Coming soon: The next-generation iPad? 5 rumors

With speculation that the iPad 2 could be announced this week, the tech-gossips are dutifully abuzz. Here's what they're saying

The iPad upgrade is rumored to be a smaller, carbon-fiber-cased version of the original that may (or may not) feature a custom stylus.
(Image credit: CC BY: Michael Ocampo)

Between Japanese blog Macotakara's declaration that Apple will soon unveil the iPad 2, and, oddly enough, Elton John talking about his own next generation iPad expectations, the rumor mill has been buzzing. Conventional wisdom seems to hold that the latest iPad could be announced as soon as this week and start shipping in March or April. Here are five more specific rumors:

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