May 17
Rumor: 7.85-inch LCD Panel Suppliers For The iPad Mini Ready To Ramp Up
iPad Mini, rumor
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A Taiwan-based publication Liberty Times (translated, via Macotakara) reported that LG and AU Optronics were certified to supply the 7.85-inch LCD panel for the iPad Mini. Furthermore, it goes on to claim that both manufacturers are working to ship the panels for production and for a release sometime during the latter half of 2012.
The report also noted the target-shipping amount for the iPad Mini is said to reach 6 million.
Other news about iPad Mini parts include: TPK Holding will produce 4 million backlight modules; Chemi Innolux will produce 2 million; and Nissha Printing will produce the touch film sensor.
Source [9to5mac]
\\ tags: 7.85 inch, apple, AU Optronics, iPad Mini, LCD Panel, LG