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This is what the original iPad could have looked like

The original Apple iPad was undoubtedly a major step forward for the tablet market of the time – but the first generation model nearly had one very different feature.

According to prototype images obtained by tech collector Giulio Zompetti, the original iPad, at some stage, included two 30-pin connector ports; one at the bottom, and an extra one added to the left side of the device.

The final product ended up scrapping the additional port, but these images nonetheless suggest Apple had planned to introduce a so-called dual dock system with its inaugural iPad model.

Of course, iPads haven’t used 30-pin connector ports since the introduction of Apple’s Lightning technology in 2012, but it’s interesting to learn that the original device might have supported concurrent charging. 

An extra port also means iPad accessories – like cases and keyboards – may have ended up looking different to those in today’s market, given the extra functionality enabled by an additional charging dock.

iPad prototype

(Image credit: Giulio Zompetti)

The decision to remove the second connector was reportedly made by Steve Jobs close to the iPad’s launch in 2010. 

Got the Mag(ic) 

As it happens, this revelation arrives just as rumors are beginning to swirl regarding Apple’s pursuit of the next generation of charging technology. 

We recently reported that the Cupertino giant is developing a connectivity port based on its existing MagSafe charger, after a filing submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office revealed a three-pinned ‌MagSafe‌ charger, similar to those used to charge older MacBooks, connecting to what appears to be an iPhone. 

The patent outlines several pin designs – one rounded, one with a flat surface – which indicate that Apple is looking towards a future without Lightning cables. 

Apple might be turning its attention to magnet-based charging ports for several reasons. As well as the improved charging speeds of MagSafe technology, a MagSafe connectivity port would also allow for easy detachment should the charger be pulled or tripped over. 

What’s more, the introduction of a MagSafe port would mark a further step towards a port-free future for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, which has long been known as an ambition for the company.

So, future iPads might have no ports at all – that’s a world away from an original iPad with two giant ones…

  • iPad mini Pro could launch this year, as well as the iPad mini 6 

Via PhoneArena 



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