planning the next round in its tablet lineup to be available in the spring.
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No official details have surfaced, though.
Best Buy’s new stock-keeping units (SKUs) were listed as “APPLE IPAD SKU WIFI” and “coming soon.” Prices ranged from around $600 – $700, but other than that, there was no information listed for any of the products.
In addition to a faster processor and better display, the iPad 2 is reported to contain USB connectivity, multitasking out of the box, a much slimmer form factor, and dual digital cameras.
The question remains whether Best Buy added these SKUs because of an official behind-closed-doors word from Apple, or just as a preemptive measure for when the new iPad family is actually announced.
Either way, it’s not commenting, and we’re just left in a shroud of darkness.